Vintage S-K Tools

Garage&Beer · Feb 26, 2017

And 1 wrench, :lol_hitti

...You guys are a bad influence.
The 3/8 ratchet at the bottom of the pic was just given to me last week by my uncle Roy. It was a gift to my great grandfather from his wife sometime in the late 30s, still works great.
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Empty Pockets · Feb 26, 2017

chopper1 said:
I've had luck covering the logo's with a multiple layers of masking tape. Just trim to shape.

Sounds like a plan...as time permits, I'll post before and after pics

BFBOB · Feb 26, 2017

Odes said:
I just got this I think its a bit strange because the box is blue I have seen to many and does anyone know what is supposed to be included in this set I never gave much thought to old tools until recently now I love them

Interesting - that blue looks just like the Penncraft boxes for the small socket sets. I still have the one I bought in 1969. The Penncraft tools were made by New Britain, but later on S-K made Penney's tools, branded JCPenney. But, I think that was late enough - 80's - that the boxes were all plastic. Even the later Penncraft boxes are plastic. Anyone know of a steel S-K made JCPenney box?

EOC_Jason · Feb 26, 2017

Some 3/4" drive... the extensions are proto...

I'll have to take some pics of my SK Wayne socket set and 3/4" ratchet...

crane operator · Mar 2, 2017

If anyone is interested - here's a s-k tool box,
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/tls/5986876544.html

$250 for it and the kennedy,

d42jeep · Mar 11, 2017

I picked up quite a bit of vintage S-K at an estate sale on Thursday described as the "mother load" by the seller, which I found amusing. Actually, my wife spotted the S-K sets. This batch included another of the S-K marked blue boxes.
-Don

twertsy · Mar 11, 2017

d42jeep said:
I picked up quite a bit of vintage S-K at an estate sale on Thursday described as the "mother load" by the seller, which I found amusing. Actually, my wife spotted the S-K sets. This batch included another of the S-K marked blue boxes.
-Don

Nice pick-ups Don!

d42jeep · Mar 11, 2017

Thanks, Todd! While I had them out, I took a picture of all of my knurled socket 1/4" drive S-K sets. I could use a wartime finish 1/4" ratchet and extensions.
-Don

EOC_Jason · Mar 11, 2017

Garage Sale find... Paper has a copyright of 1983... So guessing that's about their age...

twertsy · Mar 11, 2017

d42jeep said:
Thanks, Todd! While I had them out, I took a picture of all of my knurled socket 1/4" drive S-K sets. I could use a wartime finish 1/4" ratchet and extensions.
-Don

This is the only one that "could" be correct. Appears to be cad plated but the handle also looks like it was painted red at one time.

d42jeep · Mar 11, 2017

Todd,
That one looks just right to me. I bet that the red paint could be removed.

-Don

Onedivinehammer · Mar 13, 2017

EOC_Jason said:
Garage Sale find... Paper has a copyright of 1983... So guessing that's about their age...

Sheesh. Looks brand new, as if it was never used. Though, I suppose they did use the one missing deep socket.

dirt_dobber · Mar 13, 2017

How do you know the age of a S&K set. I just put a nice old vintage set for sell in the classifieds section and someone asked me how old they were.

EOC_Jason · Mar 13, 2017

dirt_dobber said:
How do you know the age of a S&K set. I just put a nice old vintage set for sell in the classifieds section and someone asked me how old they were.

If they are really old, sometimes you can tell based on how the sockets are stamped / shaped.

The metal diamond logo is older style than the more modern square one (like in my set above)... Or if it "SK Wayne". Also sometimes the shape of the ratchet can give an indicator.

Doesn't look like a SK ratchet in there?

dirt_dobber · Mar 13, 2017

EOC_Jason said:
If they are really old, sometimes you can tell based on how the sockets are stamped / shaped.

The metal diamond logo is older style than the more modern square one (like in my set above)... Or if it "SK Wayne". Also sometimes the shape of the ratchet can give an indicator.
Doesn't look like a SK ratchet in there?

Thanks for the info Jason! and good eye -Yes - That is an old Proto 4749 1/4" ratchet

EOC_Jason · Mar 13, 2017

I forgot to mention, read the page on SK at AlloyArtifacts...

d42jeep · Mar 13, 2017

If you are dealing with 1/4" drive sets and they have their spinners the amber spinner is earliest, the solid green spinner is SK Wayne and the green and white spinner is the most modern, relatively speaking.
-Don

GIRLDIGSTOOLBOX · Mar 19, 2017

I have to jump in here and ask you guys a question...did i just ruin a good vintage toolbox? I bought this for $3 at a flea market and i have been looking for a girlie toolbox, never been able to find one so i redid this one? in my sanding i sanded off the logo plate

http://www.keepitsimplesister.us/single-post/2017/03/15/Girl-Power

any thoughts welcomed...

d42jeep · Mar 19, 2017

The paint job came out great. The toolboxes aren't extremely rare so if you are happy with the results I wouldn't worry about the lack of originality. If you are concerned about the missing S-K logo you could find a plate from a donor box. Personally, I might personalize that plate with my initials or name. Good job!
-Don

d42jeep · Mar 19, 2017

Username sent me these nice S-K wrenches as part of a tool trade. They are in great condition and look good in the S-K box.
-Don

Username already in use · Mar 19, 2017

That S-K box is filling up nicely! :drool:

Timmy · Mar 22, 2017

I have what appears to be a dresser era 1/4 drive set that the box has seen better days. I'm missing, it seems, like the ratchet, 3" extension, and 1 socket, 40913. Also, the I haven't found any info on the allen wrench setup. I did find that it is an SK product. Is it rare?

