Dunlop box time capsule.

bmwrd0 · Nov 9, 2018

I found this today:

Packed with tools, so much I could barely lift it.

Patent Pending, so I think that puts it back to the '20's.

Inside were the following:

Sockets inclued '30's Snap-on (top row) Bonney, Hinsdale, Williams, 30's and '40's Blackhawk with others.

Box ends single and double offset include Blackhawk, Bluepoint, Walden Warchester.

And screwdrivers and adjustables and a Cornwell speeder among other stuff from the thirties. A real time capsule that cost a whole twenty dollar bill.

bonneyman · Nov 9, 2018

Let me be the first to say "You ****".

Private Lugnutz · Nov 9, 2018

bmwrd0 said:
Patent Pending, so I think that puts it back to the '20's.

That is correct. No later than 1925. I won't get all crabby with envy, because I already did all envy crabbing on the Garage Sale thread when you first reported it. Been looking for a external cantilevered WWII Duplex or the HandiKit versions they made for Snap-on for a long time, but I would be tickled green for an older one, too. They are indistinguishable. They hold A LOT of tools and it's a good place for wartime collectors to put all those things we find that don't belong in the GMTK proper. Really nice find, Beemer. :thumbup:

Ole Slewfoot · Nov 10, 2018

Nice!
Who made the monkey wrench?
I'd think putting a hex drive on the adjuster nut would have nearly guaranteed its destruction.

SuperCat · Nov 10, 2018

Fantastic find, just wow. I have to agree with Ole Slewfoot, that big hex nut on the pipe wrench is really interesting, I too am surprised it is still in good shape. Also, that vise grip style locking plier - what brand is it? I have never seen one like that before. :thumbup:

Private Lugnutz · Nov 10, 2018

SuperCat said:
Also, that vise grip style locking plier - what brand is it? I have never seen one like that before.

Botnick Motor Corporation (BMC). Chevy dealer machine shop invention. No sh*t! One of the coolest stories in obscure tool history ever. I went on a little more about them here, and a search on 'Botnick' with the GJ search engine will turn up examples and discussion in several other threads, EDIT: including a query thread from our host Ryan.

Provincial · Nov 11, 2018

bmw, there is another Duplex (with a patent number) on Offerup near Wilsonville for $5.00. I'm surprised that the PDX crowd hasn't scooped it up by now, since it has been listed for 5 months!

1/2 Cup · Nov 11, 2018

bmwrd0 great score. :thumbup:

davethorik · Nov 11, 2018

I paid more than that for an almost empty Snap-on version. Nice grab!

Dunlop box time capsule.

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