Lets make an all vintage Snap-on tool picture thread!

[Private Lugnutz]

...hopefully this time with a little more direction.

Here's some direction for you. Even though it has a big No. 7 forged on it, you don't need seven (7) No. 7 ratchets!

No, seriously, nice collection.

 

[Steven 33]

Here's some direction for you. Even though it has a big No. 7 forged on it, you don't need seven (7) No. 7 ratchets!

No, seriously, nice collection.

Appreciate it! And yes that's definitely part of the downsizing ha here's an older picture of when I was at my near peak with the no7s I think I got up to a little over 30 before I got one that was exactly alike. I was trying to figure out how many different ones they made. My best estimation is about an average of 3.5 per year 3 per not counting oddball ones. But I could be just being too picky like the pre hole version seems to have 2 different fonts with a faint "dif" marking and 2 different fonts with a more pronounced "dif" marking.

 

[Steven 33]

That's a nice collection you've amassed in such a short period. Sometimes it's easy to get bit by the collecting bug.

Yea I went in pretty deep ha and this is after major downsizing probably about 10% of what I had def got bit pretty hard by the collection bug I didn't even plan on starting I just got some stuff in a lot originally and it just got progressively harder to part with until I started actively buying

 

[mwoj]

Here is my small collection of Snap-On tools (minus the toolbox). These belonged to my late grandfather so they have a lot of sentimental value. Most of the tools are from ‘58-‘61. I would like to complete the socket sets so I will probably be scouring the marketplace soon.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I was trying to figure out how many different ones they made.

I'd be interested in reading a summary of that if you ever documented it.

 

[ecotec]

Here's some direction for you. Even though it has a big No. 7 forged on it, you don't need seven (7) No. 7 ratchets!

No, seriously, nice collection.

Changing sockets is for rubes… who has time for that?

A ratchet for every socket.

 

[Steven 33]

I'd be interested in reading a summary of that if you ever documented it.

I'm thinking I might. Would probably do a video series or something. Couple people put out some random stuff but the information I want is never easily consumable probably would do a whole history of 20s husky and mtf

Changing sockets is for rubes… who has time for that?

A ratchet for every socket.

If only ha

 

[ecotec]

I'm thinking I might. Would probably do a video series or something. Couple people put out some random stuff but the information I want is never easily consumable probably would do a whole history of 20s husky and mtf

If only ha

Beautiful collection.

 

[Steven 33]

Here's a very nice ferret set most all 1929 with a few 1930 original with the set that's pretty much perfect condition and then some extra pieces I added for now

 

[Steven 33]

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[Steven 33]

Just got this never seen this style with a hole wondering if factory or not

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Milwaukee tool and forge, looks similar to snapon and husky

 

[snapmom]

Lots of debate on the hole, I think factory. the holes seem to be all the same size.

 

[Steven 33]

Lots of debate on the hole, I think factory. the holes seem to be all the same size.

Thanks! There isn't much info on these I've had a few different mtf ratchets and other stuff but never seen a version with a hole I guess I'll just have to get one without a hole now and display them next to a no hole and early hole version snap on. Is there a husky one with a hole that's the Same length as the snap on ones? I have this one but it's a little bigger

 

[pooterguy]

I've been waiting and waiting for you Snapaholics to send me enough 1950s SO tools to properly populate my favorite toy box. But none have showed up yet. Did I type something offensive?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Thanks! There isn't much info on these I've had a few different mtf ratchets and other stuff but never seen a version with a hole I guess I'll just have to get one without a hole now and display them next to a no hole and early hole version snap on. Is there a husky one with a hole that's the Same length as the snap on ones? I have this one but it's a little bigger

That's the 2nd generation ratchet. As far as the hole goes tools were frequently hung on the wall back then. Whether owner or manufacturer did it is tough to say.

 

[MR.X]

That's the 2nd generation ratchet. As far as the hole goes tools were frequently hung on the wall back then. Whether owner or manufacturer did it is tough to say.

If we're talking about just that one MTF ratchet. I think that's post factory. I have some experience with those old Milwaukee ratchets MTF, Husky and S/O but I'm really just going off the look and placement so..... totally just my opinion.

 

[Ricky Joe]

I've been waiting and waiting for you Snapaholics to send me enough 1950s SO tools to properly populate my favorite toy box. But none have showed up yet. Did I type something offensive?

Tell me what you need and I’ll fix you up. Or just call me sometime. I’ve got a ton of common and specialty tools from that era. 530-493-8756. Glad to help out.

 

[Ricky Joe]

Just got this never seen this style with a hole wondering if factory or not

I had a 1930-1931 over strike 3/4” drive Snap-On ratchet with the hole, certainly factory, until recently.

 

[3baygarage]

A couple old 1/2” deep sockets. Not much plating left. They were on a rail of rusty old sockets from a few years ago and I finally got around to them.

1” -1929, I believe
1-1/8”- 1933

I don’t run into a ton of the early large logo sockets In the wild, so it’s fun when they turn up.

Date stamps

 

[mwoj]

Making progress on competing my Grandpa’s set. I’ve tracked down a few 1958 pieces but am still on the hunt for 1958 stamped:
1/4 - F-081
5/16 - F-101
7/16 - F-141
1/2 - F-161
Nut spinner - F-10LB

 

[d42jeep]

I found a Snap-on 1/4” drive ratchet and a 9/16” socket at estate sales on Saturday. Apparently the 1/4” drive 9/16” sockets are kind of rare.
I added them to my motley mix of 1/4” drive tools in my user toolbox. I always add Snap-on tools whenever I find them.
-Don

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Apparently the 1/4” drive 9/16” sockets are kind of rare.

