[67drake]

The beautiful tools thread got me thinking of all the good and bad tools I’ve owned over the years. But I didn’t want to get that thread off subject.
Some of my favorites are ones I bought surprisingly cheap! And some are far from pretty.

My swivel head Snap-On 3/8 drive ratchet would have to be one of them as it is my go to ratchet 90% of the time. I bought it back in the 80’s and I think I’ve only replaced the guts once.

[67drake]

Another is this Buffalo brand impact screw remover tool. I swear I paid $7 for this back in the 80’s at 7 mile fair south of Milwaukee. A huge outdoor flea market. Buffalo brand was bargain basement quality K-mart type tools, but I’ve used this hundreds of times over the years. The tips have held up surprisingly well, but you can see a little twist to them! I love this cheap tool, and haven’t killed it yet!

[Rocco Testa]

That creep Buffalo tool is probably made better then the good ones today.

[Firedup6975]

My favorite tool at the moment is our new BEND PAC lift. kind of a tool! My other favorite tool is my Hubby Mike

[geeteeohguy]

Originally Posted by 67drake

The beautiful tools thread got me thinking of all the good and bad tools I’ve owned over the years. But I didn’t want to get that thread off subject.
Some of my favorites are ones I bought surprisingly cheap! And some are far from pretty.

My swivel head Snap-On 3/8 drive ratchet would have to be one of them as it is my go to ratchet 90% of the time. I bought it back in the 80’s and I think I’ve only replaced the guts once.

I've had the same ratchet for almost 40 years, but with a bend at the handle so it can also be used as a speed handle. It was replaced for free about 3 years ago by Snap-on, as it was too worn out to rebuild. Original price was about $38, the new one listed for $144. I agree....I go to it 90% of the time. The other one? My 40 year old Snap on 3/8 drive short ratchet that is the same body as the 1/4" drive ratchet, but with a 3/8 head. Perfect for tight places, and work on carbs, trans pans, oil pans, valve covers, and 100's of other situations. The other go-to is a 70+ year old Plomb 1/2--9/16 short double box end wrench. It's the perfect size, fits into tight places, and fits my hand like a glove. Flea market find for $1.

[Simple Man]

Favorite go to is a MAC 1/4 drive set, that I bought in 1979. Still have all the original sockets, extensions, ratchet had been replaced once, and needs it again. Can't seem to hook up with a MAC man.

[694.1]

This!
"Another is this Buffalo brand impact screw remover tool. "

[ta6point6]

I just recently bought this at a garage sale. I used it to adjust the carb on 79 Chevy truck and worked well. I have never seen a tool like this before it is about 18”. I like buying odd tools that I have not seen before

[hurryinhoosier62]

Originally Posted by ta6point6

I just recently bought this at a garage sale. I used it to adjust the carb on 79 Chevy truck and worked well. I have never seen a tool like this before it is about 18”. I like buying odd tools that I have not seen before

Old Blue Point tool. I have one just like it.

[Shiny]

Originally Posted by 694.1

This!
"Another is this Buffalo brand impact screw remover tool. "

Originally Posted by 67drake

... I swear I paid $7 for this back in the 80’s at 7 mile fair south of Milwaukee. …. Buffalo brand was bargain basement quality K-mart type tools, but I’ve used this hundreds of times over the years. .. I love this cheap tool, and haven’t killed it yet!

Agree- a cheap tool cult classic.. bought mine about 1978, loosened stuff nothing else would touch.

I'm somewhat upset because your post made me go look for it and I couldn't find it. I may have lost or tossed it in my recent move.

So I just bought one off eBay to make myself feel better.

[daduck]

Originally Posted by 67drake

Another is this Buffalo brand impact screw remover tool. I swear I paid $7 for this back in the 80’s at 7 mile fair south of Milwaukee. A huge outdoor flea market. Buffalo brand was bargain basement quality K-mart type tools, but I’ve used this hundreds of times over the years. The tips have held up surprisingly well, but you can see a little twist to them! I love this cheap tool, and haven’t killed it yet!

I have that one also....it is starting to get serious when I break out the Buffalo Impact Screw Driver!!!!! Bought it in the 70's at a Surplus store.

[Greg Reid]

Originally Posted by 67drake

Another is this Buffalo brand impact screw remover tool. I swear I paid $7 for this back in the 80’s at 7 mile fair south of Milwaukee. A huge outdoor flea market. Buffalo brand was bargain basement quality K-mart type tools, but I’ve used this hundreds of times over the years. The tips have held up surprisingly well, but you can see a little twist to them! I love this cheap tool, and haven’t killed it yet!

I've had one of those since 1982....I THINK I may have used it once. I need to dig it out. After reading this thread I think I must be missing something.

[dataway]

You A-Holes ... you talked it up so much I just bought one off ebay too. From the bits it appears to have been used once. Don't know what brand my old impact driver is .. but it's always been a bit sloppy and has a broke bit.

[dhutton]

My Beverly shear. Watched eBay for a long time before I found this lightly used one at a great price. Cuts metal like butter.

Don

[ta6point6]

Originally Posted by hurryinhoosier62

Old Blue Point tool. I have one just like it.

I dont suppose they made different tips that interchange on this tool did they? I like how this keeps me from leaning over the fan blade

[67drake]

Originally Posted by dataway

You A-Holes ... you talked it up so much I just bought one off ebay too. From the bits it appears to have been used once. Don't know what brand my old impact driver is .. but it's always been a bit sloppy and has a broke bit.

Lol
It works great as a regular screw driver too, even on just tight screws. The body of the tool is about twice the diameter of a regular screwdriver, so it fits my hand better. That’s why I use it so much.

[salem1912]

Originally Posted by ta6point6

I just recently bought this at a garage sale. I used it to adjust the carb on 79 Chevy truck and worked well. I have never seen a tool like this before it is about 18”. I like buying odd tools that I have not seen before

TA I still have the little slide hammer for pulling the plug out to access the adjuster screw!

[RocktimusPryme]

If you like that ratchet try the newer style hundred tooth that swivels right in the middle. Best ratchet Ive ever owned.

ive had the same Snap On simple ratcheting screwdriver for 20 years. I love that thing.

[GT182]

I have one of those Buffalo impact tools, but it has a 3/8ths end for sockets.... only. I picked it up at a local flea market a couple of weeks ago.

I'll post a photo of it and my new 40mm metric crescent wrench tomorrow.

[mgarblik]

Originally Posted by dataway

You A-Holes ... you talked it up so much I just bought one off ebay too. From the bits it appears to have been used once. Don't know what brand my old impact driver is .. but it's always been a bit sloppy and has a broke bit.

I use that same blue metal box Buffalo impact screwdriver too. Had it since the late 70's early 80's. Finally killed the original phillips bits. Found Kobalt replacements at Lowes. Use it almost every week to remove the rotor screws from brake rotors on all kinds of cars and trucks. One blast and they are out. No muss, no fuss.