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

[outofbounds]

Found this interesting ditty on Facebook and bought it sight unseen, actually somehow guilty having just glanced at it, as I knew I was taking a "flyer" and thought I was buying 0-300ft/lb torque wrench. Was up for just a few minutes and proceeded to contacting the seller before thoroughly surveying the pics. Imagine my surprise when I arrived for "touch-free" porch pickup and found this TQ-602A 3/4" drive sitting there. Forced me to double check the ad to ensure I wasn't walking off with someone else's tool! Pleased as punch for the bargain price paid. One very selfish question........is there any prospect to source a replacement lens cheap or free from Snap-On? I have no relationship with any independent rep, so would welcome any tips to try and navigate the mother ship to locate one.

 

[d42jeep]

When I cleaned a really rusty lens on mine, I used some various types of plastic cleaners. If your retaining ring is in place, I don't see any reason that you couldn't use regular plexiglass as a replacement. I would go to my local Tap Plastics and have them cut a circle to size.
-Don

 

[Farmer J.]

When I cleaned a really rusty lens on mine, I used some various types of plastic cleaners. If your retaining ring is in place, I don't see any reason that you couldn't use regular plexiglass as a replacement. I would go to my local Tap Plastics and have them cut a circle to size.
-Don

Don, are those some special kind of 'blue chrome' Torqometers, or are they reflecting the lovely blue of a California sky? !

 

[d42jeep]

I never noticed the color. I think that it just happened to be a clear day when I took the pictures. The Bell System wrench started out with quite a bit of pitting.
-Don

 

[snapmom]

A 43 rat, also a couple of odd rats from that same era.
A couple of BP wenches with a 43 code.

 

[tin medic]

Here is my 43 dated wrench.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I've posted this before. It's telling that it's the only "3" (1943) code tool in the set. Early on in the war they were only making the ratchets in 1/4-inch drive because it was an easy mod (drive plug switch in the M-70 ratchet frame), whereas it took them awhile to re-tool for sockets and other handles.

It's interesting that all the tools so far are either ratchets or DBE wrenches. Not a big enough sample size to draw any conclusions, but interesting.

 

[snapmom]

F19 special ferret tee handle. Made from the late 20s to early 40s. 20" in the 20s and 24" in 30-40s.
This one has a 29 code and is 20"
You would think since they made these for several years, that they would show up quite often, but they are very hard to find.

 

[LesserSon]

2 small trays. The logos make me think 1940s. Gray=early, red=late?

 

[r_olson_06]

2 small trays. The logos make me think 1940s. Gray=early, red=late?

I picked up a gray snappy tray like that one that had war time sockets in it. As far as chicken and egg I am guess the gray is earlier than red.

Looking for a Round Beam Plomb 1068 Double Box End Wrench

 

[snapmom]

A 3/4 drive 3" long extension. model 62A. Not in the cats. odd shape 1-5/8 across. no date code but would probably date early 30s.

 

[thehorse13]

I picked up this early, I'm assuming 1920-1923 pat pend, No. 6 ratchet in a lot of 1920s - mid 1930s Blackhawk tools. This is the first one I've come across in the wild and after a nice cleaning and light oil treatment, should work flawlessly. The spring feels nice and tight and the action is very smooth.

 

[snapmom]

I picked up this early, I'm assuming 1920-1923 pat pend, No. 6 ratchet in a lot of 1920s - mid 1930s Blackhawk tools. This is the first one I've come across in the wild and after a nice cleaning and light oil treatment, should work flawlessly. The spring feels nice and tight and the action is very smooth.

This one is the hardest to find. Sometimes you get lucky.

 

[thehorse13]

This one is the hardest to find. Sometimes you get lucky.

I thought so but I'm typically not the lucky guy who stumbles on the super rare stuff.

I know that the super early variation of this tool has less teeth suggesting that the one I picked up is likely close to the 1923 cut over to the newer version.

Am I on the right path here, SnapMom?

 

[snapmom]

Yes, this is the second one, only made in early 23

 

[r_olson_06]

I picked up this early, I'm assuming 1920-1923 pat pend, No. 6 ratchet in a lot of 1920s - mid 1930s Blackhawk tools. This is the first one I've come across in the wild and after a nice cleaning and light oil treatment, should work flawlessly. The spring feels nice and tight and the action is very smooth.

Impressive! I remember when I found mine in the wild about fell over walking by it in a glass case at the pawn shop next to a bunch of $5 snappy sockets.

Looking for a Round Beam Plomb 1068 Double Box End Wrench

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Interesting devices. Technically a clutch, since when locked it is locked in both directions. I have come across 3 snapon variations, as well as the blackhawk t3 and walden 1113. I think snapmom has some more variations of the later no. 6.

 

[thehorse13]

Interesting devices. Technically a clutch, since when locked it is locked in both directions. I have come across 3 snapon variations, as well as the blackhawk t3 and walden 1113. I think snapmom has some more variations of the later no. 6.

