Recent content by Wanham

Got one from KBC tools. Resonably priced in Canadian dollars, No minimum order and they sent it in the mail. The die is good quality. Oh yeah. I'm happy.

I see it now. The symbol dates to 1958. Maybe '52 was the start of the style?

Nope. Got one like it and a couple of others

I used the information from the following website: http://collectingsnapon.com/Site/Home-1.html Quote 3/8” drive 1953 – 1978 The 3/8 drive was not as developed an offering as the ½ drive set at the end of World War Two, but through the 50s and into the 70s it seems (to me) that the 3/8 inch...

It's a keeper.

While on vacation in Buenos Aires Argentina, I found this NOS Snap on rachet in an antique store for $80 pesos or about $28. Still has the orginal sticker on the handle telling how to lube the gears. Here's the kicker, the code ( F-710-A) dates it to 1952!

I usually forget I have something so I buy another.

Ah yes Whitworth. I see you are are also from Canada. Dad is working on a English Ruston Hornsby grain Elevator engine.

I am looking for a odd ball sized die. 11/16 inch x 24 threads per inch. Need to add some threads to a Model A drag link. The die doesn't have to the best . I have a one time use for it.