Recent content by OilyRascal

I referring to what you have labeled "U1" on the graphic. Thank you, Lugz, for your effort in this thread.

I don't think Thorsen will ever be known for their quality control practices, particularly with packaging. Nice find none the less.

Another "DoAll" set with Thorsen tools. This time a socket set clearly labeled with Thorsen part numbers. I find it hard to believe now that the wrench roll (previously shown) was just stuffed with a Thorsen set.

I understand your goals of this thread are accomplished, but I thought I would share some of my research work on early Ridgid wrenches. There appears to be a Ridgid wrench missing from the "Age Chart" that someone put together that shows early Ridgid pipe wrench examples. The examples I have...

Hi Don - I have seen several of these in the older military green sets out of Oakland. My sense, based on how frequently I have seen them and how they have been seen packaged, is that they were an early spinner for Thorsen (before the variety of colors started). I have said I would dig out...

Both the logo and the p/n indicate Thorsen. The logo alone suggest early. I assume it is 1/2" square drive based on the p/n. Is that correct? This is the first I have seen of "No" preceding the part number. I am also accustomed to seeing the size read "7-8" on the early examples (versus...

Very, very nice find! You say "....I just picked up...." so casually. :)

Thank you, Lugz and Don, for this very educating and useful thread.

I tend to agree!

2527 Willowbrook Road, Dallas TX

I have seen mention of "Giller Tool Supply Company" as early as 1952 (in a public contract's document). An obscure 1959 article regarding Giller's purchase of Denison Boat in Texas tells us 1) David Giller was the Chairman of Giller Tool of Dallas TX. 2) Harry Giller (David's brother) was...

Hi Lugz, I think it is fair to say that Giller was the "Military Arm" of Hydrometals after they purchased it; both before and after the Thorsen acquisition. It is my belief that Giller existed long before the Hydrometals purchase, and that Giller was in the Military tool business and had...

1963, Hydrometals Inc. announced it's acquisition of Giller Tool Corp. In 1968 Lawton Shurtleff agreed to sell Thorsen Manufacturing to Hydrometals, Inc. Both Thorsen and Giller were owned by Hydrometals until they were sold to Wallace Murray in 1977. This is the relationship between Giller...

That is a very unique set, and Hickory floors to boot :)

Good looking set. I don't see a lot of the 1/2" drive deep in SETS of any vintage. Lugz is good to you!