Recent content by RandyRanderson

Jgaz, I have the same box. It was my first as well. Although mine doesnt have quite as many decals.

I see a lot of replies mentioning nostalgia in this thread. I guess that's the best reason I can think of as to why Craftsman is so popular. For me? Not so much. I'm 42, and I grew up with my dad using Powr Kraft that he started buying in the early 70s. Sure, he has Craftsman. Most people do...

T100 clutch. Exploded my cheap 3/8 swivel. Now I get to buy a better one.

The Craftsman name = $ to some people. It's a brand they recognize and think it's as good as it used to be (warranty, quality, etc) Right around the time Stanley bought them out, I stopped at a yard sale. The guy had several toolboxes full of wrenches, ratchets, sockets, etc. When I asked...

Yep. Was gonna post the same thing. Also, the distributor hold down screws on my jeep are #2 Phillips, but have a 9/32 hex. One of the phillips slots stripped from age and filth, so my 9/32 combo was a lifesaver. Someone mentioned 1/4" earlier. My JD650J is all metric except for the wiring...

I have hundreds of Danaher tools, mostly Craftsman. This KD black oxide set are the ones I use most. 6 to 19mm. Also pictured are some random Allen, Easco, and Kobalt that I had laying on the bench for some reason. Somewhere I have a partial set of large Easco sae wrenches, but I'm not sure...

I have a set of their 1/2 dr metric sockets. They're USA made 12 pt, and I rounded out one of the smaller ones. The larger sizes held up well. I used them on tractors and equipment until I bought a 6 pt Tekton set.

Made a castle nut wrench from a saw blade. Otherwise, all I've got are bent or thinned wrenches.

My father has an old Powr Kraft 3/4 drive ratchet. After over 40 years of use it's getting a little loose. I was wondering if there are repair kits out there. On the handle its stamped "84H4877" Can anyone point me toward who made it, etc? I'd like to get a kit for when/if it fails.

New belt.

Chain.

I have a concrete trowling machine that is entirely metric. The bolt and nut that couples the two piece handlebar is 25mm. It also folds there for storage. I use a 25mm wrench on one side and a 25mm socket on a breaker bar for the other. Funny thing is, I just bought 25mm for the sole purpose of...

I have a bunch of USA Craftsman. I actually like the 6pt sockets a lot.

I prefer the satin or black oxide, but wont turn down polished. Whenever I see one at a flea market I buy it, even if I already have one. Allen/KD/Kobalt made my Danaher can be had really cheap around here, as most only recognize the Kobalt name (and assume it's cheap junk)

Crazy, right? I didnt find anything on Google either. I searched ebay and found one listing for Gros nut drivers. Regardless, the wrench seems well made. A lot thicker than other brands.