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Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Topic started by: john k on December 05, 2020, 06:18:22 AM

Title: S-K set
Post by: john k on December 05, 2020, 06:18:22 AM

Ordinary little box caught my eye at the thrift.  $3, sure, cant fill it up, as it was already full.  I did add the green handle driver, also found in the thrift shop. 

Title: Re: S-K set
Post by: lptools on December 05, 2020, 08:16:24 AM

Good score!! Is that 1/4" drive??

Title: Re: S-K set
Post by: Northwoods on December 05, 2020, 08:59:26 AM

You did good.  S-K doesn't get enough cred, squeezed out by flashier brands.

Title: Re: S-K set
Post by: gibsontool on December 05, 2020, 09:09:22 AM

Nice find and at a great price.

Title: Re: S-K set
Post by: coolford on December 05, 2020, 03:11:28 PM

A great score+++++

Title: Re: S-K set
Post by: cody6268 on December 05, 2020, 03:49:37 PM

I guess I'm odd--I always personally thought S&K was THE name in sockets. Best Granddad had, best I have. I've thought Snap-On was always overrated, and overpriced.

I have a bit newer set--mid '80s I think. 1/4 drive, but no breaker bar.  My metric set has a proper S&K driver, but in the SAE (which was mostly incomplete), I added a Challenger that also doubles as an extension (1/4 female slot in top of handle).   

I'm really jealous of that $3 score! Great price!  S&K no longer uses those solid steel boxes. Now, they use plastic cases on which the latches break very easily. At least that's my experience with tool cases other than S&K.

Title: Re: S-K set
Post by: Yadda on December 05, 2020, 06:30:18 PM

SK seems to get plenty of appreciation on eBay. Everything SK seems to go for big bucks. 

Title: Re: S-K set
Post by: Northwoods on December 05, 2020, 08:41:35 PM

S-K should go for good prices.
They are quality tools.
Top notch rats.  And I really like their older fat chrome sockets.

Title: Re: S-K set
Post by: Yadda on December 06, 2020, 07:52:01 PM

$3 was a steal! I hope you were wearing your mask!  :grin:

Title: Re: S-K set
Post by: AutoMechanic on December 31, 2020, 04:55:05 PM

Nice tools. Can’t beat SK they are another of my favorite tool brands.

Title: Re: S-K set
Post by: bonneyman on March 05, 2021, 11:02:53 AM

Two thumbs up!

Title: Re: S-K set
Post by: ToolManJ on March 06, 2021, 04:18:16 AM

Sweet score! Love the old SK and SK-Wayne stuff!