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Posted: 4/17/2021 11:49:12 AM EDT
Got this craftsman tool cart and chest today at a yard sale for $15. The whole cart drawers don't want to open. there is clearly treasure in them.
From what I can tell there's only the lock at the bottom, and that's not locked. What do I need to do to open this up without destroying everything?  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 11:50:06 AM EDT
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C-4
EtAApparently having only 2 letters in a post is not allowed. Would not let me post before hyphenating. |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 11:50:35 AM EDT
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How brave are you?
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Posted: 4/17/2021 11:52:15 AM EDT
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I could open that with acouple paper clips. Other than that call craftsman and give them the number on the lock cylinder face. They should be able to send a new set of keys.
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Posted: 4/17/2021 11:57:30 AM EDT
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DAY 1
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Posted: 4/17/2021 11:57:48 AM EDT
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reach through the bottom opening and you should find the lock rod that secures the drawers.
Push it up and you should be able to pull the drawers open one at a time. |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 11:57:54 AM EDT
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No idea but that garage door is not completely pushed in and that's the linkage that releases the drawers.
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:03:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No idea but that garage door is not completely pushed in and that's the linkage that releases the drawers. This. I have the same bottom box. That bottom flap has to be pushed all the way in to disengage the bar that keeps the drawers from opening. It flips up, pushes in then stops. Keep pushing it backwards, it should disengage the lock. Mine takes a little shove to work. Also make sure the drawers are pushed all the way in first. |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:05:31 PM EDT
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Push the slide in panel all the way in.
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:08:30 PM EDT
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If pushing the lower door all the way in doesn't work you will have to get your head inside to check for something lamming the mechanism.
In my experience it has always been a plastic bag that gets pushed over the back of the drawer and into the mechanism. . |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:17:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This. I have the same bottom box. That bottom flap has to be pushed all the way in to disengage the bar that keeps the drawers from opening. It flips up, pushes in then stops. Keep pushing it backwards, it should disengage the lock. Mine takes a little shove to work. Also make sure the drawers are pushed all the way in first. It worked!!! Drawers opened right up to reveal the treasures! Now how do I get the drawers out of the smaller top thing? I wanna clean them Pics of the contents or do I have to wait for page 2? |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:19:07 PM EDT
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I don’t think that lock locks the drawers....it looks like it locks the flat bar that slides in front of the drawers. Are there slots for a bar in front of the drawers?
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:19:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It worked!!! Drawers opened right up to reveal the treasures! Now how do I get the drawers out of the smaller top thing? I wanna clean them Pics of the contents or do I have to wait for page 2? Its a safe thread I dont think you're obligated to ever post a followup. |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:22:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It worked!!! Drawers opened right up to reveal the treasures! Now how do I get the drawers out of the smaller top thing? I wanna clean them Pics of the contents or do I have to wait for page 2? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: This. I have the same bottom box. That bottom flap has to be pushed all the way in to disengage the bar that keeps the drawers from opening. It flips up, pushes in then stops. Keep pushing it backwards, it should disengage the lock. Mine takes a little shove to work. Also make sure the drawers are pushed all the way in first. It worked!!! Drawers opened right up to reveal the treasures! Now how do I get the drawers out of the smaller top thing? I wanna clean them Pics of the contents or do I have to wait for page 2? Glad it worked for you. TBH, I have no idea how to get the drawers out. Never had any success in getting them out. ETA: In case you are curious, that box is ~30 years old and I believe it was American made. I got mine in 91-92 (first tool box) and have outgrown it a few times now. In 1990s dollars the top/bottom cost more then the much larger HF box next to it did in 2010 or so,  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:25:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Its a safe thread I dont think you're obligated to ever post a followup. There’s some beautiful stuff. Be a shame not to share |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:26:11 PM EDT
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There are little metal clasps on the drawer rails, either push them down, pull the up, or pop them out.
I forget exactly how these ones come out; but one of those 3 will work. |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:27:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:28:25 PM EDT
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Carefully pry the clip stop away from the sliders to remove the drawers.
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:28:32 PM EDT
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Pics of loot now, it’s the rules.
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:31:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There’s some beautiful stuff. Be a shame not to share It would be legendary to have a safe thread pay off on the first page. 
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:33:52 PM EDT
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Are my missing 10mm sockets in there?
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:35:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It would be legendary to have a safe thread pay off on the first page. https://media1.tenor.com/images/a66ca3463edde822f857278b74fa38d4/tenor.gif?itemid=10143792  Attached File Attached File  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:36:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Carefully pry the clip stop away from the sliders to remove the drawers. I can’t see any clip stops |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:36:49 PM EDT
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I thought I read burger in the title and came here to share my grilling knowledge.
