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Picked up a real nice set of these today.....on craigslist.

The gentleman that I bought them from said got them in the mid 90's.

I know they've been around since the 50's....

Were there earlier different styles/types....or did they all look like this?
 

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I've got a mutt SAE set from various manufacturers. Haven't had to use them yet, but they're ready if I need them.

Also have a Truecraft 10mm and MAC 15mm.
 
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I used these wrenches when I was working at a service station in the mid seventies. I don't think I even gave a thought about who made the tool at the time as I was about 16 YO than I remember them being very versatile
 
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I liked those, my dad has one of those for getting to one of the exhaust manifold bolts in the back on his 70 Road Runner if I recall correctly. He says it's the only thing that got to get on it. He picked it up sometime in the 00's. I wonder why Craftsman discontinued them. Low demand I would think. I've found the 1/4" and 3/8" inch "flex handles" with corresponding socket on the end are basically the same thing just slightly taller but will still fit most places where a saltus can and ratchet won't.
 
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I wonder why Craftsman discontinued them. Low demand I would think
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You would think they would be more useful, but I'm not sure I've ever used my set more than once or twice.
 
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Its probably lost as no one ever used it,,, ha but,, I have a set and keep them with other specialty wrenches. They came in a set, they have a spot on occasion, work good for chain saw bars. Having a set at a reasonable price makes them ok to take up a little box space.
 
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I believe that Craftsman....offered a 1".....at one point.....Anybody seen one?
 
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i have a 7pc polished armstrong set. think i used a saltus once.
mc master carr used to offer a double saltus. not in their catalogue anymore, but i know i saw it.
 
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