techman1

I have inherited a few tools from my grandfather, some of them kinda neat, and some old. Before starting this thread, I looked for a similar, but found none.

SO.. I will start it off with a tool I wished I had when I did the spark plug wire replacement. Those plug hold down blocks on the fan shroud....i have seen some of the creations to get the phillips screw loose...and made one.



Came with a full set of bits. looks to be 40 years old or so. The wrench is just under 4". Made by J W Chapman Durham, CONN.

Next?

ilko

Look up http://chapmanmfg.com

Same company as your grandpa's tool. I have the same exact one (well, the newer version) and use it all the time! They are not cheap, but are absolutely awesome!

Mike J

Not cheap?? The wrench itself is $6.50, with postage of $4.00! The total tool set is though, is that what you are referring to?

ilko

I remember buying my set about 10 years ago. At the time it seemed expensive to me, but then again so was a steak dinner. But it has paid off in droves!

IainM

Cool grandfather!

Super90

Look up the Wadsworth Miniratchet. Very similar tool and kits with lots of different "bits". I've had mine for over 15 years and it's saved me countless times!

Super90

Another favorite, are the Hazet flexible hex nut drivers, especially in 7mm and 8mm, which are perfect for loosening and tightening all the hose clamps in odd places

http://hazet.toolteam.de.com/en-GB/c...azet-1899.html

techman1

Love the Hazet drivers!

serval

Thanks for the tip Ilko. Just ordered a set

techman1

Any photos of your old or cool tools? (Nothing organic!)

Mike J

Holy s**t, over 20 Euros + shipping for each driver??

I just use a 1/4 flex drive, Wera ratchet, and whatever socket I need.

Cheers,

Mike

Super90

Hazet prices are up since I bought them 12-15 years ago, evidently. Certainly any brand works, but that "tool" is very helpful.

TMc993

I find it demoralizing that tools I purchased as an eighteen year-old and still own are now considered antiques.

techman1

How about an old craftsman 1/2" drive ratchet?
newer on left, old on right. Check out the reverse lever!

Super90

There was a period in maybe the late 1980's that Craftsmen ratchets were HORRIBLE. They would slip a tooth and you would smack your hand....

The "newer" ratchet in your photo looks like that vintage. The older one is probably much better.

Bad memories.

I only have Facom, Hazet, and Snap-On ratchets now.