I never knew my dad was so cool

BK13Member since Nov 2013Oct 18, 2014 1:30 AM CT

I was over at my parents tonight, and got a little restless as they were watching TV after dinner, so I ended up in the garage, looking at my dad’s tool box.

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When I was a kid, I just thought this was a Crescent wrench

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Older adjustable

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madman_usMember since Sep 2014Oct 18, 2014 1:34 AM CT

garage gold right there 😛

BK13Member since Nov 2013Oct 18, 2014 1:41 AM CT

Another

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I’m guessing this was from a time that Japanese tools were not as well thought of as they are now

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Goofy little drivers

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Up until about 15 or so years ago, these were just about all of his sockets

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Mostly Craftsman. Dang near all of his tools are Craftsman.

Exceptions

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BK13Member since Nov 2013Oct 18, 2014 1:45 AM CT

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His one and only ratchet, until I discovered the joy of buying stuff I like for his Christmas presents, LOL

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DR99Member since Nov 2012Oct 18, 2014 1:46 AM CT

I want that brand to come back! Mustang sockets!!! How freaking cool is that name! Imagine working at an auto repair shop they got their Snap On, Mac, Matco. You will be way cooler than all the other techs with Mustang branded tools 🙂

BK13Member since Nov 2013Oct 18, 2014 1:49 AM CT

Screwdrivers (more on his workbench)

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‘Vice Grips’ I don’t know where the hell the Great Neck came from

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There’s other stuff in there, but nothing very noteworthy…

Samuel L.Member since Sep 2014Oct 18, 2014 1:55 AM CT

DR99 wrote:
I want that brand to come back! Mustang sockets!!! How freaking cool is that name! Imagine working at an auto repair shop they got their Snap On, Mac, Matco. You will be way cooler than all the other techs with Mustang branded tools 🙂

It does sound tempting to be fancy. But if your actually working on in automotive trying not to strip bolts, Precision torque or Flank drive sockets is really what makes you cool.

Because if you have those you are investing in quality hand tools, witch is a sign of a mechanic who knows were to spend his money.

BK13Member since Nov 2013Oct 18, 2014 1:57 AM CT

And since I had my DSLR out, I got a shot or two of my new stuff this week

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As they say in Boston, I got a little Ahh-tistic

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BK13Member since Nov 2013Oct 18, 2014 1:58 AM CT

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BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Oct 18, 2014 3:01 AM CT

BK nice purchase man and it’s good to c good ol U S A stamped on those older tools man!!! 🙂

BK13Member since Nov 2013Oct 18, 2014 11:10 AM CT

Thanks, guys. The two sets of 1/4″ sockets were kind of a mistake. I went to a shop in inner SE Portland and bought the Gearwrench, but I was so worried about not getting PRC-made tools that i didn’t see they were 12 point, and I really wanted 6, so I went to NAPA and picked up the Carlyle. Well, more tools are better, right?

Big_DMember since Oct 2014Oct 18, 2014 2:59 PM CT

Nice to see U.S. Made stuff! I’m old enough that most of the stuff I or my father bought and handed down to me was made here. Sad it’s not still that way.

Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Oct 18, 2014 5:00 PM CT

Nice finds BK.

Mustang was New Britain’s mid-range line commonly found in auto parts stores. It was a step down from Blackhawk and New Britain, and a step up from None-Better. Quality tools without a lot of flash. Just the way I like it.

Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Oct 18, 2014 5:09 PM CT

I made a Carlyle order today myself. I found the 42 Piece Master Hex Bit Socket set (BSH42) NEW on eBay for $80. Retails for $229 at NAPA.

I’ve had my eye on this set for a good while as it has short, medium, and long bits from 1/8″ to 3/8″ in SAE, and 4mm to 10mm in metric.

There are more than 10 left if anyone is interested:

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Carlyle-BSH42-42-Pc-Master-Hex-Bit-Socket-Set-/151242102592

madman_usMember since Sep 2014Oct 18, 2014 8:43 PM CT

nice pics BK

and also a great deal Conductor

Big_DMember since Oct 2014Oct 18, 2014 9:23 PM CT

Nice set! Thanks for the heads up conductor.

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013Oct 25, 2014 4:32 PM CT

Wow those photos are the real porn. Again would be better with a naked women.

frankiegarcia19Member since Jan 2014Oct 25, 2014 5:21 PM CT

Holy crap, so many cool classics,, thanx for sharing BK. I love that ratchet similar but retro.

BK13Member since Nov 2013Oct 25, 2014 11:39 PM CT

chadlanthier wrote:
Wow those photos are the real porn. Again would be better with a naked women.

I’m not that evolved… Nobody better be checking my woman! LOL.

Ken1952Member since May 2014Nov 26, 2014 1:58 AM CT

I like the UNION sticker on the corner of the toolbox. How do you keep the screwdrivers so square, My wife and boys think they are pry-bars. I really liked the little yankee ratchet. I used to see them all the time. I haven’t seen one in years. Nice pictures of the tools. Thanks!

comp56Member since Sep 2014Nov 26, 2014 8:37 AM CT

sad thing is some of these old tools are as good as new ones and in some cases even better than the newer ones but not everyone will use them cause they are old……I know I have a few different ones that were old when I got them and I will be heart broken if they ever went missing or eventually broke…I got a few buddies that tease me from time to time and I laugh and tell em you might use these tools too if ya knew what they were let alone know how to use them……

BK13Member since Nov 2013Nov 26, 2014 11:04 PM CT

Yeah, man, I love old tools… But then again, I love shiny new tools as well…

BK13Member since Nov 2013Dec 23, 2014 10:44 PM CT

Conductor562 wrote:
I made a Carlyle order today myself. I found the 42 Piece Master Hex Bit Socket set (BSH42) NEW on eBay for $80. Retails for $229 at NAPA.
I’ve had my eye on this set for a good while as it has short, medium, and long bits from 1/8″ to 3/8″ in SAE, and 4mm to 10mm in metric.
There are more than 10 left if anyone is interested:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Carlyle-BSH42-42-Pc-Master-Hex-Bit-Socket-Set-/151242102592

Did you get this yet, Travis? Had a chance to beat on them?

That guy has some cool stuff in his store. I’m curious about the Carlyle ball pein hammers… I’ll probably end up with Proto Anti Vibes and Trusty-Cook DBBPs, but I like to check out my options…

NicholasShetleyMember since Nov 2013Dec 23, 2014 10:58 PM CT

I have a wood handled carlyle ball pein hammer but it is just a rebranded Vaughan I believe.

Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Dec 24, 2014 3:42 AM CT

BK13 wrote:
Did you get this yet, Travis? Had a chance to beat on them?
That guy has some cool stuff in his store. I’m curious about the Carlyle ball pein hammers… I’ll probably end up with Proto Anti Vibes and Trusty-Cook DBBPs, but I like to check out my options…

The Carlyle hex bits are awesome. Same OEM as my Mac set. Value wise, this is one of my greatest buys.

Northern RebelMember since May 2014Jan 1, 2015 3:47 AM CT

Ahhhhhhtisssstic lol I love it dude!