NEW - GI-530 Hobby Chest What is a"Gerstner International" Chest Mission Statement The mission of Gerstner International is to seek out manufacturing partners the world over to enable Gerstner & Sons to offer it's customers economically priced wood products built to a benchmark of quality that will proudly uphold the Gerstner name. In the hopes of answering the most often asked question - see the following: A question, if you don't mind: I've seen tool chests [listed with your dealers] referred to as Gerstner International GI-532, GI-530 & GI-525 for extremely low prices compared to other Gerstner tool chests. I notice that they're red oak as compared to the ones on your web site which are white oak. If they are in fact made by your company, can you tell me what compromises have been made in their manufacture that allows [your dealers] to sell them at such low prices? And if I buy one am I getting a real Gerstner tool chest? Gerstner Reply: In this day and age of overseas competition we took a look at the copies of our chests already coming in to the USA and realized that there is a large demand for a good chest at an economical price. The reality is that we know most people would really like to own a Gerstner USA product, but their price is not affordable to everyone. To this end, we have been working with our overseas manufacturer since 2004 to build fine quality Gerstner branded imports that we are comfortable marketing under the Gerstner family of products. We have (after many versions of samples) come up with a number of new styles which meet this market demand. Many Gerstner "purists" have been rather vocal in their dislike of our decision to offer an imported product since we have always been known as an example of the best of what the USA has to offer. I can sympathize with their feelings, however it is our job to insure that Gerstner USA remains in business offering our American made line of chests into our next 100 years as well. This import line has done - to date - exactly what we had hoped it would do. It has increased the awareness of the Gerstner brand name to a whole new market of people that never knew we existed before - purely because of their good looks and price points. As a result, the Gerstner USA division is now growing in number of chests ordered for the first time in over 10 years. We have started hiring on new people for the first time in many years as a direct result the huge volume of chests sold from the Gerstner International (GI) line. Rather than send jobs and work overseas, as many companies have done, we have a true new division that has added to our overall growth as a company. For the real Gerstner "purist" - I would hope they are happy to see us take whatever steps are necessary in order to provide future generations with the same high quality American made products upon which we have established our 105-year reputation. Click Here - To learn more about GerstnerUSA Products. Are there differences in the two lines of chests? You bet! If you want the "original" Gerstner - the USA division stands ready to meet that need. If you want a really good chest at a super economical price, Gerstner International is here for you too. We have yet to have a GI series chest returned for quality issues. There are some differences in the construction methods, and there is more "play" in the fit of parts on the GI series however, we don't think you will find a better built (actual hardwood - not hardboard veneer) wood chest at such low prices. All GI chests are built with the "old style" look, with the lid pins and top corners on all the chests. The bottom line remains, we would not put our name on it if we were not happy with the quality level for the price paid. In fact, most people who have seen the Gerstner International chests at the trade shows walk right up to them and explain to their friends that they "have the exact same chest from their Dad" - so for an initial inspection, they fool the Gerstner USA owners in the "looks" department! It is our intention not to offer the same styles of chests made in the USA as our GI series chests. We will keep a clear and separate division between the two lines of chests. The pieces therefore are not interchangeable. GI chests are made from plain-sawn red oak whereas the USA line of oak chest are quarter-sawn white oak (sometimes shows up as tiger striped patterns in the wood). We stand behind the GI series chests and they are USA factory backed for service and support. We are very pleased with these chests and believe that people who buy them will be happy with them as well. The GI series chests are Gerstner chests in that they fall under the Gerstner umbrella of products. GI series owners are welcome to join our Owners Club too. Click Here - To learn more about the Gerstner Owners Club. This red oak chest is a classic American style chest, constructed of American red oak hardwood and red oak veneer over a plywood inner core. The variations in size of the drawers are perfect for storing your precious tools, valuables, pocketknives, coins, jewelry etc. This chest is perfect for a multitude of usages ranging from moisture free storage of precision hand tools to hobby storage. 8 drawers provide ample space for storage of a variety of your items. Great for multiple compartmented storage of jewelry, craft items, stamping and stencil tools, watches, pocket and various other collectable knives, artists brushes and paints and any other small items that need neat and organized storage. American red oak and veneered plywood construction with tongue and groove joinery insures strength and durability Hardwood design provides protection from moisture Green felt-lined interior provides cushioning Hand rubbed stain with lacquer finish Full-length removable utility tray in the top well 10 matching red oak drawer dividers and optional adhesive backed felt to cover the dividers. Polished chrome plated hardware and rubber bumper feet - non-marring Front lid stows under drawers in the open position, and covers drawers in locked position Chest and Drawer Dimensions Width" Depth" Height" Overall Dimensions 20 10 13-1/2 Top compartment 19 9 3 4 Drawer 4-3/4 7-1/4 1-1/8 1 Drawer 5 7-1/4 2-3/4 1 Drawer 18 7-1/4 3/4 1 Drawer 18 7-1/4 1-1/2 1 Drawer 18 7-1/4 1-3/4 ScaleAutoArt is an Authorized Gerstner dealer. Shipping is direct from Gerstner and usually ships UPS Ground Service w/in 48 hours after receiving payment. Note: All purchases made after 11:00 am Eastern time will be processed the following day. This is a "Gerstner International" product and is made in China. A high quality product using American oak. Sherline Products offer the highest quality Micro Lathes/ Mini Lathes and Micro Mills /Mini Mills and accessories available today and are made here in the USA.
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