Probably the coolest Christmas gift I’ve ever received.
About a month ago, Kate and I went to a few antique shops. There was one dealer who had some Starrett adjustable bore gauges for $5.00 each – I snapped them up without even haggling.
In his stall, he had a mid 1950’s Kennedy model 520 7 Drawer Machinist’s tool chest. My dad has one, but not quite as old. They're a quality box at every level.
Not beat, clearly old, but with a nice patina on it – very functional and in great physical shape, priced about right. I passed on it, despite needing storage for my ever increasing number of micrometers, dial indicators, radius gauges, calipers, etc.
I had no idea I had made Kate’s Christmas shopping this easy.
Just too cool, that Mrs. Midget . . .