I bought my first Snap-on's in April, 1940. Got the long 1/2" drive
ratchet, set of 15 scokets, and 2 extensions--total price $15 @ 50 cents
down and 50 cents a week Added to it over the years, but still have and use
the original.

Walt
"GMasterman" wrote in message
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I was always a Craftsman fan until the last 10 years or so. I've broken
more
ratchet gears than I care to remember. I've had plating peel up on at
least a
dozen wrenches and form a razor sharp edge. Neve broke a box end wrench
but I
have some that are so thick that they will not fit in tight places. I have
always perfered a ratchet with a lever to reverse rather a knob that takes
two
hands. No new Craftsman tool for me now, I buy from local hardware store
and do
better