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

[Private Lugnutz]

I have a NO GUAR S-9702. No Snap-On logo, no date code. Just the model number, service opening size (7/16), COO, and the 'NO GUAR' marking.

These were used on connecting rod bolts on Cadillac and LaSalle which, per Snap-On Catalogs in 1939 throughout the 1940's, were "drawn down extremely tight" and had "unusually small hex heads" resulting in "frequent socket breakage when standard sockets are used."

Among all Snap-On no guarantee tools, as a category, that's the farthest they go in terms of language in explaining the policy in a catalog description. It's a little strange, since they go out of their way to say they've made the socket more robust than standard sockets, but still won't guarantee it.

As a wartime collector, I am use to crude finishes, and I actually love the machining marks, features that put the tool that much closer to a pair of hands in a factory in my mind.

 

[3baygarage]

Does it have a date code? I have the S9803-A

No date code. I forgot the most important part, it has no Snap On logo either.

 

[Catfishdan]

I could only find one "not guar" piece in my stuff. This 1/4-3/8 adapter from 1969. Seems like you'd break your 1/4 ratchet before the adapter.



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[snapmom]

I think it would be the whole socket, we will never know. . But an odd thing, in the 41 cat there is a set of 7 sparkplug socks. 9/16-1". There is not a "not guar" stamp on them, nor a * in the cat.
They only show up in the 41 cat. I have two. they both have a 40 code. have the inserts.

 

[MShaw]

Here are a few items other than the usual drive adapters that are not guaranteed.

 

[bsg1]

Another NOT GUAR for the study.

S-9803-B. 1/2” drive 7/8 opening with hard plastic insert. No date code. Catalogs (1939, 40’s) list it as a Buick spark plug socket.

I have a S-9803-B. NOT GUAR marking on socket. no date code.

I have a SS-320. 1941 catalog listed in a group of seven sockets. date code of 1941 and no marking of NOT GUAR.

 

[XJSuperman]

Wow, you all have some very nice collections, much of which is probably way harder to find than anything I have, but since Ive breezed through 29 pages of stuff and not found anything like this, Ill post up. I acquired a VSO-820-K set, complete with C-200 pouch that I have been piecing together the last of the missing wrenches in.
I now have all of the VS series wrenches with the exception of VS4448 and VS2224, meaning I have the wrenches included in the set, and also those that were not. Most are 1967-69 but there are a couple as early as '64 that I recently bought to fill it.
Everything is in decent shape but not perfect. If anyone has a VS4448 or VS2224 that would match my set that they would let go of for a decent price please let me know. Thanks.


I also have some other odd bits n pieces Ill post later. I don't know much about them.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

That's a nice set. I have some of that stuff, I will see if there are some extras

 

[MShaw]

Here's my set. All but 4 pieces bought new by me between 1958 and 1962. It includes all sizes from 1/4" to 1 5/8" including 19/32" and 25/32". No pouch though. They are the older Blue Point Supreme pattern. I think I posted them previously a long way back in this thread. I have added the four wrenches I was missing after that post, 1/4 - 5/16, 19/32 - 11/16, 25/32 - 13/16 and 1 1/4 - 1 7/16.

 

[snapmom]

A VSB set

 

[XJSuperman]

A VSB set

Explain the B please.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Is that british standard (whitworth)?

 

[snapmom]

Is that british standard (whitworth)?

Yes British standard

 

[XJSuperman]

Yes British standard

Very nice. Do you find any use for them or just collect?

 

[BlueBomber]

Very nice. Do you find any use for them or just collect?

Not making fun of you, XJ, but the bolded part made me LOL. That's kinda like asking Michael Jordan if he's ever played a little basketball. [emoji2] Snapmom's collection will drop your jaw to the floor and keep it there for days!

Although, after further consideration, I have to admit I don't know if she also uses her vast collection to turn fasteners for work or hobby.



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[snapmom]

I do both. I have a newer set that I use, I do like the newer 80 tooth S/O rats, but I use some of the older ones too. I have a large collection of Whitworth and British Standard, I got interested in these from another collector.

 

[DarkLeftArm]

If I have picture uploading figured, here is my Grampaw Bert's socket set. It's a beaut.

