My Dad just gave me this as an early birthday present, and I believe it will be of interest to some members here. It's a Snap-On KRA-59C tool chest made in 1979, that belonged to Gerald O'Donovan. My Dad went to secondary school with Gerald's sons, and knew Gerald and his wife Pat since his early teens. My Dad has always had an affinity for Carlton as we are from Worksop, as well as the personal connection to Gerald. I'm partial to Carlton's for the same reason, and have a '77 Track Flyer frameset in chrome. Anyway, back to the chest. My Dad stayed close with Gerald's oldest son, Paul, for all his life, and Paul gave the chest to my Dad about 10 years ago, as he knew my Dad would appreciate it. My Dad has decided to give it to me as I'm starting to add a few road bikes to my stable.
It's not in great condition, with a small dent on the left rear side, and it must have been stored somewhere damp because the top shelf has a hole where it's corroded through in the same back left corner as the dent. I'll not touch the dent, but I want to patch the hole and treat the rust so it doesn't deteriorate any further, while maintaining the patina and obviously leaving the decals unmolested and intact.
In addition to the chest itself, I also have two incomplete sets of taps and dies that belonged to Gerald, and a note by Gerald asking people not to use and abuse his tools without having his express permission each time, which used to be taped to the chest.
It's not in great condition, with a small dent on the left rear side, and it must have been stored somewhere damp because the top shelf has a hole where it's corroded through in the same back left corner as the dent. I'll not touch the dent, but I want to patch the hole and treat the rust so it doesn't deteriorate any further, while maintaining the patina and obviously leaving the decals unmolested and intact.
In addition to the chest itself, I also have two incomplete sets of taps and dies that belonged to Gerald, and a note by Gerald asking people not to use and abuse his tools without having his express permission each time, which used to be taped to the chest.
