Recent content by maddawg1952

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-McManus-Pipe-Wrench-Breaker-Bar-Set-/131725427497?hash=item1eab728329 ........... Never seen or used 1 b4 but I like it. Not for what he wants for it with shipping though.

And you only need 1 CD, cause every time you hear it it's like the first time.

Craftsman sold lots of socket sets in metal trays, I have a few. And a few Macs for the impacts. And a few Ingersoll Rands also.

And then there are theses sets .

Do my socket sets in metal trays count? Mostly V series sockets , some sets I found the trays at flea markets and put the sockets in them as they weren't offered like that by Sears.

1 end for loosening and 1 end for tightening?

Lobster Cracker

I install what your profession draws. Bet I have cursed you on numerous occasions (LOL) We both certainly need each other, keep it up ! I only have 137 more Mondays till I take my long awaited permenant vacation.

Nice work, thanks for pointing out the difference.

I have quite a few concrete finishing tools at the shop , I was under the impression they were bronze, not totally brass, am I mistaken?

Don't know about Calvary, but I was going to add I never saw many nails to be pulled when I was hanging iron.

Re: How many vises do you own? Currently 7, this one being my favorite

Re: Craftsman's Lost Ratchet History - The Story of the "Intermediate" Ratchet In my vintage drawer I also have a set (1/4" 3/8" and 1/2" drive) intermediate, I was always lead to believe they when built mid way between the old butterfly and the new QR ratchets. Never questioned it either so I...

No matter when or if Sears takes the big dump, I will forever have the memories of walking thru Sears with my Father and browsing the tool section while Mom did her shopping elsewhere. I still remember Jim White, the tool manager at The Peabody Mass. store calling my dad by his first name and...

And a flare nut crowsfoot makes it even easier. Glad I bought my set back in the 80's even if I only use it 3-4 times a year it makes life so much easier using the right tool for the right job!