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[four.cycle]

craftsman47 - those are roll pin punches.... not something I generally mess with, fortunately.

mp333 - I thought it looked like a hell of a deal on those sockets, but again, 3/4" drive is WAY too big for my needs... 90% of the time I'm using 1/4" drive.

 

[four.cycle]

^ on the previous page someone posted a set of Wilde pliers, but it doesn't say what size they are.
just ran into these last night and picked up a pair:

Wilde Tool G269 5" Ignition Tongue & Groove Mini Pliers New Bulk Made in USA

$10.75 free shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181076798375?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[four.cycle]

best deals I spotted today:

KAL tool 4-piece offset double-end box wrench set 1/2" - 1"
used. look new. real pretty. with pouch.
$25 right now + $13 shipping. 0 bids. auction ends Friday afternoon. 12/11/13

re-listed 12/11/15
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAL-4pc-45-Degree-Offset-Box-End-Wrench-Set-1-1-2-/311503283222?

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Sears Craftsman 4-piece midget Metric box wrench set
4.5mm - 9mm. used. look new. shiny. in original pouch.
$4.25 right now + $3 shipping. 2 bids now. auction ends Sunday morning 12/13/15

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121833777730?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

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S-K 1/4" drive socket set in original box.
appears complete, but inexplicably the name plate has been removed from the inside of the box.
used. excellent condition considering age.
99 cents right now + $5 shipping. 0 bids now. auction ends Sunday afternoon. 12/13/15

http://www.ebay.com/itm/361442727162?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

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I picked up two Thorsen 1/4" sets recently, and only waited two days for the missing socket to appear in the listings.
I don't collect S-K. Old boxes for S-K socket sets are currently going for anywhere from $3-$25 on Ebay. (for whatever reason S-K empty boxes are second in price only to Snap-On on Ebay)

Sunday Dec. 6, 2015 10:30 pm

 

[four.cycle]

was looking for some pliers earlier....

Wilde tool:

G250 5" slip-joint angle-nose ignition pliers zinc plated
new.
$7.39 + $2.49 shipping
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilde-Tool-...:g:nO8AAOSwv0tU-o06&item=191530040496&vxp=mtr

G250B 5" slip-joint angle-nose ignition pliers black finish
new
$9.75 incl. shipping
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilde-Witco...543864?hash=item27d08bbef8:g:MHAAAMXQBwlRN~-W

261 6½" thin-nose slip-joint pliers plated & polished
new
$5.00 + $2.00 shipping
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-USA-WIL...hash=item3cc66d2738:m:mEApPTVwuUIC7h1VPf95ICQ

6N 6" angle-nose slip-joint pliers plated & polished
new
$9.00 + $3.00 shipping
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilde-Tool-...738171?hash=item4d37264abb:g:xNQAAOSw~gRV3LIa

8N 8" angle-nose slip-joint pliers plated & polished
new
$9.00 + $3.75 shipping
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilde-Tool-...739917?hash=item4d3726518d:g:1LkAAOSw~gRV3LKm

and yet another 1/4" drive socket set:

12000 1/4" drive 15 pc. SAE socket set 3/16" - 1/2" with box
new
$34.00 incl. shipping OBO
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Wilde-1...376853?hash=item43d42ab295:g:dr0AAOSwQJhUiJzW

*( that last seller has a mess of bulk Wilde - looks like close-out NOS.)

12/07/15 01:20 PST

 

[four.cycle]

another 3/4" drive socket set just listed this morning:

Thorsen 17 pc: 3/4" drive sockets 7/8" - 2", 19" breaker, 7" extension, box
used. looks pretty clean.
$55 right now + $39 shipping - 0 bids - sale ends Thursday morning 12/10/15
SOLD 12/10/15 $77.00

there's a 3/4' ratchet listed in the Thorsen also
used. looks good. US made
$29 + $14 shipping. 0 bids. sale ends Saturday afternoon 12/12/15

