I still have a lot of Power Kraft tools that were lifetime warranty sold by Montgomery wards. I guess a lifetime ends sooner than you think

 

Good old Monkey Ward!

 

Here is a box wrench set I got from my Dad. I'm guessing it dates back to the early 50"s. Anyone know?

And I have his Craftsman socket set. I use both of these when needed. I like the breaker bar.

 

I have a lot of tools from dad. He was a mechanic a good part of his life and had some trade specific tools, many I have no idea what they where used for, the were the pre-60 autos. One Craftman tool he had was this ratcheting adapter for his 1/2" breaker bar. It comes in real handy on stubborn bolt in a tight place. The gears are warn and it's become useless. I took in to the Sears tool store to see if I could get a replacement or at least order a rebuild kit and the salesman had no idea what it was and he couldn't help me.

 

 

When I worked in a Ford shop [1970s ] I bought a lot of snap-on tools , now when I need to replace one , I have to leave it in my truck until I see a snap=on truck , then they don't always have a replacement . It has begun to be a major pain . I tried leaving one at a auto shop but the owner forgot about it and lost the tool before it was replaced

 

When I worked in the truck body shop the Snap-On man would stop by, I think ever week, and I'd go in to see what had. I usually only bought Craftman because they were half the price, had the same life time replacement warranty. There were a few specialty tools Snap-On had that I bought from them. He also had used tools for sale, tools people turned in on trade for new tools. One tool he was a broke Craftman adjustable wrench for something like $2. I asked why would any would buy it. The Snap-On guy told me I could buy it for $2 and take it to Sears and get a brand new $20 tool. Oh boy!

 

I too in another life had Snap-On tools from my younger days as a mechanic. It is increasingly harder to find and swap tools with a Snap-On sales person.

 

The Cornwell guy would stop by our store every week. Good tools but when he dies, there was no place to get warranty. The last time I bought wrenches from him they were Blue Line.

Later!
Mr. Ed

 

My first Craftsman tools were this deep socket set my dad gave me probably 30 years ago. No telling how long he had them before he gave them to me. The tool box I got at an auction for $5. Best toolbox ever.
Notice the free Harbor Freight magnet tray.