Vintage Snapon Tools 1/4" Ratchet / Socket Set and Box KRA-229 Restoration

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I had this little set in my boats emergency dry storage box and come to find out it isn't so dry! So I decided to make a video restoring it. Being I still use this little set I didn't want to re chrome anything or spend extra time fine detailing it because it still gets used instead of being a display item. I think it came out alot better though!
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Here are some of the items I used to do this.
Redline EZ50 Powder Coating Gun - amzn.to/34EoC8d
Oxalic Acid Rust Removal - amzn.to/2O6kTdL
Heat resistance tape - amzn.to/2LspTaK
Milwaukee Stubby Impact 3/8 - amzn.to/2ZTwLWx
Torque Wrench - amzn.to/32DeVVF
Milwaukee power ratchet (just as good as the snapon but better price) - amzn.to/34FwBBM
Skat Blast sand blasting gun.- amzn.to/2ZP9VQ7
Neiko Long shank torx bit 3/8 - amzn.to/2LS3MJA
Purple power - amzn.to/2ZXJBnM
Acetone - amzn.to/2Lx57qg

[@oudude27]

Legend has it, this still isn't paid off

[@yomomma6095]

It's also missing the 10mm by the time this is read..

[@AaABbB-sg5cr]

Underrated comment! Upvote so every1 c dis. To whoever has spent 80k$ for their snap on collections, u dont need to rip ur customers off just because u spent too much for unnecessary toys!

[@swatson0061]

Ultimate comment. Lol!!!

[@ebbios]

Can someone tell me about this joke? Never heard of snap on tool in my country so i was wondering what all these comment are about

[@swatson0061]

@@ebbios Snap On tools are really good tools but very expensive. Most mechanics have to finance them instead of buying them outright. Snap On tool trucks visit garages on a weekly basis to most likely collect payments instead of selling more tools. Lol

[@ivangziz123]

Surprised the 10mm is still in there

[@gunners4129]

YES 🤣

[@larrycroskey2852]

Lol. So true. I have 3 socket sets and it's missing in every one

[@asharg8590]

i always take care of my 10mm 😂

[@joski9030]

Haha so true

[@reekz1568]

Gonzo Bro, for real for real

[@apmm4209]

Surprised you didn't strip the ratchet and lubricate it's inner parts! Otherwise great job !

[@mikeknoeber6507]

same thought

[@BracedKILL]

Or use white to make the snap on logo pop

[@grimprawn902]

Thinking just the same thing, especially after the acid bath.

[@DColeman]

Also lube up those case hinges so they don't bind up and sound old

[@janvanhunks7287]

No lube? Jeez, probably used to dating 20 year olds...

[@mikemarler8224]

This was an unused socket set, just sitting in a damp environment. No missing sockets, perfectly straight sheet metal and piano hinge, and the plastic tray was not only still there, but not broken to shit. Good score

[@sierraridgereaper]

Thats because it was faked..

[@Jason-qc4ty]

How is it faked?

[@rogerdickinson920]

Clearly it was unused, the plastic parts holder is intact. Those are not available from Snap On, everyone who has the 1/2 drive sets is after them. Make some money and clone the insert and put them on eBay for a fortune.

[@decap6000]

All these restoration videos are juiced up....meaning these guys rust out the products on purposes...then restore them for these videos.....so they can make KZbin money...but it’s still fun to watch...and their process to restore is helpful.

[@catty999]

@@sierraridgereaper Yes all fake videos...

[@HENDRIXKX]

Some one.. Out there is still paying 24.99 a month for this snap-on socket set 😂

[@EasternNCSportbikes]

hahaha, Best comment yet.

[@jamesleathers5488]

I retired after 26 years as a machinist for Snap-on and someone has to pay my pension. BTW really nice job on restoration Automotive Revive. That logo is my favorite. They changed it in the late 70' or early 80's but I don't recall exactly when.