Nice assortment.

I was hoping that it was the Blackhawk version of this clutch tool but it turned out to be the only Snap-On tool in the box. Everything else was Blackhawk as seen on the Blackhawk thread.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Any day you find one of those is a good day! Nice find.

 

[Shelbylex]

I would like to thank Oldtuleguy, d42jeep and johninct for their advises which helped me restore this 1945 Ferret F70N. Lever was barely working, I had to remove stone consistency grease with a knife and screwdriver, use a pick for smaller areas, etc. I used an advise to soak it for a week in ATF and it worked (I kept taking it out and slowly turning). I would also like to thank Snap On for new screws - one of the original screws was missing (I think the thread was slightly damaged and they never put it back, had to carefully force it straight turning both screws fraction of turn at the time to keep plate parallel. Sorry for period incorrect screws...
Very happy - this 75 year old ratchet which I found on yard sale is back in working condition, feels very smooth and will hopefully serve me for many years to come!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

glad you got it working!

 

[Shelbylex]

Thank you, Oldtuleguy

 

[Macduf]

estate sale find no key. no rust or dents just crummy paint

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I think that is for a carb tool set

 

[snapmom]

Hard box to find

 

[Username already in use]

I have a hard time thinking of 1981 as vintage, but I don't know where else to put these Vacuum grip dykes.

 

[Mintgrun]

I'd like to share the 1/2" speeder I bought today. I just found it on the Collecting Snap-on site, in their 1937 catalog. The image on that page does not show a wooden knob. Do you suppose this one could be older than that? The knob measures 2 3/8" in diameter and the OAL of the tool is 21" (20" in the catalog). It's not small.

 

[snapmom]

It is an industrial speeder, made at least into the 50s maybe 60s. Does it have "made in usa" stamped on it, if so, it is probably 40s, if not late 30s

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Is it possible someone jury-rigged that door knob type knob on there after the steel knob broke? That thing is humongous. If it's an option or a replacement, it's oddly much bigger than the steel saucer.

I don't have many tools from their industrial line in that era, and I not well versed in them, so I'll be just as curious to see what snapmom says.

I can tell you that, unlike the older 600 lb gorillas like Walden, Mossberg and Blackhawk, they did not progress from wood to steel, so a wooden knob on any Snap-on speeder looks weird. As an option, they did sell for a short time in the late 30's a hard rubber door knob type knob that slipped over the conventional round knurled handle on the speeders. I have never seen one, though.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

It is an industrial speeder, made at least into the 50s maybe 60s. Does it have "made in usa" stamped on it, if so, it is probably 40s, if not late 30s

He's wondering about the knob though. Wooden and much larger than the little steel saucer knobs shown in the 1937 Industrial catalog. Have you ever seen an A- series industrial speeder of any length with a wooden knob?

 

[snapmom]

here are some.

 

[Provincial]

Asked and Answered!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Asked and Answered!

Haha. For sure. And with gusto! (I DID say I had no industrial line tools or knowledge.)

here are some.

Awesome. Those are all A- series? Conversely, then, do you have or have you ever seen any with the little steel saucer knob shown in the cats? Did the wood come first?

 

[Mintgrun]

Thank you for the information and the photo of your awesome collection.

I have one other 1/2" speeder for comparison.


Based on the E code, I think it is from the forties as well. ('43?)


The logo is much bigger on that one and the detent ball/pin styles are quite different.
(edit-- the pin style is on the wooden knobbed one and the ball is on the large logo example)




(I think I need to stop dragging speeders home, since I never actually use them. I guess I'm just a sucker for tools that say Snap-On).

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I'll be very curious to hear what snapmom has to say about this one, too. It does indeed look like an "E" code (1943/44), but that branding looks way early to me. Nothing like my wartime K-4's. Looks very early. Almost like they found some real old stock to help meet a contract demand.

You can see the basic difference between their standard Master (1/2 drive) speeder and the industrial though. No knobs. Typical grips.

 

[snapmom]

I have a K4 exactly like that with the same logo and date mark. Odd.
I do use speeders, but am being pulled to the dark side.

 

[ssdave]

Was on the way to the building supply today, saw a yard sale and stopped. Prices were high for junk tools and garbage hardware, but found one decent buy, here it is after I cleaned out the junk tools, bolts, and dumped the dirt into the garbage:

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Nice old ferret set!

 

[thehorse13]

Was on the way to the building supply today, saw a yard sale and stopped. Prices were high for junk tools and garbage hardware, but found one decent buy, here it is after I cleaned out the junk tools, bolts, and dumped the dirt into the garbage:

That's a, "you ****" grab if you hauled all of this stuff for 15 bucks.

 

[joel63]

That's a, "you ****" grab if you hauled all of this stuff for 15 bucks.

^^^^^^+1

Any idea of the dates on any of the pieces?