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thorsen-3-4...706027?hash=item51dcdb3b2b:g:Y50AAOSwcdBWRUAA

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also TWO 3/4" Thorsen ratchets listed:
used. look okay. one US made, one Taiwan made
$70 w/free shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THORSEN-3-4...412955?hash=item2a5d44bf5b:g:uvUAAOSw0HVWCJUc

 

[four.cycle]

users:

Indestro "Super" 1/2" drive 10-pc SAE IMPACT shallow 6-pt socket set 7/16" - 1" with tray
pretty clean.
$20 right now + $11 shipping. 0 bids now. auction ends Monday afternoon 12/14/15
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301818908275?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT


Craftsman "V" 1/4" drive socket set in original box (* box repainted! *)
all the pieces are there. looks to be in pretty good shape.
$30 right now + $6 shipping. 0 bids now. auction ends Monday evening 12/14
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201480903867?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

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collector stuff:

Stevens-Walden 1/4" drive socket set in original box
all the pieces are there with extra ratchet and sockets (confirmed with seller earlier today - see notes on listing.)
$7 right now + $7 shipping. 0 bids now. auction ends Monday morning 12/14
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281878261681?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[four.cycle]

almost forgot this one:

S-K 1/4" drive socket set in original box
very nice. looks like new.
$30 right now + $7 shipping. 0 bids now. auction ends Monday evening 12/14
(third week in a row this set's been listed.)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-K-1-4-Inc...613163?hash=item3d0b2eac2b:g:SVgAAOSwZVhWTJFw

 

[four.cycle]

not a super cheapie give-away, but damn reasonable for a big-*** 3-arm puller:

Owatonna (OTC) 1011-L 3-arm puller
appears to be in pretty good shape.
$45 + $6 shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181955468725?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[four.cycle]

re-listed today:

Owatonna (OTC) 3/4" drive sockets - Owatonna, Minnesota
look like new.
4 days left. no bids yet.
$140 minimum bid - free shipping

18 pcs Good Cond. Normal wear and little dirt or grease.
#372 - 2 1/4
#370 - 2 3/16
#364 - 2
#360 - 1 1/78
#358 - 1 13/16
#356 - 1 3/4
#354 - 1 11/16
#352 - 1 5/8
#348 - 1 1/2
#346 - 1 7/16
#344 - 1 3/8
#340 - 1 1/4
#338 - 1 3/16
#336 - 1 1/8
#334 - 1 1/16
#332 - 1
#330 - 15/16
#328 - 7/8

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Owatonna-Mi...705941?hash=item2a5d67bc55:g:uQ8AAOSwnipWYJAz

 

[four.cycle]

another Owatonna puller. 2-jaw (OTC)
can't tell model number but even if it's a model #1000 (smallest one they made) it's still way cheap:
(waiting for seller to respond with model number and size)
$9 bucks right now + $5.10 shipping. 0 bids now. auction ends Sunday afternoon 12/13/15
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351599904857?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

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woot?
a whole mess of old S-K sockets. a real hodge-podge. couple boxes too.
99 cents right now. free shipping. 0 bids now. auction ends Sunday afternoon 12/13/15
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321942295305?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

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anybody collecting "Fairmount" tools?
two socket sets. re-posted below. seller revised ads. 12/09/15 18:08 PST
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Wilde 8" slip-joint pliers - red insulated handles - (two pairs)
$12.10 + $10.00 shipping (buy now deal) (two sets left 12/09/15 01:56 PST)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151902358019?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

12/09/15 01:56 PST

 

[four.cycle]

box end
XS1416 Snap-on 7/16" x 1/2" offset double-end box wrench
$9.10 + $1.00 shipping OBO

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191756192748?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[four.cycle]

two "Fairmount" socket sets (revised from above)

oddball collector stuff.

