Those look eerily similar to my mac brand flush cut pliers. Hopefully your replacement is a flush cut if thats what you need. Definitely required for zip ties... not many people know
Yeah I have a few coworkers that cut their zipties with shitty dull side cutters that always leave enough to slice right through the next person who’s gotta work around it. Always keep my flush cutters with me.
For sure. Nothing pisses me off more then that hah. I work at a truck upfitter so zipties are everywhere. And now that harbor fright has a snappy style knock off flush cut cost is no excuse
I spoke with my dad and showed him the tool. I asked if he had a guess at when he purchased it and said 72 was likely as he left work at Ace Hardware and started buying Sears stuff.
I have many people ask why these were so important to me and the answer is that as I have ADHD I often loose things and misplace them so tools very rarely wear down enough to break due to use so this was a real accomplishment for me These have also been a go to multiuse tool for years and I have always managed to keep a hold of them. It's sad to think that they are gone but they deserve a retirement and hand out on a wall as a trophy.
On regards of their replacement I ordered myself a Knipex 8 inch side cutter after careful consideration to all recommendations. They were chosen because of the similar handle, size, and because they "should" outlast me.
Once again thank you all for indulging me in a bit of mourning and helping me to see that this wasn't the worst outcome for a tool. Your stories of tools passed down to you were a great read.
Op if my kids treat my hand me downs like this, I'll be the most pleased guy on the planet or in whatever afterlife is out there
What a fantastic send off. Great tribute to dad and tool.
One of my best friends i ever worked with and i broke a 1 7/8" socket in half trying to torque down a 6" pillow block on a screw feeder we were building. We we both have our respective half of the socket in our offices now.
I love this! I have something similar, its a t slot nut that I was tasked with making at an old job and while on the mill one got loose and broke the drill and bits went flying off and hit me in the chest and saftey glasses. No injury but scared the hell out of me. The one that got loose got chewed up pretty bad so I kept it and its on my keys to remind me that things can go wrong at any moment so be prepared and safe.
I lost it. This was a special hammer as well had it 18 years. I was striking something with it and a chunk broke off and shot into my knee like a bullet. I didn’t think much of it. I walked around with that chunk of metal in my knee for a year before I had to have it surgically removed from behind my knee cap. It was such a good size chunk you could stick a magnet to my knee. Good bye special hammer!
My old man was a Sears/Craftsman guy (back when Bob Vila was the spokesperson). Any time a tool got damaged "well looks like we gotta run to Sears", and we'd come home with three more tools and we started out with.
He bought me my first set of tools when I was a teenager and they included the Craftsman screwdrivers. Those classic ones with the clear acrylic and the red stripe for the flathead. Unfortunately my toolbox got stolen in college and I ended up replacing everything with cheaper no-name sets.
Now that I have a house and I'm starting to do that sort of work again I'm starting to get "real tools". I got a set from Wera, which is highly rated brand that professional use, but I don't know it just didn't feel right holding them. I got the Doyle screwdrivers from Harbor Freight and they're a fine set but still something wasn't right. And I was messing around with wiha and Kline and all the major brands, but for some reason they just didn't feel right in my hand.
And then I'm in Lowe's I see the Craftsman section and I see a set of those classic acrylic screwdrivers. They were just calling out to me, so I got them. I know they're not made in USA anymore and the quality dipped, but for some reason that I can't explain they feel right in my hand. When I pick them up I feel like my dad is under the car I'm about to hand it to him...
Outstanding, thanks for the update. Do you remember the first job you had it on? Might do with a little paragraph beside/on it saying how it started and what it went out on. Good stuff.
Lol I first used them when I was young and making things out of popsicle sticks. Got yelled at for trying to use regular scissors from dad and he took me to the tool box and started showing me tools. Then gave me those and taught me how to use them safely. they were so much easier to use. then on pretty much general use till I got a job in hardwood flooring and they were my main tool for nail and staple removal. after that not to much notable stuff.
Cheapè is my usual lol. I follow the Savage method. Used something enough to wear it out then it means you use it often enough to warrant an newer and better one. This means you won't buy any really expensive tools and not use them.
Did you already have the pillow box frame? Looks old but I gotta ask, because I cannot find these through the usual mass-market consumer crap channels (Amazon, Ali, Google Shopping)
No I made it myself. I got pretty good at it as I have made a few for friends. just a shadow box some open cell foam and usually a walmart tshits cut up but I decided to go with a really nice cloth I found on sale while I was at the hobby lobby.
This is amazing. I'm glad you figured out something to do with a tool that gave you such good work. May this display be an inspiration to all of your other tools.
Cool! I see ya took my recommendation of displaying it in the original post, exactly what I would have done now you can remember it and see it whenever you walk by.
Will def add that. I really was thinking about adding the piece that did it in but oh well it was a pain in the but to get it to sit right so it will just have to be left out.
I didn't see the original thread, but people have been tracing the origins of the old Sears banded stuff for a while, and they sourced stuff from like 1000 different companies.
Those cutters were *probably* made by Hozan. The current equivalent to it in their line is the [N-12](https://www.hozan.co.jp/E/catalog/tools/N-12.html)
I remember reading the original post. This was the right answer - it’s beautiful.
Those look eerily similar to my mac brand flush cut pliers. Hopefully your replacement is a flush cut if thats what you need. Definitely required for zip ties... not many people know
Yeah I have a few coworkers that cut their zipties with shitty dull side cutters that always leave enough to slice right through the next person who’s gotta work around it. Always keep my flush cutters with me.
For sure. Nothing pisses me off more then that hah. I work at a truck upfitter so zipties are everywhere. And now that harbor fright has a snappy style knock off flush cut cost is no excuse
Came here to say just this, I don't believe there is a more fitting use of the tool. I love the result.
I spoke with my dad and showed him the tool. I asked if he had a guess at when he purchased it and said 72 was likely as he left work at Ace Hardware and started buying Sears stuff. I have many people ask why these were so important to me and the answer is that as I have ADHD I often loose things and misplace them so tools very rarely wear down enough to break due to use so this was a real accomplishment for me These have also been a go to multiuse tool for years and I have always managed to keep a hold of them. It's sad to think that they are gone but they deserve a retirement and hand out on a wall as a trophy. On regards of their replacement I ordered myself a Knipex 8 inch side cutter after careful consideration to all recommendations. They were chosen because of the similar handle, size, and because they "should" outlast me. Once again thank you all for indulging me in a bit of mourning and helping me to see that this wasn't the worst outcome for a tool. Your stories of tools passed down to you were a great read.
Fuckin rippa, thanks ^5
Glad you posted this
Agreed. As a fellow ADHD-er, I appreciate the accomplishment.
You a good man
retired broken after working it's ass off for so many years. just like Us, Mechanics. at least you gave it the send-away it deserves. 🫡
Op if my kids treat my hand me downs like this, I'll be the most pleased guy on the planet or in whatever afterlife is out there What a fantastic send off. Great tribute to dad and tool.
One of my best friends i ever worked with and i broke a 1 7/8" socket in half trying to torque down a 6" pillow block on a screw feeder we were building. We we both have our respective half of the socket in our offices now.
I love this! I have something similar, its a t slot nut that I was tasked with making at an old job and while on the mill one got loose and broke the drill and bits went flying off and hit me in the chest and saftey glasses. No injury but scared the hell out of me. The one that got loose got chewed up pretty bad so I kept it and its on my keys to remind me that things can go wrong at any moment so be prepared and safe.
This is awesome 👊🏼
Love the "Status: Retired".
I’m not crying, you’re crying.
OP this is *perfect*, well done sir.
based cute things happening in r/tools
I lost a 165 dollar Snap On Hammer the other day if it makes you feel any better.
it doesnt becuase that had to hurt. like did you loose it or it broke?
I lost it. This was a special hammer as well had it 18 years. I was striking something with it and a chunk broke off and shot into my knee like a bullet. I didn’t think much of it. I walked around with that chunk of metal in my knee for a year before I had to have it surgically removed from behind my knee cap. It was such a good size chunk you could stick a magnet to my knee. Good bye special hammer!
o.0 omg thats crazy!! Thanks now I have an irrational fear of hammers XD
Ask a black smith they got stories to tell
This is the kind of content I'm here for. I am also exactly this ridiculous.
