Lets make an all vintage Snap-on tool picture thread!

[3baygarage]

Mr. X, I searched the number and your example came up! I must have missed that. Clearly a Ford tool. Apparently I saw that post last year!

 

[coachwash]

sorry posted in wrong thread.

 

[Steven 33]

TS-462 socket. Six point, 3/4 drive , 1-7/16 opening. 1940 date code. 1/2” deep.
i don’t find it in any cat. The 462 matches the size number assigned to a s/o 1-7/16 sock.
usually specials are like S9xxx. The TS is later used in 1/2 dr deep socks.
there maybe a set of these, but this is the only one I have seen.

Interesting that the one i had is the same part number

 

[Steven 33]

Snap-On, Husky, Milwaukee, Blackhawk. The fixed 90 was the thing back in the day. Then along came that innovative thing, the sliding T bar, lol.

Can't forget Walden and Williams! Plus Cornwell at least make one nearly identical to the first 2 Snap-On no. 1 bars, but I do have strong suspicions that husky ripped off Snap-On for a bit at the very least. I think I posted a picture of the socket That really did it for me Looks Like they just stamped husky on the other side of a clearly snap on size marked socket.
The sliding T has been around for a while though. Here's a pretty early one that looks like it even might have a worn S/O mark on the end.

And while I'm here I may as well post a pic of What I would consider Pretty distinct variation in the SD7 handle styles

 

[Steven 33]

A Durant Four Snap on set from about 1925. Never seen one

I know where one is. Couldn't identify it until just now.

 

[Jeffrey D]

GM 70M 1/4 drive ratchet. From what I can see, it is from 1951. Still works good to be 75 years old. I will take it apart for a good internal cleaning and a little Super Lube.

 

[oscarsnapkin]

TS-462 socket. Six point, 3/4 drive , 1-7/16 opening. 1940 date code. 1/2” deep.
i don’t find it in any cat. The 462 matches the size number assigned to a s/o 1-7/16 sock.
usually specials are like S9xxx. The TS is later used in 1/2 dr deep socks.
there maybe a set of these, but this is the only one I have seen.

One of the coolest sockets I’ve seen here. I wonder if it was for a specific task or if it was just a low-profile socket. Given its age I’d say not. Nice find, super jealous!

 

[oscarsnapkin]

This is one of my favorites. It’s a VW drain plug tool. I bought it on eBay a few years ago with two or three other Snap-On VW specialty tools. All of which are like new. I’ve always been into air-cooled VWs so I’m always trying to find VW specific SO stuff.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

1936 71-15

 

[oscarsnapkin]

I can’t quite tell what year this half moon wrench is. The code looks like ‘86, but the wrench seems much older than that. It has a rounded shape to it, whereas my other half moons have straight sides, as shown. I put the set together piece by piece, so they did not come together. I was wondering if the larger wrench is rounded because that’s the way the 7/8-15/16 half moons came at that point, or if all the half moons from that time period would have had the rounded shape. It has a nice feel to it, but the OCD side of me doesn’t really like that it doesn’t match the others.

 

[d42jeep]

If you choose to believe this date chart it would be 1966.
-Don

 

[snapmom]

That date code sheet has a couple of errors on it. The correct code for the wrench is 69

 

[Ducky]

Speaking of 1969...

Back when shopping on E-bay was not so insane with tool pricing I bid on this set. I actually bid on two different year Snap-on sets figuring I was bound to get one. Well I won both bids so I reasoned to myself that I would see which one was in better shape and sell the other. So as I have been a member here for a few years you can guess what happened, I still have both sets.
This the box it arrived in. This P/N is for the tools without the KRA255 metal box. The ratchet is dated 1968 but the spinner is 1969 so that is the year I believe this set is from. In the 1970 catalog it shows a P/N of 120-TMP for the tools only but in a plastic tray.

 

[Steven 33]

Ratchet

 

[Beerhippie]

I don't think I've posted this before:





They came in right handy when I replaced the CV joints on my Vanagon.

 

[Snaparxon]

I don't think I've posted this before:





They came in right handy when I replaced the CV joints on my Vanagon.

Liking that level...

 

[joebiodiesel]

Just got my hands on this one. Looks like it if for 1st Gen Computer Command Control Systems.

 

[techkelly]

Just got my hands on this one. Looks like it if for 1st Gen Computer Command Control Systems.

That's Snap-ons version of the Alltest 3226 Brainmaster. Had one in the early 80s when I was working
on a lot of GM.

 

[HOF]

I picked up a Hi-Shear Corporation (HLH101-250) 1/4" ratchet because it looked Snap-on made. I had never heard of these before. It has a hole in the drive gear and no ball detent.

 

[HOF]

The backs.

 

[joebiodiesel]

That's Snap-ons version of the Alltest 3226 Brainmaster. Had one in the early 80s when I was working
on a lot of GM.

I was wondering who might have made it. Prior to acquiring Balco they didn't have anyone that could build such a thing, at least not the I know of. Thanks for this!
Joe

 

[RTM]

I picked up a Hi-Shear Corporation (HLH101-250) 1/4" ratchet because it looked Snap-on made. I had never heard of these before. It has a hole in the drive gear and no ball detent.

That hole in the anvil is part of the Hi-Lok (or any other way to spell it) system where an Allen wrench was inserted down that hole in the anvil, assuming to hold while you tighten the nut via ratchet.

