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    lucky find carbootsale

    Today I went to a yearly held carboot-sale just outside my home-town. It's situated in a field in the middle of nowhere.There a lot of "full-time sellers", so tool prices can be a little on the high side. Today I got lucky.:beer: For some reason I was drawn to a cheap Asian socket set, but when...
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    Snap-On KC515a box date?

    I've finally found myself an old snap on top box, to fit on my KRA379a.:bounce: It's a Canadian built KC515a, with number: 4F0763. Can anybody tell me, how old it is?:confused: Thanks, Jasper
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    Snap on F71G ratchet without date stamp

    I have just bought a Snap-on F71G ratchet for 2 bucks from my local thrift store. You don't see a lot of Snap-on tools second hand in my country. I was wondering how old it was, but it has not have a date marking. Am I correct to think that the F71G was produced between 1971 and 1978? For...
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    Snap on box?

    Could the top box be a Snap on? Thanks! Jasper
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    O so wrong.:sad:

    This is so wrong!:sad:;) Is nothing sacred anymore!:willy_nil
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    Bahco 1/4 Ratchet blocks

    Hello Guys, I just received the Bahco 3/8 and 1/4 Ratchets (Snap on dual 80s) The 3/8 is smooth but the 1/4 blocks a lot on the "backwards motion".Did anybody else had the same experience? I was thinking of cleaning the inside or should I send it back? Thanks!
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    Canadian Snap on box?

    Is this a Canadian build Snap on box? Are there any differences in quality with the US build ones. Thanks
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    Wiss scissors

    I have broken my favourite household scissors.:sad: It's a pair of US made Wiss scissors and I think they are maybe 30 years old. The outside ring of the plastic bushing has broken off. I hope there is a service part for it, but it's probably easier to replace it. I find that I'm a bit...
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    toolbox id?

    I have seen this toolbox for sale. But I'm not sure its really old.It looks a bit like Craftsman, but it's not. Does anybody recognize it, or is it a Chinese knock off? :headscrat Thanks!
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    Snap-On lifetime guarantee in Europe

    Has anybody got experience with Snap-on lifetime guarantee in Europe? I need some friction-slides for my Kra-379a and I hear that you can get free replacements in the U.S. Somehow I don't think it will work that easy in Europe.:dunno: Thanks.
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    Snap-On 60R Flat Nose Duck Bill Aviation Pliers

    This is the first vintage Snap on tool I found locally. I think they are: Snap-On 60R Flat Nose Duck Bill Aviation Pliers. Is there any way to determine how old they are? Thanks.
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    Fluke 87 age?

    Today I bought a broken Fluke 87 multimeter for 7,50 euro's( $10). It was dead when I got it, but luckily it was an easy fix. A lot of times the fuse is broken, but that was not the case. When I pulled it apart, I saw that the battery-leads where loose. After some soldering, it came to...
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    Tool box I.D.?

    I have seen this toolbox for sale, seller says it's 25-30 years old. I don't think it's a Snap On box. but does somebody know the make?:dunno:
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    wheels/casters for Snap On toolbox

    I am refurbishing an old Snap On Kra-379a. The original wheels where replaced with bigger wheels, which where welded on. I am in doubt to go for the original wheels...
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    Snap on badge age

    Does anybody know when Snap-on went from the first style logo to the second logo on its toolboxes? Thanks.
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    Proto tool box

    I have seen an old Proto toolbox for sale: Apparently its a " Jubilee" edition, but I can't find much info on it? Unfortunately its not really close to me, other wise I would have take a look! I'm looking for an old toolbox to restore, but over here in The Netherlands, there is not a lot...
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    Is this Snap on?

    I have seen an add for a tool chest, but I don't think its Snap on.:dunno: Can somebody confirm it? Thanks, Jasper
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