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Spn1025 · May 4, 2016

oh boy, the suspense is killing me lol..
got 4 packages waiting for me when I get home.

SK wrench set, SK/Krauter 1/2 deep socket set, and 2 or 3 single sockets to fill some other sets.

Spn1025 · May 4, 2016

SK torx drivers.. these are the blue-handle ones. Forget where they are made.

NEW SK 5 Piece Torx Driver Set SKTD05
buy it now $16.50 free shipping
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SK-5-Pi...ewItem&hash=item2a62cdeb31:g:Lu8AAOSwAKxWZ5H~

or if you prefer yellow handle USA version:

SK TOOLS Screwdriver Torx 5 pc Set (T10 T15 T25 T27 T30) SKTORX5 USA
buy it now $17.99 free shipping
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SK-TOOLS-Sc...432812?hash=item43ca92e2ec:g:fH8AAOSw2s1UyYyq

Spn1025 · May 4, 2016

Williams H-51 USA 3/4" Ratchet ~ No Reserve!
used

auction 4d23h 1 bid
$0.99 + $9.99 shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Williams-H-...:g:j4oAAOSw9ZdXJ57A&item=201575345337&vxp=mtr

Spn1025 · May 4, 2016

ARMSTRONG Eliminator 11 Piece Sae Pass-Through Hex Socket Driver Set 3/8"-3/4"
used excellent

auction ending soon 20 hours
$5 + $13.75 shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ARMSTRONG-E...:g:AfgAAOSwYmZXHjlL&item=121967215361&vxp=mtr

Spn1025 · May 4, 2016

who makes the Gator Grip ratchet? That thing is USA isn't it?

Edit: nvm, from what I can see on the package, it's just the socket made in usa
"Ratcheting wrench made in Taiwan"

Spn1025 · May 4, 2016

5-1/2" ROUND NOSE PLIER GEDORE 8112 (ZZ0039-WH42-D08)
new
buy it now $12 free shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-1-2-ROUND...396123?hash=item4198fa041b:g:rHgAAOSwDNdVlYp4

four.cycle · May 4, 2016

winlinmac:
re: Craftsman branded ratcheting box end wrenches:

Those laminated-type wrenches are ubiquitous in the tool world. Of those made in the US, 99.9% of them are manufactured by Kastar (now Lang), who has made them forever for all kinds of manufacturers (including, but not limited to Craftsman and the "truck" brands.)
Take a look at the patent numbers stamped on them.
Only time you'll see me post any here is if they're a screaming deal and they have the offset heads.

The flat ones, both the Kastar-made and the the big war-club models built by Indestro (sample HERE: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IND...091799?hash=item25bb797f57:g:3LgAAOSw5IJWeeTr ) are actually not worth a **** in the real-life world.
I should note as well: if it looks like that Indestro, but has a different name stamped on it (i.e., Craftsman), it was manufactured by Indestro (as above, refer to the patent numbers stamped on the piece.)

I own exactly ONE of them - a little 1/4" x 5/16" model Kastar, which is probably something left over as a sample when I was an independent agent representing Kastar in the late 1980s. I don't believe I've ever used it.

Despite the overwhelming majority opinion being that both types are effectively useless due to clearance issues, there have been millions of them sold that are out there in the secondary marketplace.
For some odd reason, Ebay sellers seem to have been deluded into thinking that they are in some way "rare" or "collectible" or have some high dollar value.

I should note also that when I was selling them - we carried both types in Indestro and Kastar in our stores and the warehouse - the newer-type ratcheting box-end wrenches that you see today manufactured by GearWrench, Blackhawk, and others were not yet out in the market. That notwithstanding, the Indestro models didn't sell worth a damn - you couldn't give the things away. Inexplicably, the Kastar sets seemed to sell pretty well, but I think they were purchased as gifts - kind of like the schlock "wonder tools" that Craftsman comes out with every year before Christmas; useless **** that people think would make a good "gift" for hubby. The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

If and when I ever get around to picking through everything here and sorting out keepers from tossers, guess which pile that one I own will go into?

four.cycle · May 4, 2016

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ratchet / breaker

S-K 49270 1/4" drive palm ratchet
used
$25.00 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-K-49270-p...:g:V9sAAOSw3mpXKPCQ&item=252377356939&vxp=mtr

