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I am a DIY guy, this thread is mostly for people who do not need extra 10% for extra $$$ as my life does not depend on tool performance. If your life and income depends on it, SO is the way to go as price is justified. We all know that Snap On charges a premium for higher quality products...

I found this box today while on a walk. A small stamp on the handle says PARPLUS. Top of the rhombus: metal products Co. Inc. Bottom: West Haven, Connecticut Size: 9.5x4.25x3.0(height) It appears to be well built Does anybody know how old is this box and what was it used for? I could not find...

Good morning. Got some taps (free addition to my last tool purchase) and can not figure out what they are used for. Can anybody educate me about them?

A while ago I got this poor vise (508-51800). I felt sorry for it and took it to try fixing it. Well, the vise nut was stripped (took me a while to take it apart as it rusted solid) and one of the jaw insert screws/holes is stripped as well. I am periodically looking for a very cheap...

Good afternoon. I recently had a thread about potential Snap On vs MBC mid box which I will hopefully have a chance to buy tomorrow. I decided to create a thread for 428,429,430 and MBC mid boxes. We have toolbox threads, but nothing dedicated to mid boxes. Some people like them, some people...

Good evening. I found this box for sale (erased other junk from the picture so it would not distract...). The seller does not know much about it. There is no key, rust, condition is not well known till I see it. To me this looks like KRA 429. So, the question: 1. Would you pay $42 for it? 2...

Lectrolite company in Defiance, Ohio operated somewhere between 1930s and 1940s. They subsequently joined with Sherman Klove (in 1952) to form SK-Lectrolite. I want to start a dedicated thread to Lectrolite and Lectrolite Tru Fit prior to their transfer to SK-Lectrolite (though there is a...

I bought this KRA 250B 1984 for $9 based on several pictures on CL (a friend picked it up for me). I did not know what model I was buying based on description and pictures. I think it will eventually need a respray (what I thought is dirt, is mostly paint loss). However, the rust is very...

I got a lead on Herbrand bottom box: 3 draws similar to the one in this thread https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=196414 or this one https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142226&page=2 It appears orange with a lot of paint missing (still trying to get some...

... no affiliation... this is very expensive, but knowing how rare they are, may be somebody from GJ would be interested... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sherman-Klove-Antique-Brazil-Tools-Handyman-Box-Chicago-S-K-RARE-With-Tray-/183297724829

SK Wayne 3/8" set: please tell me what I am missing and post yours for comparison Good evening. I started paying attention to SK Wayne recently. I got this box and bunch of random tools and sockets. They seem to fit together, but I would like to know what was supposed to be in original kit so...

Good evening. Got myself more tools recently and one of them was an old rusty wrench. Started cleaning it today and discovered a sign under a thick layer of rust: Precision Bilt. Initially thought that it was a self-made tool with a spelling mistake, but then found some references on GJ...

Good evening. I added this to an old thread about this hex bit on general tool discussion, but got no responses. trying to get it here... I got a Craftsman -V- 46669 hex bit socket sin hex bit (3/8"drive) as a part of the deal. I know, you can replace them for free, but I'd rather keep this...

Good morning. Sorry for a short one - running to work, will post pictures within a day Saw a old rusty vise looking for a new home. Got it for free. The handle was stuck frozen and bent. I lightly tapped it and it started spinning freely without moving the jaws. I suspect it’s the main nut. 1...

Good evening. I apologize - I know that I should post it in Craigslist finds, but I want a wide attention to it. Periodically I see people looking for parts cabinets/boxes. There is one for sale for $15 right now - somebody might enjoy extra draws to the side cabinet... ...I will post it in...

... Possibly a very stupid question I noticed that one of my Snap On boxes has Y346 on it. Ebay is full of Y__ keys for sale. I suspected that this could be related to the codes on the locks which the boxes came from. Spoke to the company who Snap On recommended me to ask for a lost key for a...

I got a KRA58B toolbox (1963)which came without the key. Called LDV 1-800-558-5986 and ordered a key using the code on the lock. I received it today. They key goes in, starts to turn and after 1-3 degrees stops. Does anybody have any experience with LDV? Do you have to ask them to cut the...

Was going through my last tool purchase and found this little marvel. The LS STARRETT CO, ATHOL, MASS USA. I got an Athol STARRETT VISE 614, but never saw anything else from the company (I guess I never really looked either). ...Adding my Athol STARRETT 614 vise (in front of Columbian). Athol...

I was going through Garage Sale thread and noticed that there were some members interested in Bell System tools. I knew it sounded familiar and decided to pull couple of tools I remembered. ...I know, Stanley-Bell System screwdriver needs to be cleaned one day... ADDENDUM Bell System Thread...

Found this SO box for sale. Does anybody know the model? Would you pay 150 for it? I think it's a little high, but can not get consistent prices recently... Thank you for your advise. I ideally am planning get KR 253 or 377 from earlier period, but am thinking if I should get this one while...