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

d42jeep · Dec 10, 2018

Here is a 1945 Ferret sliding tee I found at an estate sale on Saturday. Evaporust worked wonders on it. I found these other pieces at a previous sale in Berkeley on Friday. I couldn’t find a date code on the adjustable but it cleaned up well.
-Don

Farmer J. · Dec 10, 2018

I recently bought 2 sets of wrenches, one of the very few times I have ever bought a 'set' of anything but the price seemed reasonable.
VSO-811 DOE's
XV-608 DBE's
I assume these are early 1960's, can't see any date code on them. They're made in Canada, don't know if that makes them more or less desirable but they look ok to me.

Farmer J. · Dec 10, 2018

snapmom said:
A 11 piece, 9/32 drive whitworth socket set. not sure if this is a complete set, most of the cats show a 9 pc set. this set WM90-WM99. I need to replace the WM93. so will trade if you have one.

That's an unusual set. Never seen any 9/32" Whitworth

Oldtuleguy · Dec 10, 2018

If I find some I will let you know. Have not come across any. Phenomenal set

snapmom · Dec 10, 2018

The very rare set is the 9/32 dr, metric. I have a few pcs, never seen a complete set.

Also the 1/4 dr. whitworth set, late 40s. 12 pcs. very rare too. (pic)

Oldtuleguy · Dec 10, 2018

LesserSon · Dec 17, 2018

I drilled two small holes where the cracks ended and used some JB Weld to fill and buttress. Replaced the sheet metal wingnut with a solid one. Despite having several jars of saw screws, I do not have one to replace the missing one, so a temporary and ugly bolt.

snapmom · Dec 17, 2018

Nice work

3baygarage · Dec 24, 2018

Nice restorations LS and Lugz.

The Snap On collectors circle threw me a nice bone for Christmas. That, or everyone was tuckered out from shopping and caroling when the 3/8 hinged speeder went up for sale. I almost jumped out my chair.

snapmom · Dec 24, 2018

3baygarage said:
Nice restorations LS and Lugz.

The Snap On collectors circle threw me a nice bone for Christmas. That, or everyone was tuckered out from shopping and caroling when the 3/8 hinged speeder went up for sale. I almost jumped out my chair.

Are both Nxxxx models. Nice finds.

3baygarage · Dec 24, 2018

Thanks, just the 3/8. It’s marked N-6636. The 1/2” I put for comparison, it’s the SN4A. Have you seen a 3/8 before? First one I’ve encountered.

1961 date stamp.

snapmom · Dec 24, 2018

First time I have seen one. Will put it on my watch list.

davethorik · Dec 24, 2018

d42jeep said:
Here is a 1945 Ferret sliding tee I found at an estate sale on Saturday. Evaporust worked wonders on it. I found these other pieces at a previous sale in Berkeley on Friday. I couldn’t find a date code on the adjustable but it cleaned up well.
-Don

Don, those adjustables were made by Diamond Tool & Horseshoe for Snap-on. I don't think any of them had date codes.

Oldtuleguy · Dec 25, 2018

Got this ad for my 475 carry set in my stocking today

snapmom · Dec 25, 2018

One of the very hard sets to find. Nice to see it. Does this one have the ferret set on the back?

Oldtuleguy · Dec 25, 2018

It has one, will post when I get home

Oldtuleguy · Dec 25, 2018

Ferret set, fits into back

3baygarage · Dec 25, 2018

An all in 1, talk about cool.

Oldtuleguy · Dec 25, 2018

They apparently were not a big hit, despite the advertising.

LesserSon · Dec 26, 2018

Otg:
Love the oval decal logo. Are both sets from the 1930s? What are the ranges of date codes on the components?

Oldtuleguy · Dec 26, 2018

1937, some 38. I have added a couple pieces, such as driver handle to midget set.

LesserSon · Dec 26, 2018

Nice! Congratulations.

Oldtuleguy · Dec 26, 2018

Thanks I have had the set for a while, just got the ad

dkroth · Dec 27, 2018

Anyone want this? CA catalog which I'm told is 1971.

PM me and I'll ship it today.

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rustyzman · Dec 27, 2018

PM sent dkroth!

dkroth · Dec 28, 2018

Rusty, you beat Mopar by two minutes!

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d.mcfarland · Dec 28, 2018

That cover would make good garage art!

rustyzman · Dec 28, 2018

Thank You dkroth! You are very Kind!

toolmutt · Dec 29, 2018

How does that guy on the cover get anything done with such a tiny box? :lol_hitti

Targa68 · Jan 2, 2019

Dear All, Happy New Year

I have this 1930's(?) Blue Point Double Box XD-2425. (Size 3/4 - 25/32)

I have done some Googling but cannot find any references to this in order to date it more accurately?
The closest I get is the table here at Alloy Artifacts:
http://alloy-artifacts.org/snapon-bluepoint-tools.html#bp-xd1214
And Collecting Snap-On:
http://www.collectingsnapon.com/index.php?page=wrenches/XD%20Series
But mine (XD-2425) is not there...

Pictures:

Any idea's?

Thank you

snapmom · Jan 2, 2019

Would probably be late 30s to mid 40s. It looks like it may have a date code on the back. It has been modified, one end has been bent.

Private Lugnutz · Jan 2, 2019

snapmom,

I'd be interested in getting your take on an unbranded Snap-on F-70-N ratchet that was posted in the Ratchet Thread before the holidays. It's in a very strange but intriguing little 3/8-inch drive set in a metal case, wooden insert. The sockets do not look like Snap-on construction; the extension does, but it is also unbranded. ALL the pieces have cadmium-plating remains and strange model numbers stamped in them. And the set is in the Ukraine.

Click here on post #1121 and read down through post #1137. Then jump to post #1154 here, where the OP posted much more detailed info to our questions.

snapmom · Jan 2, 2019

What an interesting rat. It does look like a S/O, but there are some problems. The wheel is wrong, its one that goes in a rat with a dust cover. also the paw is wrong, I do not think S/o ever made one in this drive with that square that is above the flush line. But all this could be a later repair, maybe someone had to modify the paw. What would be nice, is to get a couple of close up pics of the selector switch section, maybe shows a date code, also some measurements

The sockets may not be S/O. They do not fit the style that was in production at that time.

Private Lugnutz · Jan 2, 2019

OP said no date code under the selector.

Agreed on the sockets.

snapmom · Jan 2, 2019

Does it have on/off under selector. A picture would be nice, would like to see the switch.

Private Lugnutz · Jan 2, 2019

I'd ask him directly on that thread.

d42jeep · Jan 5, 2019

I found my first Octo-grip screwdriver today at a local estate sale. In checking Collecting Snap-on it looks like they were made between ‘55 & ‘60.
-Don

dkroth · Jan 5, 2019

d42jeep said:
I found my first Octo-grip screwdriver today at a local estate sale. In checking Collecting Snap-on it looks like they were made between ‘55 & ‘60.
-Don

I love Octo-grip. They seem to be rare. When I do see one it's usually clutch type, which is useless to me.

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rustyzman · Jan 6, 2019

dkroth said:
Rusty, you beat Mopar by two minutes!

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Catalog made it here perfectly and it is a great addition to the collection! Thank You again!

Glen Vassallo · Jan 10, 2019

Hi all. I just found this Snap On 7/16", deep socket. The markings read; Snap On STM-14.E made in USA. Looks pretty old, but how old? It is attached to a Wright adapter at the moment. Can't get them apart!
Thanks

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