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Admin's, I have run into a problem with one of my threads. I keep getting an error message when I try to make new entries in an existing post. Here's the message: vBulletin Message The text that you have entered is too long (10050 characters). Please shorten it to 10000 characters long...

Last Updated: 11/13/15 (Note-- items in red are the latest updates) Early Craftsman Series (generally pre-1947, some exceptions): A-circle = Empire, ca. 1935 -1973 B-circle = Wilde, ca. 1949-1958 BC = unknown U.S. manufacturer, ca. ? BE = New Britain, ca. 1931 - 1947 BM = S-K, ca. 1939 -...

Gang, I'm trying to build a list of Patent numbers found on Craftsman ratchets. These patent numbers can be useful in estimating the vintage and/or OEM of the ratchets they are found on. I've started a list from various Crafty ratchets in my tools cab and they are as follows: 2,188,846 filed...

Does anybody know the approximate time frame for Par-X tools? Perhaps you have a collection of vintage Snap-on catalogs...What do the catalogs tell us about when Par-X tools were sold? Perhaps you know when Snap-on began selling Blue-Point tools...wouldn't that be about when Par-X tools were...

Well, I've joined the EVAPO-RUST fan club. I've been using it a lot lately to clean up old tools. And I have to say it really works well. At roughly $20 per gallon though, it is expensive . The problems I've noted are: 1) EOR evaporates quickly if not covered up. I've solved this problem by...

There's been a lot of discussion about the NEW IMPROVED WD40 cans lately, most of it negative. For those of you who like the old style cans, there is good news. Harbor Freight carries the old style cans, industrial size (16oz), for $5.99. In fact, the 16oz spray cans and 1gal bulk containers...

There have been numerous threads asking about drawer liner options and preferences. I found a drawer liner that seems to have some merits. Kobalt anti-corrosion drawer liners, available at Lowe's at a reasonable price. I bought some a few years ago and lined a new tool chest with these liners...

I was out pawn shopping today and ran across a 1/2 drive Bon-E-Con socket. I've seen many before, and have a few. The interesting thing about this particular socket was that it was stamped "Japan". This socket had to have been from the 1940's or 1950's. I thought all the Bonney stuff was USA...

Found a nice vintage Thorsen 77J 3/8" drive ratchet at a local pawn shop. I had to pay all of $3 for it. It's in great shape with minimal wear on it. I soaked it, gave it a good scrubbing, and applied some fresh lube. Works nicely, smooth and crisp. It has a 30-tooth gear in it but it feels...

Snap-on guys & gals, I need some advice and/or help here. I have a old Snap-on SSD6 screwdriver with no handle. It used to have one of the self-destructing black handles on it, but it has long since crumbled away. Where can I get a replacement handle, new or used (but not the ones that self...

Gang, Has anybody else noticed the old school RHFT (Round Head Fine Tooth) ratchets are conspicuously missing from the new 2009-2010 Hand Tool catalog? These ratchets are still listed on Sears.com, but there is zero inventory for some of the models. The low/no inventory situation has been...

What's the procedure? is it something I do or something an Admin does?

What is the procedure for getting a sticky on a thread? Is it something I do or somethin an admin does?

What does IIRC mean? Is there a table of frequently used abbreviations for this forum?

What does IIRC mean? Is there a table of the frequently used abreviations on this forum?