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:37:38 PM EDT
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Dibs on any chocolate or hard candy.
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:37:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It worked!!! Drawers opened right up to reveal the treasures! Now how do I get the drawers out of the smaller top thing? I wanna clean them Pics of the contents or do I have to wait for page 2? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: This. I have the same bottom box. That bottom flap has to be pushed all the way in to disengage the bar that keeps the drawers from opening. It flips up, pushes in then stops. Keep pushing it backwards, it should disengage the lock. Mine takes a little shove to work. Also make sure the drawers are pushed all the way in first. It worked!!! Drawers opened right up to reveal the treasures! Now how do I get the drawers out of the smaller top thing? I wanna clean them Pics of the contents or do I have to wait for page 2? Heh...glad you got it. I still haven't told mom, or sis, why I can open dad's old toolbox, and they can't. 
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:43:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I can’t see any clip stops If it looks like this carefully wedge a small pry bar or screwdriver between the slider and the drawer.   This is the kind with the clip. 
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:44:25 PM EDT
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If you push the hinged door on lower cart in,towards back it unlocks the drawers.Lift it up and push in hard.
The top grab lock cylinder with channel locks and turn it,complete cylinder will turn unlocking to lid,unlocking drawers. |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:48:12 PM EDT
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There is a U-tube video ,Craftsman Tool Box - Remove drawer with friction slides .
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:53:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If it looks like this carefully wedge a small pry bar or screwdriver between the slider and the drawer. https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.craftsman.com%2FNA%2FPRODUCT%2FIMAGES%2F3000x3000x96%2FCMST98214RB%2FCMST98214RB_F4.jpg%3Fresize%3D600x600&f=1&nofb=1 https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi2.wp.com%2Fdfarq.homeip.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F01%2Fremove-drawers-from-craftsman-toolbox-2.jpg%3Fresize%3D300%252C185%26ssl%3D1&f=1&nofb=1 This is the kind with the clip. https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv162%2Fnia573%2FIMGP0948.jpg&f=1&nofb=1 No clips or switches  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:54:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: reach through the bottom opening and you should find the lock rod that secures the drawers. Push it up and you should be able to pull the drawers open one at a time. IIRC the cover for the bottom opening should disengage the drawer locks if it is pushed in flush with the front of the drawers. |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 12:56:03 PM EDT
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Quote History How to remove drawers from a craftsman tool chest |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 2:16:14 PM EDT
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I love the internet
 you guys got me to completely take this apart, all the drawers out, and getting cleaned up as we speak! I was going to buy the $500 set of chinese harbor freight tool bench later this month. But now I'm breathing live back into a 1994 made in the USA with USA steel work bench
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Posted: 4/17/2021 2:19:27 PM EDT
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I got a sub and a soda for $15, today. OP wins...
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Posted: 4/17/2021 2:35:28 PM EDT
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I’ve got exactly that set, purchased in the mid 90s. The tomcat that lived across the street got into my garage and pissed in the bottom part lifting some of the paint. Asshole.
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Posted: 4/17/2021 3:19:20 PM EDT
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Usually I'll get a wrench standing up of something to prevent the drawer from opening, I just jiggle it around usually that solves the issue.
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Posted: 4/17/2021 3:26:52 PM EDT
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I want to read the booklet on how to get "EZ-TRIM".
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Posted: 4/17/2021 3:42:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I love the internet you guys got me to completely take this apart, all the drawers out, and getting cleaned up as we speak! I was going to buy the $500 set of chinese harbor freight tool bench later this month. But now I'm breathing live back into a 1994 made in the USA with USA steel work bench nice 
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Posted: 4/17/2021 3:50:06 PM EDT
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Is anyone else not impressed that this is a time capsule to 1989 but with virtually no mouse shit?
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Posted: 4/17/2021 4:11:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is anyone else not impressed that this is a time capsule to 1989 but with virtually no mouse shit? Oh no. It was full of mouse shit |
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Posted: 4/17/2021 4:23:57 PM EDT
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I can’t see the back but if the hinge has a pin you could drive it out . Also the lock could have a key number on it . Grinder or sawzall .
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Posted: 4/17/2021 4:31:49 PM EDT
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Nice. I'm afraid I'm about to buy another roll around cabinet to redistribute the stuff I removed from drawers that jammed a couple of weeks back.
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Posted: 4/17/2021 7:12:23 PM EDT
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You can pry the top open. It will bend the lid's locking tab.
But it can be bent back when it is opened. The drawers are locked by the rear sliding tabs, when the lid is opened. We've had to do it at work a few times. |
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