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S-K 40970 1/4" drive RHFT ratchet
used
$4.25 + $3.25 shipping now. 4 bids now. ends Tues. 05/10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-K-TOOLS-4...360298?hash=item542df62a6a:g:LLYAAOSwiYFXKLKi'

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Proto 4766 1/4" drive breaker
used
$14.95 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PROTO-4766-...:g:7xkAAOSwoudW2h6M&item=131801666571&vxp=mtr

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socket

Craftsman 9-pc 1/4" drive 6-pt SAE socket set (sockets only)
5/32" - 7/16"
listed as used. looks new.
codes? (G?) (US made)
$7.99 + $3.45 shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CRAFTSMAN-1...:g:56kAAOSwrXdXKjBI&item=262420640035&vxp=mtr

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Craftsman 9-pc 1/4" drive 6-pt SAE socket set (sockets only w/rack)
3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, and 1/2"
used.
-V-
$12.00 incl. shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Tues. 5/10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cra...138041?hash=item2cabdfe4b9:g:NiAAAOSw1DtXJ6Uo

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Proto 47204 17-pc 1/4" drive 6-pt METRIC socket set w/box
4mm - 14mm
listed as used. looks new.
$39.99 + $14.45 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Tues. 05/10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Proto-1-4-D...062490?hash=item51e463471a:g:BhMAAOSwYmZXFXC-

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Husky 41-pc 1/4" and 3/8" drive SAE and METRIC socket set w/box
(see ad text and photos for content)
used
$29.00 + $25.25 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Fri. 05/13
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HUSKY-profe...681777?hash=item1a12ed27b1:g:w1wAAOSwhRxXKT~S

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Craftsman 9-pc 3/8' drive 12-pt METRIC sockets with ratchet
9mm, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 17mm, and 19mm.
used
ratchet =v= sockets -V-
$6.95 + $5.85 shipping now. 1 bid now. ends Fri. 05/06
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CRA...238031?hash=item3f624e4bcf:g:gZoAAOSwiYFXKToI

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Craftsman 11-pc 3/8" drive 12-pt SAE deep-well socket set (sockets only)
3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 11/16 3/4 13/16 7/8 15/16 1"
used
mixed G
99 cents + $16.65 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Tues. 05/10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Craftsman-U...:g:JQwAAOSwiYFXKUF0&item=182118272269&vxp=mtr

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Craftsman 10-pc 3/8" drive 12-pt METRIC socket set (sockets only)
10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm
listed as used. looks new.
codes? (US made)
$9.99 + $3.60 shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CRAFTSMAN-3...:g:NIQAAOSwhRxXKiz7&item=252378515616&vxp=mtr

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Proto 21-pc 3/8" drive 6-pt METRIC socket set (sockets only) w/box
6mm - 26mm
used
$82.99 + $8.99 shipping OBO "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-20pc-Me...:g:vHgAAOSwLs5XKP6b&item=291754903106&vxp=mtr

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S-K 8-pc 3/8" drive 12-pt SAE universal joint socket set (sockets only)
5/16" - 3/4"
used
$58.95 + $6.80 shipping OBO "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-K-Tools-8...:g:ReIAAOSw1DtXKVf5&item=371616482036&vxp=mtr

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Proamerica 8-pc 3/8" drive 6-pt METRIC deep-well socket set (sockets only)
10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 17mm, 19mm
used
$9.99 + $6.80 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Sat. 05/14
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PROAMERICA-...ewItem&hash=item236895235e:g:LAMAAOSw7KJXESvK

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Proto 13-pc 1/2" drive 12-pt SAE socket set (sockets only)
19/32", 5/8", 21/32", 11/16", 3/4", 25/32", 15/16", 31/32", 1", 1 1/16", 1 1/8", 1 3/16", 1 1/4"
used
$29.99 + $12.95 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Sun. 05/08
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Proto-1-2-D...:g:9MMAAOSw~oFXKOOy&item=152077620006&vxp=mtr

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S-K 19-pc 1/2" drive 6-pt METRIC socket set w/two trays
10mm - 28mm (see ad text and photos for content)
used
99 cents + $13.45 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Mon. 05/09
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-SK-...:g:yJEAAOSw1DtXKj-v&item=331848063866&vxp=mtr

