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Can't recall where my dad used to buy Gordon or Bedford spanners and sockets. Probably Halfords or small independent motor factors. I have plenty of both makes. Mainly odd sizes, or ones that could be ground down, to fit an odd application. Mine appear to have thinner chrome than King **** or...

Thank you for the info regarding how to add present location et al. However:- where do I find user CP? I’m older than I think, not the most computer savvy person I’ve met! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I seem to be unable to state where I live now (Sarasota FL) and where I grew up (Hampshire-Somerset GB) in my profile. A few have asked, so now you know. To me imperial is and will always be imperial. What is SAE? I was taught in both metric and imperial. Worked for British Aerospace Filton...

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At yard sale this weekend, found a wheel nut 4-way spanner. $5, then saw 10 ratcheting rind spanners, 3 snap on, and others $20! Got the lot for $20. Never heard of S-K, apart from saw this thread. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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Having grown up in England, I amassed bits and pieces of various long gone British made tools. Off the Britool theme, I have a Swimbourne metric and imperial 1/2” drive socket set. Which my father got at a car-boot sale for me. My Xmas/birthday presents were normally used. As a 18th birthday...

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Was looking through my tools, found this 3/4-7/8 ring spanner. Model 4217 days British Made, not made in England. I’ll OST better photos later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

GJ profile? Having made my first reply last week, was asked to update my profile, with my location et al. Sorry, got selfie posted. However, can't find where to put location. Help please. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Dad was a Captain in the RN on landing craft in Singapore, box was a bit off topic, but thought it close enough. Not bad Nick, considering kept in the open of the LC. Contained everything needed to keep the thing running, tools and spares. Dad would never mention how he kept the boxes, once...

Dad's WWII tool/parts boxes Royal Navy Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Posted a couple of days ago referring to a MB Century top box I bought yesterday $60, also mentioned a Hough top box I got a few months ago $10. Both CL Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

First post here, be gentle! Purchased a MBCentury top box today, 10 draws, (6off 1/3rd width, 4off full width). 31" W, 18"D. With keys, $60USD. Exterior has worn paint, plus a few "don't think about borrowing my tools" stickers. Interior is bright and shiny, as if unused. If I could work out...