Sturdy tools, well used. So many knick-knacks and things to sift through. Pretty much a time capsule. The entire chest feels like it weighs about 100 lbs. Almost everything here is USA made with just an oddball made in Taiwan here and there. Lots of Snap-On, Bonney, Craftsman, Proto, etc.
Definitely a good day! I even found some random 12" slip joint pliers on the road today. Also I just realized that the chest is a Snap-On KRA-53. I definitely need to restore it a bit. Missing a handle, badge and a key.
Sometimes when I'm working with one of my grandfather's or father's tools, I think about how they might have tried to do a job or solve a problem. It's a reminder to myself to attempt the patience and diligence that they displayed.
Just did this with my dads tool box. Alot of quality brand wrenches and ratchets, some of which are worn and will be retired for keepsake.
Favorite finds is a open tooth 1/2" drive ratchet and a complete set of SAE/Metric Stanley combo wrenches that were in great condition.
Priceless...seriously, as a gear head, I look more and more for this as I get older, men made things go "suck bang boom" with these back in the day, makes me appreciate what we have now
I actually use quite a few of my grandfather's tools. According to my mother, her father always bought the best tools and he was a machinist. I hope my kids have kids someday that use my tools.
I'm actually about to rebuild one of my grandfather's SK ratchets with an 80 tooth mechanism to replace the old 40 tooth that's probably from the 40s.
I also think it's funny that I'm looking at these pictures and I have some of those tools that I got for Christmas when I was a teenager. Sometimes I don't feel old and sometimes I do.
I have some of my Dadās tools he was a WW2 veteran. Also a 32 year old shop teacher. My favorite is a Snap-on Bluepoint half inch ratchet.Still works perfectly.
I only see that one stubby yellow acetate handle screw driver on top, can't tell if the yellow and black handled ones are acetate or not. But assuming the tool box doesn't smell like cat vomit, then they probably aren't.
That is the first thing I always check for when opening an old tool box, that stick will get on everything and then your hands smell bad afterwards.
This morning I found one moldy looking screwdriver. Well the sun came out and it started leaking or melting. Fortunately I had it away from everything.
Sturdy tools, well used. So many knick-knacks and things to sift through. Pretty much a time capsule. The entire chest feels like it weighs about 100 lbs. Almost everything here is USA made with just an oddball made in Taiwan here and there. Lots of Snap-On, Bonney, Craftsman, Proto, etc.
Lots of history there. Take good care of those. ššš»
& Herbrand, S-K Lectrolite, Williams... thing is an absolute treasure chest. Great stuff OP.
Definitely a good day! I even found some random 12" slip joint pliers on the road today. Also I just realized that the chest is a Snap-On KRA-53. I definitely need to restore it a bit. Missing a handle, badge and a key.
Off to eBay you go to find that badge and handle
Found the badge on the bottom drawer!
I was half expecting the "how much is it worth?" question. Glad it didn't come up. The real answer, its a legacy from Gramp... "Priceless".
I can already smell it. Old tools and grease should be a candle scent
Came here to say that
Iāve seen motor oil scented candles. I would have bought it if it werenāt $20
Sometimes when I'm working with one of my grandfather's or father's tools, I think about how they might have tried to do a job or solve a problem. It's a reminder to myself to attempt the patience and diligence that they displayed.
My father was more of a breaker than a fixer, or so said my mother. LOL
If old tools could talk I bet they would swear a lot.
Just did this with my dads tool box. Alot of quality brand wrenches and ratchets, some of which are worn and will be retired for keepsake. Favorite finds is a open tooth 1/2" drive ratchet and a complete set of SAE/Metric Stanley combo wrenches that were in great condition.
Just like me. 40 different brands!
Love the ā90 Degreeā wrenches. Going through gpaās stuff was the only nice part of his exit, one less oldschool badass carpenter.
Itās a treasure!
What a gift
Thatās a treasure trove of memories. Wish I had a full box of my grandpas tools. I have a mixed bit of them, but I do have has his tackle boxes.
Never seen a socket drive drill chuck. Thatās one of those ānecessity is the mother of inventionā items.
Priceless...seriously, as a gear head, I look more and more for this as I get older, men made things go "suck bang boom" with these back in the day, makes me appreciate what we have now
You are a lucky young man. Get a case of cold beer, a clean work bench, some towels, & degreaser. Give them a good cleaning and sort thru them.
I actually use quite a few of my grandfather's tools. According to my mother, her father always bought the best tools and he was a machinist. I hope my kids have kids someday that use my tools. I'm actually about to rebuild one of my grandfather's SK ratchets with an 80 tooth mechanism to replace the old 40 tooth that's probably from the 40s. I also think it's funny that I'm looking at these pictures and I have some of those tools that I got for Christmas when I was a teenager. Sometimes I don't feel old and sometimes I do.
Very cool. Looks like he actually used his tools. Don't see any metric in there. What's up with that?!! š
Not much metric in the old boys days.
I know. I've got my dad's stuff
I have some of my Dadās tools he was a WW2 veteran. Also a 32 year old shop teacher. My favorite is a Snap-on Bluepoint half inch ratchet.Still works perfectly.
I love toolbox time machines.
I have NEVER heard of Herbrand before, now have seen it twice on reddit this week..
So many treasures I'll bet
Great set of tools, looks like he was a mechanic or something?
Your grandfather bought good stuff
Is that... Did I see a 10mm in there?
No, I think you have that mistaken for a 13/32
Knuckle skin patina.
SK Tools (Skinned Knuckles).
Cool! What stories they could tell.
That screw driver/chisel/prybar with wooden grips on the last picture is amazing, literally drooling on my phone right now!
I only see that one stubby yellow acetate handle screw driver on top, can't tell if the yellow and black handled ones are acetate or not. But assuming the tool box doesn't smell like cat vomit, then they probably aren't. That is the first thing I always check for when opening an old tool box, that stick will get on everything and then your hands smell bad afterwards.
No bad smells fortunately
This morning I found one moldy looking screwdriver. Well the sun came out and it started leaking or melting. Fortunately I had it away from everything.
Your grandmother had a nice chest as well son.