[@mikezibrowius6365]

Can someone explain? I‘m from Germany

[@fizzgaming8132]

Darth Vader snap on tools are really expensive and he’s saying that someone’s still paying it off with $25 payments lol

[@Cupat1]

@@fizzgaming8132 at last somebody saying $25 instead of all this ??.99 shite

[@coffeeandlifting]

Curious as to how you're going to imply this job is finished without stripping the ratchet and cleaning/lubricating the mechanism. Is this restoration for display only? I would want to do a functional restoration.

[@frankhubbardiv8711]

I was wondering the same.

[@lemau8458]

Not to mention not having to replate the rusted coated metal

[@CH-zm4jb]

This is bout like taking a shower with no soap&shampoo or trying to polish a turd!! If I done this, I'd feel guilty to ✅️ male or ☑️ female. I cudnt respect myself! Lol.

[@CH-zm4jb]

I had a set just like this but I lost it during the 08' recession. I put it up for collateral on my house&land and when I couldn't pay my mortgage they took it!! It only took me 20yrs to own it outright and it was gone just like that!!! Lol joke btw.

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

I'm years late to this party, but I thought the exact same thing. The ratchet mechanism is probably more rusted than ever now considering it was soaking in water.😂 He should have taken it apart before cleaning and do a proper job. Oh well......🤷

[@Costazx88]

I can't even imagine the cost of that little gem! Well done.

[@OneWomanShow]

I LOVE watching sand/bead blasting. It is so relaxing and satisfying. Please make a video of just blasting items.

[@jonathanbach7978]

Why is it that I can watch sandblasting all day? It’s oddly therapeutic 😂

[@benshow3000]

That rust remover works great I would like to buy enough to fill a swimming pool and put my car in it

[@dxmanforlife]

Lol. Imagine getting a big old vat of that and using a crane to lower it in there. That would be stupid and badass

[@lookingbehind6335]

At 60 dollars pre gallon you would be better off buying a dealership.

[@carstrucksntrattors3070]

@@lookingbehind6335 ya that’s like 70,000 dollars

[@Bandit1978]

Car might disappear

[@Resto-Rob]

You did an awesome job on the Snap-On box and tools. Surprised to see the plastic insert still in on piece. 👍

[@LynxStarAuto]

You can still order those from SO believe it or not. The plastic insert I'm referring to.

[@heeyyyarnold7829]

The most impressive thing is that everything is together

[@curtekstrom6600]

Curious if the original owner was finished paying it off before pawning it off to pay rent.

[@timhanby5662]

Original owner fled to Mexico and is in hiding for retirement. Credit score became deadly.

[@relikvijarelikvija3719]

Curt Ekstrom xaxaxaxaxaxa

[@estebansalcido5015]

Ohhh shit!!! They found Me!! Jk I have Matco

[@chesterswingjr9796]

Snap-on tools are WELL worth the price. I just traded my socket set in for a new 2021 Cadillac Escalade!!! 😂😂😂

[@alexandercabral1396]

Looks great. I’d give the logo on the top some white powder to make it pop but came out sweet

[@bradleyporter5454]

Alexander Cabral was thinking the same thing, easier to read it

[@joegardiner4220]

Finally someone makes a video with a sandblaster

[@johnharbaugh9471]

No talking, no music. Just beginning to end workmanship !! Well done and another Snap On tool set returned to it's proper place in life.

[@frankinjeep1194]

Should have taken the ratchet head apart and cleaned and lubricated it

[@ArchAngelRaceWerks]

I came here to say the same thing!

[@coltonjacobs5383]

Especially if you are already refinishing the whole set. Go ahead and at least do that while your at it.

[@user-sx4yu3nw4j]

And the piano hinge on the box should’ve been disassembled, painted separately, and then reassembled... but then again, this isn’t the My Mechanics channel

[@markharris5771]

He’s answered on another comment that he did take it to pieces but the footage wasn’t too good.

[@cinema_yo]

He commented some where and said he did, just didn’t put it in the video

[@lowlypurveyorofcram867]

I think that the most impressive part of this, is the fact that all of the pieces are still there😂

[@Heyhey-bv8kw]

i think he buys good working tools then goes out and rust them only to restore them...