1/4" set:
$10 now + $12.50 shipping. 0 bids. auction ends Tuesday 12/15/15
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fai...502502?hash=item1a0a82ee26:g:Ba0AAOSwv-NWZ4Xf

3/8" set:
$10 now + $12.50 shipping. 0 bids auction ends Tuesday 12/15/15
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fai...502502?hash=item1a0a82ee26:g:Ba0AAOSwv-NWZ4Xf

12/09/15 18:16 PST

 

[four.cycle]

yet another big-*** 2-arm gear puller.

Indestro #255 - one serious puller. made in Chicago.

$27.50 incl. shipping. "buy now" deal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252206921680?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

12/09/15 19:42 PST

 

[logical]

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collector stuff:

Stevens-Walden 1/4" drive socket set in original box
all the pieces are there with extra ratchet and sockets (confirmed with seller earlier today - see notes on listing.)
$7 right now + $7 shipping. 0 bids now. auction ends Monday morning 12/14
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281878261681?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Thanks for the plug, that's mine. BTW, there are 13 people watching that auction. Its not worth much but it isn't going to only bring $7.00 either.

I'm a big Ebay fan. It isn't like the early days but there are still great deals on tools. These are really nice screwdrivers and the same seller has them in a slightly longer version as well. I wish they had Phillips to go with these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PB-Swiss-Ba...er-Set-of-3-Slotted-Red-Handles-/291631216316

 

[four.cycle]

^ I'm working my way down the list and I just haven't gotten to "Stevens Walden" yet. Figured somebody would be interested - it looks like a nice little set.

 

[pauls_workshop]

That looks like a nice little Walden set. I have a few Walden tools. Made tough as nails, alot like Indestro, Wright, Proto, etc. Sockets fit well, ratchets are good and tough, but not as slick as more modern ones, a bit courser. Recommended. - Paul

 

[four.cycle]

proamerica pliers:

based on several favorable comments scattered all over on this site, I picked up a few of the "proamerica" miniature pliers direct from the factory on a "black Friday" special.

go to Ebay, go to "search", type in "KAL America pliers" - there are two sellers there who are low-balling them out for about the same as what I got at 40% off retail - I picked up another pair from one of them earlier today.

proamerica's site HERE (if you want to check MSRP): proamericatools.com

 

[four.cycle]

NOS Nicholson Files:

4" square ******* - 12 pieces
$15 right now. free shipping. auction ends Wednesday 12/16/15
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NICHOLSON-4...852867?hash=item58d29131c3:g:flYAAOSwNphWa09Z

6" Swiss Pattern 00 Cut Barrette Files - 12 pieces
$67.50 + $10.55 shipping. "buy now" deal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Box-of-12-N...673573?hash=item43e6e67c25:g:qzkAAOSw6dNWSpxO
^ this seller has a boatload of other NOS Nicholson files:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odk...A0.H0.Xnicholson.TRS2&_nkw=nicholson&_sacat=0

7" Slim Taper Files - 12 pieces
$59.99 + $5.99 shipping OBO. "buy now" deal
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-VTG-Nich...181048?hash=item4d3ca8dbb8:g:KqQAAOSwNNxWFDRf

 

[four.cycle]

small red steel tool box
10" L x 6" W x 4-1/4" H

I ordered one of these a week ago. Thought it would be nice for my girlfriend to hold sewing notions and stuff. Expected thin/cheap. Got sturdy/durable. Far better than expected. Well built. Not super-thin steel. Good latch. Handle is spindly but that won't be a problem unless you're carrying bricks in it.
I just ordered two more.
He's got THREE left.
$14.00 w/free shipping:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Metal-S...052032?hash=item3d0aac0a40:g:tQ8AAOSw-jhUKM33


Same seller also has a white steel box with a combination lock on it:
11.5" L x 9.75 W x 5.25" H
My guess is he had them both manufactured by the same outfit.
$20.00 w/free shipping:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Whit...989532?hash=item3ab80d681c:g:zJMAAOSwajVUSpRD

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Received today three pairs of the "Proamerica" miniature pliers from the manufacturer.
Still waiting on delivery of two more pairs from Ebay sellers (see above.)
Look damn nice. Very well made stuff.