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wrench

BILLINGS 9-pc SAE open-end wrench set w/pouch
1/4" - 1"
used. engraved.
$30.00 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Complete-Bi...:g:rTEAAOSwn9lXKPW4&item=262418842919&vxp=mtr

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S-K 14-pc METRIC combination wrench set
7mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 21mm, 22mm
used. "The Wrenches each have a Notch or Grind Mark on the open ended side of Each Wrench"
$50.00 incl. shipping now. 1 bid now. ends Sun. 05/08
http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-K-METRIC-...:g:RvwAAOSwYmZXKQGn&item=371616244438&vxp=mtr

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vintage / collector

Proto 5449 1/2" drive pear-head ratchet
used
$20.00 + $6.83 shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-PRO...:g:ZN0AAOSwLs5XKfdg&item=331847860224&vxp=mtr

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S-K, Walden, New Britain, Proto 27-pc (?) 1/2" and 3/8" drive SAE socket set in custom wooden box
(see ad text and photos for content) "11 sockets are S-K,3 SNAP ON,1 NEW BRITAIN,,1 DEEP WELL NEW BRITAIN"
$50.00 + $47.26 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Tues. 05/10
OR $75.00 + $47.26 shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-SOCKET-...794658?hash=item25bb74f6a2:g:vYsAAOSwrXdXKQpE

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PARK Metalware Co. 10-pc interchangeable head wrench set (in an A.W. Faber/Castell pencil box)
1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16"
used.
$35.99 + $5.00 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Weds. 05/11
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-COL...027839?hash=item3f625a58ff:g:KsoAAOSwiYFXKjnV

dutchgray · May 4, 2016

Spn1025 said:
SK torx drivers.. these are the blue-handle ones. Forget where they are made.

NEW SK 5 Piece Torx Driver Set SKTD05
buy it now $16.50 free shipping
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SK-5-Pi...ewItem&hash=item2a62cdeb31:g:Lu8AAOSwAKxWZ5H~

Made in France
They are good.
Still available under a few brands

four.cycle · May 4, 2016

FAKE/COUNTERFEIT/SCAM

Wilde screwdriver set
posted using Bowers Tool photo images
this is a scam out of China. steer clear of it:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilde-Tools...061917?hash=item2cabedfd9d:g:M3gAAOSwn9lXKPKJ

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Wilde screwdriver set
posted using Bowers Tool photo images
this is a scam out of China. steer clear of it:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilde-Tools...060877?hash=item2cabedf98d:g:qtUAAOSw2GlXKPIA

Spn1025 · May 4, 2016

Yay! He even threw in a free 12mm, although it's a bit rusty

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Spn1025 · May 4, 2016

Fast delivery

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Spn1025 · May 4, 2016

four.cycle said:
FAKE/COUNTERFEIT/SCAM

Wilde screwdriver set
posted using Bowers Tool photo images
this is a scam out of China. steer clear of it:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilde-Tools...061917?hash=item2cabedfd9d:g:M3gAAOSwn9lXKPKJ

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Wilde screwdriver set
posted using Bowers Tool photo images
this is a scam out of China. steer clear of it:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilde-Tools...060877?hash=item2cabedf98d:g:qtUAAOSw2GlXKPIA

lol nice catch. I always filter for USA sellers only

I just sent him a message in Chinese asking if its imitation

这是假的？模仿？

four.cycle · May 4, 2016

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ratchet / breaker

S-K 42470 1/2" drive RHFT ratchet
used
$15.50 incl. shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Mon. 05/09
http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-K-1-2-dri...:g:uWAAAOSw1DtXKkbC&item=222107532885&vxp=mtr

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socket

Fleet 18-pc 1/4" and 3/8" drive SAE socket set w/box
(see ad text and photos for content)
used
$21.50 + $18.00 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Weds. 05/11
http://www.ebay.com/itm/282027025011?euid=75858644d2d84d2bbe5ec2158a3d9568&cp=1

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S-K 19-pc 3/8" drive SAE socket set w/box
3/8" - 7/8"
used
$15.00 + $10.00 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Weds. 05/11
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-S-K...314689?hash=item2eeef1b981:g:~LsAAOSwrXdXKmod

