So, what do us young guys think about old tools

[woody 73]

I have been collecting tools for many years and I still love seeing different tools from the turn of the century to todays modern tools; Just think of all the stories they could tell if only they could talk.

Oh and if anyone asks I just turned 21, but maybe that was a few years ago!

 

[ClrkLndeKmt'su]

Where can I find one of those wonderful toys?

Honestly I can't even find any info on this ratchet anywhere lol. I got it from the guy who does the fleet services for our company trucks, he had got it when his grandad died and he couldn't let it just sit in his garage and go to waste.

I believe his grandad was a crane mechanic or something.

 

[Armstrong1720]

Im 34 and thats about all i buy is proto los angeles ! I love stuff from the late 40's to mid 50's if they lasted this long then why not another 50 years ?

 

[kazlx]

I'm 31 and most of my favorite tools are older than I am by a long shot.

 

[uniballer]

Honestly I can't even find any info on this ratchet anywhere lol. I got it from the guy who does the fleet services for our company trucks, he had got it when his grandad died and he couldn't let it just sit in his garage and go to waste.

I believe his grandad was a crane mechanic or something.

Sell it to me, big ole ratchet!

 

[oilfieldtrash4]

I'd like a complete vintage set of metric wrenches and 1/2 metric sockets. I have a few old tools mostly sae stuff. I might have a hundred old sae wrenches I've collected. More sae sockets than I know what to do with. I really want some vintage metric now.
Btw I'm 32

 

[mmack66]

What is "Apple ****"?

 

[ClrkLndeKmt'su]

Sell it to me, big ole ratchet!

I couldn't sell it, only thing I could part with it for is a snappy L78 with handle, and that's far too unrealistic lol.

 

[bran1har]

i like new chrome, and thats it. Bench grinders, I like new ones. Old electric stuff never works right for me. Now if its like an engine hoist or air comp, i dont really give a hoot.

 

[03protege]

What is "Apple ****"?

 

[HandsomeDan]

I'm 28, and I don't have a huge collection of tools, but I'm definitely drawn to older US-made stuff. To me, there's a sort-of romantic aspect to these things. I'm big on old design, as well, so some of the tools, especially vises, from around the '50s or '60s are really incredible.

 

[cburnscrx]

Interesting topic. There's something to be said for both. I have a 12 Proto adjustable wrench that's at least 40+ years old, and while it's a very good quality wrench with limited slop, my new Craftsman Professional (USA), has tighter tolerances AND a wider spread. It's only a 10. Older isn't always better, but I love my Utica linesman pliers.

 

[sberry]

Certain peieces you cant make any better than they always did, you can make a few things better for a few jobs but the adjustable, the Channelock, the straight jaw vise grip. I will trade 1 standard for 2 gizmos in those and trade 1 gizmo wrench for 2 standards.

 

[rharman]

I'm 25. I buy old US made stuff as much as I can!

98% of my hand tools are older than you. And, I bought them new!

Jeesh, how did this happen? On the plus side, all my Craftsman stuff is real quality!

 

[toomanytoyzz]

i like new chrome, and thats it. Bench grinders, I like new ones. Old electric stuff never works right for me.

If you are comparing an older bench grinder or other electric tool to it's newer counterpart I beg to differ. My vintage Craftsman DP and block grinder are far superior to the ones made today. You may have gotten some turds that were used and abused, but I would never think of selling either for a new one.

 

[sberry]

Interesting topic. There's something to be said for both. I have a 12 Proto adjustable wrench that's at least 40+ years old, and while it's a very good quality wrench with limited slop, my new Craftsman Professional (USA), has tighter tolerances AND a wider spread. It's only a 10. Older isn't always better, but I love my Utica linesman pliers.

I have an ATD, it must be the base blank for several brands but the 12 inch actually is slightly improved over the USA wrenches, it does open a fuzz wider. It goes to 1 5/16 I have used them hard, its every bit the wrench a brand one is.

 

[Plombob]

Honestly I can't even find any info on this ratchet anywhere lol. I got it from the guy who does the fleet services for our company trucks, he had got it when his grandad died and he couldn't let it just sit in his garage and go to waste.

I believe his grandad was a crane mechanic or something.

Alloy Artifacts has info on Truth. That rat is at least 65 years old.

 

[ClrkLndeKmt'su]

Alloy Artifacts has info on Truth. That rat is at least 65 years old.

I actually sat down and read the entire article. They started making 1 inch drive shortly after 1934, and most of their hand tools were produced before 1950. So it's between 63-79 years old.... Damn it's a monster for its age lol.

 

[dirtmister16]

idk if i qaulify but i hope so. at 25 i know that some things are old are great, while others are worthless and should be bought new.

though i always love the old tools, cars, mower ect. one has to weigh the options/function/qaulity/usefulness. sometimes the new stuff really does the trick.

i personally don't buy really old or vintage tools much. some of it is ok some of it just doesn't interest me at all and i really don't worry. i belive in used tools,equipiment ect but you gotta be smart with your decsions.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I'm 30 and since joining GJ, my old USA collection has grown! But one must research to find out if the new vs old is better obviously. I buy old bench vises, bench grinders, etc...but new 18v impacts.

I can't believe the difference in quality...for example, I just got an old Delta scrollsaw in some horsetrade, and an hour ago I was at Home Depot looking at scroll saws and they are kids toys.

 

[Exceller8]

I'm 30 and since joining GJ, my old USA collection has grown! But one must research to find out if the new vs old is better obviously. I buy old bench vises, bench grinders, etc...but new 18v impacts.

I can't believe the difference in quality...for example, I just got an old Delta scrollsaw in some horsetrade, and an hour ago I was at Home Depot looking at scroll saws and they are kids toys.

The old Delta power tools are awesome. I hope to buy a Delta table saw some day.

 

[d.mcfarland]

I'm 24 and appreciate the value (cost vs quality) that old American tools offer. I have quality new stuff, but I obviously spent more on it.

Another interesting topic when it comes to old tools is the style they had. Some just feel right and others just look better.

 

[Plombob]

Another interesting topic when it comes to old tools is the style they had. Some just feel right and others just look better.

Welcome to the Dark Side!

 

[crewchief888]

<sigh>

all the old tools, and "vintage" 70's & 80's toolboxes that so many of you youngun's hold so dearly,
i bought brand new

 

[jmm]

I'm 26. I love em. My box at work is a good 15% old stuff, but my home box is pretty much majority older tools. One, the value on them is great if you're willing to hunt them down, and two, they outperform today's consumer grade stuff and some of it's even on par with modern professional stuff.

I don't own any Apple products or a cell phone, either.