I have the vintage tool bug!

[Bolhiser]

Thanks to finding this great site, many great posts and the great 1950's Craftsman Garage by Red Leader, I have discovered the idea of vintage tools and equipment instead of new plastic tools. I had never really thought about it before, but these vintage tools are so much better! I thought I would share my first couple of purchases.

 

[Bolhiser]

Another couple finds...

 

[jakemac]

I prefer not to think of it as a bug, but more of a monkey.
Monkeys are cuter than bugs. Chicks dig Monkeys.

 

[KMinAF]

Resistance is futile, just enjoy the ride.

 

[larry_g]

Me too, but only because I can't afford the good stuff.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Cdstahlman]

Vintage tools are great because their usually USA made, more durable, and to me at least, tell a story.

I like to think of what the tool has seen, who has used it, what was it used for, stuff like that.

I got really hooked bad when I started collecting vintage snap on ratchets

 

[Lady Welder]

My first Hello to everyone. I too collect vintage tools, especially antique sandstone grinding wheels. I weld and make big statues. I also do a fair bit of work on vintage cars. I have found a lot of sound advice here on this site, usually helps when I am stuck on a problem. Bye for now, see you in the shed!

 

[Plombob]

Vintage tools are great because their usually USA made, more durable, and to me at least, tell a story.

I like to think of what the tool has seen, who has used it, what was it used for, stuff like that.

I got really hooked bad when I started collecting vintage snap on ratchets

I agree, the vintage tools are wonderful, and some have a story to tell.

Welcome to the board Bolhiser and Lady Welder!

 

[woody 73]

I like the monkey part...I got it bad as a child and I never looked back especially when the tool tells the story.

 

[1930artdeco]

They are the best out there-well 99% of the time. They are better made, last longer, and usually less expensive than the **** made today. If you must buy, buy the best.

Mike

 

[Jim C.]

Me too, but only because I can't afford the good stuff.

lg
no neat sig line

Most vintage tools are the good stuff.

Jim C.

 

[schor]

To me vintage is not a bug, its an obsession. Check out my youtube for some restores and mods to some stuff I have acquired.

Most of the vintage stuff is easily rebuilt to new operating condition which is usually 2x better than anything new.