Tool Haul: Craftsman Amber Handle tools. Best Haul of 2024!

[@paintfumes69]

Great find!!! A classic Craftsman treasure that your children & grandchildren would be proud to receive one day.

[@checkthistool]

Exactly my thoughts. It's an honor to be able to find this.

[@NINrod_M]

That’s a real beauty. I’m glad that someone who appreciates it has given it a good home.

[@checkthistool]

Thank you very much for the kind words. It will stay in the family as long as I can help it. I appreciate your support!

[@unwired1281]

I subbed yesterday and now you picked up 90 more. I had no idea these existed. What a magnificent set. 👍

[@checkthistool]

Thank you. I am kind of proud to have them in the collection.

[@SleepysAutomotive]

Wow!! Jesse, that is an amazing find!! Thank you for sharing with us!!

[@checkthistool]

You are very welcome. I am always on the look out. LOL...

[@182JoeT]

Awesome find!! Those deluxe sets are rare especially in good condition. The Amber handles were only available in the deluxe sets and of course they were made by New Britain like the other BE series. Looking forward to more from your channel!! The handles can be repaired with translucent yellow epoxy from jb weld I’ve fixed several over the years.

[@checkthistool]

Thank you. It is a privilege to have you watch and support the channel. Your depth of knowledge is impressive!

[@JamesAdams86]

Awesome find and yes gold as you said. Thanks for sharing and really enjoy watching. Keep em comin

[@checkthistool]

You’re welcome. I’m glad you are enjoying the channel. I appreciate your support very much!

[@marccrone3232]

That's a great find. From the original keys to the great condition. Most of the wear appears to be just toolbox wear. Also, the catalog price that was a pricey purchase at the time for the buyer. I'm glad the box and contents survived through the years and for your show and tell.

[@checkthistool]

Thank you. Yes I agree, it has survived well. Plan on keeping it that way. Thanks for watching.

[@sniegowski1991]

Very cool find for sure! Nice piece of American tool history!

[@checkthistool]

I agree. I'm very fortunate to find it. Thank you for watching.

[@JoséOrtiz-k5b]

Nice set,Thanks for sharing 👍

[@checkthistool]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@faceup5]

Great find! I'm so glad that you are keeping them as is with no restoration. Don't you just wish tools could talk? I bet this set would have some great stories to tell. Be well and see you in 2025.

[@checkthistool]

Thank you for the input. I agree, they will stay they same as is for as long as I own them. See you on the next one.

[@michelleFedd]

I LOVE the old tool box!

[@checkthistool]

Thanks.

[@branned]

Excellent find. I only have one Amber Craftsman from 1939-43 ratchet myself. I go to garage/estate every week and they are rare to find.👍👍

[@checkthistool]

I hear ya. I am always on the hunt for these but I never find them. The hunt continues. :)

[@branned]

@@checkthistool You are in the lead so far

[@kevinbakker6036]

Jesse you scored. $34 back in 1948 is equal to $445 today. Beautiful and great job

[@checkthistool]

Nice comparison. I love that. Thank you for being part of the journey!

[@91Z50]

Great finds ! Rare items indeed! Thanks for sharing

[@checkthistool]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@DaveRod-h5x]

Nice find love the handles and 8 point sockets

[@checkthistool]

Cool. I was hoping it would be something that people liked. Thanks for watching!

[@demanuelfedd7906]

Love the amber handle tools man! Sweet!

[@checkthistool]

Thank you very much. They are pretty sweet. Thanks for watching.

[@van1196]

Awesome find. I scored some Craftsman BE tools in an OfferUp purchase I made a couple years ago. Super nice older gentleman gave me 3 additional boxes of tools besides the one I went to purchase all for $20.00. I got them home and started going through them and that’s when I found the BE series tools. Not a lot of them, but still pretty cool to get them.

[@checkthistool]

I bet those were a fun find. Thanks for sharing! That’s awesome.

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Very cool. Those handles are amazing condition. I inherited a ratchet similar to that small one you have. Also some sockets to go with

[@checkthistool]

That is so cool. I am sure you love it as much as I do.

[@donwendling7800]

Jesse, Cool find❗

[@checkthistool]

Thank you very much. Excited to have it.

[@bigfootscave445]

Very nice. Have not seen one around this way yet. Hmmmm seeing you doubled over night maybe that 1000 isn't that far of a stretch😁😁😁

[@checkthistool]

Thank you. Keep your eye out for them. When and if they come up they will go fast. Crazy how it did jump up. Thank you for your support.

[@craigdave3266]

I love the ratchets never seen before

[@checkthistool]

Awesome. Happy to share this find with you! Thank you for watching.

[@branned]

BE = New Britain and some Hinsdale, ca. 1931 - 1947. The New Britain Machine Company began operation around 1895 in New Britain, Connecticut

[@checkthistool]

Cool. Thank you for the history. Adds even more importance to these tools. Appreciate you.

[@bobbillock879]

Nice never seen one of those

[@checkthistool]

Thank you. Glad I was happy to share. I appreciate you watching.

[@yadda_tools]

Wow!

[@checkthistool]

Funny you say that. That was the word that came out of my mouth when I saw the listing. Thanks for watching. See you on the next one.

[@dynadork3312]

$33.50 in 1942 dollars is over $640 in 2024 dollars. I guess tool prices aren't THAT crazy these days... This is a heck of a find nonetheless.

[@checkthistool]

I hear ya. I am just happy to have gotten at such a lower price. Take care.

[@bobbillock879]

Who makes your apron

[@checkthistool]

I believe it’s a EcoZen brand. It’s a waxed canvas apron. I love it. Keeps my clothes way cleaner and great protection for some flying debris.

[@Woodsrider9338]

Blew past 200 subs next 1k

[@checkthistool]

Isn't that crazy??? You all have been so awesome to me. Thank you! See you on the next one. Make sure you cast your vote to win a ratchet if you haven't already. Thanks again.

[@dwhallon21]

Where else you gonna find that

[@checkthistool]

I know right. Thanks for watching.