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Hello I've been working on cleaning/greasing my RHFT (round head fine tooth) ratchets. There is a good video by gearwolf up on youtube to disassemble most of the ratchet. I have not seen anyone disassemble the QR mechanism. Do you know how? I have a 3/8 RHFT 1971 that I found frozen. I...

Hello I need some advice. I posted this vise first as a find on the Garage Sale thread. I also posted some of these issues I ran into along the way with the restore. I will re post the important information from the Garage Sale here as this was recommended for a place people could more...

Is the New "LOW VOC" WD40 as good as the Original WD40? I've read a couple reviews that say NO. What's your experience? I can buy the new stuff or pay a little more for the old stuff. I haven't bought WD40 in a long time. I had a few bottles around and then some came with my house a couple...

Good condition Craftsman USA 3/8 6pt deep socket set. G and G1 series; 7 sockets; 1/2" - 7/8" . Letting go of some duplicate sockets. Price plus shipping; I think best shipping is a flat rate small box for $8.30. See pictures to confirm condition. Thank you!

I am putting together a 1/4" Easco 6pt socket set and have noticed two distinct socket types. Which one is older? Differences: Type1 _______ Type2 Large font____ Smaller font Shallow font __ Deep font Round center__ Square center 6pt shallower__ 6pt goes deeper into socket Round edges __ More...

I was picking up some tools from my local ebay tool guy yesterday and when he wouldn't sell me a torque wrench for sale with some watchers he offered me one missing a part(s) for free. Looked in good condition and was Craftsman USA so I accepted it. Do I have any chance to restore this? I...

I was raised on the Craftsman Brand with my step dad in his garage workshop; as an adult I have continued our Craftsman USA tradition. I was gifted my first Craftsman Mechanic set in 2005 but since realized the Craftsman golden years were much earlier. Recently I learned of the RHFT ratchets...

Hello. First I would like to thank everyone for their posts that have helped me understand the quality/history of many tools. I've seen at least 4 patent versions of the treasured Craftsman RHFT ratchets. =V= patent pending (1967?) -V- patents... -1967 (1967-1971?) -V- patents... -1971...