[@charlottemace1810]

I got my first socket set in 1964.I still got it, but I threw the metal case away many years ago. watching these guys restore these old tools make me know I could have fixed it.

[@jleote]

There's something just so satisfying about watching parts get sandblasted.

[@EasternNCSportbikes]

Thank you guys for the positive replies and support, And thank you for subscribing it means alot to growing the channel.

[@monkeysapiens3757]

You dont check de mecanism inside de ratchet can be fixed too

[@davidwarland2680]

Good stuff, quick question. Im a mariner, we use Phosphoric acid to derust, why oxalic ?

[@Jademyheart]

Fantastic channel 👍

[@EasternNCSportbikes]

@@davidwarland2680 I had it handy, im all about using up what I have until I buy more haha.

[@thekidd2189]

What kind of machine u used to clean the case?

[@paulorth2251]

I think that even snap on tools would appreciate the cleanup you did on this old ratchet set. Well done.

[@nosaj03]

The KZbin algorithm refuses to show me the videos from people I'm subscribed to but recommends this to me. I'm here and I'm not mad about it.

[@EasternNCSportbikes]

IM not mad about it either! :D

[@paulsblendorio5465]

That's unbelievable. You have the patience of a saint.Nice job.

[@aaronjohn6586]

Saw in the comments you took care if the internals on the ratchet, good job!

[@carterkunz5730]

New Title: *Making rusty antique tools too nice to use!*

[@91StePPeWOOFER]

Good work! I get so much pleasure watching videos like this.

[@chriswilliams5593]

My son does the same thing at Christmas. Opens the box, takes out the goodies, and goes for the box first!

[@Matt-fj4yv]

When the powder doesn’t stick in those cracks, I recommend warming up the piece first it will eliminate that problem as long as it doesn’t cool down fast.

[@EasternNCSportbikes]

Hey thank you very much.

[@Matt-fj4yv]

Automotive Revive no problem. I’ve been powdercoating about 2 years so I like to think I know what I’m talking about haha but that should solve that problem, it always has for me.

[@roytsusui1761]

He does a great job cosmetically but doesn't disassemble the ratchet so it works as well as it looks? Too bad!

[@mrpesky163]

Innards full of oxalic acid too, lol

[@lewiskemp8937]

I’ve got that ratchet. Mine is at least 25 years old and still going. Great job

[@csiguy6]

Great video. Really cool the way it was restored and reconditioned.

[@electricjed]

Great job! I have to admit though, I love the worn look on the case.

[@bigh236]

I love how ppl leave there tools outside to rust then make videos of restoring them

[@louiscypher7090]

B-I-N-G-O-!!

[@Gollammeister]

With the right tools and chemicals knowledge yeah you can breath new life into this vintage socket set

[@diamond6256]

You have an amazing skill. I totally enjoyed watch the restoration. You have the BEST toys. Thank you.

[@heyzuesvasquez4296]

I still use a snap on ratchet like that 😂 EPIC!

[@jeffe.9904]

Use the "Craftsman" Buffer to clean the "Snap On" tools, Luv that!

[@magregorswift5189]

Great job👍👍

[@2caras09]

That sand blaster was so satisfying to watch!!

[@ausree2834]

Here since 6.4k hope this channel goes big.

[@stevewalker7822]

Kudos! Masterful job.

[@THEWORKSSHOP]

Clean!! Great work, I like the powder coating set-up.

[@madeinmygarage6600]

Exellent job,and perfect tools! Respect from Russia! 👍

[@yensabi]

Very nice result......👍 , I can only dream of owning snap on tools.....😀

[@jamer15961]

Garage sales! I've found plenty of snap on tools for cheap at garage sales

[@Tetsuo_music]

Nicely done! 👍

[@SargeWolf010]

I'm impressed it's all there (most of the time I see old tools something is always missing) ...

[@TylerSnyder305]

Those old Craftsman Block grinders sure are built to last, I know my 1958 is still going strong.

[@ModifyMayhem]

Great job! Just want to say when powder coating, you want to push the powder into the cracks and corners with a aggressive motion and after you have full coverage tsje the gun back and do quick coats

[@walterb299]

I want to see him make them old again.

