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I picked up a 1/2" Craftsman ratchet that has quite noticeable play between the knurled thumb wheel and the ratchet body. It doesn't appear abused but I was wondering if anyone has ever used a thin round shim to take up this space? I thought i have seen someone on a discussion mention they...

I was able to recently pick up a vintage November 1963 2 drawer Red/Grey Craftsman upper tool chest. I was planning on restoring the unit and proceeded to remove the drawers. I've previously restored later units, but never a 2 drawer chest. In comparing the slides on this 1963 unit I noticed...

I was wondering if any Mac Tool experts could give me an idea of when this model of Mac box was built/sold? I scoured the unit with drawers out even, to check it inside out for a model # at least. No luck. Im going to clean it good first before I decide on my plan, but I know I will have to...

Picked up a 1950's series 2 draw chest at a yard sale. Sheet metal was very straight and the drawers functioned fine. Soaked the hardware in vinegar and finished them on a wire wheel. Applied phosphoric acid with a brush to the sheet metal rust and used a wire wheel on my drill to remove all...

Ran into a set of SAE Craftsman Quick-Wrenches or as they say ratchet wrenches at a local Restore Store.. I heard of them before but never had the opportunity to use one. The price was right ($6) so I bit on the set. Any of you have an opinion on their usefulness? Are they a keeper or a...

I picked up a Craftsman ratchet in need of TLC. The button in the anvil that activates the quick release is missing. Does anyone have such an anvil for sale. The ratchet works fine otherwise. Can one just replace the release button, spring, and detent ball if available?

I picked up a Craftsman Heritage 2 drawer box that needs some TLC. When were these produced? I would like to remove the hardware to remove the rust and then remount after painting. I would prefer not to use pop rivets. Does anyone know of a method to use regular rivets to remount the...

I picked this box up today quite cheap (you can see why) with the knowledge on how much work will be necessary to make bit respectable. The drawers slid good, thats what sold me. I was unable to see any badging, but Im sure the original paint was red from my inspection. Metal is heavy gauge...

So I picked up this Park Carpenters tool box the other day at a garage sale and the badge is a variety I haven't seen. Anyone have an idea on the age of this badge type? I am used to the Orange lettered Park badge. Also, It appears the park box is 32" long compared to the Craftsman box which...

Hello: Im working on a Craftsman Tool Chest with the gray body and the red drawers form the 60s-70s vintage.. Is anyone aware of a source for a replacement plastic emblem with chevron. I know I can scour eBay, but I was wondering if anyone was aware of someione who uses a 3D Printer to...

So I picked up a Husky 22800P 3/8 ratchet for repair. I was told that Stanley made these, but I could be wrong. Dissassembly shows the pawl is cracked and the teeth on the anvil/gear have areas of chipping. My question is should I just pitch it, or are there rebuild kits for these? Will Home...

Hello All: I was lucky to pick up this vintage Craftsman tool box from a thrift store this week. Pretty good shape I think, leather handle 90%. Anyway, I was wondering if I could ask to tap the knowledge the group to date this box for me. I am interested in filling it with the correct dated...

I picked up a vintage Craftsman 6520 tombstone tool box. It has the crown metal label, which I believe is late 50 to 60's I believe, but you can correct me if not. The question I have is about the latches. It has two latches and they both have the Craftsman name pressed into the sheet metal...

I picked up this tool box at the Restore Store. What attracted me was the box, but in closer examination it also contained a Penens Ratchet with sockets. Originally caked with red paint, I was stripping off the paint and uncovered this decal emblem set below the handle. I definitely can make...