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Klein 12-pc 3/8" drive 12-pt SAE socket set w/box
(see ad text and photos for content)
listed as used. looks new.
$40.00 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Klien-Ratch...209955?hash=item4d43b1d623:g:uIsAAOSw2x1XKnB1

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S-K 41 pieces 3/8" drive SAE and METRIC impact sockets
(see ad text and photos for content)
used
$9.95 + $13.65 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Sat. 05/07
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-8-inch-im...:g:5ekAAOSwiYFXKnFx&item=282027381642&vxp=mtr

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S-K 51 pieces 1/2" drive SAE and METRIC impact sockets
(see ad text and photos for content)
used
$9.95 + $13.65 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Sat. 05/07
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-inch-im...:g:9y8AAOSwRH5XKnAR&item=282027377445&vxp=mtr

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box

Proto 5299 10-5/8" x 4-1/2" x 1-3/4" box only
used
$6.99 + $7.80 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Weds. 05/11
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PROTO-TOOLS...725704?hash=item3ac2f1bd48:g:G7EAAOSw3mpXKlqU

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vintage / collector

Thorsen 16-pc 1/4" drive 6-pt SAE socket set w/original box
3/16" - 7/16" (7/16" socket is NOT Thorsen)
used
$19.99 incl. shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Weds. 05/11
OR $50.00 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Tho...915953?hash=item464d7f8eb1:g:lVoAAOSwRH5XKZt6

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Herbrand HET354 GM Distributor Adjustment Tool
(1/8" hex for setting dwell on 1957-1974 GM distributors)
new NOS
$6.99 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HERBRAND-DI...:g:40YAAOSwrXdXKkqq&item=381622734726&vxp=mtr

Bobcat753 · May 4, 2016

Here is the 3/4" S-K Ratchet I scored for $52 total.

Spn1025 · May 4, 2016

Bobcat753 said:
Here is the 3/4" S-K Ratchet I scored for $52 total.

Jealous. That thing looks mint

winlinmac · May 4, 2016

^Same here

Btw, these look insulated, what do you think? :headscrat

Spn1025 said:
5-1/2" ROUND NOSE PLIER GEDORE 8112 (ZZ0039-WH42-D08)
new
buy it now $12 free shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-1-2-ROUND...396123?hash=item4198fa041b:g:rHgAAOSwDNdVlYp4

four.cycle · May 4, 2016

* shipping costs may vary depending upon your geographic location *

ratchet / breaker

Proto 5265 3/8" drive breaker
used
$15.95 incl. shipping OBO "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-PRO...715296?hash=item33b6a6c6e0:g:k5IAAOSwAoRXF2fw

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socket

S-K 12-pc 1/2" drive 12-pt SAE socket set w/box
1/2" - 15/16"
used
$19.99 + $9.99 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Weds. 05/11
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SK-Tools-42...:g:1hMAAOSwKfVXKpO8&item=371617485599&vxp=mtr

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wrench

S-K Wayne 6-pc SAE double-end box wrench set
3/8" - 3/4"
used
$26.50 + $6.00 shipping now. 5 bids now. ends Fri. 05/06 15:30 PDT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Vintage-S...188449?hash=item2eeea38121:g:MDAAAOSw~oFXI9k2

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box

Proto 23" x 8" x 2-1/4" box only
used
$8.95 + $14.95 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Mon. 05/09
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pro...084304?hash=item3d1983f890:g:drsAAOSwO~hXH6yM

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vintage / collector

Thorsen 16-pc 1/4" drive SAE socket set w/box
(see ad text and photos for content)
used
$39.99 + $3.02 shipping OBO "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1-4...:g:kgsAAOSwrXdXKpMB&item=141982249881&vxp=mtr

nevercouldfigureitout · May 4, 2016

Bobcat753 said:
Here is the 3/4" S-K Ratchet I scored for $52 total.

