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

[joebiodiesel]

I had a friend just send me this. It's in great shape. Even powers on. I didn't know Snap-on has a scanner before the MT2500.

 

[z28lsc]

Some of my vintage sockets under macro lens.

 

[d42jeep]

This Par-X spinner arrived yesterday.
-Don

 

[Snap-on_rich]

New to the fourm. Lurked for long enough. Im a young guy that likes old tools! I collect pre ww2 snap-on and some MtF. I'll be posting some pics here and there. Looking forward to it!

For my first pic here's my car owners set decal. I need to work on filling it up with the appropriate tools one day..

 

[snapmom]

New to the fourm. Lurked for long enough. Im a young guy that likes old tools! I collect pre ww2 snap-on and some MtF. I'll be posting some pics here and there. Looking forward to it!

For my first pic here's my car owners set decal. I need to work on filling it up with the appropriate tools one day..

That’s a old one, u could build your own set, to match what car have

 

[Snap-on_rich]

Since the box has the green enamel its no later then 1925. That puts it between 1922-25. I thought the real early sets came in a canvas bag. Then theres the 707 sets. So where does this set fit in?

Thinking the appropriate tools would be literally just about anything they produced that is pre date code

 

[snapmom]

no one knows the exact dates. The 707 Pictured shows Non pinched extensions, so it’s probably 24-25
but u can do the car owners set any way u want, but probably no later than 25

 

[Snap-on_rich]

no one knows the exact dates. The 707 Pictured shows Non pinched extensions, so it’s probably 24-25
but u can do the car owners set any way u want, but probably no later than 25

Thanks for the pics and info. So was the 707 and the car owners set essentially the same thing? Is there info in any literature? I know I've never seen anything. But only been at it for a handful of years

 

[snapmom]

I think the 707 sets were for a specific make of car. Ford, Buick etc. the diagram on this one was a Ford. All the 707 diagrams I have seen were Ford.

 

[Steven 33]

no one knows the exact dates. The 707 Pictured shows Non pinched extensions, so it’s probably 24-25
but u can do the car owners set any way u want, but probably no later than 25

707 set started being advertised around late 24. Most ads seem to be around December.
I may as well join the party and post a pic of my beat up car owner set. Plus a picture of an early booklet I never heard of before

 

[snapmom]

I offered wondered why the older pulley pins had a flat side on top,
found out it’s the only way they fit the inside hole yokes from the 40s-50s

 

[Snap-on_rich]

Check out my 1926-27 SD-7 handle WITH sliding bar...

The 505-b set of blades have no date codes, left long one seems earliest im thinking 1923-24, and the other 3 shorter ones between 25-26. I know not all blades belonged to the correct set but im working on it.

All together it forms the 505-H set

The sliding bar is exactly 4 1/2" long as the catalog describes and looks the same with stops on one end and logo placement. It has the same diameter as the 1926-27 midget m-5 sliding tee. Snapon logo placement is in a similar spot as the m-5. The difference is the m-5 has 1 ball stop on either end. This sliding bar has 2 ball stops perpendicular on one end with zero evidence of the opposite ever having the ball stops or being cut since the length of the m-5 and this sliding bar is the same.

The bar does fit in the 9/32 extension/driver tool thats found in the wood no.52 radio/electrical set. But im pretty sure that bar had a pinched end since it was earlier with no logo stamped. There is a little slop in the fitment when tried.Yet when slid into the sd-7 its a perfect fit.

Please correct me if im wrong with any dates. What does everyone think? I don't know of any examples to compare to.

 

[Snap-on_rich]

And more pictures of the bar compared to a 1926-27 m-5 which is the smaller diameter bar before they changed in 1928 to the larger diameter. There pretty similar but note the difference in ball stops

 

[snapmom]

The radio set, pinched on one end, for the driver and pinched both ends for the tee

 

[snapmom]

The screwdriver pieces, three types, with the median set being very hard to find, the short set having date codes 27, 28
three types of drivers, two shown
the bars for the wood handle drivers are hard to find
Nice set u have

 

[Steven 33]

Any ideas what this is? Bought it because the case looks really similar to the master service set. But the layout is nothing like it

 

[snapmom]

Any ideas what this is? Bought it because the case looks really similar to the master service set. But the layout is nothing like it

Blue points puller pcs.

 

[Steven 33]

Blue points puller pcs.

Any ideas on the case?

 

[Steven 33]

I don't have as much cool midget stuff but here's some screwdriver stuff and some cross bars. One I thought was interesting is the one that's double marked "snap-on" And a 29 date code on the short screwdriver socket. I'm curious about the SD7s since I've seen them in either the darker color or the lighter one, and I'm not quite sure what the story behind that is. But there seems to be a lot more variance than The records indicate. I know they made the shorter version and the longer version. They also made them without a hole for the cross bar, and there's at least one of then that has those weird lines around the edge of the detent ball Like they did on the drive tools in the 40s. The One I'm still waiting for to come in the mail appears to have some sort of lip on the end that my other two don't have. And my lighter colored one hardly looks like it's ever even had a socket on it, but still has weird Blemishes that appear to be factory possibly. Also the vulcanized rubber one I ended up identifying after I had taken the pictures. But the font was reminiscent of some old blue point ones I've had

 

[d42jeep]

Here is an unusual 1/4” drive socket I found yesterday. It’s a 3/16” six point with a magnet to hold a bolt or nut.
-Don.

