After a somewhat disastrous second post (for anyone wondering, I swear that the CL listing wasn't mine, and I'm sorry if upset anyone), I feel compelled to redeem myself with a (hopefully) much better post.
After seeing this post: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=177843, I had to have one (Cochran Speednut wrench). Though I don't have many, I really love the look and feel of older tools, especially when they differ mechanistically from most of what is currently offered.
Somehow, I lucked out in finding one immediately, and for cheap, on the 'bay. The seller mentions some surface rust, but it should clean up nicely. I'll post some before/after pics when it arrives. I have also picked up a few old toolboxes at garage sales that I plan on restoring soon, and before/after pics of those will go up as well.
On the subject of vintage tools, what is your favorite? Are there any that stick out to you as being more useful than any current offerings, or are there any that you can't help but collect? There are a few old threads on this (with most of the images down), but nothing substantial.
After seeing this post: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=177843, I had to have one (Cochran Speednut wrench). Though I don't have many, I really love the look and feel of older tools, especially when they differ mechanistically from most of what is currently offered.
Somehow, I lucked out in finding one immediately, and for cheap, on the 'bay. The seller mentions some surface rust, but it should clean up nicely. I'll post some before/after pics when it arrives. I have also picked up a few old toolboxes at garage sales that I plan on restoring soon, and before/after pics of those will go up as well.
On the subject of vintage tools, what is your favorite? Are there any that stick out to you as being more useful than any current offerings, or are there any that you can't help but collect? There are a few old threads on this (with most of the images down), but nothing substantial.
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