A little Craftsman buy.

[hickory n Steel]

I was at the local hardware store to pick up a new circle bulb for the hallway and saw something I never noticed on the rack before.
I've been interested in trying one out, and I'm pretty sure they no longer make them so for $14+ tax I went for it.

I had never actually seen one in person, so I was surprised to discover that the mini Craftsman ratchet I made is the same length.
I'm not sure how I managed to replicate it as closely as I did, but that's pretty cool.

I never liked the idea of these as a bit driver till I made my ratchet and realized they probably would be handy for screws, using adapters adds height so I'm glad to have one just for sockets and one just for bits.

[DeadNutz]

Very nice buy and I like the COO.

[hickory n Steel]

Very nice buy and I like the COO.

That's the biggest reason I bought it.
They had a little General that caught my eye because I've wanted to try one of the extra small kind, but I was disappointed to see MADE IN CHINA on the back which I didn't expect so when I saw MADE IN USA on this I didn't care that the price was almost double.
The General really was a let down , but maybe I'll come a cross one somewhere.

[bonneyman]

I have one and like it alot. You can use regular 1/4" hex bits, or you can make your own hex adapter out of a damaged allen  wrench.....and then use those hex drive sockets that get ignored all day in the shop.

[hickory n Steel]

I have one and like it alot. You can use regular 1/4" hex bits, or you can make your own hex adapter out of a damaged allen  wrench.....and then use those hex drive sockets that get ignored all day in the shop.

Sounds like a good idea if I had some hex drive sockets.

[bonneyman]

I have one and like it alot. You can use regular 1/4" hex bits, or you can make your own hex adapter out of a damaged allen  wrench.....and then use those hex drive sockets that get ignored all day in the shop.

Sounds like a good idea if I had some hex drive sockets.

I think I have a small set that I can spare. Let me know if U R interested, I'll dig around and see if I can find it.

[hickory n Steel]

I have one and like it alot. You can use regular 1/4" hex bits, or you can make your own hex adapter out of a damaged allen  wrench.....and then use those hex drive sockets that get ignored all day in the shop.

Sounds like a good idea if I had some hex drive sockets.

I think I have a small set that I can spare. Let me know if U R interested, I'll dig around and see if I can find it.

I appreciate the offer, but I'm not sure I really have much need for 'em.

[goodfellow]

Good buy -- didn't know these things existed at Sears.

[muddy]

Great grab that will get you out of bind many times!

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[hickory n Steel]

Great grab that will get you out of bind many times!

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I'm hoping so.

[J.A.F.E.]

These are nice to have. At one time there were a set of three a flat one, one angled up like yours and one angled down. I believe they were made by Kastar now known as Lang Tools.

[hickory n Steel]

These are nice to have. At one time there were a set of three a flat one, one angled up like yours and one angled down. I believe they were made by Kastar now known as Lang Tools.

I've seen a few of the sets available NOS on eBay, I didn't catch that they were different and wondered why there would be a set of them.
I also saw the one I picked up being sold for what I payed so I suppose the $14 was a good price.

Btw now that you mention it , I've seen the orange vinyl gripped Lang version online and they look identical.

[J.A.F.E.]

I think 14 was a good price. It's a nice piece and will hold up well.

[fatfillup]

Not something you need often but can certainly save the day now and then

Good addition to the collection