My dad was a typical old school farmer, his moto the only thing better than cheap was free. Lol. I never him buying a new tool, always went to the pawn shop to get wrenches n such. But he did have a 1/2' Penn ratchet with a complete SAE socket set with a half dozen wrenches of various brands. I though they were long since lost to sticky fingers, but we were clean out our shed not long ago and found a box with some random things with my dads tools in thd bottom. I almost cried finding those tools, bringing back such good memories. Thanks for the video and memories.
I understand exactly what you mean. It's like those tools have a part of our parents in them. That is so cool that you found them!!! Appreciate you watching!
Nice video, we have similar back rounds . My Dad was a mechanic as well. I have all his tools, people would give him tools all the time. I guess that's why I have love for 3:52 tools
I'm just a collector of all USA made tool😂 i do however have all of my dads tools,he too was a mechanic by trade but he also enjoyed woodworking so i have all of his wood planes and hand saws and they are my most cherished tools of his because he taught me from a very young age how to use them. He built most of the furniture in my childhood home and i always hung out in his woodshop and helped him. I cherish all of his tools because he taught me auto mechanics, woodworking, plumbing, ect. But those old anes belonged to his grandfather and father then him and now me so 4 generations of men in my family have used these and he taught me very young as well. Woodworking is very therapeutic to me because i can see him guidinge as i used them.
I have two tools that are sentimental and special to me. I know what you mean. I lost my father very early on in my adult life but I cherish every single time we ever worked on anything together. My cherished items are some tools he had engraved when he worked an industrial job when he was my age. They have his initials so they will always be special. The other tool is a basic Kobalt 1/4 drive metric/sae “mechanics set” with screwdriver and Torx/hex bits. Him and I did so many motorcycle and household repairs with that set. We got more than our money’s worth for sure. Thank you for uploading this video, it was good!
Those are some great tools to cherish! Thanks for sharing your story. All my fathers tools are super special to me and like you the ones he engraved his name on strike me as even more special. Something about seeing his penmanship adds another layer of memories.
tHanks for the ratchet tour. I have a few of those......I may even have that set at the end. It is great fun to be among people who enjoy slowing down to smell the roses......and gear oil. Happy New Year to all ! ( SK, Wright, Proto.....)
My special tool is a Sandvik cross-cut handsaw from my dad. He also had a rip-cut saw, and I remember many times watching him cut wood like he was himself a power tool.
Just me,. My father didn't have tools. I have tools that I have had since I was a kid. I would find them in the road then and still do now. The real trigger to collecting was when I began seeing Made In USA disappearing. I started searching Yard Sales....migrated to auctions and then found my true addiction in Estate Sales. The more tools I spotted, the more new friends I found.
I have tools from both of my grandfather's and Dad's. All cleaned uo a d good to go but never get used. When I see them it just takes to me back in time. Very nice collection. I have an oscilloscope and RCA service box of my grandfather's, as well as Snap-On, Cornwall and MAC tools from my other grandfather, and my Dad's tools all are usable but not used more sentimental
I do the exact same thing. I just like opening up the drawer every once in a while to remember the good old days. They become priceless when we get them from someone special.
We are much alike. I love craftsman as well. Actually, I love them all as well as well. It's hard to collect them all, but I'm trying. LOL... You need to check out my next video coming out in a few days about a Craftsman Amber Handle set a found while on a trip. Thanks for sharing and supporting the channel. Talk to you on the next one.
@@SleepysAutomotive I just those old Diamond Logo SK’s. I know that feeling all too well to use that special tool. The memories come flooding in. One of the best feelings. I appreciate your support trying to get the channel off the ground.
Got a decent amount of my great grandpas tools from the 50’s through the 70’s but a majority were stolen around 20 years ago unfortunately. I have ONE 5/16 Snap On wrench left from that collection. However I did receive a decent amount of 70’s and 80’s USA stuff from an older guy who was retiring from a dealership I worked at, lotta good stuff there.
I am so sorry to hear about your Grandpa's tools. I bet they were awesome. Cherish what you have left! Awesome to hear you are building your collection back up. Thank you sharing your story. I appreciate you watching. Talk to you on the next one.
