[poncho-mike]

Most of my tools are Craftsman tools bought in the late 1970s and early 1980s. I don't think I've ever had a wrench fail, but I have broken a few sockets and had to rebuild the rachets a couple of times.

My dad passed away a couple of years ago, and I inherited some of his tools. He had a mixture of Williams, S-K Wayne, Snap-On, Mac, and Craftsman. I've got a huge Snap-On 3/4" drive ratchet and socket set for 1" - 2" or so, probably from the 1960s that still works fine.

When did S-K Wayne become S-K?

[77 TRASHCAN]

Originally Posted by poncho-mike

Most of my tools are Craftsman tools bought in the late 1970s and early 1980s. I don't think I've ever had a wrench fail, but I have broken a few sockets and had to rebuild the rachets a couple of times.

My dad passed away a couple of years ago, and I inherited some of his tools. He had a mixture of Williams, S-K Wayne, Snap-On, Mac, and Craftsman. I've got a huge Snap-On 3/4" drive ratchet and socket set for 1" - 2" or so, probably from the 1960s that still works fine.

When did S-K Wayne become S-K?

Williams Tools. That's some heavy duty stuff. Proto was/is the same.

My Snap On dealer is an old friend. He takes trade ins, when needed. I have bought a bunch of used Snap On ratchets over the years. If I buy a used teacher, and the mechanism doesn't feel just right, he will put a kit in it, before I take it off the truck!!!

There was a thread here, concerning tools, years ago. One member, here, dealt with a new Snap On dealer in his area. This member had some old Snap tools, in need of warranty.
The newbie Snap On dealer told him. He couldn't warranty those tools, unless he had proof of purchase!!!
BULL!!! I asked my dealer about this. He said each dealer has some leeway in how they do business. Warranting a tool is one way to "hopefull" get repeat business, even IF the customer bought some bad Snap On tools in a yard sale!!! BEWARE!!!

PLEASE POST PICTURES OF YOUR OLDIE TOOLS, THAT TOU STILL USE. ESPECIALLY THE UNCOMMON BRANDS!!!