Recent content by Bill vonSteuben

As titled, finish is not bright chrome, Monkey Wards house brand, production often attributed to Indestro/Duro. I estimate 1950 or before. 12 point openings. I will include a 9/16-5/8 shallow offset DOE also marked Riverside. $35 Shipped via USPS Priority.

Last weekend I found a Williams Standard 1/2 inch drive set. There are several interesting details. The shallow 12 point sockets run from 7/16 to 1 inch with 19 and 25/32's. The plug is captive, addressing the issue of where are all the plugs for the female ratchets. Additionally, the breaker...

Is the intent to save $ on the install? If so, how much are you saving as opposed to a properly sized unit? If the calculations are run with your stated temp goals in place, the answer will be a correctly sized unit, no?

Scored a PENNCRAFT 3805 1/2" drive ratchet made by NB for J C Penny yesterday, along with it's cousin, a HUSKY CS-45, marked U.S.A. 39. The PENNCRAFT is marked 38. Both have two patent numbers on the opposite side.

I found a 3/16 Square DBE wrench marked Prestolite which I have Id'd as a tank wrench, apparently for a small acetalene tank. There are references to Indian motorcycles. Forgive my ignorance, but what is the motorcycle application for such a wrench? Thanks for your assistance. Bill

I tried HD for a gallon of Evaporust only to be shilled some knock off. Tractor Supply Co has it on sale-$16.95/gal. With tax that's less than the online price at the other place. Happy derusting.

Assembly of bows and crossbows.

FOR SALE: SOLD AnD SHIPPED Blackhawk 3/8 Drive Swivel Head Ratchet, very fine tooth, no owner's marks, normal evidence of use. $25, plus $6 shipping via USPS First Class. Bonney T720 3/8 Drive Break Over Bar, no owner's marks, less han normal evidence of use. I would rate the finish at 95%...

Others have addressed the use. I believe I remember seeing here that the vertical lines around the socket in the OP's photo ID the maker as New Britain. Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks Snap-mom I knew someone here could ID it. Oldtuleguy-Yes. That's it above the sliding Tee bar. Thanks Bill

Working on pics-I'm fighting with my new "smart phone". Upgrade necessitated by my carrier's move to 4g. Last summer I found a spring loaded, 1/2 inch drive, 5 steel ball device which I believed to be no name. However while cleaning last night, I found it to be lightly marked Snap on, with...

I got some from NAPA. Don't let it freeze. DAMHIKT.

BTDT-don't want the tee-shirt

Thanks, Mick, for this thread. I have one of those, less the red paint on the handle.

At a local Estate sale I found: Harvey W Peace #35 4ppi saw Klein cable clamp w/June 188_ patent date 1/2 Socket set w/ female ratchet, 3 and 9 inch extensions, speeder, 12 point sockets from 5/32 to inch. No makers name, marked made in U. S. A., sockets are not chromed and have a series of...