I used that ratchet for 20 years. Other than a couple important sockets that was one of my first snap on tools. I actually just sold it on eBay and got a bahco that is the same as the last series of snap on ratchets that don’t intentionally break and a Koken. Hopefully someone got it that it was sentimental to. I did a refresh of my tools and got rid of a lot of older snap on stuff. I have a proto ratchet in my old school drawer. It’s mostly pliers. I love old pliers. There are about 10 pairs and they are pretty important to my collection even though I got them like 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing. I love the "Old School Drawer" name. I might have to start using that one. I actually am a sucker for pliers as well. I like the ones with the engraving on the handles. I can't resist when I see them. Maybe one day we will do. video on "Old School Pliers Drawer". LOL... Love it!
@@checkthistool take a look at the tsunoda plc-200u. I have been carrying them for about 8 months and using them every day. They are some of my favorite pliers. Like modern technology in the old school form factor. I have a feeling you would really enjoy them and they are cheap
Great video!! Thanks for sharing, a little info on date codes and government issue models. G is 1944 and E is 1945 which would’ve been war time or government issue tools. The G in the model number indicates the tool has an industrial finish (black oxide).
See, look at you go. LOVE the info. If and when I restore that one I will try and keep it to original form. Thank you so much for the education. Love it!
I think that is my problem. LOL... The problem is that you eventually run out of space for tool boxes. Then they start getting stored on the walls etc. I better not get started. LOL... Appreciate your support. Happy tool hunting!
Great video. The one set of tools that I really wanted to get for my dad was a half inch craftsman set that he lost the top four so we always carried it very carefully wherever we went. Dearly departed, miss him every day.
I still have my first set I bought from sears back in the 80"s. It's a double EE set I used them all the time break one bring it back back. Then I noticed how they weren't the same size height and shape. Started searching out double EE's to replace the odd one's and added other pieces that didn't come with the set originally. From there it grow most craftsman and older husky when made in the u s a . And like everyone else I don't have enough room
Hmm. I have a lot of craftsman but don't believe I have any of the EE's. I will keeping an eye out for those now. Thanks for that, it's not like I have any more room. LOL... I love the older Husky as well. Hopefully I will shoot a video on what little I have for Husky. Thank you for sharing.
Nice tools. I have my Grandfather's vise a Columbian Howe 505M. He was born in 1895. I don't know much about this vise I can't find what years it was made. I only can take a guess of around 1920. The vise is in good condition and I use it all the time. I just wish I knew more about it. Thanks for showing your tools, I'm 78 and I still like a good wrench in my hands.
It is amazing to have family heirlooms like that! I wish I knew more about that vise to help you. Love that you are still wrenching. Thanks for watching and sharing!
Hmm. Great video idea. I have a few I have been working on to get my process down. I'll see about putting a video together once I feel good about it. Thanks for the vieo suggestion and watching. I truly appreciate your support.
When I was 6 years old I found a rusty old pair of pliers stuck in the ice right in front of my place. I dig them out and my father help me to get all the rust off of them...all that to find out they were made by Snap on many many years later 😅.but back then I didn't even know what Snap on was.😂
Awesome video!! My Dad didn't have many tools - I think just what he needed. Don't really know since I lost him to cancer when I was 12. My favorite tool was his Vaco tool roll with a handle and interchangeable scewdrivers and nut drivers. Still have it and never use it.
@@dogder3748 That’s so awesome. I have a Vaco screwdriver that I use all the time and love it. That would be cool to see a Vaco roll. I’ll have to look that up. Thank you for sharing. It means a lot.
James, thank you very much. It means a lot to have your support. We are trying to get creative. I have a few more that will be coming out soon. See you on the next one.
Very cool. I also collect and restore (clean up really) vintage hand tools. I have a Snap-On 1/2 drive number 71N (Master Series, 1946) and number 71-M (1958). The 71-M ratchet is the quietest ratchet I've ever come across. Did you notice this? I have a claw hammer, a couple of 14" Rigid pipe wrenches (made in Japan) , a rockwell drill, and a Sears dowelling jig (for making tabletops) from my father (c1970)
That is so cool. My 71-M Is super smooth and quiet now after I took it apart, cleaned and lubed it. Sounds like you have some cool gems from your father. Thank you for sharing.
