I'm a new subscriber! Great video! I've been restoring some things that were my dads! I truly get that nostalgia concept! There's something meat about working on and with my dad's old stuff! Have a safe 4th, today!
My father just gave me his old Starrett No.436 25mm ratchetless that he used in the 80s and 90s, one little adjustment with the wrench and it's still running true!
Nothing wrong with cheaper Chinese tools. If they work ...they work. If you ever have a problem though, it's your problem. You have no idea who made it or where to get it repaired. If you've had the tool any length of time even the importer may out of business. It's time to use the tool as a wall hanging and buy another one. For you that may be the economical thing to do. If you buy name brand tools you will pay more, but you usually get quality that lingers a lot longer. If you need parts and service, that's usually available.Lose a special screw or fastener on a Starrett tool and a replacement is a phone call away. It is a tough choice about what to buy when it's your hard earned money. If your livelihood depends on your tools you will observe in all the trades that you don't see much bargain basement equipment. Cheers from NC/USA
Bit odd that they sent that mic out with jaws closed shut. Going from cold to hot climates can’t be good for it. But very impressed. Shame we here in Southern Hemisphere wouldn’t get the same service.. cost a mint to send one back to USA
I'm a new subscriber! Great video! I've been restoring some things that were my dads! I truly get that nostalgia concept! There's something meat about working on and with my dad's old stuff! Have a safe 4th, today!
That is a great tribute to your father. I'm sure he would be glad that you value it so much you went to the trouble to have it restored like that.
My father just gave me his old Starrett No.436 25mm ratchetless that he used in the 80s and 90s, one little adjustment with the wrench and it's still running true!
thank you so much for sharing, youve earned a long life subscriber. God bless
Thanks for the sub!
Wonderful addition to your toolbox John. Cool that you had it done up right.
THANK YOU...for sharing. Very nice.
Great video thanks for posting. & the mic turned out great Seems like starret didn't cut any corners as I assumed lol
Nothing wrong with cheaper Chinese tools. If they work ...they work. If you ever have a problem though, it's your problem. You have no idea who made it or where to get it repaired. If you've had the tool any length of time even the importer may out of business. It's time to use the tool as a wall hanging and buy another one. For you that may be the economical thing to do.
If you buy name brand tools you will pay more, but you usually get quality that lingers a lot longer. If you need parts and service, that's usually available.Lose a special screw or fastener on a Starrett tool and a replacement is a phone call away.
It is a tough choice about what to buy when it's your hard earned money. If your livelihood depends on your tools you will observe in all the trades that you don't see much bargain basement equipment.
Cheers from NC/USA
Nice video there John. Some things are worth repair.
Harold, thanks for watching. You're correct about saving some things, even if not economically smart. ~John
Bit odd that they sent that mic out with jaws closed shut. Going from cold to hot climates can’t be good for it. But very impressed. Shame we here in Southern Hemisphere wouldn’t get the same service.. cost a mint to send one back to USA
Next time you get a moisture absorbent pack, stick it in the box with that keepsake.
Is there a way to tell around how old one is? I have one that looks identical minus the ratcheting end. It was my great grandfathers.
Baker, thanks for watching, I don't know how to tell the actual age of the tool. You may consider checking with Sterrett.
I am from the Longview area. Where are you at?
Justin, thanks for following along. I'm not too far away. Near Whitehouse, TX.
You can't put a price on memories...
Next time you get a moisture absorbent pack, stick it in the box with that keepsake.