that Stanley workmaster is one of the best ratchets made (IMO)...i use the 3/8 version (86-200) daily...it's only 43 teeth, but it has never failed in 40 years....to clean it just swirl in some solvent and the dip it in oil...you never even really need to take it apart.
EE was a manufacturers mark indicating they were made by Stanley, unfortunately during this time frame both Stanley and Craftsman were sued by the FTC for marking Taiwanese tools with USA markings. They were not terrible tools,(and a great deal at eleven dollars) but my personal opinion is that they were not as good as the earlier v series tools from the Moore/Easco era. If you really like the Craftsman thumbwheel ratchets keep your eyes out for the fine tooth quick release ratchets. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Damn I hope these weren’t fake USA! I have the 1/4 inch v series quick release. I love that thing. One of my favorite sets. Been looking for the 3/8 forever.
@@realworldtoolreviews they're not fake USA because they stopped claiming they were made here. The sockets were made here, just the ratchets weren't. The old MDF / EASCO " RHFT " was the best Craftsman ever offered, and was in their catalog longer than anything else.
@@realworldtoolreviews the ratchet is actually Stanley sourced and made in Taiwan. They offered a Blackhawk with the same mechanism which they claimed was US made, but it's dubious. This same identical ratchet/ mechanism was also made during the time when Stanley got in trouble for lying about COO, and is still offered today with the true COO on it. I got the 1/4 and 3/8 in a large NOS master mechanic set last year and gave them away, because they were Taiwanese and I only wanted the sockets and wrenches...etc anyways. The USA marked Blackhawk 1/4 version I have is very stiff.
Those flat bars are so useful. I still use my Stanley wonderbar from 1978. The long spin tights or nut drivers were great when I did a lot of site lighting ballast replacements in deep "shoebox" fixtures. Nice haul.
Yea those hollow shaft long nut drivers are super useful for stuff like that. You can never have enough pry bars of all different types. Love finding stuff like that. Thanks for watching bud!
Those old wonder bars are great, I still have a few from back in the day and they have held up well, even the mini pry bar which is one of my favorites.
Files for a dollar can’t be beat. I recently bought a Crescent [Nicholson] file because I needed it right away and it was a weird variety, but I don’t think it will last quite as long as the old stuff. Love the videos as always!
Yea I think they are still ok, but nowhere near as good as the USA ones. I love getting the good ones for cheap. Thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoy the videos my friend!
I have several items that I need to plastidip new handles on. My Snap on mini flush cuts desperately need new handles the most. Dad melted the old handles on a hot engine or something. Lol
that's a late 1980's set..looks to be about 40 pieces...my first set was the 83 piece set...cost about $89 back then...or just over a buck a tool...i still have all my originals...made in Taiwan...i lost the case years ago but found a replacement on eBay...the set is now back to what it was when original...no real value but it does have sentimental value to me.
I don't think the top part is meant to hold stuff in it while closed. It's used when you are working on something. You put bolts and other stuff in them to keep things organized while you are working. I know because the lid is not made to hold things inside. Otherwise, it would have clips or something to lock it. There is nothing wrong with the case, just clean it up and hit it with some grey paint and it will be fine. Definitely a good find.
There are some tabs that seem like they used to hold the top part in, but maybe not. Somebody suggested using some strong Velcro. I think I might do that
the value is in the case...they may look cheap because they are...but they are also as rare as hens teeth...these rarely survived more than a few months before the rear 'hinge' let go and they were tossed....p.s.....i had a saved search on eBay for over 10 years before a replacement case for my set actually showed up....don't paint the case...liquid laundry soap and a stiff brush will bring it back to new.
EE late 80"s bought my first big set back then still have them. Some people don't like them. Some of them if I remember correctly we're made in Japan maybe why the ratchet don't have USA on them Great deal wish I had found it
Hey man! Have you checked out Chapman Mfg for bit ratchets? Maybe expensive for what it is but it's US made and i love mine. Their bits are top notch as well!
What kind of vessel screwdrivers would you be interested in seeing? I have been thinking about the megadora ones because they seem super nice, but the ball grips would be different than anything else I have.
What a haul ... That socket set was worth more than the other tools and I liked that 15 n 1 Huskey screwdriver and I have that Klein socket set as well ... Life is good
that Stanley workmaster is one of the best ratchets made (IMO)...i use the 3/8 version (86-200) daily...it's only 43 teeth, but it has never failed in 40 years....to clean it just swirl in some solvent and the dip it in oil...you never even really need to take it apart.
EE was a manufacturers mark indicating they were made by Stanley, unfortunately during this time frame both Stanley and Craftsman were sued by the FTC for marking Taiwanese tools with USA markings. They were not terrible tools,(and a great deal at eleven dollars) but my personal opinion is that they were not as good as the earlier v series tools from the Moore/Easco era. If you really like the Craftsman thumbwheel ratchets keep your eyes out for the fine tooth quick release ratchets. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Damn I hope these weren’t fake USA! I have the 1/4 inch v series quick release. I love that thing. One of my favorite sets. Been looking for the 3/8 forever.
@@realworldtoolreviews they're not fake USA because they stopped claiming they were made here.
The sockets were made here, just the ratchets weren't.
The old MDF / EASCO " RHFT " was the best Craftsman ever offered, and was in their catalog longer than anything else.
