You know, I want to make another comment. Especially to the guys who say they still use tools from the 60's.
I work with some cousins of mine on their farm. The father, is between my dad and granddad's age... so he's far my senior. He has a whole toolbox of Snap-On tools and loves to brag constantly about how they are his "original" set of tools he bought when he went to college. Well.... guess what. Yes, they are Snap-On and yes, they are in excellent looking condition..... BUT THEY ARE SHOT!!! The sockets especially are so wore out that a lot of the time, the 12 point socket won't even attempt to remove a fastener. The end wrenches are so spread, that you can't hardly use them. I've busted far too many knuckles with those wore out wrenches, than I ever did with even the cheap tools.
REMEMBER: The tools carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturers defects AND wear! You CAN trade them in for new when they won't work correctly anymore. I DO NOT suggest that you attempt to trade in a complete set at once, they don't like that..... buy as they wear, you can get them replaced. I have certain sizes I wear out fairly regular. 9/16, 3/4..... I've traded those in at different times over the years so that the tool still bites that fastener like it should. Don't be afraid to make them honor what you paid for. Even if it was 50+ years ago.
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