ARE OLD USA MADE TOOLS WORTH SAVING? | SK & MAC TOOLS

Looking at a few older 1/2” drive sockets from SK. Can/should I warranty or restore them?

[@chuckmiller5763]

That cracked socket was used with an impact gun, look at the 1/2 inch drive side of it.

[@mr.delacruz559]

I just saw the Wranglerstar video right before seeing yours and I really look forward to seeing you refurbish these sockets. I hope that there is still USA made SK tools to replace our warranted tools. Man I really used to love SK tools.

[@drengskap]

I have several entire sets of vintage Snap-On and Mac sockets that I've restored. And I really like the older sockets with flat, heavy bases and no chamfer - I have a set like that of 3/8" Britool (formerly a top UK brand, now sadly declined), and they fit really firmly onto a ratchet, no sideways play at all.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

I found put some flitz on a rag and put the socket on a drill with adapter and clean it up husky was a rebrand a sub brand from New Britain tool company

[@MoneyMarcMes]

When I go to garage sales I often look for USA made sockets especially estate sales you can come across them and get them for cheap since estate sales don't really know how much USA made tools cost.

[@dickjohnson7845]

Same here. Look for any old USA made tools. The steel is far better quality in the older tools.

[@brandong1990]

It's funny that you mentioned wranglerstar he is my favorite KZbinr you are a very close second I seen a video about 10 years ago from him on how to Jumpstart your truck using a chainsaw and I was hooked

[@Mattman9826]

Another great video James 👍🏻

[@midnightzombie2811]

Great sign and channel. Keep it up

[@joaquinmaciel4431]

I found like 10 husky USA sockets at a pawn shop for .25 cents each

[@MidwestToolReview]

Those Husky USA tools are well-built. If you come across any sockets, wrenches, or ratchets that say "USA" I'd suggest buying them up!!

[@larrycroft470]

Ha. you have got a mind as sharp as a razor!!! You do not have creator's block. All your posts are very interesting my Brother.

[@MidwestToolReview]

Thank you!! Sometimes I feel like I’m off my game, but I figure it out..lol. Thank you for the love and support!!

[@phillipbainbridge9107]

If I remember correctly New Britain made tools for Husky and several other companies.

[@BeckTools]

Man I've got to say you've been killing it with uploads! 5K subs already... Dang! Keep it up man!

[@scottdoughty8683]

On sk website it says it will not warranty regular sockets that show use in impact guns ( the rounded corners). If there is a Grainger near you, they used to be able to exchange sk, don't know about now

[@GH-oi2jf]

The nicest socket I own was made by Owatonna Tool Company (OTC). I bought it for one job in the early 1960s. I never hear anout OTC on these tool channels. I don’t think they have made sockets in a long time. Now they are owned by Bosch and only make specialty tools.

[@182JoeT]

Husky was made by New Britain tool company. Very well made!

[@zartan7779]

I love the old use tools . That whatbmy tool box is filled with . Mostly craftsman , I do have a few Chinese tools where I just dont have a particular size . I like buying toolboxes full of tools from yardvsales and flea market. That is how I build my tool set

[@Rightchuare]

I have an old 1/2” drive 1 5/16” SK chrome socket with those same type of cracks but mine has about 5 of them and i still use it because the cracks aren’t all the way through also

[@OGlongboarder]

Used to love SK. Decent tools. Few years back I sent in some sockets with chipping chrome and were replaced no questions. Now I recently purchased off their website, received wrong item and they won’t even reply to my email for correcting their error…they did reply when my second order of correct item shipped weeks late requesting tracking…But never offered a refund on the first or even price difference correction. Pretty disappointed when the same email could have corrected both requests.

[@mr.delacruz559]

That is a damn shame. I completely agree with you. SK used to be very special and now it’s just a long list of American companies that sold to China. This is what happens when you have a government that does everything to incentivize the making of products in China instead of in the good old USA. I don’t mean to be political but the truth is the truth. Keep up the great work brother!

