Show your "Long C" Craftsman!
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Sawdustmaker
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Have this set of sockets, almost complete, from 5/16 to 1-1/4. Don't know what make they are. The only markings on the sockets are the size. All are 1/2" drive and 12 point. Close up of one of the larger ones. Probably from the 1930's. Belonged to my dad.
Can anyone identify? Don't think they are Craftsman, but are similar to other Craftsman I've seen posted.
Thanks in advance.
Can anyone identify? Don't think they are Craftsman, but are similar to other Craftsman I've seen posted.
Thanks in advance.
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3baygarage
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Early S-K made. They sold those old tools under several names, if you check out the S-K page at Alloy Artifacts.
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tombell572
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Probably. But it would be so perfect on a little funky Craftsman-style house - pun intended.
These really don't belong in this thread, only posting for comparative purposes. Here's how my auger bits are marked (see thumbnail 1) - which definitely looks 50's. Yet the case has a geometric C (see thumbnail 2) - teasing at 40's.
The A and the S is also Geometric, but not the R...
davethorik
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Wow that is awesome!
Sawdustmaker
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Sawdustmaker
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3 Bay You nailed it. S-K circa 1932
[S-K Early 1/2-Drive Socket Set, ca. 1932/B]
I recognized the ratchet in the photo. That thing was a knuckle buster. Slipped often. When I bought my dad a new Craftsman ratchet with extensions and universal for Christmas one year he immediately went out to the garage and tossed the S-K ratchet in the trash. Wish he hadn't done that
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The set is missing 3 sockets and of course the ratchet. Have the speed wrench and T wrench.
[S-K Early 1/2-Drive Socket Set, ca. 1932/B]
I recognized the ratchet in the photo. That thing was a knuckle buster. Slipped often. When I bought my dad a new Craftsman ratchet with extensions and universal for Christmas one year he immediately went out to the garage and tossed the S-K ratchet in the trash. Wish he hadn't done that
.The set is missing 3 sockets and of course the ratchet. Have the speed wrench and T wrench.
drivesitfar
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ALL: while I have more than a few (hundreds) of Long C tools i don't have them ORGANIZED yet so i'll be posting a few here at a time as i find them. here's a 1/2 inch ratchet, 3/8 inch breaker bar and a good size wrench maybe an inch or a little bigger nut or bolt head.
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JMLangford
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Here is my circle "H" long "C" Craftsman set I got the first of the year from a GJ member...
The pics are the ones he had posted in the ad.....I've cleaned them up a bit since I've gotten them and I need to take some "now" pics....
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The pics are the ones he had posted in the ad.....I've cleaned them up a bit since I've gotten them and I need to take some "now" pics....
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AdrianBoomer
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This is a nice little set I picked up for my 30s box
View media item 77433
View media item 77433
four.cycle
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^ That looks like a pretty fabulous set there. Eight pieces? Are my eyes playing tricks on me?
four.cycle
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^ more fabulousness. 
wrenchguy
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I have a bunch of C_ craftsman tools, but this is probably my favorite:
more fabulousness+2! what is the piece covering part of the logo?
thanks 4 posting.
anyone having catalog pages supporting these items posted so far? maybe theres a internet place with copies of vintage craftsman tool catalogs for reference? does Twertsy offer thiese?
thanks again for the underlined c photos.
3baygarage
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Very nice guys. Love those cases.
Sawdustmaker- thats really something special to have the original package with the rotary tool. 18.95 wasn't cheap either.
Sawdustmaker- thats really something special to have the original package with the rotary tool. 18.95 wasn't cheap either.
BRWEIDEM
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I have a bunch of C_ craftsman tools, but this is probably my favorite:
Notlob, I think I have these same wrenches that I posted in post #18. Are they coded CI? If so I didn't know they came in a case like this. I'm going to need to find one now.
This is what GJ does to me!
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Private Lugnutz
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BRWEIDEM
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Outlaw, All, does anyone know who manufactured C-Circle pliers? I'd sure be interested to know. Allot Artifacts has the manufacturer of C-Circle listed as unknown.
http://alloy-artifacts.org/craftsman-early-tools.html
3baygarage
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Punch and chisel set.
Took forever to find this in the 2016 GS thread! The pictures arent great to copy so here's a link. Funny, same page Outlaw found the blue case of wrenches.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5460927&postcount=503
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5460927#post5460927
Took forever to find this in the 2016 GS thread! The pictures arent great to copy so here's a link. Funny, same page Outlaw found the blue case of wrenches.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5460927&postcount=503
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5460927#post5460927
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The best guess from Lauver's thread is :
C-circle = Likely Crescent possibly Channellock, ca. 1935 - 1941 (note- based on one Craftsman-underline Vanadium linesman plier)
I think I can add to this:
I have some or each and about the same era I believe, including dykes and duckbills -The Dykes are marked Vanadium, the others are NOT:
The "C" is really a "recessed" C than a "Circle C" on both handles on the inside near the tip, but I won't argue that point; The Dykes do NOT have the recessed C, but DO have a stamped "AG9-" on one handle only.
They all have the same basic grip pattern, albeit slightly different in execution however:
Comparing the Linesman's side by side - Channellock to the top, Long C dead center, and Crescent on the bottom.
Both candidates have very close, and dissimilar versions. Channellock has imprinted (but different) grips, Crescents are smooth.
Here is the real difference - the jaw grips are VERY distinctive! The Channellocks are on the left, the Crescents are on the right, and look how close the Long C's match the ChannelLocks! Not just the straight vs, curved cuts for the grips, but the forging pattern of the cutter recess as well...