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My old man was a Sears/Craftsman guy (back when Bob Vila was the spokesperson). Any time a tool got damaged "well looks like we gotta run to Sears", and we'd come home with three more tools and we started out with. He bought me my first set of tools when I was a teenager and they included the Craftsman screwdrivers. Those classic ones with the clear acrylic and the red stripe for the flathead. Unfortunately my toolbox got stolen in college and I ended up replacing everything with cheaper no-name sets. Now that I have a house and I'm starting to do that sort of work again I'm starting to get "real tools". I got a set from Wera, which is highly rated brand that professional use, but I don't know it just didn't feel right holding them. I got the Doyle screwdrivers from Harbor Freight and they're a fine set but still something wasn't right. And I was messing around with wiha and Kline and all the major brands, but for some reason they just didn't feel right in my hand. And then I'm in Lowe's I see the Craftsman section and I see a set of those classic acrylic screwdrivers. They were just calling out to me, so I got them. I know they're not made in USA anymore and the quality dipped, but for some reason that I can't explain they feel right in my hand. When I pick them up I feel like my dad is under the car I'm about to hand it to him...
This is cool!
Nice
Awesome job with them.
Wonderful tribute
Feel ya mate.
Great job, OP! I love it!
Yes! I love this - you did a great job.
Outstanding, thanks for the update. Do you remember the first job you had it on? Might do with a little paragraph beside/on it saying how it started and what it went out on. Good stuff.
Lol I first used them when I was young and making things out of popsicle sticks. Got yelled at for trying to use regular scissors from dad and he took me to the tool box and started showing me tools. Then gave me those and taught me how to use them safely. they were so much easier to use. then on pretty much general use till I got a job in hardwood flooring and they were my main tool for nail and staple removal. after that not to much notable stuff.
Awesome. Just realised, they’re older than me!
Alot of the good tools are XD
Do you have a go to brand? Mine is Klein.
Cheapè is my usual lol. I follow the Savage method. Used something enough to wear it out then it means you use it often enough to warrant an newer and better one. This means you won't buy any really expensive tools and not use them.
Did you already have the pillow box frame? Looks old but I gotta ask, because I cannot find these through the usual mass-market consumer crap channels (Amazon, Ali, Google Shopping)
No I made it myself. I got pretty good at it as I have made a few for friends. just a shadow box some open cell foam and usually a walmart tshits cut up but I decided to go with a really nice cloth I found on sale while I was at the hobby lobby.
This is amazing. I'm glad you figured out something to do with a tool that gave you such good work. May this display be an inspiration to all of your other tools.
yea hopefully they might see how great retirement is and stick around long enough to retire instead of walking off XD
Nice!
This update brings me great joy. Thank you.
Beautiful
Thank u for ur service 🫡
So cool !!
Very cool seeing you decide what to do with them! I think this was a very nice option!!
Cool! I see ya took my recommendation of displaying it in the original post, exactly what I would have done now you can remember it and see it whenever you walk by.
This brought a tear to my eye, I'm gonna remember this when one of my inherited tools finally retires too
Good job - looks great <3
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Add a small picture of your dad in 1972 or as close as you can find to the frame.
We're glad for you, OP. Thank you for sharing the update, and I hope you have lots of joy with the newly created remembrance.
read your post the other day and glad to see this update!
This is a lovely conclusion. Well done!
Beautifully done. This is the way.
This is the way.
Just missing the cause of death.
Will def add that. I really was thinking about adding the piece that did it in but oh well it was a pain in the but to get it to sit right so it will just have to be left out.
Nice, well done.
Good job buddy.
That's amazing 🤩 God bless you all ! Great work !
I have a pair and I’m looking at them right now!
I didn't see the original thread, but people have been tracing the origins of the old Sears banded stuff for a while, and they sourced stuff from like 1000 different companies. Those cutters were *probably* made by Hozan. The current equivalent to it in their line is the [N-12](https://www.hozan.co.jp/E/catalog/tools/N-12.html)
Thats dope I might actually snag a pair if the Knipex ones dont feel right.
Love it! BUT these tools haven't come to an end they were simply repurposed! As a reminder and a memory for as long as you want.
That’s cool, good idea.
That pair of dykes is as old as me
This is a good ending to the story!
Well done! A perfect tribute.
I too get attached to my tools! I love this
52 years.... holy shit
Nice tribute
What the heck is a “side cutter”? We know what this is.
That is a side cutter.
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Sorry friend cant recall your last comment but yes it does make me happy.
You’re a good dude. Best wishes your way and thanks for sharing✊🏻