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Williams S-55 1/2" ratcheting adapter, etc.

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B17E1943

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New guy here, well, actually, my first post/thread. Neat site. :thumbup:

I bought an old Craftsman top and rolling bottom box the other day and it has a bunch of vintage tools in it. Craftsman; Snap-On; Plomb; Proto; Speedmaster; Williams; S-K; Bonney; etc.

This Williams S-55 is interesting; I've never seen anything like it. I've looked on the web and here and I can't find it. Just wondering if anyone has seen one. I'm sure it's not one-of-a-kind.

Also, there are quite a few Speedmaster sockets, and I can't find much on them either. Any info on them - origins, etc? Made by Wright for Wards?

If it's not too much to ask :eek:, anyone know the approximate era of the tool boxes?


Thanks a lot! :beer:
 

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Welcome nice tools and box! Ive seen those adapters before as a matter of fact i have 2 snap on 3/8 1/2 but i`ve not see a Williams before.
 
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Nice vintage boxes. I have some of those Williams adapters but yours must be earlier than mine maybe early to mid 50's. The boxes look about the same but I am no expert.
 
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Ya the boxes are from the 50s I have the same top if it is the 2 drawer that was my great grand dads the came in a 3 drawer to found the recept and paper work under the bottom drawer. Go to Rose antiques and search there old craftsman catologes.


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It's a 3-drawer, Jim. Kind of a textured dark green finish.
 

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Hi, just wanted to say i have the exact same williams adapter(S-55) Did you happen to find any info on when it was made? I inherited mine from my grandfather several years ago along with some other vintage tools. I use mine once in awhile still works great too!
 
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