Craftsman deep metric v sockets with knurled top

[drink]

Thought that you might find this interesting, its from the 1953 Craftsman tool catalog during the =V= series era.

Thanks! Isn't it unusual how they say it about 1/2" sockets but not the others?

 

[drink]

To to add to the confusion, picked up a 18mm short in a batch of sockets. Already had one which had knurling on one end, but this was the other end. So I now have two 18mm's with banding at each end.

The odd part is that they are both -G- series, same model number (and theoretically from the same manufacturing plant and similar years). Will put up pictures later.

Would you happen to have a spare 19mm deep 3/8" drive socket with knurling at the top?

 

[Mechanical Noise]

Pretty sure I have a couple of the Craftsman 3/8 deep six pointers with knurling on the top. Probably got them in the clearance bin or as exchanges. I'm sure I have mixed sets of the short sockets. I don't think that top or bottom knurling indicates any difference in the quality of the socket. I like the top knurling but the bottom knurling might be a cost cutting production change because there are fewer different sizes at the bottom than the top.

 

[nbpt100]

What is the significance of the Letter marking?

 

[someofusgotfarmingtodo]

What is the significance of the Letter marking?

The letter marking on Craftsman tools indicates which foundry/company made the tool for Sears Craftsman. There is some belief that some foundry/companies used better stock materials and produced a more durable tool than others. The =V= and -V- series USA Craftsman tools made by Moore Drop Forge/Easco tend to be thought of as far better made than the modern day imported Craftsman tools.

 

[drink]

Pretty sure I have a couple of the Craftsman 3/8 deep six pointers with knurling on the top. Probably got them in the clearance bin or as exchanges. I'm sure I have mixed sets of the short sockets. I don't think that top or bottom knurling indicates any difference in the quality of the socket. I like the top knurling but the bottom knurling might be a cost cutting production change because there are fewer different sizes at the bottom than the top.

Here's some pictures of the types of sockets I need.

* Craftsman 3/8" drive 6 point v deep 19mm socket with knurled top.


The standard size socket I measured was 1" high.

* Craftsman 3/8" drive 12 point v standard 9mm socket
* Craftsman 3/8" drive 12 point v standard 10mm socket
* Craftsman 3/8" drive 12 point v standard 12mm socket
* Craftsman 3/8" drive 12 point v standard 12mm socket
* Craftsman 3/8" drive 12 point v standard 14mm socket

 

[nbpt100]

I noticed most of mine are G and made in USA. Not sure why they moved the knurl. I just wish it was a bit deeper and on all on the top. Makes it easier to see and more of a feature to grip it.

 

[Cruzan80]

Sorry Drink. I looked in my spare bucket and don't have any of those which aren't parts of sets I have. GOod luck.

 

[LawnBoy-5247]

I have a set of shallow 3/8 drive and a almost complete set of deep of 3/8 sockets with the knurled tops. I also have a shallow 1/4 drive set with the knurled tops, all three sets are 6 point G sockets. my 3/8 deep set is missing the 15mm and 16 mm sockets so, if anyone has one they are looking to get rid of pm me as I may be interested.

 

[Oregon rock crusher]

I went to work at my fathers small contract crushing company back in 75'. I was always surprised about how few tools there were in the operation and how much harder it was to get anything repaired because of it. Times were good then so in late 78' my dad decided to buy me a set of tools at the end of the season. I still have nearly the entire set which was one of the most extensive Sears offered at the time. Nearly all the sockets and wrenches from that set are -v- series marked. I am pretty sure all or nearly all of the metric sockets were knurled at the top in all three drive sizes. Here is a pic of a few sockets I just grabbed out of that same box he bought for me that winter. Reading this thread I the first time I've thought anything of the top knurling on the metric sockets other than easy ID. Ed.

 

[drink]

I did find this set, it sort of matches your set. I found it in the 1978/1979 Craftsman tool catalog. The photo is of a SAE set but they did offer it in metric too. Can't get my scanner to work so I have to post photos.

I did want to mention how my set came with sockets with knurled tops on them also. It is hard to remember that long ago but my set might have been ordered from the catalog and picked up at the store. Hence the Sears Craftsman logo on the box and the knurled sockets. It was dark early so it had to have been near the end of a year or the beginning of the next year. I think my set might have had a catalog price of about $34.99 plus tax.

 

[leg17]

To to add to the confusion, picked up a 18mm short in a batch of sockets. Already had one which had knurling on one end, but this was the other end. So I now have two 18mm's with banding at each end.

The odd part is that they are both -G- series, same model number (and theoretically from the same manufacturing plant and similar years). Will put up pictures later.

I have both as well.
Sets from Sears in those days sometimes had mixed with and without knurling.