 

[Snap-on_rich]

I don't have as much cool midget stuff but here's some screwdriver stuff and some cross bars. One I thought was interesting is the one that's double marked "snap-on" And a 29 date code on the short screwdriver socket. I'm curious about the SD7s since I've seen them in either the darker color or the lighter one, and I'm not quite sure what the story behind that is. But there seems to be a lot more variance than The records indicate. I know they made the shorter version and the longer version. They also made them without a hole for the cross bar, and there's at least one of then that has those weird lines around the edge of the detent ball Like they did on the drive tools in the 40s. The One I'm still waiting for to come in the mail appears to have some sort of lip on the end that my other two don't have. And my lighter colored one hardly looks like it's ever even had a socket on it, but still has weird Blemishes that appear to be factory possibly. Also the vulcanized rubber one I ended up identifying after I had taken the pictures. But the font was reminiscent of some old blue point ones I've had

What's the length on those small bars? They look shorter then the one I have. Curious of they were maybe m-5's cut down

 

[Steven 33]

What's the length on those small bars? They look shorter then the one I have. Curious of they were maybe m-5's cut down

They aren't cut down but probably not snap on. Just random cross bars that I've kept. Smaller diameter than the others and shorter

 

[Steven 33]

No idea what the case is for but it's pretty cool.

 

[Steven 33]

Different 1 inch 4pts. Couple still need upgrades. But the short ones got me wondering how many different lengths were produced of these?

 

[snapmom]

The 1-3/8 thru 1-1/2 have four heights 1-1/2, 2, 2-1/4, 2-3/8
the 15/16 thru 1-1/4 have two heights 1-1/2 and 1-3/4
in building master sets, you will have to figure out what size fits each set
this applies to the s over o socks 5/8 drive

 

[3baygarage]

I'd sure like to find one of those midget knurled handle breaker bars from the radio set. I haven't seen one in so long I forgot they existed.

 

[Steven 33]

The 1-3/8 thru 1-1/2 have four heights 1-1/2, 2, 2-1/4, 2-3/8
the 15/16 thru 1-1/4 have two heights 1-1/2 and 1-3/4
in building master sets, you will have to figure out what size fits each set
this applies to the s over o socks 5/8 drive

My current setup in the 26ish super service set is 7/16-1-1/4 in 1/2 drive 6pt all in 1-1/2 height but the 4pts seem to be either an 8th inch over or under 1-1/2 for the most part. Nothing to fuss about though. I'm pretty much splitting hairs at this point. Just aiming to get all the different variations. I'll have to look into the deeper ones but looks like about four different heights. And the four points I'm not really sure. The ones in the picture go down by 1/8 in each one I have lined up besides a couple that are the same. So the 1 inch on the left Is 1 and 3/4 And the 11/16 is 1 and 3/8.


Honestly, that was a pointless endeavor. Oh well. Here's some pictures

 

[Steven 33]

Does this RR marking mean anything? Can't tell if it's close enough to the Rolls-Royce font to warrant consideration

 

[Steven 33]

Just sharing cool stuff

 

[Steven 33]

Ran out of patience. Trying to get a good picture but I'm fairly certain the longer version has markings on the raised part and the shorter version doesn't. The lighter color one is like new condition and still has all the glaze finish but no visible markings. The other one that's beat up definitely seems to at least be marked snap-on

 

[snapmom]

Does this RR marking mean anything? Can't tell if it's close enough to the Rolls-Royce font to warrant consideration

most of the time the RR wrenches are Whitworth

 

[RTM]

Does this RR marking mean anything? Can't tell if it's close enough to the Rolls-Royce font to warrant consideration

Looks like a double strike from here.

 

[Steven 33]

What year is this socket?

 

[Steven 33]

What year is this socket?

Okay no one wanted to play apparently lol. Definitely looks to me like a 27 code double stamped with S/O

 

[Steven 33]

 

[Snap-on_rich]

Different 1 inch 4pts. Couple still need upgrades. But the short ones got me wondering how many different lengths were produced of these?

S/0 5/8" sockets had the following heights
15/16 thru 1-1/4 two heights 1-1/2, 1-3/4.
1-3/8 - 1-1/2 sockets- 4 heights - 1-1/2, 2, 2-1/4, 2-3/8.

Some heights seem way easier to find then others I've realized...

Im trying to collect one of every height. If anyone has some extras there willing to sell, let me know please!

Thats what I need to complete the sets

-31/32" - 1 3/4" height
-1' - 1 3/4"
-1 3/8" - 1.5"and 2 3/8"
-1 7/16" - 1.5"
-1 1/2" - 1.5", 2 1/4" 2 3/8"

 

[Steven 33]

S/0 5/8" sockets had the following heights
15/16 thru 1-1/4 two heights 1-1/2, 1-3/4.
1-3/8 - 1-1/2 sockets- 4 heights - 1-1/2, 2, 2-1/4, 2-3/8.

Some heights seem way easier to find then others I've realized...

Im trying to collect one of every height. If anyone has some extras there willing to sell, let me know please!

Thats what I need to complete the sets

-31/32" - 1 3/4" height
-1' - 1 3/4"
-1 3/8" - 1.5"and 2 3/8"
-1 7/16" - 1.5"
-1 1/2" - 1.5", 2 1/4" 2 3/8"

Text me lol. I'm basically done going through all mine. I'll measure them real quick

 

[coachwash]

Found these, Snap-on F70A 3/8 ratchet and F-710-A 3/8 ratchet, today in an estate sale tool haul.

 

[d42jeep]

I found this 3/4” combo at yesterday’s estate sale.
A comparison with one I bought off the truck in the ‘70s. The earlier one is slightly slimmer around the box end.

-Don

 

[Snap-on_rich]

Found these, Snap-on F70A 3/8 ratchet and F-710-A 3/8 ratchet, today in an estate sale tool haul.

1935? Too bad the pin was replaced by a cotter pin....