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    SK ratchet mechanism loose

    I recently took apart my old SK 3/8 ratchet, cleaned it all up, cleaned out the years of hardened gunk, and put it back together. But now the whole ratcheting mechanism has about 1/4" of play in it where it will slide back or forward in the handle. Do the snap rings wear thin or something? I...
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    JET Impact Wrenches

    Anyone have experience with JET impact wrenches? They seem like more of an industrial brand. I've been shopping for a 1/2 compact impact wrench, and they have one on sale at amazon for $100 right now, most sites list it near $180 usual price. I can't find reviews for their impacts anywhere...
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    Which Era/Manufacturer of Craftsman is the best?

    I didn’t see a thread on here specifically about this. But what era/marking is considered the best for Craftsman? There’s the New Britain stuff from the 40’s, SK, Williams, and a ton others, but is there one that’s considered better than the rest? Or is most vintage Craftsman kind of even? I...
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    26" bottom with a side cabinet?

    Does anyone run a side cabinet on a 26" box? I've heard it can get wobbly, but seems like a good way to get some extra space without going all the way to a big roll chest.
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    Import Brands Rebranding from Factory?

    There was the story a while ago of the Husky/Matco double stamped socket. I've heard rumors online of various cheaper brands such as HF, Husky, Tekton, Carlyle, Gearwrench, Dewalt hand tools, Kobalt, etc all basically coming from the same factories, and being the same tools just with with...
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    Finding Old Craftsman Lock Replacement

    I'm trying to find locks to replace the two on my craftsman roll cart and top chest. The locks that were in there were really beat up, and the keys barely turned. I bought the 26" set sears sells new, but it didn't fit. Strangely enough the lock that was meant for the bottom box worked fine in...
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