Recent content by Big Jimmy

After using a 5mm wrench at work, I realized I should probably get some small metric wrenches in case I need them in the future here at home. KTC seemed like a good choice as the set of metric wrenches I have is KTC-made Craftsman BF series and there was not any options available locally that...

These Quali-Kraft wrenches sure have an interesting design. I don't plan on using mine for anything with lots of force, but the sliding adjustment sure is quick. It does seem to be more that can go wrong on them with the different adjustment mechanism. Hopefully that one will be able to be made...

I believe I have likely figured out what "HTD" means, and in the process came to see how National Hand Tool came to purchase the tool assets of Litton Industries... About 4-6 weeks ago, I bought a socket at the ReStore that had the Litton/American Forge logo of the molten steel bucket with the...

Was in St. Joseph, Missouri on Wednesday, and ended up stopping by the local Habitat ReStore. Found some screw/nut drivers and some other items. TG&Y 2202 3/16" cabinet tip screwdriver Bridgeport? (unmarked) 3/16" cabinet tip screwdriver - comfort grip patent 2871899 Xcelite HS-14 7/16" nut...

Usually I have more time to look for tools at my local Restore, but I went briefly there on Thursday so my Uncle could see if they had some cabinets. They did not have any he wanted, but I did find these tools in the short amount of time I had: Craftsman 45378 6 3/4" slip joint pliers, orange...

I have no firm idea what HTD may have been. In this thread https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/metric-wrenches-usa-or-other.546042/ A HTD wrench set from Japan is mentioned by its owner and fellow forum user "cody1325" so I am guessing it was a brand of imported tools but have not...

National Hand Tool has fascinated me ever since I was first made aware of the company, and I am grateful to read the information here primarily about the Texas made / finished tools. However, this post centers on wholly Taiwanese tools both imported under the banner of the "National Hand Tool...