THE TOOL CHEST YOUR GRANDPA WARNED YOU ABOUT

COLLECTOR’S LISTING — RARE 1930s–1950s PRESS-WELD HEAVY STEEL TOOL CHEST $895 — Claremont Mesa (92117) For serious collectors of early American tool chests, here’s a chance to own a true Press-Weld (often linked to the historic Pressteel Company) — a brand that shows up in vintage tool forums as far rarer than Snap-On, Waterloo, or Kennedy. These boxes were produced in relatively small numbers and built for industrial shops, factories, and machine rooms during the mid-century manufacturing boom (approx. 1930s–1950s). You don’t see these come up often. ABOUT THIS TOOL CHEST • Authentic vintage Press-Weld construction • Thick pressed and welded steel — the type you cannot buy today • Original industrial patina • Classic stamped drawer pulls with that unmistakable vintage feel • Early smooth drawers — excellent “old steel” action • No structural issues, no wobble, no flexing • Perfect foundation for a full restoration or for keeping as-is as display, shop furniture, or industrial décor WHY COLLECTORS LOOK FOR PRESS-WELD Press-Weld units are considered “sleepers” in the vintage toolbox world — overshadowed by the big brands but often built stronger and heavier. Collectors report finding 10 old Snap-On boxes for every 1 Press-Weld, which is why they’ve become increasingly sought after. These were never mass-market boxes. They were built for real shops, not home garages. That’s why so few survive. PERFECT FOR: • Vintage tool collectors • Restorers • Industrial furniture or décor designers • Garage builds seeking authentic mid-century tool steel • Anyone who values pre-1960s heavy-gauge American manufacturing PRICE: $895 (FIRM) Cash only. Pick up near Claremont Mesa / Town Square Shopping Center 92117. I can assist with loading.

Condition

Used (normal wear)