Tools

I have most of an SK 3/8" drive socket set from 40 plus years ago. Ditto for a PowerKraft combination wrench set. Those were a bit short to give necessary leverage to loosen things. Losing/forgetting tools was more of an issue for me than wearing them out. The mechanics at the farm dealership I worked at used mostly Snap On tools. The Snap On tool guy stopped out about once a week to sell them stuff.

I've got a garage full of Craftsman hand-- and plug-in power tools of that same vintage.

Back then, Sears dealt only with the top tier of contract manufacturers and imposed stringent manufacturing QC standards years before they became common.

Most of tbe tools are all still in A+ condition. I did have to replace the brushes in a much-used drill some years back. I rarely use it now though as I've switched to a cordless.

I have tools that were my father's ... of several brands . Many of my (stuff I bought) wrenches/socket sets are Craftsman dating from the mid