small green box found in grandpa's basement

[413dan]

so a couple of weeks ago, I was in my grandfather's basement bringing up his air conditioners for him. Last year, he gave me all of his tools and 2 middle boxes. He knows out of all of his grandkids I'll et the most use and appreciation from them (as I routinely would borrow things as needed). he felt good to be able to give them to me, as did I for being able to get them. Neither him or my father were ever really big with using tools but I enjoy the connection of knowing some of my favorite tools were used by my dad before he passed and my grandpa. It's just a special connection to them that I surely don't need to explain to GJ members. So as I said, gramps was awesome and gave me his tools last year as he's up there in age and doesn't use them anymore. For a while, they were neglected, but never the less they survived and are proudly mine now. I treat them well and keep all my tools in as best shape as I can. While in his basement last month I came across this little green metal box. I opened it up and found a sk ¼in ratchet, 2in sk extension bar and an assortment of sockets all ¼in drive: two 9/32 6pt sk, two 5/16 6pt sk, ¼ 8pt sk, 11/32 12pt sk, ⅜ 12pt sk, 7/16 12pt sk, two⅜ 8pt sk, and a 9/32 craftsman socket




I cut small pieces of drawer liner and fit them into the case to stop it from being as noisy and clanky sounding. The ¼in ratchet's detent ball to hold on sockets has not working, the spring behind it was corroded depressed or broken. one call to sk and they promptly sent me a rebuild kit free of charge. i'm pleased i found this. I wish the socket set was more complete as it should've been but hey, it's still awesome to stumble upon.

 

[lbgradwell]

Grandpa tools are the best tools of all.

That set looks complete to me...

 

[413dan]

it is full, but I don't think it's the original set of sockets with it. some I think are, but obviously the craftsman one was added in, and a few of the ski's are doubles so some seem to be missing.

 

[Marc Benjamin]

Ohhh that's the diamond logo sk 1/4 ratchet that I've been wishing to randomly pick up at an estate sale so I can complete my set adding tomy randomly picked up diamond logo 3/8 and 1/2!

 

[IFMJohn]

I got a very similar set from my father. It had craftsman USA 6 point shallows in it and a bunch of taiwan in there also (it had 2 sets worth of sockets).

 

[jerryW]

The decal in the top of the box looks like the Sherman Klove logo. Nice gift with the family connection.


jerry

 

[southalabama]

Cool story. Love SK

My grandfather and great grandfather were carpenters. I use their hammers from time to time. Special feeling when I use them.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Looks like the same box and ratchet as the SK set that was stolen from me about 4 years back. Miss that set, take care of yours. It will treat you well.

 

[413dan]

ratchet feels really nice. it's a bit short, but the 60 teeth are nice! glad to have found it