[@fordtruckguy5545]

I have a pending warranty request (via online form) thru SK's website. I submitted it about three (3) weeks. No contact received what so ever, not even a confirmation email, so I don't know if they are didn't get it/ignoring it/holding it/etc... I would try to see if Grainger would warranty them out. I have done SK warranty thru them for company tools in the past, but our company also has an account with them (the tools were not necessarily purchase from Grainger).

[@stefanczechorskidds8435]

There is a note on the top of the web-site home page: in short they are not shipping until sometime in March! So, I would guess warranty claims would not even be looked at until then ????

[@ccadama]

@Midwest Tool Review. Just subscribed having found you from Robert's @Tools with SoAlz livestream last Sunday. Quick question: Are those sockets from your everyday use or are they from estate sales you found them at? Hope you and your family stay safe and well.

[@MidwestToolReview]

I bought these along with a bunch of other tools. Not an estate sale, but certainly second-hand

[@ccadama]

@@MidwestToolReview Thanks for replying. I'd like yo see how you will restore and your experience exchanging those sockets. I saw someone commenting on the #Wranglerstar short that he was removing the chrome from his Snap On socket thus reducing their value. I think Cody was more interested in keeping his tools cleaner and possibly as a heirloom like you. Hope you and your family stay safe and well.

[@Fugalkibbles]

Sk isn’t really that bad, there’s a lot of stuff on back order, sadly they dropped their 3/4 line and I have a bunch of 3/4 drive stuff that needs to be warranted but sadly I can’t

[@MoneyMarcMes]

I heard that from CP on his KZbin channel that Craftsman will be made in USA again soon.

[@tonytooltime5373]

Old Husky USA Screwdrivers were Western Forge, don't know about the Sockets. 🔨👍😁👍🔧

[@michaeldozier9621]

Never pass on USA sockets. I got a variety from husky craftsman Williams sk proto and wright

[@richardbates2367]

Old husky brand USA made sockets were first new Britain made and before they became Taiwan and China made i believe it was Armstrong made some of their tools it may have been their wrenches,, not sure and honestly sir that would be great idea for a video maybe since you have so many newer subscribers showing some of the tool boxes like your two favorite krl series snap on boxes you restored or talking about them, they were great videos back then even

[@snap-off5383]

Looks like it was used on an impact. LOL I have the same SAE Wright impact set on the same Hansen tray in the *same spot* in the same drawer of the same toolbox!

[@anthonygm85]

I wouldn't trust that sk socket on a gun maybe by hand, I dropped a fair on sk last before the sale out so sad, I'm gonna switch over to Wright for my snap on alternate brand especially on impacts

[@Rose300WM]

I just did a warranty on a socket and they emailed me back saying they are sending me a replacement rite away

[@CollideFan1]

Going to start restoring old American tools and vises. At the moment I'm getting my work area set up for it. Until its complete, I've been buying up American made tools as I run across them, especially bargain deals from people who just want it out of their garage, shed, barn. Screw that China made garbage

[@Toolaholic7]

Find a Snap On chrome socket that has chrome peeling,covered under warranty.A safety reason is the reason why,can cut the user

[@tedkenne]

My Brother sent S-K tools Sockets out for warranty right after they were bought by Chinese company, he never got anything back.

[@branned]

The rounding in the socket comes from an impact driver. l would leave it.

[@tombo6003]

Hey Midwest tool you are the tool buddy

[@anthonygm85]

Old sk knurled ratchets are far better then the new ones also there a sk 1/2dr set and the ratchet knurling is poor compared to the old days

[@tedkenne]

Vintage HUSKY - New Britain Tools Made Them

[@rwbishop]

Pretty sure thats called a 'lead in chamfer'.

[@MidwestToolReview]

Pretty sure you’re right, but you already knew that…

[@jeramy2398]

Can you believe @Tools With SoAlz lives in Kansas city and has never been to Harry J Epstein Co.

[@MidwestToolReview]

That’s just plain sad to be honest…

[@LilasTools]

Robert isn’t a big hand tool guy.

[@jeramy2398]

@@LilasTools they have a little bit of everything judging by their youtube channel and website it be worth checking out once. How many times can you see ww2 stuff thats sat in warehouse since manufactured

[@georgegouvas27]

your not making any sense explaining stuff

[@MidwestToolReview]

You’re not intelligent enough to understand…