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Here’s my collection of Williams obstruction wrenches. Jim C.

Nice collection. Do you use the benches? I don’t have the space to accommodate multiple benches. I made a multi functional bench from 2x4s, 4x4s and partical board about 30 years ago that I use every day. I noticed that you have a few nice old planes too. Welcome to GJ. Jim C.

Looks like it’s missing the decorative hammered aluminum head band. I have an original unrestored 1948 model. If you need photos of any component on the machine for comparison purposes, just let me know. Jim C.

Hey Don, Those are pretty cool looking. I’ve never seen them before. Jim C.

These are some of my grandfather’s tools. Jim C.

Hey oak_park, Nice find. Just based on my observations, and nothing more than my observations, the Type 1 RHFT 1/4” drive ratchets are somewhat uncommon, but not insanely rare. They seem to turn up more frequently, as do the 3/8” and 1/2” models, than some of the current existing info may...

Hey Small, I‘m glad to know that you found what you were looking for and the type studies assisted you. That was the point of creating the studies. As far rarity goes, and speaking only about the Teardrop ratchets, there were certain ratchets that were in fact more difficult to collect than...

Here’s the RHFT type study. You won’t need anything more than this to identify your ratchets. Jim C. https://papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=25659.msg146497#msg146497

Small, Maybe this will help you find out more about your ratchets. It covers the basic Craftsman Teardrop ratchets in depth. It will help you identify your ratchets and the time frame during which they were manufactured. https://papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=23826.0 There‘s also a...

Thanks Farmer J. It was a fun set to collect. I certainly had some help along the way. I hope I can return the favor. Jim C.

Finished the set! I found the last screwdriver on eBay. Many thanks to everyone who provided tools and technical information. Jim C.

Having spent 60 years in the ”rust belt” where they spread salt on the roads in the winter, I guess my biggest concern with drilling a hole in sheet metal that was painted to protect it from the elements is that once that coating has been penetrated, it becomes a lot less resistant to the salt...

No, I think I got it right the first time. It’s not necessarily at lightening speed, but it works every time. Jim C.

Agreed. Although it’s a relatively quick solution to a tough problem, if my dad had been the customer, I’m not so sure he would have liked having a hole drilled through the inner fender. I’m going to ask him about that. As a younger guy working on cars in a non professional environment, just...

I’ve had good luck just going to the service desk and asking for help. They get on the walkie-talkie and direct an employee to the aisle with a ladder. It works every time. Jim C.

I like that pin, Jeff! Does Channellock sell them? Jim C.

Hand planes. Jim C.

Maybe you‘ll get some interest by advertising your toolbox in the CLASSIFIED forum. Jim C.

Thanks JoCo. But I gotta say that I’m surprised to read you don’t have this box. I would have guessed that you’d have a few at least. Jim C.

Well, I’m almost there! I just need one screwdriver to complete this set. The screwdriver I’m looking for has a 4” long shank/shaft for slotted head screws. It has a clear plastic handle with red panels. One panel says CRAFTSMAN and the panel immediately below says Super-Tuff in script...