Enjoying your tool haul videos!
Thanks! Glad you enjoy them.
That's the rebranded Blackhawk ratchet. Nice find.
Thanks! I love those ratchets.
@@realworldtoolreviews the ratchet is actually Stanley sourced and made in Taiwan.
They offered a Blackhawk with the same mechanism which they claimed was US made, but it's dubious.
This same identical ratchet/ mechanism was also made during the time when Stanley got in trouble for lying about COO, and is still offered today with the true COO on it.
I got the 1/4 and 3/8 in a large NOS master mechanic set last year and gave them away, because they were Taiwanese and I only wanted the sockets and wrenches...etc anyways.
The USA marked Blackhawk 1/4 version I have is very stiff.
Those flat bars are so useful. I still use my Stanley wonderbar from 1978. The long spin tights or nut drivers were great when I did a lot of site lighting ballast replacements in deep "shoebox" fixtures. Nice haul.
Yea those hollow shaft long nut drivers are super useful for stuff like that. You can never have enough pry bars of all different types. Love finding stuff like that. Thanks for watching bud!
Those old wonder bars are great, I still have a few from back in the day and they have held up well, even the mini pry bar which is one of my favorites.
Bro keep that case . If you don’t you will regret it bro. . Take your time and clean it up . Nice find … 👍
Yea I’m definitely going to give it a try!
Great buy on the socket set.
Thanks!
That Klein bit ratchet is awesome. I use it for the grounding lugs in my control panels. Another great video, Thanks!
Yea it seems like the perfect one for electrical work and heating and air. Thanks for watching! Good to hear from you as always Jeff.
That blue plasti-dip looks great! Very uniform, mine tend to be lumpy😂
I’ve done some lumpy plasti dips too lol. There is a learning curve. You have to go real slow and be patient.
Files for a dollar can’t be beat. I recently bought a Crescent [Nicholson] file because I needed it right away and it was a weird variety, but I don’t think it will last quite as long as the old stuff.
Love the videos as always!
Yea I think they are still ok, but nowhere near as good as the USA ones. I love getting the good ones for cheap. Thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoy the videos my friend!
I have several items that I need to plastidip new handles on. My Snap on mini flush cuts desperately need new handles the most. Dad melted the old handles on a hot engine or something. Lol
It would definitely be worth doing! Maybe your snap on guy would warranty it lol
Nice score! Saw a sign or sticker at a sale once that read “He who dies with the most tools wins.” Let’s hope!
😂 I need to get a sign for my shop that says that.
that's a late 1980's set..looks to be about 40 pieces...my first set was the 83 piece set...cost about $89 back then...or just over a buck a tool...i still have all my originals...made in Taiwan...i lost the case years ago but found a replacement on eBay...the set is now back to what it was when original...no real value but it does have sentimental value to me.
Nice haul! I got a similarlittle pry bar at my town wide garage sale yesterday.
Good flat bars ain’t cheap! Gotta love getting useful stuff like that for a buck
I don't think the top part is meant to hold stuff in it while closed. It's used when you are working on something. You put bolts and other stuff in them to keep things organized while you are working. I know because the lid is not made to hold things inside. Otherwise, it would have clips or something to lock it. There is nothing wrong with the case, just clean it up and hit it with some grey paint and it will be fine. Definitely a good find.
There are some tabs that seem like they used to hold the top part in, but maybe not. Somebody suggested using some strong Velcro. I think I might do that
the value is in the case...they may look cheap because they are...but they are also as rare as hens teeth...these rarely survived more than a few months before the rear 'hinge' let go and they were tossed....p.s.....i had a saved search on eBay for over 10 years before a replacement case for my set actually showed up....don't paint the case...liquid laundry soap and a stiff brush will bring it back to new.
EE late 80"s bought my first big set back then still have them. Some people don't like them. Some of them if I remember correctly we're made in Japan maybe why the ratchet don't have USA on them
Great deal wish I had found it
Yea man I’m glad to have found it. Looking forward to fixing up the case. Thanks for watching!
A couple of velcro strips might hold down that top container.
Yea I might try some good 3M Velcro. That’s a good idea. Thanks Jeff. I hadn’t thought of that.
I have an old 3/8 drive USA blackhawk ratchet that looks alot like that craftsman
I love the spinner wheel. It’s classic!
Made in...'Merika!
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Nice!
Hey man! Have you checked out Chapman Mfg for bit ratchets? Maybe expensive for what it is but it's US made and i love mine. Their bits are top notch as well!
I have had the set on my Amazon list forever. I’ve heard the Chapman set is awesome. I’ll pull the trigger one of these days.
When are we gonna get a vessel screwdriver real world tool review?? 👍👍
What kind of vessel screwdrivers would you be interested in seeing? I have been thinking about the megadora ones because they seem super nice, but the ball grips would be different than anything else I have.
@@realworldtoolreviews I'm interested in seeing what u think of the ball grip design actually. I'm wanting to try it out myself as well
@@stevenhenry8149 I’m going to put those on my list. I’ve always wanted to try them.
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-EE- Series Mid To Late 1980s
Thanks!
You absolutely stole that socket set! You should be ashamed!
😂😂 I know.
What a haul ... That socket set was worth more than the other tools and I liked that 15 n 1 Huskey screwdriver and I have that Klein socket set as well ... Life is good
Yea it is my friend!