Tools that you wish weren’t discontinued

[nerraw117]

defiantly the sk 3870 rotohead

 

[measuredtwice]

Wera VSM (Swiss standard) screwdrivers with classic handles and Wera's trademark handles.

Couple more photos...

Wera on the left. PB Swiss on the right.

 

[NoahG]

A few items I use regularly that others would like to have.
Blue-Point chain drive extension - 1/2 the size of the one Mac came out with this year.

SK wiring harness cutters

E-clip tool from the 90ies

3/8 speeder ratchets - I use the Herbrand often

Blue-Point chain link pliers - these are the best for putting roller chains together in the shop or field. The jaws are hooked and beak like to remove the clip on connector links.

These Klein’s would replace those SK cutters


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[GJreader]

I've always liked the Craftsman 12V Nextec tools which are no more. I now have 18V Hitachi and Ryobi and shelves and drawers full of 12V and 18V Milwaukee, but I still often grab the Nextecs because they're comfortable in my hand and sweet & easy to use. Every single Nextec tool that I bought ** years ago is still working (ok, at least partly because I'm kind of lazy and don't use any of my tools all that much) (except for the Craftsman bottle opener), but now they're irreplaceable. I still use them tho because I like them, plus tools are meant to be used.

+1 on the nextec tools. I recently replaced mine with a Ryobi multi tool and an M12 fuel hammer drill. I hope they last as long and work as well as the nextecs.

 

[KnurledNut]

Havent read the whole thread, but 1st gen. Kobalt.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Havent read the whole thread, but 1st gen. Kobalt.

Yes the USA made by Williams those were amazing I get a bunch at the pawn shops when I go I always find it


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[mc4life27]

+1 on the nextec tools. I recently replaced mine with a Ryobi multi tool and an M12 fuel hammer drill. I hope they last as long and work as well as the nextecs.

The hammer drill is a beats. I use it more then my gen 3 fuel m18.


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[metalhead212121]

I went through this thread a while back and I'm pretty sure some people here were talking about red handle craftsman screwdrivers and Peterson Vise grips. If any fellow garage journal members want these please send me a PM here or email me at [email protected].

 

[anndel]

Those Vim tools handle sockets and my dad's Etuna wooden handle wood chisels.

 

[CGarage]

Facom 3/8 drive palm control ratchet: Just a neat ratchet unlike that telescoping, non serviceable piece of **** pear head ratchet they sell now.

that's it for now,

The pear head is really really compact and will never have the service issues.
I happily have both.