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When I was a kid, my dad had a couple of Speednut wrenches. I loved them, looking to buy a couple in different sizes

On 12/10 I ordered 2 sets of flex head gearwrench ratcheting wrenches from Menards through their web site. This was necessary as there is no Menards anywhere near my home. I immediately checked the site, and it said that they would be shipped on 12/11. For the next several days I have checked...

I recently picked up a set of full polished Blue Point combo wrenches at an estate auction. The late owner had scratched his initials into them, though not too deep. Is there a way to remove these marks without grinding the chrome away? Thanks in advance.

This recent Black Friday, my local Ace Hardware had a 6 piece Gearwrench Set for $9.99 (Either SAE or Metric). I sent my wife to pick up one of each for Christmas, as I am building a small tool kit for my grandson who recently obtained his driver's license. These tools are double branded Ace &...

We just came back from the second hand store The wife bought some decorative items, and i got 3 tools that looked like they needed a new home. The Porter Cable Model 145 Sander not only has the original box, instruction manual, parts list and the warranty card. The felt backer looks like it...

I recently came across this wrench in a box lot from a local auction. It's a Craftsman 19/32 wrench with no part number. What i am not sure of is the Letter "Z" before the word "Craftsman". Is it collectible?

I bought this box more than 30 years ago for only $100.00. Along with it came a set of SnapOn socket end wrenches, a couple of MAC Ratchets and Several assorted wrenches and sockets. Can anyone help me identify the box, and does anyone know where i can get a missing clip for the slide in the...

Earlier this month, I sent back 2 cracked SK sockets that came to me in my father's estate. 17 days later, a box arrives from SK with 2 new sockets. Allowing for 2 weekends and Columbus Day, I take my hat off to SK for their customer service. Since Craftsman went off shore, I think I found...

Do these people know anything about what they sell?

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When Black & Decker took over Porter Cable, among other things they discontinued the Model 100, 7/8 hp router. I have a Model 9100 (same tool with a stainless top) that is my go to router, as well as a 690 in a plunge base. Sadly the 9100 is also my son's favourite router, and it's not...

A funny thing happened as I was going through the assortment of tools that came to me in my dad's estate. I came across a set of JCP Penncraft Sockets. One was cracked, but in it's rightful place in it's box. As my wife wanted to go to a nearby mall, i decided to have some fun at JCP. I...

Since Sears is and has been discontinuing more tool items every day, if I should need to exchange a tool they no longer stock, how do they honor their warranty if at all? I have 2 screw holding screw drivers with mushy tips. the PFK (Pimply Faced Kid) at Sears simply looked at me as if I grew...

While going through some recent tool acquisitions, I noticed that 2 of the Snap-on wrenches are stamped "Canada". OEXM130 and OEX16B. Do these have any particular Value to collectors, or should i just put them into regular use? Thanks in advance.

Has anyone had experience putting a rider on their homeowner's policy? I have a sizable collection of tools, acquired over several decades. My agent is a little hesitant to write the rider. any suggestions?