d42jeep
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A few S-K sockets received in my recent care package. 
-Don
-Don
Vintage S-K Tools
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Do you need these sockets for your empty cases?
d42jeep
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Whoever ends up with them, they could look like this.
-Don
-Don
I have like 14 left lol so it won't even make a dent ha. I already have a pile of those anyway. Just not really a priority. I think I still have 2 left with the carb o mang label. I have seen those do pretty decent complete
I have like 14 left lol so it won't even make a dent ha. I already have a pile of those anyway. Just not really a priority. I think I still have 2 left with the carb o mang label. I have seen those do pretty decent complete
nz44tool
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Does anyone have an S-K Wayne 45116 1/2" 6-point shallow 3/8" drive socket they'll part with?
- same era as the 45118 in the pics.
...also an S-K Wayne 45170 3/8" ratchet and 45160 3" 3/8" drive extension. (I know - pushing my luck...)
Thanks.
- same era as the 45118 in the pics.
...also an S-K Wayne 45170 3/8" ratchet and 45160 3" 3/8" drive extension. (I know - pushing my luck...)
Thanks.
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d42jeep
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I believe that I have all of those in my Wayne spares. Unfortunately, I won’t be where they are until mid October. If you can wait until then you are welcome to them. 
-Don
-Don
nz44tool
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Thank you, Don - that's very kind of you. If we get to October and I still need them, I will let you know.I believe that I have all of those in my Wayne spares. Unfortunately, I won’t be where they are until mid October. If you can wait until then you are welcome to them.
-Don
RTM
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I think you might have better luck tracking down the flex head ratchet in the box.
I found a 4097 box in 1940s or 50s, but nothing with three digits.
RTM
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My bad, I thought that was a goofy ratchet that looks like a flex head if you don't look closely, which was my mistake.
RTM
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This is the 4097 4098 which looks close.
S-K Socket Sets and Parts : May 15, 1941 : Sherman-Klove Co. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
20 p., illus., 22.6 cm, trade catalog
archive.org
Perhaps a number has been rubbed of on the box?This is the 4097 4098 which looks close.
S-K Socket Sets and Parts : May 15, 1941 : Sherman-Klove Co. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
20 p., illus., 22.6 cm, trade catalogarchive.org
RTM
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That’s what I was thinking, but your other 3 digits are nice and clear, so I wasn’t convinced.
d42jeep
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That is a #4097 set dated 1938 or slightly earlier. I don’t know why your 7 is missing and there isn’t a 1937 catalog to consult. The indicators of age is that the sockets are all 12 or 8 point and I assume marked S-K Chrome. Here is mine which doesn’t have a decal. The prewar or wartime flex handles are unmarked.
-Don
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d42jeep
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The patent was granted in 1941 and I doubt that they were made after the end of WW2 in 1945.
-Don
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nice set of tools
When did the boxes get the side ears that prevent boxtop overbite?That is a #4097 set dated 1938 or slightly earlier. I don’t know why your 7 is missing and there isn’t a 1937 catalog to consult. The indicators of age is that the sockets are all 12 or 8 point and I assume marked S-K Chrome. Here is mine which doesn’t have a decal. The prewar or wartime flex handles are unmarked.
d42jeep
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Based on my examples there was no notch on the boxes in 1941 but there was in 1943. Probably during the transition from S-K Chrome to S-K. I suppose the government could have experienced some of the boxes that got stuck shut like I have and insisted on the addition of the notches but that would just be a theory.
Early notched box
‘43 catalog image showing the notches
I think that I can barely make out the notches in this WW2 photo.
-Don
Early notched box
‘43 catalog image showing the notches
I think that I can barely make out the notches in this WW2 photo.
-Don
d42jeep
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The Brazil change seems to go along with the S-K timeline as well, not too surprisingly. When I decided to make a replica Brazil box I had to make the decision to go with a notched lid box or one without the notches. 
With and without notches.
Replica boxes with notches.
-Don
With and without notches.
Replica boxes with notches.
-Don
Kdaniel8601
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Anybody know what would have went into this box?
d42jeep
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I have a plan for when it arrIves. It looks larger than this one. 