Nice find! I've been scouting the 3/4 ratchets too and overlooked this one.

four.cycle · May 5, 2016

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3/4" drive ratchet

Thorsen 79 3/4" drive ratchet (round sealed head late style)
used
$29.99 + $13.95 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Tues. 05/10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thorsen-3-4...062488?hash=item51e4634718:g:Y50AAOSwcdBWRUAA

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Thorsen 79 3/4" drive ratchet (open-gear early style)
and
Thorsen 53179 3/4" drive ratchet (round sealed head TAIWAN)
used.
(two ratchets)
$54.99 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/THORSEN-3-4...093029?hash=item2816ac7625:g:uvUAAOSw0HVWCJUc

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Proto 5649 3/4" drive ratchet pear-head (pebble flat-handle Los Angeles)
new
$70.00 + $18.75 shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Proto-3-4-D...:g:USAAAOSw1DtXJL9V&item=152073502534&vxp=mtr

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J.H. Williams H50 3/4" female drive ratchet with drive adapter
used. engraved.
$39.99 + $12.00 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Sun. 05/08
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Williams-H-...309690?hash=item36001fac3a:g:8w0AAOSw1DtXHOGR

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K-D 741122 3/4" drive ratchet pear-head (with quick release?)
used
$79.99 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/K-D-TOOLS-7...766810?hash=item3383373a5a:g:-2QAAOxyFrNRxhoc

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Proto J5649 3/4" drive ratchet pear-head
new
$65.00 + $25.15 shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Proto-J5649...:g:NwwAAOSwQYZWw56c&item=141781098027&vxp=mtr

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Blackhawk 69945 3/4" drive ratchet round-head
used. engraved
$45.99 + $14.53 shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blackhawk-3...:g:u-sAAOSw~oFXKiRk&item=121976694913&vxp=mtr

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Wright 6400-2 3/4" drive ratchet round-head
used
$69.99 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WRIGHT-TOOL...:g:9-0AAOSwKtlWjm3E&item=151942095841&vxp=mtr

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Wright 6400 3/4" drive ratchet round-head
new
$76.99 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wright-Tool...269838?hash=item3f612cdd4e:g:yQ0AAOSwAuNW6Jbl

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Herbrand H15 3/4" drive breaker
used. looks to have been repaired with bolt at pivot.
$20.00 + $15.00 shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HERBRAND-H1...:g:aokAAOSwx-9Wxdf8&item=131730995348&vxp=mtr

* best I can do on short notice.

four.cycle · May 5, 2016

* shipping costs may vary depending upon your geographic location *

ratchet / breaker

WIZARD H2833 1/2" drive RHFT ratchet (manufactured by Indestro)
used
$9.95 + $6.80 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Weds. 05/11
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-WIZ...214238?hash=item2cabff92de:g:YpYAAOSwiYFXJVKp

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puller

KAL (US) 7430 2-jaw gear puller
used. (* SEE PHOTOS *)
99 cents + $6.80 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Weds. 05/11
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAL-TOOLS-2...:g:HSEAAOSw1DtXKpTs&item=141982258574&vxp=mtr

winlinmac · May 5, 2016

Was missing a 20mm 6-pt Deep Socket, eventually got it but was not impressed. My metric sockets are complete though, and paid for $4 for an imported socket instead of $14. It's a socket rarely used, so no need for me to go haywire, :lol:

Just realized that Wright's nutdrivers are made by Pratt-Read. I already have a Craftsman set, but I see listings for the Wright brand all over eBay.

The two ratchets I want to try now are William's Superratchet(s) and Wright's Double-Pawl Ratchet (3/8 or 1/2).

Spn1025 · May 5, 2016

winlinmac said:
Was missing a 20mm 6-pt Deep Socket, eventually got it but was not impressed. My metric sockets are complete though, and paid for $4 for an imported socket instead of $14. It's a socket rarely used, so no need for me to go haywire,

I feel your pain there. I just ordered a SK 1/2 drive 3/8 deep socket last night for $10 after shipping.

I also need a 7/16.. over $20??? screw that, i'll wait.

pauls_workshop · May 5, 2016

dutchgray said:
Made in France
They are good.
Still available under a few brands

Dutch, which other brands are the Facom SK screwdrivers under that are or were available? I have some of these but not a full set and would like to know for fill ins. Thanks! - Paul

winlinmac · May 5, 2016

What's awkward is that this Gearwrench 20mm deep socket is smaller than a 19mm 3/8 Proto deep socket and my OCD is kicking in now, but for $4, can't really complain :lol:

Spn1025 said:
I feel your pain there. I just ordered a SK 1/2 drive 3/8 deep socket last night for $10 after shipping.

