Recent content by demiandvm

Door County, Wi.

I just picked up this very tight and well made S-K 8" adjustable wrench. Are these common? How old do you think it is? I never have seen an S-K adjustable before, just mostly ratchets, sockets and open/closed end wrenches. Thanks

My early 1960's model #4 Craftsman hand plane.

An early 1960's vintage #4 plane that happens to be in excellent shape.

Thanks for the info. I still think I will mount one if it's available, or I could rig a desk lamp to the stand if I want.

So I walked into the Restore store the other day and low and behold I walked by this Craftsman grinder. Now I don't really need another grinder as I already have two, but the shape this one is in puts mine to shame. Yes, it has its paint chips and scratches, but for a 7-17-69 build date its in...

Here are some pictures of a flying V 1/4" socket set that was purchased as part of a complete flying V mechanic tool set along with a standard tool box in the early sixties. Does anyone have any information on when Craftsman started with the red plastic inserts in the metal socket boxes and...

Is It An Addiction Or A Hobby? That is what my wife keeps asking me as she threatens to take them all to our town dump. You see, years ago I became interested in metal tool boxes and purchased a few at a yard sale. Then it just continued with my main interest being the Craftsman brand. The...

I picked up a 1/2" Craftsman ratchet that has quite noticeable play between the knurled thumb wheel and the ratchet body. It doesn't appear abused but I was wondering if anyone has ever used a thin round shim to take up this space? I thought i have seen someone on a discussion mention they...

I picked up this Fleet 1/4 " drive socket set at a Restore Store. Case and tools are in excellent shape for being used. I know its thought of as a budget brand, but it is USA made and perfectly functional and of course the presentation in that red case I couldn't pass up

Thanks, your probably correct. I never saw the slides this narrow before. You would think the cost of manufacturing different slide sizes would cost more than just keeping everything the same for logistics of different parts.

I, apologize. I meant to say my date mark was also in the top tool bay ,in the left forward floor in the corner. Stamped

Yes, my date was in the left lower corner of the box. Stamped in.

I was able to recently pick up a vintage November 1963 2 drawer Red/Grey Craftsman upper tool chest. I was planning on restoring the unit and proceeded to remove the drawers. I've previously restored later units, but never a 2 drawer chest. In comparing the slides on this 1963 unit I noticed...

Hey Four Cycle: If I can be of assistance helping you complete a kit let me know your address and the little Craftsman file I will send you. Michael