-Don
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r_olson_06
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Looks like 1/4" & 3/8" drive set. The ones I have found have 3/8" drive tools and adapter for 1/4" and a spinner handle.Anybody know what would have went into this box?
Kdaniel8601
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It measure's 2" x 3 1/2" x 17", which is bigger than a 1/4" & 3/8" set. I am pretty sure it is a 1/2" & 1/4" set, but I was trying to figure out what else went into it.
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Kdaniel8601
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The reason I was asking is because I have this S-K Wayne box that has exactly the same measurements and I couldn't find any information on it, there were 1/2" sockets marks in the box for 10 sockets, the rest I filled in from similar boxes I found on eBay.
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r_olson_06
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You may be right.The reason I was asking is because I have this S-K Wayne box that has exactly the same measurements and I couldn't find any information on it, there were 1/2" sockets marks in the box for 10 sockets, the rest I filled in from similar boxes I found on eBay.
Look at that price sticker! $11.95 for a set of tools!I have a plan for when it arrIves. It looks larger than this one.
Geez. It'd cost more then that for the saliva on the stamp to mail a replacement logo tag today!
2001ZR2
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S-K Wayne 19mm combo wrench...need to clean it up. Not bad for an estate sale.
I feel your pain. I don't have any of the bits you need, still trying to assemble a set of deep metric sockets in 3/8" from the Dresser Industries era. And my nephew needs a set of metric shallows AND deeps to round out his starter vintage S-K set.
I just keep thinking what my dad used to say: "If you want something, keep looking. Keep your eyes open, keep scrounging, keep searching. Eventually you'll find what you want for a price you're willing to pay".
nz44tool
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It's all out there - somewhere! I still have some energy for digging through the flea markets, junk stores, tag sales, etc.
There's a ton of S-K stuff in my area - I often buy the ratchets and extensions, and some nicer DBEs, OEs and combo wrenches.
I've been thinking lately that I should just pick up all the decent S-K sockets I see - probably could build some sets fairly easily.
But it can be hard to get motivated to dig through a pile of random sockets, especially if they're in a container on the ground, since I'm old and don't bend in the middle any more!
Outlawmws
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I carry a walking stick for a reasons - well two - #1 is if my back spasms. then I need it. #2 is if I squat, I can "climb the pole" to get back up...
d42jeep
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I’ll just have to see what fits. If the larger sockets are 3/8” drive maybe something between these two.
-Don
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Here is a slightly earlier 1/4”/ 1/2” drive set that I’ve never found in any catalog. It might contain the same tools as the new long box. When the set doesn’t appear in any catalog it is necessary to use what tools would logically be included.
-Don
-Don
Kdaniel8601
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I think the longer one was made to include a breaker bar. This was one that was for sale on eBay that I used as a guide for the one I have.Here is a slightly earlier 1/4”/ 1/2” drive set that I’ve never found in any catalog. It might contain the same tools as the new long box. When the set doesn’t appear in any catalog it is necessary to use what tools would logically be included.
-Don
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d42jeep
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The box arrived today and I tried to figure out which tools would be appropriate for it. 
There is no question that 1/2” drive sockets are what fits perfectly on the right side. The 15/16“ socket is the largest that will fit the slot.
Next to a 1/4”/3/8” S-K set.
-Don
There is no question that 1/2” drive sockets are what fits perfectly on the right side. The 15/16“ socket is the largest that will fit the slot.
Next to a 1/4”/3/8” S-K set.
-Don
genog
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I'm pleased when I come across S-K stuff
The problem that I have is.... I just can't seem to remember which sockets are the ones that I need to fill gaps and holes....
This size or that size....
...this size lettering or that size...
...do I need 12 pt or 6 pt?
...and it seems I guess wrong just about every time
I've finally decided to make a list
I came across these yesterday
The problem that I have is.... I just can't seem to remember which sockets are the ones that I need to fill gaps and holes....
This size or that size....
...this size lettering or that size...
...do I need 12 pt or 6 pt?
...and it seems I guess wrong just about every time
I've finally decided to make a list
I came across these yesterday