Looking for an ICON 3/8 Flex Head preferably long handle ratchet. The recalled ones. Would prefer it in working condition but would take one that locks up.
You should be more specific around which size boxes you are considering. My 2 cents. The 4 drawer tool cart only locks when the lid is closed which can be a pain if your moving it around a shop. The 5 Drawer is great. Both could benefit from 4 swivel casters. The bottom chests on the 26, 44, and...
You may just need to line up the old Craftsman. The new 120 Tooth Gunmetal Craftsman is alright but the Icon ratchets are nicer. The Pittsburgh 1/2” Flex is also a fine replacement. If you’re not planning on using this professionally then those all fall within your budget and should be fine for...
Harbor Freight Pittsburgh Pro Flex 72-tooth Flex Heads
Craftsman Gunmetal 120-tooth ratchets
Both types work pretty well for the money and can be found on sale frequently.
I reached out to Stanley to ask if there were any updates on the plant and their exact response was
“The plant is completed and is already in production.”
2021 already starting to look up
You need to drill out the rivets in the back of the box which will allow for the metal plate around the drawer locks to come out then the bars that hold the drawers in place will pull right out.
I would hope SBD has anticipated that there will be an uptick in warranty claims at the beginning and if quality is there the longer term sales will negate that.
Interesting read that Stanley Black and Decker plan to bring production of many of the Craftsman hand tools back to the USA. Could this impact the second hand market out there right now? Do you think quality will improve over the Asia made hand tools they produce today?