Re-habilitating tool chests

Gronicle · Mar 1, 2010

I just got a older Kennedy machinist tool chest. A seven drawer model. The felt lining of the drawers is trashed out, and I am wondering what would be the best/easiest way to remove the old felt so that I can re-line the drawers?? Any suggestions or advice?? Regards, Gronicle

Ray Behner · Mar 1, 2010

I just use a sharp putty knife. Then reline with cork, felt or rubber liner.

Ray

SouthBendModel34 · Mar 1, 2010

Whatever you reline with, and whatever glue you decide to use, make sure you are confident they are acid-free. The reason should be obvious.

You can get acid-free PVA glue at a craft shop that sells scrapbooking supplies. A recent discussion on PM pointed out that hide glue is apparently what Gerstner uses to secure their felt. Hide glue is available at woodworking suppliers. You have to mix it with water and heat it before use.

Acid-free felt shouldn't be too hard to find, either.

JRR

Gewehr 98 · Mar 1, 2010

I recently redid a couple of my Kennedy boxes; I found acid free spray adhesive and acid free felt at my local Hobby Lobby store---the felt is quite cheap and comes in a wide range of colors.

For the larger bottom drawer and top lid area, I used regular black toolbox liner first, then added felt on top of that. I thought the additional padding might be prudent...

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