My grandfather hated Snap-on business practices and so do I. I'm glad they are going under. Can't wait to celebrate when they announce bankruptcy. I have a few Snap-on tools and I am happy that they are made by other companies that Snap-on paid to put their name on them.
Kinda funny how some are brand loyal for one reason or another. I have found myself liking a lot of different brands out there. The only problem is, it's hard to collect it all.
Hi, new on the hannel Unfortunately didnt get to experience the same due to my father passing when I was young I plan to start that with my kids though Hopefully theyll cherish the tools and experience of doing things together
I'm sorry about your father, but I'm glad that you will be able to create precious memories with your children now that will carrying on with them for the rest of their life. Thank you for sharing!
My favorite old ratchets are J.H. Williams. When they were (and still are) great ratchets. They are amazing as long as they have J.H on them before Snap-on took away the J.H and put a high polish and did away with the quality and called them "Williams"
beautiful to hear someone else who gets it! Thank you Jesse!
@@lastbesttool Doc, thank you for taking the time to watch. I watch your channel everyday it seems. LOL…. Love your videos. I appreciate the feedback.
My dad was a typical old school farmer, his moto the only thing better than cheap was free. Lol. I never him buying a new tool, always went to the pawn shop to get wrenches n such. But he did have a 1/2' Penn ratchet with a complete SAE socket set with a half dozen wrenches of various brands. I though they were long since lost to sticky fingers, but we were clean out our shed not long ago and found a box with some random things with my dads tools in thd bottom. I almost cried finding those tools, bringing back such good memories. Thanks for the video and memories.
I understand exactly what you mean. It's like those tools have a part of our parents in them. That is so cool that you found them!!! Appreciate you watching!
Nice video, we have similar back rounds . My Dad was a mechanic as well. I have all his tools, people would give him tools all the time. I guess that's why I have love for 3:52 tools
Cool. Those are keepers. Nothing like dad's old tools. Thank you for sharing.
I'm just a collector of all USA made tool😂 i do however have all of my dads tools,he too was a mechanic by trade but he also enjoyed woodworking so i have all of his wood planes and hand saws and they are my most cherished tools of his because he taught me from a very young age how to use them. He built most of the furniture in my childhood home and i always hung out in his woodshop and helped him. I cherish all of his tools because he taught me auto mechanics, woodworking, plumbing, ect. But those old anes belonged to his grandfather and father then him and now me so 4 generations of men in my family have used these and he taught me very young as well. Woodworking is very therapeutic to me because i can see him guidinge as i used them.
Those are some amazing tools you have! You have a great story, and it is so cool that your dad taught you so much. Glad to have you on the channel.
I have two tools that are sentimental and special to me. I know what you mean.
I lost my father very early on in my adult life but I cherish every single time we ever worked on anything together.
My cherished items are some tools he had engraved when he worked an industrial job when he was my age. They have his initials so they will always be special.
The other tool is a basic Kobalt 1/4 drive metric/sae “mechanics set” with screwdriver and Torx/hex bits. Him and I did so many motorcycle and household repairs with that set. We got more than our money’s worth for sure.
Thank you for uploading this video, it was good!
Those are some great tools to cherish! Thanks for sharing your story. All my fathers tools are super special to me and like you the ones he engraved his name on strike me as even more special. Something about seeing his penmanship adds another layer of memories.
tHanks for the ratchet tour. I have a few of those......I may even have that set at the end.
It is great fun to be among people who enjoy slowing down to smell the roses......and gear oil.
Happy New Year to all ! ( SK, Wright, Proto.....)
You are so right. It has been a lot of fun doing this hobby. See you on the next one.
My special tool is a Sandvik cross-cut handsaw from my dad. He also had a rip-cut saw, and I remember many times watching him cut wood like he was himself a power tool.
Awesome. Thank you for sharing. He sounds amazing.
Just me,.
My father didn't have tools. I have tools that I have had since I was a kid. I would find them in the road then and still do now.
The real trigger to collecting was when I began seeing Made In USA disappearing. I started searching Yard Sales....migrated to auctions and then found my true addiction in Estate Sales. The more tools I spotted, the more new friends I found.
Oh man. I bet you have a nice collection, whatever it may be. I really like them all to one degree or another. Thanks for sharing!
