Garage Gazette
TOOLS AND THE SHOP => ANTIQUE/COLLECTOR TOOLS/BOXES/HAND ONLY => Topic started by: Plomb-er on October 22, 2018, 09:51:52 AM
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Yesterday I went to a swap meet at one of our community colleges, kind of hit or miss, although there are 2 vintage too dealers that are regulars.
From one of the many junk sellers there I picked up some vintage Indestro goodness.
For $8 I got the 1/4 socket box that had 5 Indestro Super sockets, a rusty Fleet, and a Snap-On. Also included was the Indestro breaker bar and a Craftsman rat that needs a good cleaning.
The other score was the 3/8 drive Indestro 2736 flex head rat that he sold me for $7. I plan to put this with my other rats and put it to work when needed.
I was hoping to save the label in the box, but it seems too far gone, especially since the finish on the box is really rough. I'll just refinish the box and put it to use. Now to decide if I should stick to red or go custom.
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Yesterday I went to a swap meet at one of our community colleges, kind of hit or miss, although there are 2 vintage too dealers that are regulars.
From one of the many junk sellers there I picked up some vintage Indestro goodness.
For $8 I got the 1/4 socket box that had 5 Indestro Super sockets, a rusty Fleet, and a Snap-On. Also included was the Indestro breaker bar and a Craftsman rat that needs a good cleaning.
The other score was the 3/8 drive Indestro 2736 flex head rat that he sold me for $7. I plan to put this with my other rats and put it to work when needed.
I was hoping to save the label in the box, but it seems too far gone, especially since the finish on the box is really rough. I'll just refinish the box and put it to use. Now to decide if I should stick to red or go custom.
Use Rustoleum hammer tone finish, my go to for a project like that anymore.
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UB, that's a great idea. I've used the hammertone on some other boxes, I think this one will look great with that. Me thinks a trip to Home Depot might be in order.
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That Indestro rat looks quite long for a flex. I'm thinking it's got Super innards. If so, it's a bit odd with the parts. Take care not to loose anything if you disassemble it.
And the Craftsman figure-8 plate rat should snap back with a good clean and lube. Not much to those things.
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That Indestro rat looks quite long for a flex. I'm thinking it's got Super innards. If so, it's a bit odd with the parts. Take care not to loose anything if you disassemble it.
And the Craftsman figure-8 plate rat should snap back with a good clean and lube. Not much to those things.
You sir, are correct, it is a Super, at least according to the handle.
The Craftsman will just get a quick clean and then be added to the 1/4" ratchet collection as long as the gears look good.
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Excellent score, I especially love the ratchet.
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UB, that's a great idea. I've used the hammertone on some other boxes, I think this one will look great with that. Me thinks a trip to Home Depot might be in order.
What I like about the Hammertone finishes is they provide a little cover and distract from surface flaws and imperfections.