Recent content by nordstar

Lucky Dog!

Wow, JP. Custom or factory that is a cool piece. I dig that it came from JPL.

man I need the WF-37 ;(

They have a few more in the store $7.95 + Free SH

That is a very nice box and very well built. It looks like a lot of thought went in to that box.

I dig the Fleet set, very classy. Ten bucks for the 11 piece 1/2" Gray set is a steal, you should be ashamed :)

That is a nice Snap-on box there Rickster, sweet find.

That is one nice haul. I love all the original boxes, especially that huot drill index.

Stephenw, that is an awesome hammer/ratchet. Did you make it?

I have several Merit wrenches from my grandfathers tools. Most likely WWII to post-WWII. I have seen them show up in the wild from time to time, but not much. I have only seen Merit marked wrenches and only in the small sizes. Something tells me they where made for auto kits or to be sold...

I have seen and own several painted Plombs in red and yellow. Alot of tools used in industrial areas, as in the mines out here in SE New Mexico are still being painted yellow by the end users. I have seen a lot of tools that where used in the military painted by the guys who had them. I don't...

Do you think that the pistol grip handle was plastic and the curved piece shown on Jacks is the correct handle minus the plastic?

@JSBriggs pm sent

What are looking for in trade. I really like the box :)

SkipSkip, I am glad you liked your gifts. I searched through all of your posts and your flickr pics. I knew you part out cars and your post asking about container ideas sent me looking for the magnetic tray. As for old tools I didn't have to look far, just dig through some crates in the garage...