I have tools from both of my grandfather's and Dad's. All cleaned uo a d good to go but never get used. When I see them it just takes to me back in time. Very nice collection. I have an oscilloscope and RCA service box of my grandfather's, as well as Snap-On, Cornwall and MAC tools from my other grandfather, and my Dad's tools all are usable but not used more sentimental
I do the exact same thing. I just like opening up the drawer every once in a while to remember the good old days. They become priceless when we get them from someone special.
@@checkthistoolvery very true. I have a couple shelves with things in the shop to showcase them
Awesome tribute!
Real cool video. I wish I had something of my father’s like that.
@ Thank you very much. It was actually nice making this video. Appreciate you very much.
my grandpa and dad loved craftsman. and ive a bunch. ive also a bunch from everywhere. india, china, japan. i just enjoy them all.
We are much alike. I love craftsman as well. Actually, I love them all as well as well. It's hard to collect them all, but I'm trying. LOL... You need to check out my next video coming out in a few days about a Craftsman Amber Handle set a found while on a trip. Thanks for sharing and supporting the channel. Talk to you on the next one.
Howdy!! Thank you for sharing!! I've got an old diamond logo SK 3/8 ratchet after a family member passed. Still use it from time to time and Love it!!
@@SleepysAutomotive I just those old Diamond Logo SK’s. I know that feeling all too well to use that special tool. The memories come flooding in. One of the best feelings. I appreciate your support trying to get the channel off the ground.
Got a decent amount of my great grandpas tools from the 50’s through the 70’s but a majority were stolen around 20 years ago unfortunately. I have ONE 5/16 Snap On wrench left from that collection. However I did receive a decent amount of 70’s and 80’s USA stuff from an older guy who was retiring from a dealership I worked at, lotta good stuff there.
I am so sorry to hear about your Grandpa's tools. I bet they were awesome. Cherish what you have left! Awesome to hear you are building your collection back up. Thank you sharing your story. I appreciate you watching. Talk to you on the next one.
Look forward to your restoring them snap-on ratchets.
Thank you. Can’t wait.
I have some of my father in laws snap on tools. I will always cherish them
Sounds like we speak the same language. Thank you very much for sharing and watching. See you on the next one.
I used that ratchet for 20 years. Other than a couple important sockets that was one of my first snap on tools. I actually just sold it on eBay and got a bahco that is the same as the last series of snap on ratchets that don’t intentionally break and a Koken. Hopefully someone got it that it was sentimental to. I did a refresh of my tools and got rid of a lot of older snap on stuff. I have a proto ratchet in my old school drawer. It’s mostly pliers. I love old pliers. There are about 10 pairs and they are pretty important to my collection even though I got them like 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing. I love the "Old School Drawer" name. I might have to start using that one. I actually am a sucker for pliers as well. I like the ones with the engraving on the handles. I can't resist when I see them. Maybe one day we will do. video on "Old School Pliers Drawer". LOL... Love it!
@@checkthistool take a look at the tsunoda plc-200u. I have been carrying them for about 8 months and using them every day. They are some of my favorite pliers. Like modern technology in the old school form factor. I have a feeling you would really enjoy them and they are cheap
Great video!! Thanks for sharing, a little info on date codes and government issue models.
G is 1944 and E is 1945 which would’ve been war time or government issue tools.
The G in the model number indicates the tool has an industrial finish (black oxide).
See, look at you go. LOVE the info. If and when I restore that one I will try and keep it to original form. Thank you so much for the education. Love it!
@ You’re welcome Sir, I collect too and have a couple hundred ratchets.
I can’t stop buying tools always find one to take home need a bigger tool box
I think that is my problem. LOL... The problem is that you eventually run out of space for tool boxes. Then they start getting stored on the walls etc. I better not get started. LOL... Appreciate your support. Happy tool hunting!
I'll stop buying when I have as many tools as my Mrs has shoes 😂
Great video. The one set of tools that I really wanted to get for my dad was a half inch craftsman set that he lost the top four so we always carried it very carefully wherever we went. Dearly departed, miss him every day.
I love those snap on flat handle ratchets. I’m signing on at #148 👍
Those are actually my favorite. Thank you so much!!! Exciting times, seeing the channel grow thank to people just like you!
