What brand of tools?

[Truckstr]

I inherited my grandfathers tools. He farmed. He lost tools. So, the "set" of tools I inherited are incomplete. That said, he had a BUNCH of different brands of tools: Snap-On, S-K, Proto, Nonebetter, Herbrand, Craftsman, Armstrong, etc. I've had really good luck with all of the old ratchets. Those old Craftsmans are just as good as any others. Maybe it's just because they are all from back in the day, but...

When I buy new tools, more often than not I'll buy Craftsman. If for no other reason, I can get new ones really easy. Better than chasing down a truck.

[arkracing]

Originally Posted by Truckstr

I inherited my grandfathers tools. He farmed. He lost tools. So, the "set" of tools I inherited are incomplete. That said, he had a BUNCH of different brands of tools: Snap-On, S-K, Proto, Nonebetter, Herbrand, Craftsman, Armstrong, etc. I've had really good luck with all of the old ratchets. Those old Craftsmans are just as good as any others. Maybe it's just because they are all from back in the day, but...

When I buy new tools, more often than not I'll buy Craftsman. If for no other reason, I can get new ones really easy. Better than chasing down a truck.

If you ever have a problem with an old Craftsman ratchet - DO NOT TAKE IT BACK TO SEARS - they will replace it with one of their new junks that won't last through a few uses. See if you can get a repair kit from ebay. There is a guy over on www.garagejournal.com that has a link to some craftsman service rep somewhere who enjoys trying to locate and repair old craftsman ratchets

[Truckstr]

Originally Posted by arkracing

If you ever have a problem with an old Craftsman ratchet - DO NOT TAKE IT BACK TO SEARS - they will replace it with one of their new junks that won't last through a few uses. See if you can get a repair kit from ebay. There is a guy over on www.garagejournal.com that has a link to some craftsman service rep somewhere who enjoys trying to locate and repair old craftsman ratchets

Yeah, I've heard about taking old ratchets back to Sears. Thanks for the info. I'll have to keep that in mind. I'm pretty easy with my ratchets though.

I try to use a breaker bar when I hit a blot/nut that won't come off at first with "regular" force. Never hurts to try and take care of your tools.