 

[snapmom]

A very nice set, early, like about 1923

 

[Oldtuleguy]

If I have picture uploading figured, here is my Grampaw Bert's socket set. It's a beaut.

Nice! That's in super condition.

 

[d42jeep]

All of my 1/4" drive clutch head sockets of various years are Not Guar.
-Don

 

[RedVise]

I know this is a tool thread but looking for a little help...
I posted the neatest little SO carry box in the Yard Sale thread where it was ID'd as a KRA21C. But the catalog lists that box as 21' long.
This box is 11.5 wide x 4.5 deep x 6 high (my terminology).
Drop front panel, 2 drawers , may be missing a tray.
Handles on each end.
Searched for a stamp, didnt see one. Looks like original paint so I dont think the stamp is covered.

Any ideas ? THANKS

Brian

 

[J.A.F.E.]

It was part of a premium it came with playing cards and poker chips. No tray in the top but it did have foam like the drawers.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Ya not actual toolbox

 

[RedVise]

It was part of a premium it came with playing cards and poker chips. No tray in the top but it did have foam like the drawers.

Thanks for the info, using that, I found out it is a KMC921GB !

Brian

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Here is a snap on 9/32 socket bit for a yankee screwdriver, a1043

 

[Oldtuleguy]

If I have picture uploading figured, here is my Grampaw Bert's socket set. It's a beaut.

Here is a later version, 1927. These had a decal and a brass tag. Ratchet adapter and flex sockets were optional.

 

[JMLangford]

Here's a 7/8" Blue Point OEX28 wrench I found today at the flea market....


According to Alloy Artifacts it could be from 1937 to 1942/45 the wartime years
http://alloy-artifacts.org/snapon-bluepoint-tools.html#bp-oex28


Since it has no date code I believe it's 1942~1945 wartime made......what say ye??...


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[DarkLeftArm]

Here is a later version, 1927. These had a decal and a brass tag. Ratchet adapter and flex sockets were optional.

Man... That's a thing of beauty!

 

[3baygarage]

Man... That's a thing of beauty!

Both sets. Big time drool worthy.

 

[snapmom]

Here's a 7/8" Blue Point OEX28 wrench I found today at the flea market....


According to Alloy Artifacts it could be from 1937 to 1942/45 the wartime years
http://alloy-artifacts.org/snapon-bluepoint-tools.html#bp-oex28


Since it has no date code I believe it's 1942~1945 wartime made......what say ye??...


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This style has no date codes. 42-45 would be about right.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Those old bluepoint wrenches seem to pop up everywhere. Found these two in some random assortment of 20s to 50s stuff

 

[d42jeep]

I checked my metric wrench drawer and found that I have two of the same model V wrenches. They both don't have date codes.
-Don

 

[XJSuperman]

I checked my metric wrench drawer and found that I have two of the same model V wrenches. They both don't have date codes.
-Don

You guys keep posting these and Im going to be looking for a metric set to complement my SAE.....:

 

[snapmom]

A Blue Point V. maybe military.

 

[Rickster]

I picked this set up at an estate sale a long time ago. Been sorting through boxes setting up the new garage and came across it again. Seen a few others here but I thought I'd share some pics.

 

[r_olson_06]

I picked this set up at an estate sale a long time ago. Been sorting through boxes setting up the new garage and came across it again. Seen a few others here but I thought I'd share some pics.

9/32 or 1/4 drive. Them are some really early sockets.

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[Oldtuleguy]

I picked this set up at an estate sale a long time ago. Been sorting through boxes setting up the new garage and came across it again. Seen a few others here but I thought I'd share some pics.

Sockets are mostly early 9/32 drive , ratchet is later. Not sure about t handle because that tape is covering the end. Looks like a mix of late twenties to early 40s.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Here is a later version, 1927. These had a decal and a brass tag. Ratchet adapter and flex sockets were optional.

Here is a 1925 version. Decal is long gone unfortunately.

 

[Rickster]

Just checked and everything is 9/32 dr.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I see a couple of 1930 date codes. I'm guessing most of that is from that time. That model ratchet was not made until 1940 or so. Must have been added later.