Worn out 1/2 inch Blackhawk tools? Nope.

[thehorse13]

It's been a while since I ran into good luck so I figured I'd share today's big score with all of you.

There is an indoor flea market about 2 miles from my house. I've been going there for a decade at least and never found so much as a decent socket. Today that all changed.

I came across a vendor booth and saw a sign that read, "Worn out half inch Blackhawk tools. Still make good display items. -$10".

Hmmm, could this be true? Nope. The condition is far too good for these two to be worn out. What we have here are two beautiful 1930s Blackhawk 7/16th drive tools. HOORAY!!!!

I hope this is a good omen for the 2019 junk season. Last year was rough.

 

[3baygarage]

Wow that’s funny. I’ve picked up a couple of their clutch models cheap because everyone thought they were shot.

 

[protegeV]

7/16" drive? That's a new one for me. Or is it an old one?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

30s through mid 50s

 

[r_olson_06]

It's been a while since I ran into good luck so I figured I'd share today's big score with all of you.

There is an indoor flea market about 2 miles from my house. I've been going there for a decade at least and never found so much as a decent socket. Today that all changed.

I came across a vendor booth and saw a sign that read, "Worn out half inch Blackhawk tools. Still make good display items. -$10".

Hmmm, could this be true? Nope. The condition is far too good for these two to be worn out. What we have here are two beautiful 1930s Blackhawk 7/16th drive tools. HOORAY!!!!

I hope this is a good omen for the 2019 junk season. Last year was rough.

Well done. I am always looking for them Blackhawk models that start with 39.

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrenches 3061, 3070,

 

[thehorse13]

7/16" drive? That's a new one for me. Or is it an old one?

7/16th drive didn't catch on like Blackhawk had hoped. Here is a clip from the 1939 Blackhawk catalog telling you why you need 7/16th instead of 3/8ths and 1/2 inch drive tools.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Worn out. That's funny, Sonny. Good for you, though!

30s through mid 50s

Except for 42 through 45, when they were banned as redundant. Probably didn't help their cause.