[@myvintagediary4014]

I love vintage tools restoration. I love this channel.

[@breakingtoast2255]

superb restoration on some quality tools

[@DKrueger1994]

Legend says even after restoration, this socket set is still not paid off...

[@soloban81]

Oxalic Acid = Barkeepers Friend

[@charliemason4355]

plus ZUD and tomatoes/tomato sauce.

[@johnwayne2103]

Nicely done. Finally it's nice to see people use a sand blasting booth and powder coat to restore this stuff. i used to cringe seeing these people using a power drill and a wire brush. The hard part of painting the ratchet box was spraying the hinge completely, there will always be spots you have missed.

[@snipez411]

The faraday cage is real on this one!!!! Got to hit those corners! Also the jdm af bumper straps for lid fold downs priceless 👌😂😂😂

[@EasternNCSportbikes]

yeah they were not working the best with me. First person to notice the bumper straps kudos lol

[@zeitlerusmc]

Nice job. The snap on lettering needs some white paint.

[@maxkasler1454]

I was thinking it would look better chromed

[@xxsubexx2897]

Read the description

[@ninjascyther5071]

I came to the comments to say the same thing.

[@EasternNCSportbikes]

It does I agree, I intended to make it white but my skills layering powder coat are lacking, I tried to tape the snap on letters off and cut them out but was to hard, I should have just hand painted them. Thank you for watching though.

[@coolness221]

@@EasternNCSportbikes I use a wide tip paint pen for raised lettering it's easier to control than a brush...at least for me anyways and I always get results I'm happy with and no brush mark.

[@aspiratedreams09]

I would have left the casing in it's original rusty form .. the tools came out just wow .. nice work as always ..

[@treasureisland3778]

*Now that's some tough plastic. Not one crack. Good job holding on to the set.* ✌️

[@samd7601]

The finished set is a new Icon set

[@TomGunnTools]

Wow. It's amazing what you can do with a sandblaster and powder coat.

[@user-uz6zn8ki2m]

Как хорошо, что у мастера всё получилось! Инструменты в ящике, стали похожи на новые. Как-будто их недавно купили в магазине.

[@waterflow2324]

I actually found this exact box in my grandpas old tool boxes. Only difference is the tools are not in the box and scattered all over the place like Easter eggs. Time to go hunting.

[@mihaigheorghe8682]

Finally a working sand blaster thank you

[@brysoncoomer9873]

Back when Snap-On wasn't known as Snap-Off

[@stokeburner6730]

Strap-On

[@JuanCarlos-gk4gg]

You won a new sub. 👍🏻

[@sidneyhirst1925]

Who are the 803 assholes who dislike?? Small brains.. I appreciate you showing this process!! Nice coating. I see you have done that before.. lol

[@Shane-Singleton]

Wow that Oxalic Acid worked GREAT! I've never seen that used before. Will have to get a bag.

[@canadian_wolf8395]

This is a great video keep doing what your doing and also I’m only 12 and I have never seen that powder paint in my life and it’s pretty cool

[@tombryant4518]

Canadian_Wolf 83 It’s called powder coating. The powder, and whatever you’re painting have opposite charges so the powder is attracted to, and stays on your project. Then you bake it in the oven to melt/dry it. It’s very tough, and the colour availability is endless. You can even get glow in the dark stuff.

[@captiantim1]

I got the same set at harbor freight ,all ready restored

[@hectorlao8604]

Excellent and your workshop is clean

[@EasternNCSportbikes]

Thank you! I like to stay clean and tidy in the shop to stay productive.

[@ryancarson4528]

This man can clean some tools❤️❤️

[@shoestringeng6473]

First let me say, " Great resto"! Does anyone else see the irony of using Harbor Fright tools to restore Snap On tools? My point here is that there is a time and place for both in this world. Restoring quality tools like Snap On is understandable but if we always had to buy Snap On quality we would probably not have the resources to own all the tools we need to do a lot of jobs?

