[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!

[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.

[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!

Wow... I have that exact tool, bought in 1981 when I got my first mechanic's apprentice job at age 23. Still have it in the case just like yours.
I'll bet I haven't used it 5 times.

[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.

[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

[geeteeohguy]

Originally Posted by ta6point6

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

I have a Blue Point one I've had since 1980. It comes with 3 or 4 tips---the ones I still have are slot screwdriver for carb mixture, 1/4 inch socket for other carb screws, and a ball-head allen tip for adjusting points on GM distributors. That one is handy as hell, because I run points on all my GM cars. I used mine in industry for decades, and just used it last weekend on my old Corvette. Great tool!

[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!

[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

[SRR]

Originally Posted by 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

I've always wanted one of those. Very useful and takes up little space.

[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.