How many companies did sk make tools for

[Oldtuleguy]

There was a pretty short time line where the ratchets evolved to what we usually see, I think 34 to maybe 37. The one in the ad we know is 35. The patent for that one should be 1981526, applied for 12/7/33, granted 11/20/34. The example I have is pat pending, (2103556) applied for 3/13/36 and granted 12 28 37. There may be one other in between version.

 

[raiderhillbilly]

If anyone has any Chrome-Vanadium STEEL sockets, I have an extra empty box like the 1/4" set in that 1935 ad. I also have two 1/2" Chrome-Vanadium STEEL sockets 1" and 1-1/16". I don't want to sell them, but, I will trade with SK collectors only.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Here are a few more pics of the ad. There are a few other tools on there

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Here is a nos klein 3/8 set

 

[d42jeep]

Roy sent me this wrench with some little S-K DBE wrenches. I was amused and I actually don’t know if it was made by S-K but this seemed like an appropriate place for it
-Don

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Very sophisticated overall for a department store wrench. Sunken panel. Forged in sizes turned 45* on the shank. Forged in part number. Full brand name and steel composition on the largest face. And a stamped in 3xxx series model number with an emedded ISN. Williams used the 3ISN format for crude unplated DOEs with only a Diamond W logo. Bonney also used the 3ISN format for -ZENEL- DOE wrenches. But nothing else looks like Williams or Bonney, obviously. SK not exactly known for in-house end wrench production. Edit: has a McKaig Hatch ish look to it kinda sorta...

 

[3baygarage]

Maybe Lectrolite? Just a guess by the look.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Lectrolite was there go to

 

[MR.X]

nothing that hasn't been mentioned already but here's some sockets.

 

[outofbounds]

I'm curious if anyone here knows about who the Artisan brand was produced for? I am looking at a carpenter's box full of tools on an auction in a box with a badge "Gamble's Artisan" as shown below. Is this in fact the same Artisan? Did SK produce the Artisan brand for just this relatively small regional retailer, Gamble-Skogmo, based in Minnesota? Or perhaps for a grouping of loosely affiliated chains, much akin to a modern "buying group", to match the purchasing power of a Sears or a Monkey Wards?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

There were hundreds of Gambles Stores by the 1930's, all authorized (and some employee-owned) franchises of the original store in St Cloud. Several sets and period ads posted throughout the thread.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Gambles house brand as far as I know not sold by anyone else.

 

[outofbounds]

Gambles house brand as far as I know not sold by anyone else.

Thanks, Lugz and OTG. I was confused by seeing product solely branded as "Artisan", and that box labeled as Gambles Artisan. Perhaps later on they were prompted by the marketing dept. to try and work their name back into the equation......

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I could be wrong, but I don't think anyone has ever done enough research or accompanying empirical collection to do a timeline of the branding variants (i.e., with, without the 'Gambles' name).

 

[d42jeep]

Here are a couple of Artisan tools. I have no idea if there is any relationship between these and S-K, however.
-Don

 

[woody 73]

Don you took me by surprise today and all I say is WOW...

I had know idea that Kraeuter (sk) made any breaker bars, now I need to find them!
That is after I can get my jaw off the ground and clean up all the drool.

Woody

 

[Oldtuleguy]

An older klein 3/8 set

 

[Oldtuleguy]

A kane branded set.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Some kraeuter

 

[d42jeep]

More Kraeuter and my Chrome Alloy tools in the Brazil carry box
-Don

 

[Private Lugnutz]

...and my Chrome Alloy tools in the Brazil carry box

There's a first!

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Re: How many companies did SK TOOLS make tools for

I never knew they made them for anybody besides Craftsman and JCPenney


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[Oldtuleguy]

Some various klein 1/4 drive sets

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Blake we have a list somewhere on this thread, but sk marketed tools under a number of brands, and supplied tools via contract to companies like sears, pennies, klein, gambles, pep boys, kraeuter....

 

[d42jeep]

I received two more Chrome Alloy combo wrenches today looking almost exactly like their S-K cousins.
-Don

 

[bmwrd0]

I have had this little box for I don't know how long, but only recently realized that the tiny bit of label was for Brazil tools! I think...

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Good eye! Sure looks like the remains of one.

 

[d42jeep]

I know someone that could use that. Any interest in a trade?
-Don

 

[bmwrd0]

Most certainly Don. I was hoping you would catch that.

 

[d42jeep]

Thanks! I’ll send you an email.
-Don

 

[outofbounds]

This Sears set popped up on FB Marketplace in Detroit. I'll assume this is SK made?

 

[d42jeep]

I doubt that it is S-K although there is some resemblance. Most of the Sears marked stuff was made offshore.
-Don

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Jap knockoff

 

[outofbounds]

I doubt that it is S-K although there is some resemblance. Most of the Sears marked stuff was made offshore.
-Don

Thanks Don & OTG, I was curious, since Sears made the "list" upthread above......

 

[r_olson_06]

This Sears set popped up on FB Marketplace in Detroit. I'll assume this is SK made?

That is a trade dress infringement if I have ever seen one (if SK filed for trade dress).

Looking for a Round Beam Plomb 1068 Double Box End Wrench

 

[d42jeep]

Thanks Don & OTG, I was curious, since Sears made the "list" upthread above......

Craftsman Circle K and BM tools were made by S-K, according to Lauver.
-Don

 

[MR.X]

sockets

 

[outofbounds]

That is a trade dress infringement if I have ever seen one (if SK filed for trade dress).

And there's this one from the same FB seller........apparently branded as Companion. I saw it and thought maybe I was on to a killer little 1/4" drive P&C set

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Whats the code on that one oob? Don't think sk made those

 

[Oldtuleguy]

sockets

Nice socket. I have one of the ratchets but first mac socket I have seen.