I also need a 7/16.. over $20??? screw that, i'll wait.

pauls_workshop · May 5, 2016

four.cycle said:
winlinmac:
re: Craftsman branded ratcheting box end wrenches:

Those laminated-type wrenches are ubiquitous in the tool world. Of those made in the US, 99.9% of them are manufactured by Kastar (now Lang), who has made them forever for all kinds of manufacturers (including, but not limited to Craftsman and the "truck" brands.)
Take a look at the patent numbers stamped on them.
Only time you'll see me post any here is if they're a screaming deal and they have the offset heads.

The flat ones, both the Kastar-made and the the big war-club models built by Indestro (sample HERE: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IND...091799?hash=item25bb797f57:g:3LgAAOSw5IJWeeTr ) are actually not worth a **** in the real-life world.
I should note as well: if it looks like that Indestro, but has a different name stamped on it (i.e., Craftsman), it was manufactured by Indestro (as above, refer to the patent numbers stamped on the piece.)

I own exactly ONE of them - a little 1/4" x 5/16" model Kastar, which is probably something left over as a sample when I was an independent agent representing Kastar in the late 1980s. I don't believe I've ever used it.

Despite the overwhelming majority opinion being that both types are effectively useless due to clearance issues, there have been millions of them sold that are out there in the secondary marketplace.
For some odd reason, Ebay sellers seem to have been deluded into thinking that they are in some way "rare" or "collectible" or have some high dollar value.

I should note also that when I was selling them - we carried both types in Indestro and Kastar in our stores and the warehouse - the newer-type ratcheting box-end wrenches that you see today manufactured by GearWrench, Blackhawk, and others were not yet out in the market. That notwithstanding, the Indestro models didn't sell worth a damn - you couldn't give the things away. Inexplicably, the Kastar sets seemed to sell pretty well, but I think they were purchased as gifts - kind of like the schlock "wonder tools" that Craftsman comes out with every year before Christmas; useless **** that people think would make a good "gift" for hubby. The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

If and when I ever get around to picking through everything here and sorting out keepers from tossers, guess which pile that one I own will go into?

4C am I right in reading the above that you don't really like these much? :lol_hitti

I actually don't mind the offset ones. And I've used the flat ones plenty too. On modern cars, not so much room to use these, but on other things where there is room, they are fine. I never saw the Indestro version till your picture of it. Yeah, I can see how that bulk would be an issue there. The Kastar and variants are a lot thinner. You can still buy new the Kastar variants in quite a few brands like Proto. There are people that like these OK. I have to admit I like my flex end Gearwrench racheting alot more. :eyecrazy:

BUT I like my "Saltus" type flex end alot too! I need Metric in Saltus if you ever find any good auctions for those cheapo. - Paul

pauls_workshop · May 5, 2016

Spn1025 said:
Fast delivery

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Those are same as SK and top notch. You will like them alot. Also, the SK box they come in is handy. I like to fine just boxes in SK when I can for other sets as they are more readily available and usually cheaper than other brands of boxes. 4C is on top of this as he's listed lots of empty SK boxes. - Paul

Spn1025 · May 5, 2016

pauls_workshop said:
Those are same as SK and top notch. You will like them alot. Also, the SK box they come in is handy. I like to fine just boxes in SK when I can for other sets as they are more readily available and usually cheaper than other brands of boxes. 4C is on top of this as he's listed lots of empty SK boxes. - Paul

Are the Kraeuter sockets made by SK? They look exactly the same with the exception of the text and the knurled ring round them. I was looking at the machining of the top and insides, they look identical.

I guess I just don't know anything about Kraeuter.

Spn1025 · May 5, 2016

SET OF THREE CRAFTSMAN USA FLARE NUT LINE WRENCH 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 11/16 USA
used, looks new
-V-

auction 3d9h
$1.04 + $3 shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SET-OF-THRE...:g:zZAAAOSw3mpXIi~Y&item=201570805090&vxp=mtr

Spn1025 · May 5, 2016

WALDEN SMALL IGNITION WRENCH SET (X4) - VINTAGE USA
used, a little rust, but not bad
1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 1/2

auction ending soon 4 hours 0 bids
$5.00 free shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WALDEN-SMAL...508229?hash=item35fff4ed05:g:8LUAAOSwaG9XIm4q

Spn1025 · May 5, 2016

Sears Craftsman Penens Corp Proto Socket Set Ratchet Case Extension Universal
used, excellent
3/8 ratchet/metric socket set, extensions, and case

buy it now $29.99 free shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sears-Craft...877582?hash=item43eaaae6ce:g:hFEAAOSwzgRW2IrZ

that's a nice looking ratchet.

