I seem to be on a socket set binge.
 

Since getting more and more involved with working on my 1972 truck, I have had this desire to buy vintage tools. I now have two SK 3/8" sets, one Stanley 1/2" set, one Proto 1/2" set, and one SK 1/2" set. I have breaker bars also (all matching the maker) for each 1/2" set as well.

My goal is to have a decent set of tools to put into my car, truck, and garage so when I need one (ex: junkyard visit) I won't have to move any tools around.

What about you guys, are you vintage metal box types or are you cool with whatever good deal on tools you come across?

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Been buying tools since I was 13. I'm now 56 and still getting stuff. I am a big metal box guy ones with roller bearing slides to hold the weight. Once you start it is hard to stop.
Jimmy

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I have nothing by vintage tools. The weren't vintage when i got them but they are now

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A friend of mine at work was helping his grandpa at his farm and his grandpa was about to throw a bunch of old snap and craftsmen tools so he now uses some of them at work the craftsmen ratchet that i saw him use was a 1/4in drive after looking it up i believe its either the BE or H set which puts it at 1930-40s years if im correct. Really cool i was surprised he was using them actually.

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:wop::wop:Ok, you know it was coming!
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Oops, that was a little overboard!

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Oh I know! I nearly didn't start the thread since I didn't have a pic. I'll try to take one and upload it tomorrow. I have a new phone and it is not internet capable (saves me about $700.00 a year without that option).

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Obviously... I've never posted that before so I tried it. I have a few older tools too so I too will try to contribute today or tomorrow. I look forward to watching this thread grow.

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Spend the money and get yourself a nice compact 1/4" drive sockets set they will quickly become your go to tool set

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I have a set of Craftsman 1/4" deep wells that I have used for a long time but I think I am going to like the vintage (metal case) SK 3/8" set I picked up more.

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https://store.snapon.com/General-Ser...--P645026.aspx

i Carry this in my car use it around home and junkyards