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    Does socket brand really matter that much? (non impact)

    The C-man sockets I bought in 1980 have chrome that's held up very well. I recently got a set of 1/2" metric deep six point sockets, from a seller on Ebay. They're etched and stamped. The 19mm has chrome flaking off after I dropped on my blacktop driveway. I tried to return it to two...
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    SO Socket Rails/Clips - Still Good and Stout???

    Ullman's good. I believe they make the ones for Craftsman, which I got. Plus, I drive past their place in Ridgefield, CT. It's nice to see things still being made here.
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    Thumb ratchet ??

    "Ratchet Buddy" by Innovative Products of America is nice too. I think that it's actually made in the USA', as well. I'm looking forward to getting a set soon--they have 1/2". 3/8" and 1/2" sizes.
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    older generation ratchet rebuild kits; now available!

    Thanks for the tip. I'll be off to Sears as soon as I can to check on the 3/8" kits.
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    Looking For Traditional 4-in-1 Type Screwdrivers

    That's a nice idea, and good luck. Hope you get them in time for Christmas. By the way, I clicked on the link that you had. I was surprised to see a picture of a 4 in 1 screwdriver that seemed identical to the two that I bought about 21 years ago. I still have them, and use them...
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    Looked at Knipex and Channel Locks Today

    I have had Channellock pliers for thirty years now, but hadn't bought a bent nose until just recently. I ordered their Model 386. What a surprise when it arrived--the tip of one of the jaws was ground down to about half the thickness of the opposite one and there were noticeable and...
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    newbie with quick craftsman ratchet question

    I've wondered where to get rebuild kits for CMan "V" ratchets from. Does Sears still have these,or are they things of the past. I sure don't want to exchange for new ones. Thanks
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