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txlonghorn1989

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Picked this up this morning at an estate sale. No maker name on the set just "Made in U.S.A.". I'm hoping somebody can tell me who made it. I also noticed the next to last "socket" doesn't appear to actually be a socket but I have no idea what it is. Thoughts?

I tossed a bunch of tools I was interested in into a Tupperware bowl and paid $10 for them. I'll post all the tools in the garage sale thread later.

Any info is much appreciated!

Thanks!
Mike
 

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Sometimes the holder gives it away. This time I cannot guess. Other times it can be guessed from close up pictures of the sockets. Each maker had different markings or knurling.
 
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I wonder if they could be Duro/Indestro? With your find of the other Indestro sockets at the same sale it made me think this is a possibility? According to AA, Duro didn't mark their early hex sockets, and the knurling design looks like a match.
 
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RubiconJK said:
I wonder if they could be Duro/Indestro? With your find of the other Indestro sockets at the same sale it made me think this is a possibility? According to AA, Duro didn't mark their early hex sockets, and the knurling design looks like a match.
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Interesting Rubicon. Is there an Duro/Indestro thread on GJ? I can't recall seeing one.
 
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RubiconJK said:
I wonder if they could be Duro/Indestro? With your find of the other Indestro sockets at the same sale it made me think this is a possibility? According to AA, Duro didn't mark their early hex sockets, and the knurling design looks like a match.
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Interesting Rubicon. Is there an Duro/Indestro thread on GJ? I can't recall seeing one.

Gmonkee said:
Sometimes the holder gives it away. This time I cannot guess. Other times it can be guessed from close up pictures of the sockets. Each maker had different markings or knurling.
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No markings on the sides, ends or bottom of the tray. I'll take the sockets out, wipe down the inside of the tray and see if it has any marks. I doubt it but worth checking.

Private Lugnutz said:
It's a socket for knurled thumbscrews commonly found on vintage radio sets. I'll post a link in a minute.

EDIT: See post #22 in this thread, here.
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Very interesting Lugz! Thanks for sharing. You are a scholar and a prince! :bowdown:
 
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3baygarage said:
That set looks to be None Better brand.

Alloy Artifacts-

http://alloy-artifacts.org/Photos/tools/nonebetter_14hex_socket_set_cropped_inset3.jpg

http://alloy-artifacts.org/newbritain-nonebetter.html#early
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3bay,
That sure looks like it! Down to the same sockets and red metal tray. However, the decal is gone on mine from the end and the ell-handle only says "Made in U.S.A." with no patent date. I went out to the shop and there is also no patent date on the bottom of the tray as in the example on AA. Great to know who made 'em! I think this is the first and only None Better branded tools. It's a cool little socket set. Nice knowing it's probably from the '30s.

I wonder what it means that it's missing two patent dates mentioned by AA?

Thanks for finding that and sharing!
Mike
 
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