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Thanks for all that insight Lugz!

Welcoming any input or redirect on the "unmarked" 1/2 drive ratchet shown. Looks a lot like some WF- ratchets I've had in the past but with some perceived differences on my part. The selector sweep is a full 180 degrees from on to off with a "station" in the middle that holds the pawl...

The part number VS-1416 also seems familiar to the nomenclature of Williams and or Armstrong. (S-1216) Seems like a private label job.

RileySan could probably impart some wisdom on that exact topic

Thanks, RTM! I wouldn't want to deprive you your sleuthing skills. :ROFLMAO:

Curious if someone can enlighten me on this tools specific use? Bearing/bushing push? Or small gear pull?

IT sounded sexier than a 1978 Chevette.

Only metric? How would you be able to come to the rescue of a damsel in distress driving an old flat bed Ford? 🤷‍♂️

Turned up this Bonney 2640 special combination wrench today. Curious if this a special aircraft tool.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/very-old-vim-box-end-wren

Found this wrench recently. Is early VIM a "thing" in the history of California made hand forged tools?

I've had this perforated tray full of random **** for some time. Working today to sort and organize and come to discover this as Craftsman. Is 19-1/4" kind x 9-1/4" wide x 6-1/2" tall does anybody know where this comes from?

I believe this to be a "coachmakers" vise. Certainly collectible for anyone outfitting a period correct buggy works garage.

Found these plier/cutters this past weekend. Appear to be a bit different than the lineman's pliers shown earlier (post 683) and in the 1942 Advertisement upthread.

A family picture of some Herbrand that was part of a garage sale tool haul yesterday.