For the love of EASCO and Powr-Kraft --

[goodfellow]

Probably the most overlooked (or forgotten) quality wrenches in recent memory.
I'm referring to EASCO, and to a lesser extent PowrKraft. EASCO wrenches especially were one of the best values out there.

Here you see a set of mid 1970's metric EASCO wrenches and an early 1970's Montgomery Ward SAE PowrKraft set. IIRC the Wards set was manufactured by Thorsen Tool Co.



PowrKraft set -- notice the very wide "beefed up" contact areas on these wrenches. They are larger than on any other set I own, and makes these things very valuable for turning stubborn fasteners.











EASCO metric set









Ever wonder why these things didn't flex -- especially in the smaller most popular sizes (10,11,12mm)? just look at the forging of the box ends. Those walls are extra thick, and although not as useable in tight quarters, EASCO's smaller wrenches held up better than most tool truck brands. Here are the 10mm and 12 mm wrenches --

[bonneyman]

Always liked the look of the EASCO combos! That raised panel gave them a distinctive look, and I never doubted the strength of the tools.

[Lookin4_67GalaxieConv]

I really like Easco's ratchets, they have a great feel to them.  I haven't run across too many Easco wrenches, but the ones I have I liked.

[Rusty]

Some EASCOs were badged as Master Mechanic.

[Papaw]

How about a Powr-Kraft vise ?

Powr-Kraft vise by Noel Hankamer, on Flickr

[bonneyman]

I really like Easco's ratchets, they have a great feel to them.  I haven't run across too many Easco wrenches, but the ones I have I liked.

Then you oughta love these!