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Found this today for $2. Didn't know Vlchek made ratcheting box wrenches. Must be later production (60's or later). A check of the patent # should yield a clue. P.S. Hmm. Patent was granted in 1950 to A&E manufacturing. Says they made them for many brands, as well as their own Langline brand...

Picked up an adapter plug about a month ago, finally figured what to do with it. Drilled, tapped, and countersunk a hole in the hex end, then attached a fender washer with a countersunk hole onto it. (This prevents the plug from pushing all the way through). Now I can use 3/8" drive sockets...

Everyone has an angle! Show us your angle wrenches. I didn't use angle wrenches until about 10 years ago - now I can't imagine not having them. The combination of short length, a pair of differing offsets, and slim profile makes them invaluable for many tight jobs. The "typical" angle wrench...

Snap-On screwdriver....in amber? Came across a small screwdriver today. Sure has that Snappy profile but not a hint of any logo or part number. And it's an amber-colored plastic. Did Snappy make drivers in amber? I'm thinking I might mod it (could use another schrader valve core remover) and...

A couple of guys asked me to do a comparison of the two open gear ratchets that I have: a classic Thorsen 77 and a Wright 4480. Both are 1/2" drive and in NOS condition. It's an unscientific comparison, no micrometers involved. Just basic characteristics that the average Jo mechanic would find...

Swung by a church rummage sale on my way to the shoe repair shop. Found this 1/2" drive Wright open gear ratchet buried on a table covered with Tupperware. Pristine shape, clean mechanism. Either the price was missing a 0....or the lady of the house was getting rid of it!:lol_hitti But it's...

Walked into a hardware store on the other side of town yesterday. place was a bit dusty, disorganized, full of older stuff. Spied a gas valve sitting on the register counter, and immediately recognized it as an old General Controls millivolt "brick" gas valve. Actually there were several...

Received this stubby ratcheting ball driver in the mail today. What a great piece! Much better than the EASYDRIVER mini-balls I've been using. Don't know the sender, but I'd like to thank him for his gift. Send me a PM if you want to maintain your philanthropic secrecy. :)

A Vise-Grip type of plier. A bit more crude construction, but a more intricate adjustment knob and pivot point. Overall I like them. I prefer the ViseGrip feel and fit (though that may just be familiarity), but I could get used to the LeverJaws. All I've ever seen is a 8" version - don't know if...

I love books. Especially old ones - especially old refrigeration books! Came across a pair of such books recently. Thought I'd share. First up is a Gemline catalog from 1985. they were such a great company. offered parts, tools, supplies, and training materials. Plus - like most older catalogs...

I can think of a few places in the popular world where left-hand threads are standard practice. Wondering if you guys can add to the list. I know of two right off the bat: Drill chuck attachment screws are reverse thread. Bicycle bottom brackets on the drive side (as well as the non-drive...

I want to float an idea past you guys that I've had rolling around my head for awhile. See if it makes sense, if you guys think it's do-able, maybe someone has done something like it. I need a tool box to hold my auto repair stuff to make it easier to work on the cars. I have a 2 car garage...

Most of us know MF made those wonderful "egg beater" hand drills, but I've discovered alot of other tools marked Millers Falls. I was surprised not to find a thread on these - maybe I overlooked it. Post up what you've got - I'd like to see 'em! Here's a 2A drill I was given recently. The man...

Heard this name bantered around work earlier this week concerning HVAC certification - I think the name was Proctor? Not really sure, but typed in a google search and a "Proctor Engineering" came up that seems to be in the climate controls research business. Says they've been around 20 years...

The only one I'm familiar with is TIF (but that was when they first came out). Testo seems to be the most common one at work. Though I got a glimpse today of the new Yellow Jacket touchscreen set-up. Whoa me - I'm getting old!

Trying to make some RLL, and can't seem to find one of the ingredients. The SuperLube grease I have, but the Permatex assembly lube eludes me. I go into the parts warehouse, and nobody knows what I'm talking about. One counter lady pointed to a wall and said, "All of our greases and stuff are...

Since discovering the Makita Blue flashlights I've been hooked! Though I had a stick battery drill for years, I wasn't aware that Makita had developed a whole line of tools that used the same stick battery. By the time I learned that there was a flashlight that could use the stick battery I'd...

I can't remember if we have a thread going on such things, but Ithink I'll be needing some tiny screwdrivers soon, and my current box of pocket drivers, mini bit holders, and such just ain't cutting it. Plus, with all these micro fasteners that are appearing everywhere I'm beginning to...

How do you guys deal with extension cords that keep pulling apart? I've always just tied a loose knot around the ends, but I know that's not good for the cord. I've also done paracord/bungee cord types of ideas and they do work OK. But not really quick to undo. Fine if you're going to use...

Sifting thru some bins at an estate sale and I came across this Vulcan knife/measuring tape combo tool. I've never seen anything like it in the wild before. It was just too different to leave there. Paid $1 for it. Takes standard triangle blades, and the tape measure is marked in both SAE and...