Recent content by BuckHenry

Re: Shopping at Harbour Freight Don't worry about it. You're not missing out on any thing. There are some decent buys at Harbor freight, along with a bunch of junk, and lately even a few decent tools that are way over priced. But there are no must haves at Harbor freight. I think you guys in...

Those polish vises are very nicely made. I used to have one, and was very impressed with it. I can't tell you a whole lot about them, but I did a little digging when I first found mine. FPU was the maker, and I believe they are still making vises of this type today. They were imported by several...

Thanks for the additional pics. I have seen similar wrenches, but those appear to be of much better quality.

Are the slimline wrenches forged or just stamped steel?

follow skiff builder's instructions and practice until you get the hang of it.

Yes.

Very nice indeed. The whole lot looks brand new. Do those ratchets have the oil hole?

Yes, basic, but very nice IMO. They fit my hands very well. I have them stamped Blackhawk, Challenger, and Challenger/Proto.

Well now you've gone and confused me, LG. I thought Challenger replaced Fleet as Proto's value line, but your post indicates that Challenger was a Proto line at least as early as 1940. How exactly did Fleet fit into things. Challenger and Fleet were the same tools right down to the part numbers...

It would be great if you could post a list of the tools assembled in the USA.

Callenger is great stuff IMO.

Great haul! Thanks for the pics.

Yep. Those Duro Chromes are especially nice!

Nice little vise. :thumbup:

This weeks finds include: A lightly used 50' Lufkin Chrome Clad tape for $2. A 7 piece Proto roll pin punch set for $3 (two of them have actually been used once or twice) A 41 piece Hansen SAE tap and die set for $20 (A few pieces have been used once or twice and the 10-24 tap was missing). An...