Your use of the words "apparently" and "kind of" are throwing me, here, Don. All midgets sets - from any mfgr - typically topped out with a 7/16" socket, no? I doubt I have as many total midget sets as you, because we have to count your Walden-Worchester and Duro sets by the gross , but I do own somewhere in the vicinity of 15 or 16 unique midget sets, all from different mfgrs, Armstrong to Williams, all wartime or earlier, and I am pretty sure that none of them even have a 1/2" socket, let alone a 9/16". I guess what I am saying is, a 1/4-drive 9/16" socket would be rare on any thread, including the 1/4-drive thread, no? It's typically a 3/8-drive socket. Or do I need another cup of coffee?

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

Way newer but my dads plastic case sk 1/4 drive set goes to 9/16.
-Tommy

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Yeah, I wouldn't know anything about more modern tools. So that begs the question, did later midget sets regularly go up to 9/16" and the 9/16" socket just happens to be the one that is hard to find or, like 10mm sockets, goes missing? Or what?

 

[joel63]

Making progress on competing my Grandpa’s set. I’ve tracked down a few 1958 pieces but am still on the hunt for 1958 stamped:
1/4 - F-081
5/16 - F-101
7/16 - F-141
1/2 - F-161
Nut spinner - F-10LB

You could use a FS-081 and a FS-010 to complete your 220-F-B "Ferret Standard Set. In 1958 Snap on didn't make a 1/4" and a 5/16" 12 point shallow or deep Socket. Hope this helps in your search to complete your set. Good luck.

 

[RTM]

I am pretty sure that none of them even have a 1/2" socket, let alone a 9/16". I guess what I am saying is, a 1/4-drive 9/16" socket would be rare on any thread, including the 1/4-drive thread, no?

I have a 1965 vintage 9/16 snap-on, and a =v= 1/2” Craftsman in my stash of 1/4” drive stuff, so barely vintage, and not as old as you prefer.

 

[d42jeep]

The ‘61 S-K 1/4” drive set I just posted in that thread has a 1/2” socket. I wasn’t aware that 1/4” drive 9/16“ sockets were all that rare until I saw comments posted on the garage sale thread.
-Don

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I wasn’t aware that 1/4” drive 9/16“ sockets were all that rare until I saw comments posted on the garage sale thread.

If by "rare" you mean in the sense of them being apparently hard to find, i.e., often missing or scarce, from sets made in the 1960's and later, I didn't know that either. But I have to admit, I didn't even know mfgrs included them in 1/4-drive sets in that era. I don't have the time, energy, or interest to figure this out right now, but I am starting to wonder when that started. Again, in the 30's and 40's, midget sets typically topped out at 7/16", as you are well aware. I'm a little surprised this hasn't come up before on the 1/4-drive thread. I am guessing it's because most of the sets there have been older.

 

[d42jeep]

It looks like Snap-on first listed 1/4” drive shallow 9/16” sockets in 1962, 61 years ago. I’m kind of surprised that they aren’t found more often.
-Don

 

[Steven 33]

Yeah, I wouldn't know anything about more modern tools. So that begs the question, did later midget sets regularly go up to 9/16" and the 9/16" socket just happens to be the one that is hard to find or, like 10mm sockets, goes missing? Or what?

What about the deep midget sockets? I have a S9020 1934 midget socket thats 1/2, 9/32 drive i think thats thr biggest not sure

 

[Ricky Joe]

I still have my first Snap-On purchase, a 1/4” drive set from the late 1970s. It includes the 9/16” size. Maybe twenty years ago or so I found a 1/4” drive 5/8” socket at a pawn shop, which I added to the rail. It looks correct to be from the 1970s, +or-, and I believe it is undated, as is my original set. My ratchet was exchanged at some point back then due to failure, and has the exchange “E” on the handle.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

What about the deep midget sockets? I have a S9020 1934 midget socket thats 1/2, 9/32 drive i think thats thr biggest not sure

It's possible they went bigger with the early deep carb service sockets. I believe during wartime that even the biggest deep socket was SM-14 - 7/16". I could be wrong.

 

[4gotN]

Not a snap-on, but since we are talking about 1/4” drive 9/16” sockets, here is a pre-Mac Sabina one.

 

[snapmom]

A snap on 9/32 dr 5/8 deep socket. S9803C shown in the 41 cat. For plugs for the 41 Buick.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Nice. My ww2 1/4 stuff only goes up to 1/2"

 

[d42jeep]

My largest 9/32” drive deep socket is 1/2”, intended for carburetor work.
-Don

 

[Ricky Joe]

A snap on 9/32 dr 5/8 deep socket. S9803C shown in the 41 cat. For plugs for the 41 Buick.

Here is a 9803A dated 1937, for the earlier Buick spark plugs, size 7/8”. It is 1/2” drive.

 

[MR.X]

When did Snap On start marketing "impact " sockets? This one looks like it has the 31 asterick.

 

[atlasfanatic]

Adding a couple of old Snap-on ratchets I found at estate sales recently, both 3/8” drive. The F70NX is circa 1949, not sure about the FV71.