My Vote is recessed (circle) C is ChannelLock
C-circle = Likely Crescent possibly Channellock, ca. 1935 - 1941 (note- based on one Craftsman-underline Vanadium linesman plier)
I think I can add to this:
I have some or each and about the same era I believe, including dykes and duckbills -The Dykes are marked Vanadium, the others are NOT:
The "C" is really a "recessed" C than a "Circle C" on both handles on the inside near the tip, but I won't argue that point; The Dykes do NOT have the recessed C, but DO have a stamped "AG9-" on one handle only.
They all have the same basic grip pattern, albeit slightly different in execution however:
Comparing the Linesman's side by side - Channellock to the top, Long C dead center, and Crescent on the bottom.
Both candidates have very close, and dissimilar versions. Channellock has imprinted (but different) grips, Crescents are smooth.
Here is the real difference - the jaw grips are VERY distinctive! The Channellocks are on the left, the Crescents are on the right, and look how close the Long C's match the ChannelLocks! Not just the straight vs, curved cuts for the grips, but the forging pattern of the cutter recess as well...
My Vote is recessed (circle) C is ChannelLock
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Rileysan
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Great stuff, guys!
I have plenty to add so I'll begin with an item I bought yesterday for $50.
It's a Craftsman 200 Amp continuous duty welder. According to the 1956 catalog, the shipping weight was 274lbs - and this thing feels like it! I am in the middle of moving to my new home, so playing with this will have to wait a little.
Brian
I have plenty to add so I'll begin with an item I bought yesterday for $50.
It's a Craftsman 200 Amp continuous duty welder. According to the 1956 catalog, the shipping weight was 274lbs - and this thing feels like it! I am in the middle of moving to my new home, so playing with this will have to wait a little.
Brian
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danandmelrod
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Long C is my favorite time period for collecting craftsman tools. Whether it’s an estate sale or flea market,I’m always on the look out Thanks for starting this cool thread. Here are some pics of my collection.
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Sawdustmaker
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3 bay Thanks. Not sure when my dad bought the tool. I'm guessing he might have gotten it on sale (for less than $18.95). Might have even bought it from someone or picked it up in a pawn shop. In the 1930's and 40's he would hit pawn shops in downtown Los Angeles looking for tools. Picked up some real nice one too. All before I was born.
Sawdustmaker
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Love the bandsaw. Drill press looks a lot like mine.
twertsy
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The best guess from Lauver's thread is :
C-circle = Likely Crescent possibly Channellock, ca. 1935 - 1941 (note- based on one Craftsman-underline Vanadium linesman plier)
I think I can add to this:
I have some or each and about the same era I believe, including dykes and duckbills -The Dykes are marked Vanadium, the others are NOT:
The "C" is really a "recessed" C than a "Circle C" on both handles on the inside near the tip, but I won't argue that point; The Dykes do NOT have the recessed C, but DO have a stamped "AG9-" on one handle only.
They all have the same basic grip pattern, albeit slightly different in execution however:
Comparing the Linesman's side by side - Channellock to the top, Long C dead center, and Crescent on the bottom.
Both candidates have very close, and dissimilar versions. Channellock has imprinted (but different) grips, Crescents are smooth.
Here is the real difference - the jaw grips are VERY distinctive! The Channellocks are on the left, the Crescents are on the right, and look how close the Long C's match the ChannelLocks! Not just the straight vs, curved cuts for the grips, but the forging pattern of the cutter recess as well...
My Vote is recessed (circle) C is ChannelLock
I completely agree........FWIW
AdrianBoomer
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I have a bunch of C_ craftsman tools, but this is probably my favorite:
This is an amazing set. I dream of finding something like this. I find the Long C combination wrenches a tough find. Nice work!!
d42jeep
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AdrianBoomer
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I have a set of each but I have the CI wrenches in the clip that I believe these wrenches have always lives in. Do you have an idea of the era
AdrianBoomer
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All sockets are either be or circle h. My favorite in the picture is the plastic handled spring driver. It is also circle h. The 3/8 ratchet is actually none better.
I have a None Better, Circle H and BE, all of those ratchets look identical. I have rebuilt them all and nothing is different about any of them
drivesitfar
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NotLob: on your cool little Long C wrench set did you or a prior own add that little bar on the top of the lid covering part of the Long C logo or do you think it came that way from the factory?
great looking box and looks almost NOS (new old stock).
ALL: I promise i'll have more pictures of my stuff some day cause Craftsman is one of my main collections and Long C and Heritage are my favorite quality and style.
great looking box and looks almost NOS (new old stock).
ALL: I promise i'll have more pictures of my stuff some day cause Craftsman is one of my main collections and Long C and Heritage are my favorite quality and style.
A E Numan
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Drives: I'm looking forward to seeing some of what must be a massive collection!
Hey Drives -
The Long C combo wrench set is just as I found it in the deep recesses of an old garage. All I have done is cleaned the wrenches and box. I believe a PO added the "cross-bar" to the inner box lid to reduce wrench rattling.
I think the military tools guys might appreciate the catalog listings for this wrench set, especially the pre-photoshop changes to the wrench images. My set is not chrome plated.
1941 catalog:
1942 catalog:
The Long C combo wrench set is just as I found it in the deep recesses of an old garage. All I have done is cleaned the wrenches and box. I believe a PO added the "cross-bar" to the inner box lid to reduce wrench rattling.
I think the military tools guys might appreciate the catalog listings for this wrench set, especially the pre-photoshop changes to the wrench images. My set is not chrome plated.
1941 catalog:
1942 catalog:
