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Buying, Selling, and Trading => Buying, Selling, and Trading => Topic started by: diamond jim on January 26, 2016, 08:12:10 PM

Title: Malco tool tote
Post by: diamond jim on January 26, 2016, 08:12:10 PM

I have been looking for a Malco tool tote #1602. These were made in the 80's. They came in blue and red. They had a removable tray and a lid with Malco inscribed on it. I would really like to find 1 complete.

Title: Re: Malco tool tote
Post by: bonneyman on January 28, 2016, 09:26:25 AM

Malco used to make some of the best tools. Since about 2012 or so they've changed. I know for a fact that their new screwdrivers are outsourced. Went looking for one of those pukey-orange colored screwdrivers. made out of polycarbonate. Found out from my dealer - and regional rep - that they had been discontinued. Malco said they couldn't compete with the Asian manufacturers and were going to stop making drivers and just outsource them. Bummer.

Title: Re: Malco tool tote
Post by: diamond jim on January 28, 2016, 05:25:40 PM

I hate to hear that. I have always thought of quality with Malco. The plastic tote I am looking for was such a great product. I am an HVAC tech and this is what I used years ago. Malco is located in ANNANDALE Minn. I was in hopes that maybe someone from there might see this.

Title: Re: Malco tool tote
Post by: bill300d on January 28, 2016, 05:51:20 PM

It's not just the screwdrivers.