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Well - my Wilde Tool collection expanded! These 7" slip-joint pliers have an odd logo i had not seen before. Pliers seem same as those made for Craftsman and possibly others shown on AA. Maybe production overrun? Any insight as to when and why appreciated! Mike

Here are a few more pics of the socket - the wall does look mighty thin! Flickr Album of high Res pics here - https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBMn3E

Looking over my 3/4" drive sockets - 100% of them from garage/estate sales over last 25 years. This one stood out. 2" Socket marked "Made in USA, Lic. Reissue, Pat 19287, Loxocket Trade Mark" I understand it was a Snap-On logo from late 1930's to early 1940's. Interestingly enough - there...

At local lumberyard placing order today in NE Kansas ans saw these!

OH - that is NICE! And pre-1954 (before move to Kansas) marked "WILDEKCMOUSA" ! Mike

he sent me a few more pics - here are two

I love un-dead threads! Here is a pic from a lantern collecting friend who also has an interesting vise! Anchor - 1945 - 6" Looks plenty beefy from here!

From "The Internet" this pair of Wilde 2020 pliers wandered in. Modified by PO to suit his (her?) needs. That is now 4x No. 2020 Pliers here at the homestead!

Against all expectations, found a good example of the 8" Wilde Wrench Pliers with KCMO logo and "Pat. Pend."

This set - ** UPDATE 13-SEP-2023 >> ** appears to NOT be "Indestro", but rather New Britain / None Better set No. 1119. Only markings are "Made in USA". All that Cad plating is no longer shiny! Thanks for the education! All there - although the ratchet has been "sprung" and while it rotates...

Another find tucked away far under the counter I was able to find as they close. PROTO 5449 Ratchet

As my Fav Store goes out of business - they let me go "behind the counter" on my own to rummage through 50+ years of hand tools! This was there - so nice it was way tucked away and unmolested for a LONG time!

From my fav store today. Long-C

Well - my small collection of Wilde Tools continues to grow. Found a pair of clearly "Made by Wilde" 6" Battery Pliers, but these were marked "Dutch Tool Co". Not a lot of info on Dutch Tool Co - most of it is actually here on GJ with occasional examples appearing on "eekPay"! It has been...

Little bit of Ultra Sonic with touch of citric, and some brass brushes creates a much better look. I believe this is 064 (possibly 054). Thanks for the interest and education!