I have a pair of sweet Williams ratchets drilled out by the OP. Kind of a bummer, but that's how I learned about this

This might be the tie together but of information.


https://share.google/8Xw9vGAoXHahpmotM

 

[INSP380]

Ok Snap-On fans, gonna need some help on this Unicorn. Been digging thru some catalogs and coming up blank. I believe this is a late 40’s machinist chest… searching for year and model.

Steve

 

[Snaparxon]

Ok Snap-On fans, gonna need some help on this Unicorn. Been digging thru some catalogs and coming up blank. I believe this is a late 40’s machinist chest… searching for year and model.

Steve

My first thought is that the badge is Snap on and the box is not. Reminds me of Kennedy. The badge looks pop-riveted on in you picture.

 

[snapmom]

The only known is in the 45 cat pg 50

 

[INSP380]

My first thought is that the badge is Snap on and the box is not. Reminds me of Kennedy. The badge looks pop-riveted on in you picture.

Not a pop rivot… it’s been there a long time. There is no doubt in my mind its real, my guess is a contracted box for some specific use. The tell is the hardware under the lid..

Steve

 

[3baygarage]

Wow that cleaned up beautifully

 

[d42jeep]

It certainly looks to have been made by Kennedy for Snap-on. Although many details are different, the basic box is awfully similar to the Kennedy shown in this 1940 flyer.
-Don

 

[INSP380]

It certainly looks to have been made by Kennedy for Snap-on. Although many details are different, the basic box is awfully similar to the Kennedy shown in this 1940 flyer.
-Don

Similar, notice the thickness of the lid and the seals. Also, the outer skin is aluminum. The drawers have slides that have no stops and pull straight out. Basically c channels that hold the drawers .. I’ll get a pic tonight.

 

[INSP380]

Wow that cleaned up beautifully

It’s really in outstanding condition given it’s age. It was full of sawdust… It was in a nice environment.

 

[INSP380]

Drawer pulls are solid brass…

 

[Jeffrey D]

Vacuum grip No. 137 pliers. From the date code it is stamped 1956, but forwards the end it has the "7" for 1957. Not sure what it is. I like them and they work is all that maters to me. Anyone have any info on why it would have two codes? Is the "7" even a date code?

 

[INSP380]

My GS-710…

 

[INSP380]

Some details on the “box” ….Don’t want to PO any SO guys till I know what it is… Drawers are also Aluminum, the rivets attach steel fronts to them.

 

[techkelly]

I was wondering who might have made it. Prior to acquiring Balco they didn't have anyone that could build such a thing, at least not the I know of. Thanks for this!
Joe

I'm not sure that Alltest made it for Snap-on. But there wasn't to many players in the game back then. I used the Alltest until
Snap-on introduced the MT2500. Trade the Alltest in on the Red Brick. Wish I would have kept it just for a keepsake.

 

[Mintgrun]

Just an update on this post I made February tenth.

This board has been for sale on FB Marketplace for a while now ($550).

The listing on FBMP now reads,

"Snap-On American car distributor wrench set with board. Call [hidden information]. Asking $550.00 in the picture there is one missing. But I have it. It belongs in a man cave or someone want to snap on board that kind of a unicorn  no longer a wrench missing full set"

I never got around to offering my wrench. FWIW, the seller did not increase the price after completing the set.
(It might be time to start lowering the price).

Tom

 

[snapmom]

A set of Vacuum Grip punches

 

[Provincial]

The backs.

I have one like that but black oxide finish. Found at a garage sale long ago.

 

[Provincial]

Some details on the “box” ….Don’t want to PO any SO guys till I know what it is… Drawers are also Aluminum, the rivets attach steel fronts to them.

In the years just after WWII, aluminum was used to make many things that later were made of other materials. The reason for this was that the aircraft production was geared up so high, and the war ended so fast, that there was a lot of unused aluminum sheet left over.

Pretty quickly after VJ Day, military aircraft started being scrapped in large numbers. I have a large farm shed that my grandfather had erected that used the timber frame from a WWII training camp truck shop. It is still covered with the corrugated aluminum roofing from 1953. Made of melted down B-17's and B-24's.

 

[INSP380]

In the years just after WWII, aluminum was used to make many things that later were made of other materials. The reason for this was that the aircraft production was geared up so high, and the war ended so fast, that there was a lot of unused aluminum sheet left over.

Pretty quickly after VJ Day, military aircraft started being scrapped in large numbers. I have a large farm shed that my grandfather had erected that used the timber frame from a WWII training camp truck shop. It is still covered with the corrugated aluminum roofing from 1953. Made of melted down B-17's and B-24's.

Thank you for your insight. I’ve been in contact with a few at Snap-On. The mainline came up blank in those years, just based off of catalog info they had. But, they promptly redirected my inquiry to the industrial side which also covers military. It’s my belief it is military based. Unfortunately, Snap-on did not have contract records back that far. Only about 45 years back. What I found most interesting, they didn’t say no. They were about as interested as a “modern” company could be. The search continues for a vintage chest, aluminum constructed, with a SIX drawer pattern. I’d just love to find a similar layout not made of wood. I’d also like to put the Kennedy thoughts to bed. I thank the ribs under the top cover for that, as nothing else in design (double walled construction) is close. I’m not married to Snap-On, and there can’t be just one of these out there. The box had to start as something. Looks like a duck, walks like a duck …, and goes oink like a Pig!

Steve