any williams supertool fans

[59flatbedford]

Well like the title says i wanna hear from all the old williams tool fans. particilar interest in the super years. i have a couple of old box end super wrenches with the oval shank that are friggin long and built to make some serious leverage. Someday i hope to build up a full set of super tools just because i can so lets hear about williams and of course

 

[Stick Figure]

i can't say i have a lot of it, but what i do have the high level of quality is VERY apparent.

the top couple i ended up keeping... the top one is 1 3/8" for reference.

 

[59flatbedford]

there is only one person on here with williams tools???

 

[mrholeshot]

I have some but I'll have to go out and photo them. When I find them at Flea markets I do my best to aquire them at a small price.

 

[Lump]

I have some too, but right now I'm in the middle of trying to degrease and de-rust hundreds of wrenches and sockets. Soon I'll sort them all again, and then I can post pix.

 

[bobee77]

<a href="http://s141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/bobee77/Superrenches/?action=view&current=DSCF4651.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r50/bobee77/Superrenches/DSCF4651.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

These and a couple adjustable wrenches comprise my share of Williams tools.

 

[beelsr]

i have a bunch and i love them too - mostly > 1" sizes. just 'saved' a couple from the father-in-law. he had them in the backhoe and they were getting rust-plated. a dunk in EoR cured that.

no pics since i'm on the road....

 

[toolmutt]

These are my only Williams tools. I really like the short double box end wrenches. I wish I could find the rest of the set.

 

[59flatbedford]

Does anybody have any superratchets to post up and maybe some socket sets. It seems like you see quite a few wrenches but not much for the drive tools.

 

[rayzor32]

the williams superwrenches are awesome, but almost impossible to find in metric. I have an old standard combo set at home and they are as good as my snap on set minus the chrome plating, which isnt always good if your hands covered in oil. You can usually pick them up at a decent price at flea markets. If it says "williams" on it you know you are getting a quality tool. I dont have any ratchets but old timers have told me back in the day they were THE ratchet to have. Too bad you can't really order any of their stuff off the snap on trucks anymore.

 

[Dale B]

I have a full set of superwrenches from 1/4" up to 2" in the BOE style , but I can't get my pix to post , PM me and I 'll get some pix for you....

 

[slip knot]

Had a lot of Williams tools stolen a few years back. Still got a set of combo wrenches from 1/4 to 1". sure miss my B52 ratchet though. Been looking for another for a while but no luck yet.

 

[treasureseeker]

I don’t run across the ratchets often and the few I have were in bad shape, so far just a black industrial super adjustable.

 

[north]

My B-52 Superratchet. Bought from Rickster if I remember correctly. My only Williams tool so far but that will change, given time.

Have a nice day.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Most of my larger wrenches at work are Williams Superwrenches, and I think I have a few around my home shop. Most of mine came from McMaster Carr back in the 70's. They do not put brand names in their catalog, but if you call or email, you can probably find out if they carry Williams.

 

[lipadj46]

Over half of my wrenches are williams wrenches:

 

[wafrederick]

I have a few tools,one wrench and one socket.the socket needs to be replaced,3 cracks in it.I do know Snap On does own Williams now,Snap On purchased Williams 15 years ago for the industrial tool market.

 

[Rickster]

Have you guys seen this style of Williams SuperWrench??

How about a Williams Dog Bone??

Also have a fer of those Williams 1/2 dr B52's in stock.
Sorry toolmutt I checked for double box's and didn't find any in the Williams drawer.

 

[toolmutt]

Sorry toolmutt I checked for double box's and didn't find any in the Williams drawer.

Thanks for looking, Rickster. I got those two from my dad but have never found any others.

 

[WNYflyer]

Williams stuff was very popular/available in my area I suppose due to the fact that the Buffalo factory was 30 minutes down the road and the numerous local factories they were probably used at. Most of the things from my grandfather. Some of the newer things I have collected.

