Craftsman Saltus wrench question

[MoboMac]

Picked up a real nice set of these today.....on craigslist.

The gentleman that I bought them from said got them in the mid 90's.

I know they've been around since the 50's....

Were there earlier different styles/types....or did they all look like this?

 

[3baygarage]

There was the earlier =V= series. They had no part number stamped on from what I recall.

 

[Spdfreak91]

These are the Easco made ones I have.

 

[manioso]

I have three (3/8, 7/16, & 1/2) from the early 1970's. Look like yours. Use them for small engine work.

 

[bonneyman]

I've got a mutt SAE set from various manufacturers. Haven't had to use them yet, but they're ready if I need them.

Also have a Truecraft 10mm and MAC 15mm.

 

[Qualitytools]

I used these wrenches when I was working at a service station in the mid seventies. I don't think I even gave a thought about who made the tool at the time as I was about 16 YO than I remember them being very versatile

 

[Moparman390]

I liked those, my dad has one of those for getting to one of the exhaust manifold bolts in the back on his 70 Road Runner if I recall correctly. He says it's the only thing that got to get on it. He picked it up sometime in the 00's. I wonder why Craftsman discontinued them. Low demand I would think. I've found the 1/4" and 3/8" inch "flex handles" with corresponding socket on the end are basically the same thing just slightly taller but will still fit most places where a saltus can and ratchet won't.

 

[Jason280]

I wonder why Craftsman discontinued them. Low demand I would think

You would think they would be more useful, but I'm not sure I've ever used my set more than once or twice.

 

[MoboMac]

Was there ever a metric version from Craftsman?

 

[3baygarage]

Nope.

 

[Slinger646]

There are collectors who will pay a pretty penny for that 11/16

 

[MoboMac]

What makes that size special?

 

[sberry]

Its probably lost as no one ever used it,,, ha but,, I have a set and keep them with other specialty wrenches. They came in a set, they have a spot on occasion, work good for chain saw bars. Having a set at a reasonable price makes them ok to take up a little box space.

 

[shanny19]

What makes that size special?

It wasn’t included in sets. I just bought an SK to fill my hole, not quite **** enough to chase after a cman w $$.

 

[MoboMac]

I believe that Craftsman....offered a 1".....at one point.....Anybody seen one?

 

[3baygarage]

I believe that Craftsman....offered a 1".....at one point.....Anybody seen one?

Far as I know, Craftsman only made the seven sizes you have. Other brands such as Mac, up to 1-1/8 for sure.

 

[metaldad]

i have a 7pc polished armstrong set. think i used a saltus once.
mc master carr used to offer a double saltus. not in their catalogue anymore, but i know i saw it.