I still have my first set I bought from sears back in the 80"s. It's a double EE set I used them all the time break one bring it back back. Then I noticed how they weren't the same size height and shape. Started searching out double EE's to replace the odd one's and added other pieces that didn't come with the set originally. From there it grow most craftsman and older husky when made in the u s a . And like everyone else I don't have enough room
Hmm. I have a lot of craftsman but don't believe I have any of the EE's. I will keeping an eye out for those now. Thanks for that, it's not like I have any more room. LOL... I love the older Husky as well. Hopefully I will shoot a video on what little I have for Husky. Thank you for sharing.
Nice tools. I have my Grandfather's vise a Columbian Howe 505M. He was born in 1895. I don't know much about this vise I can't find what years it was made. I only can take a guess of around 1920. The vise is in good condition and I use it all the time. I just wish I knew more about it. Thanks for showing your tools, I'm 78 and I still like a good wrench in my hands.
It is amazing to have family heirlooms like that! I wish I knew more about that vise to help you. Love that you are still wrenching. Thanks for watching and sharing!
I don't collect tools. I have something called self control
Interesting. Thank you for sharing your secret.
Great video. I'd really like to see a video on how to restore the ratchet box. I have 4 SK boxes that are pretty beat up.
Hmm. Great video idea. I have a few I have been working on to get my process down. I'll see about putting a video together once I feel good about it. Thanks for the vieo suggestion and watching. I truly appreciate your support.
When I was 6 years old I found a rusty old pair of pliers stuck in the ice right in front of my place. I dig them out and my father help me to get all the rust off of them...all that to find out they were made by Snap on many many years later 😅.but back then I didn't even know what Snap on was.😂
That's a great childhood memory. Love that story. Thank you for sharing!
Awesome video!! My Dad didn't have many tools - I think just what he needed. Don't really know since I lost him to cancer when I was 12. My favorite tool was his Vaco tool roll with a handle and interchangeable scewdrivers and nut drivers. Still have it and never use it.
@@dogder3748 That’s so awesome. I have a Vaco screwdriver that I use all the time and love it. That would be cool to see a Vaco roll. I’ll have to look that up. Thank you for sharing. It means a lot.
Just found your channel and subscribed. Nice video and content. Lookin forward to seeing more.
James, thank you very much. It means a lot to have your support. We are trying to get creative. I have a few more that will be coming out soon. See you on the next one.
My favorites would be 3/8 drive Snap 0n regular handle ratchet that was Grandfather's. At this point I owned it a lot longer than Grandpa.
That is so cool. Love it!!! That's a keeper. Thank you for sharing!
Very cool. I also collect and restore (clean up really) vintage hand tools. I have a Snap-On 1/2 drive number 71N (Master Series, 1946) and number 71-M (1958). The 71-M ratchet is the quietest ratchet I've ever come across. Did you notice this? I have a claw hammer, a couple of 14" Rigid pipe wrenches (made in Japan) , a rockwell drill, and a Sears dowelling jig (for making tabletops) from my father (c1970)
That is so cool. My 71-M Is super smooth and quiet now after I took it apart, cleaned and lubed it. Sounds like you have some cool gems from your father. Thank you for sharing.
My grandfather hated Snap-on business practices and so do I.
I'm glad they are going under. Can't wait to celebrate when they announce bankruptcy.
I have a few Snap-on tools and I am happy that they are made by other companies that Snap-on paid to put their name on them.
Kinda funny how some are brand loyal for one reason or another. I have found myself liking a lot of different brands out there. The only problem is, it's hard to collect it all.
Awesome. Similar story here. You may have inspired me to do a similar video.
Thanks
I love that! Make sure you let me know when you post it!
@@checkthistool will do
Hi, new on the hannel
Unfortunately didnt get to experience the same due to my father passing when I was young
I plan to start that with my kids though
Hopefully theyll cherish the tools and experience of doing things together
I'm sorry about your father, but I'm glad that you will be able to create precious memories with your children now that will carrying on with them for the rest of their life. Thank you for sharing!
My favorite old ratchets are J.H. Williams. When they were (and still are) great ratchets. They are amazing as long as they have J.H on them before Snap-on took away the J.H and put a high polish and did away with the quality and called them "Williams"
Awesome. Good lesson on the J.H. Williams name. I think I may just have one ratchet that is J.H. Williams. Appreciate you sharing!