Note: sockets are mixed, not a complete set

wvrailroader · May 5, 2016

Spn1025 said:
Are the Kraeuter sockets made by SK? They look exactly the same with the exception of the text and the knurled ring round them. I was looking at the machining of the top and insides, they look identical.

I guess I just don't know anything about Kraeuter.

I bought that exact same set still shrink wrapped inside the metal box. About half the sockets were marked Kraeuter and the other half were marked SK.

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pauls_workshop · May 5, 2016

Spn1025 said:
Are the Kraeuter sockets made by SK? They look exactly the same with the exception of the text and the knurled ring round them. I was looking at the machining of the top and insides, they look identical.

I guess I just don't know anything about Kraeuter.

Yes, very same just different text. Kraeuter was SK's attempt to make another tool line back in the 70's. Now, MOST Kraeuter was same as SK. They made rachets, sockets, even the little thumb rachets in Kraeuter form back then. Now at the very very end, they did at least one thing partially foreign. The same seller had a Japan starter set in 1/4" format that was under the Kreauter name. But other than that set, all else I've ever seen Kraeuter was same as SK, made on same production lines, in USA. Nobody thinks about Kreauter so sometimes you can find that cheaper than the same in proper SK name. SK also made most of the JC PENNY namebrand sets (note different than Penncraft), and some other brands too.

By the way Spin, how do you like those Herbrand 1/4" breaker bars? I and 4C think those are real nice and surely USA made. - Paul

Spn1025 · May 5, 2016

Another 3 deliveries today for when I get home from work ~
- Craftsman 1/4 ratchet USA (like new)
- Mac 1/2 ratchet (hoping this is good condition, pictures were dark)
- Napa socket (needed for a filler)

Spn1025 · May 5, 2016

Vintage Craftsman =V= Series Ratchet Wrench 1/2" Drive Patent 3208318 USA Made
used, excellent

auction 3d8h
$8.50 free shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cra...96096e&pid=100013&rk=6&rkt=29&sd=262404283847

Bay_City_Exige · May 5, 2016

Spn1025 said:
Vintage Craftsman =V= Series Ratchet Wrench 1/2" Drive Patent 3208318 USA Made
used, excellent

auction 3d8h
$8.50 free shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cra...96096e&pid=100013&rk=6&rkt=29&sd=262404283847

Awesome ratchet and price if it sells for that...will watch to see the final price - thanks.

Spn1025 · May 5, 2016

Bay_City_Exige said:
Awesome ratchet and price if it sells for that...will watch to see the final price - thanks.

I debated watching it myself and not posting.. I'm currently "watching" about 20 ratchets lol...

LXCam · May 5, 2016

winlinmac said:
Was missing a 20mm QUOTE]

In 36 years of wrenching I had never used a 20mm anything until I recently did a build on the new model Chrysler Pacifica van. The eccentric nut for the rear lower control arm uses that size.

And the only reason I even owned that size is because of my OCD and those freaking Hansen trays. Had I never bought then damn things for the socket collection, I doubt I'd even own that size socket.

WTF?!.

Spn1025 · May 5, 2016

Here's a question... wtf is a 6.5mm and 7.5mm socket for?

I've seen plenty of 4.5 and 5.5 sockets (don't know what they're for either), but I have a 6.5 and 7.5, and never see these sizes for sale anywhere. I bet they're just "metric equivalents"...

LXCam · May 5, 2016

Spn1025 said:
Here's a question... wtf is a 6.5mm and 7.5mm socket for?

I've seen plenty of 4.5 and 5.5 sockets (don't know what they're for either), but I have a 6.5 and 7.5, and never see these sizes for sale anywhere. I bet they're just "metric equivalents"...

Ya the 4.5 and 5.5 have been a long standing WTF. But I've used both many times for whatever reason.

So now you're telling me I need a 6.5 and 7.5 too!. :eyecrazy:

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