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raiderhillbilly · Mar 23, 2017

Timmy said:
I have what appears to be a dresser era 1/4 drive set that the box has seen better days. I'm missing, it seems, like the ratchet, 3" extension, and 1 socket, 40913. Also, the I haven't found any info on the allen wrench setup. I did find that it is an SK product. Is it rare?

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If the allen wrench setup is SK, I havent seen many. That being said, it is in such poor shape that it wouldn't be worth much either way. The Green and white spinner handle would be collectable and the paper in the socket box would interest some people.

Timmy · Mar 23, 2017

Nothing is getting sold, the Allen wrench actually cleaned up well. Just curious to know about them.

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StillTooManyHobbies · Mar 23, 2017

If this should be its own thread, let me know. I created this table to keep track of the ratchet and breaker models SK has made over the years, and to lessen some of my confusion. If anyone can fill in any of the blanks, or provide additional info, I would love to have it. This is an Excel file that I can send to anybody that wants it, or you can use the PDF here. Pm me an email address.

Who knows what the Tuff1 models 40980 and 45180 were supposed to be?

I did not include the frankensteins because the pics I have show no part numbers.

Does anybody have a picture of a 40175 Tuff1 long handle 1/2" ratchet?

Thanks, STMH

raiderhillbilly · Mar 23, 2017

StillTooManyHobbies said:
If this should be its own thread, let me know. I created this table to keep track of the ratchet and breaker models SK has made over the years, and to lessen some of my confusion. If anyone can fill in any of the blanks, or provide additional info, I would love to have it. This is an Excel file that I can send to anybody that wants it, or you can use the PDF here. Pm me an email address.

Who knows what the Tuff1 models 40980 and 45180 were supposed to be?

I did not include the frankensteins because the pics I have show no part numbers.

Does anybody have a picture of a 40175 Tuff1 long handle 1/2" ratchet?

Thanks, STMH

1/2" Tuff1 flex head ratchet is 42775

d42jeep · Mar 24, 2017

twertsy said:
This is the only one that "could" be correct. Appears to be cad plated but the handle also looks like it was painted red at one time.

With help from Twertsy and Tin Medic I was able to complete my WW2 vintage S-K 1/4" drive socket set. Twertsy provided the wartime finish unplated ratchet and Tin Medic supplied the amber handle spinner. The red paint on the ratchet was easily removed with a dental pick. Here are a few pictures.
-Grandpa Don

raiderhillbilly · Mar 24, 2017

d42jeep said:
With help from Twertsy and Tin Medic I was able to complete my WW2 vintage S-K 1/4" drive socket set. Twertsy provided the wartime finish unplated ratchet and Tin Medic supplied the amber handle spinner. The red paint on the ratchet was easily removed with a dental pick. Here are a few pictures.
-Grandpa Don

I love those brown boxes. The metal is nice and thick. That is a great looking set!

StillTooManyHobbies · Mar 24, 2017

@raiderbilly, thanks for the input.

d42jeep · Mar 25, 2017

raiderhillbilly said:
I love those brown boxes. The metal is nice and thick. That is a great looking set!

Thanks! Just when I think I've got that set completed with the cad finish sockets,
I picked up this dark finish partial set yesterday that might be an even better match for the drive tools.
-Don

raiderhillbilly · Mar 25, 2017

d42jeep said:
Thanks! Just when I think I've got that set completed with the cad finish sockets,
I picked up this dark finish partial set yesterday that might be an even better match for the drive tools.
-Don

I have a few this color. Let me know what you need to make a set. We may work out a trade. I have all three sizes of 8 point socket,7/16,3/8,11/32,5/16,9/32.

d42jeep · Mar 26, 2017

Thanks for the offer. I'll go through my 1/4" S-K and let you know what I need.
-Don

d42jeep · Mar 28, 2017

In 1/4" drive S-K sockets, I need (3) of the 3/16" 40906, (2) of the 7/32" 40907, (1) of the 1/4" 40908, (1) of the 9/32" 40909, and (1) of the 5/16" 40910. I would prefer the dark finish sockets but would take any plain or cad plated ones. If they are chrome plated I can't use them due to the WW2 metal restrictions.
Please let me know what you can use in trade. I think that I have a spare set of early S-K chrome fractional 3/8" drive sockets and a few others. Thanks again for the offer
-Don

Username already in use · May 2, 2017

I picked up 2 midget SK sets from the flea. One is a near complete wartime set, only missing the Tbar handle for the breaker. The other is an SK-Wayne set, missing a few sockets.

chopper1 · May 2, 2017

Vintage 3/8 drive set
Hip roof box
Wayne box
full polished combo's [sorry for the blue sky reflection]

d42jeep · May 4, 2017

I received this beautiful S-K DBE wrench set with the roll from a noted GJ contributor as part of a tool trade. My S-K box runneth over, literally.
-Don