[@raphaelu6144]

I did close my eyes a litle when the sandblasting🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

Engage safety squints

[@nobleroman5601]

Beautiful job , excellent work ,,,,, thank you for sharing this video with us all.

[@TOMA21207]

Great job. We can learn so much from you. Thanks.

[@uktony1525]

What a fantastic restoration. A big thumbs up from your newest subscriber.👏👏👏

[@ilil7024]

“New never used”

[@HereIsWisdom1318]

That rust removal stuff seems amazing!

[@britdog15]

Man! I have that case I left the original paint on with the scratches and cleared over it. It sits on top of my box. I'd love to have the complete set. Great work!

[@patrykkuczynski5486]

I have 5 hours left for sleeping before work and I have no idea why I am watching that

[@shawnkay5462]

Patryk Kuczyński its relaxing. Lol

[@1966supersport]

Finally someone who uses a blast cabinet in these resto videos. I’m so sick of these guys wasting so much time with strippers and wire brushes and every other stupid time consuming way to clean and strip parts and they still end up looking like shit. Blast cabinet is the only way to get a good clean for resto.

[@hawg427]

My Dad had a toolbox of Craftsman tools and somehow they all were rusted. All over 15 y/o and I took them to Sears and they replaced them with brand new tools and on some they had refurbished tools. Saved me over $1000 dollars :-) This was over 30 yrs ago though.

[@honeylarue1]

This restoration was satisfying to watch! 😁😊☺

[@curtisweller4138]

That is the most robust sand blaster that I’ve seen on any restoration channel. Now some guys use paint remover before sand blasting to prevent the paint particles from mixing with the sand and causing a decrease in efficiency. Just a thought, though it certainly didn’t seem to slow you down. I loved the powder coating! I would have liked to see the high relief label painted a different color, but that’s just my preference. Overall, very well done!

[@AXNJXN1]

I concur! I have NEVER seen a home-use, Harbor Freight cabinet with that much velocity in the sand blaster. I'm beyond the words of EAGER to see this setup?!! Can you please explain/show what kind of compressor and or parts and CFM your pushing out in this? Crazy!

[@ivicajanco9921]

I see a sandblaster being used, I subscribe :)

[@RESTORATIONRESCUE]

That was so satisfying. Came out amazing.

[@MrIgottadrive]

Realy cool i have one of these kits and was excited to see you restore it mine is in need also great ideas for me to do mine thanks keep doing what you do

[@benjaminkent4397]

This weeks tool special on the truck. 3/8" drive combo set. Limited edition, Vintage. $495.00 or we can finance it on your truck acct for $30/week forever

[@whatfreedom7]

Yeah a snap on guy told me he would sell me a box for $20-$25 a week. I’d never have that thing paid off as high as their prices are.

[@benjaminkent4397]

@@whatfreedom7 last snap on box i bought was 3 years ago. Retail was $13600, I paid $3000 bc ot was a demo unit on the rock n roll truck. Still took 2 1/2 yrs to pay off...

[@Swampyankeehomestead]

(Walks on snap on truck, walks off with new set.) RESTORATION COMPLETED!!!

[@choppermike3329]

Good video, great job. Nice tip on the acid bath. Thanks.

[@bgdavenport]

That could be my Christmas present!

[@CaptainSir56]

Great job! Start to finish, much time did you spend working on this?

[@createdezign1840]

Looks great. Just an idea but would have used some kind of car "back to black" product for the plastic insert. :)

[@jimbojet8728]

Et voila! A new box of tools!

[@eydaelinafabrega6578]

Quedo muy bien. Estoy aprendiendo tecnicas de Restauracion con videos como este.buen trabajo. Saludos desde Panamá

[@timg4800]

Watching the media blaster hit the paint, all I could think about was you just wiped the history out of that case. I was initially waiting for the tool to be rebuilt and the case to be clear coated. The result was clean, bit showing some history in that case would have made it beautiful.

[@jamesruiz5844]

Looks good but should have polished inside the sockets as well.

[@unknowntravelers540]

Great for you to do this! It’s better then it going to the trash

[@henryhirst9359]

Love seeing stuff like this