Nice haul! For ugly I was expecting rust pitting, weld splatter and modifications. They definitely look like they were soaked in evapo rust or equivalent, but that just saves you time. A nice polish and they should be looking great!
You can easily date those wrenches as the date code matrix is online. The Snap On "boxed" ratcheting wrenches (and other brands) are mostly made by A&E Manufacturing of Racine, WI for the various OEMs, including USA made Craftsman. They all use a Snap On style date system because the founder of A&E, Daniel Lang was a one time Snap On employee and may have come up with that date code system if I recall right. At the end of the day, you can trade every one of those for new, but I would agree, clean them up and see what you have there. I bought a set of Snap On (1940s through 1960s) from a woman I used to work with after her dad (an aircraft mechanic at the local airport) passed away. When I asked about anything else, she balked---probably realizing that she sold me the first batch way too cheap. I got a virtually new in the box set of Craftsman wrenches (missing one, which I eventually got and added to it) and all of that Snap On. I had to warranty some of it, but Snap On gave me no issue. Your accent sounds like some I've heard from the Midwest and you mention "1968 Chevrolet and panel repair" so that makes me think you're in the middle of the country in farm country (nothing wrong with that). I'm going to say that some of those stampings may be inventory or control numbers to account for them in a set or location. I bought some Craftsman tools like that with some engraving that I would say was probably from a factory or maintenance area somewhere.
Yes, I look at the codes all the time, I just don't know them well enough to know them on the fly. Lang was KASTAR at one time? I'm from Wisconsin. Thanks for watching!
@@thetoolbandit Yes, Kastar is owned by Lang. So is Star Hoffman who made testers and gauges for just about everyone out there, including Snap On. They are located in Racine, WI. I go to WI on business a few times a year for work. Stay in Green Bay area and work about an hour away on site when I'm out there. I've eaten at Lambeau Field a few times and yes, we bring back cheese. What part of WI are you from?
I'm from Canada, so I can tell you that the Canadian SO wrenches are known to be 10x stronger, 73% more shiny than US versions and it's been rumored that they will remove a 100% rounded fastener, I'm talkin a perfect circle. They also resist dirt, grease, grime and apparently chrome 🫡🇨🇦
I'd own so much more Snap-On/Mac/Matco USA made tools if I didn't have a hatred for owner's marks. For whatever reason I can't stand it. LOL. A lot of tool auctions in my area recently. Tons of good stuff for cheap prices.
I get it and I don't get it. Not you, the owners marks. I have never marked a tool. I rather buy another than mark all of my tools. I hear some shops require it, not sure if that is true. Thanks for watching!
Nice haul! For ugly I was expecting rust pitting, weld splatter and modifications. They definitely look like they were soaked in evapo rust or equivalent, but that just saves you time. A nice polish and they should be looking great!
Yeah, really not that bad, I have had much worse. LOL. Thanks for watching!
You can easily date those wrenches as the date code matrix is online. The Snap On "boxed" ratcheting wrenches (and other brands) are mostly made by A&E Manufacturing of Racine, WI for the various OEMs, including USA made Craftsman. They all use a Snap On style date system because the founder of A&E, Daniel Lang was a one time Snap On employee and may have come up with that date code system if I recall right.
At the end of the day, you can trade every one of those for new, but I would agree, clean them up and see what you have there. I bought a set of Snap On (1940s through 1960s) from a woman I used to work with after her dad (an aircraft mechanic at the local airport) passed away. When I asked about anything else, she balked---probably realizing that she sold me the first batch way too cheap. I got a virtually new in the box set of Craftsman wrenches (missing one, which I eventually got and added to it) and all of that Snap On. I had to warranty some of it, but Snap On gave me no issue. Your accent sounds like some I've heard from the Midwest and you mention "1968 Chevrolet and panel repair" so that makes me think you're in the middle of the country in farm country (nothing wrong with that).
I'm going to say that some of those stampings may be inventory or control numbers to account for them in a set or location. I bought some Craftsman tools like that with some engraving that I would say was probably from a factory or maintenance area somewhere.
Yes, I look at the codes all the time, I just don't know them well enough to know them on the fly. Lang was KASTAR at one time? I'm from Wisconsin. Thanks for watching!
@@thetoolbandit Yes, Kastar is owned by Lang. So is Star Hoffman who made testers and gauges for just about everyone out there, including Snap On. They are located in Racine, WI. I go to WI on business a few times a year for work. Stay in Green Bay area and work about an hour away on site when I'm out there.
I've eaten at Lambeau Field a few times and yes, we bring back cheese. What part of WI are you from?
Snap On had a hand tool plant in Canada until the late 1980s.Chrome peeling is covered under Snap On's warranty due to being a safety issue
Thanks for the info! Thank you for watching!
Never knew that. Thank you!
Nice haul, IMO. Good stuff!
Thank you for watching!
Ugly or not, still an awesome tool haul! Thanks for Sharing!
They were better than I expected! Thanks again for watching!
I'm from Canada, so I can tell you that the Canadian SO wrenches are known to be 10x stronger, 73% more shiny than US versions and it's been rumored that they will remove a 100% rounded fastener, I'm talkin a perfect circle. They also resist dirt, grease, grime and apparently chrome 🫡🇨🇦
Sounds like Canada also has comedians! LOL Thanks for watching!
The snap on 3/8" x 7/16" double ring/box wrench at 7.20 looks identical to
the britool 2rb series wrenches.the only difference is the 2rb is 12 point.
Never know who is making tools for who, or who copied who, LOL. Thanks for watching!
Nice haul. Nothing too bad, you should be able to move those.
The 7/16 might be around for a bit! Some nice ones for sure! Thanks for watching!
I'd own so much more Snap-On/Mac/Matco USA made tools if I didn't have a hatred for owner's marks. For whatever reason I can't stand it. LOL. A lot of tool auctions in my area recently. Tons of good stuff for cheap prices.
I get it and I don't get it. Not you, the owners marks. I have never marked a tool. I rather buy another than mark all of my tools. I hear some shops require it, not sure if that is true. Thanks for watching!
7/16 is popular
Especially the ground up version! I may need to run a sale on those. Thanks for watching!
@@thetoolbandit Most weren’t “ugly”, they just need to be put to work. I didn’t see anything that looked like it couldn’t be put to work.
@@michaelsurratt9593 for sure, all very usable!