First picture 1/2 drive stuff, 90 % Williams

Second picture 3/4" drive stuff, 90 % Williams

Third picture some wrenches. Some like Rickster shows

Fourth picture, couple of S-52's, couple of S-51's, a B-51A, M-51 and the big guy is a H-50

 

[fflintstone]

I have one or two williams wrenches, but I have an entire 3/4" drive socket set with ratchet, slide bar and extention in the original case. I am missing one socket (1 5/8" I think) the ratchet is unique in that it only ratchets in one direction and the 3/4"drive square puches thru to ratchet the other way.
I am sorry I dont have any pics to show.
I see williams stuff fairly often at flee markets but the missing socket has eludded me. I have a non williams socket in the missing size so I dont look too hard.

I do enjoy using the set.

 

[SMKS]

I think I paid $1 - $2 for all the wrenches. The ratchet was part of a big buy, but it wasn't more than $4. The best score of all was the tiny 4" Williams adjustable wrench at $0.50.

 

[Thumper]

I buy 'em when I run across them.

 

[59flatbedford]

man i love the looks of those 52 series ratchets. as soon i find one im gunna own it.

 

[59flatbedford]

man i love the looks of those 52 series ratchets. as soon i find one im gunna own it.

 

[Rickster]

man i love the looks of those 52 series ratchets. as soon i find one im gunna own it.

Happy to sell you one or more of my Williams B52's.

 

[fflintstone]

well I looked at my williams tools today, I have 2 open end wrenches. the 3/4"drive socket I need is a 1" size not a 1 5/8 as in my previous post.
also the socket set includes 2 extensions (6" & 12") and a universal joint as well. I wish it had a real braker bar as opposed to the T-bar, but like I said I enjoy using the set.
I will post a pic when I get a chance.

 

[hofferwood]

Here's my stuff(on a quick look).
2-1 1/16
2-3/4
1- 3/4x25/32 offset
1- 1 1/4, 3/4drive 12pt socket
1- 3/4, 1/2drive 8pt socket
1- 7/8, 1/2drive 8pt socket
1- 3/4 breaker bar

Hey fflintstone, ya want the breaker bar?
Let me know
Chuck

 

[ihredo4]

I have been collecting these for the last 2 years or so. I like them so much they have moved into my go to tools replacing what I can. Just got a S-52 Superratchet given to me by my uncle and can say it is easily the finest ratchet I have ever owned. Now the search is on for two of everything. I have two daughters and want a complete set of tools for each of them. I'll get pics and post soon.

 

[Autoguy]

I own a master combination SUPERENCHEs up to 1 1/4 new not used and 15inch SUPERJUSTABLE. Great tools.

Also , I have a set of Williams chiseles used.

 

[bill300d]

i have these. i may have a few more, need to go out to garage to check. always ready to buy more when i see a deal.

 

[Steve_P]

williams stuff is top quality IMO but it doesn't get much respect in comparison to snap on. I don't dispute SO isn't better/nicer, it is, but IMO it isn't as superior as the used price difference between the two shows. I have a bunch of ~1970s 3/8 and 1/2 inch sized Williams sockets, ratchets, breaker bars, a few Superrenches, and also several adjustable wrenches. It's all high quality stuff. The ratchets, extensions, and wrenches do not have the shiny bling that SO does but they're definitely not poorly made

 

[reptilezs]

My B-52 Superratchet. Bought from Rickster if I remember correctly. My only Williams tool so far but that will change, given time.

Have a nice day.

i have this ratchet, i believe someone bent the handle. it is bent 90 degrees and inline with the drive plug.

 

[JeepinJ]

How does the new JH Williams stuff compare since being under the Snap-On umbrella? My dad had a huge collection of Williams when he started working out of college. I remember the day someone stole it from his work when I was in 2nd grade. I never seen my dad cry before, or since that day. I was thinking about picking up a couple of their compact case sets for him as a gift.

 

[Steve_P]

the new US made Williams sockets, ratches, extensions are beautiful; very high quality. I do not have any new Williams wrenches (yet- LOL) so I can't say on them but they look great in pics. There is also an entire imported line of Williams but I do not have any of that. Just beware when you buy that not all of it is US made- their website has a catalog which clearly states COO. For the boxed sets, the imported socket/ratchet sets are in the plastic cases and the US stuff is in metal boxes from what I've seen. If you want to buy some inch socket sets for your dad, let me know as I will probably sell some of my extra inch stuff soon- all from my dad.

 

[december45]

I got a couple of complete sets of super wrenches and bunch of odds and ends...