Also received today the Wilde miniature Ignition Pliers (5" groove-joint pliers w/insulated handles)
And the Wilde 8" slip-joint pliers (the "two pairs" deal mentioned above)
And a little 1/4" drive universal joint made by Wilde (not listed above)
Got the angle-nose Wilde 8-inch slip-joint pliers a couple days ago.
Very well made stuff. I'm impressed by the workmanship.
I'd never even heard of "Wilde" up until about a month ago.
Excellent product from an American manufacturer, and I didn't spend $80 for a pair of pliers.

 

[lilcraigford]

I found these looking for the smaller sized black Craftsman Professional screwdrivers. I'm not sure how "Hot" this is: Lot of Four Vintage Craftsman Professional Screwdrivers

$19.99 + $6.00 Expedited Shipping
0 Bids, 5 Hours Remaining

 

[four.cycle]

collector stuff

SK-Wayne 1/4" drive socket set
18 pieces. looks very nice.
$30 right now + $6 shipping. 1 bid. auction ends Friday 12/18

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181958987019?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

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Craftsman 1/4" drive socket set in original box

seller: Sockets are 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 1/4 (8 point), 5/16, 11/32, 5/16 (8 point), 3/8. Production code H.

me: so... the little " H " is inside a circle, yes??

seller: Yes, and there is a 7/16 six point I forgot to list it.

$20 right now + $8 shipping. 0 bids. auction ends Sat. 12/19
$80 "buy now"

http://www.ebay.com/itm/351603177057?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

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I think I just exceeded my limit for today on a couple other 1/4" sets.
there's another doozie on there but the guy's really pushing the envelope:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-CRA...605385?hash=item3f58e90349:g:OaAAAOSw8-tWalIg

 

[pauls_workshop]

That H means made by New Britain, which is one of my favorite US tool companies of the past. For Craftsman, I like V and H. That SK Wayne is NOT just collector stuff! Good to use every day still! The 60's ruled! I was around then (just barely)! - Paul

 

[four.cycle]

^ I thought that SK-Wayne set looked pretty snazzy.

this one might be good if they don't go crazy and bid it up sky high:

Craftsman 6-pc. double-end SAE box wrench set 7/16" - 1"
started at 99 cents about 15 hours ago.
now $16.50 + $6.10 shipping. 3 bids so far. auction ends Tues. 12/22/15

http://www.ebay.com/itm/311503788331?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[christopher7390]

MY second go to for tools other than my first. (GJ) of course

 

[Spn1025]

Here u go

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Quality-Tool-...rewdriver-Brush-MORE-/191756655527?nav=SEARCH

Currently $4.25 + $17 shipping 2 days left

Quality Tool Lot Set Craftsman Snap On SK Wrenches Hammer Screwdriver Brush MORE

Almost all USA tools

Put your max bid in

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Here u go

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Quality-Tool-...rewdriver-Brush-MORE-/191756655527?nav=SEARCH

Currently $4.25 + $17 shipping 2 days left

Quality Tool Lot Set Craftsman Snap On SK Wrenches Hammer Screwdriver Brush MORE

Almost all USA tools

That's seriously more than I would ever pay for that pile. lol. One, I wouldn't buy that pile, and two, if I did it would be 10 or 13 at the swap meet out here.

So, what do y'all think it will go for?

 

[Spn1025]

Hmm yea after looking again it's just a bunch of random size extras
I'd say it's gotta be worth $50 for someone who wants it. Not me though, I want complete sets

 

[Ron Swanson]

Seems cheap if you need them. sk set
http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-K-3-8-Dri...475713?hash=item25b3089b81:g:I7kAAOSwNphWW11D

 

[four.cycle]

Proamerica 9-pc SAE nut-driver set 3/16" - 9/16" with roll-up pouch
NOS. military contract stuff maybe?
looks nicer than the old set of Vaco NOS nut-drivers I found the other day.
$30. + $7.95 shipping - "buy now" deal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271972253540?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

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KAL Tool (US) 11-pc SAE midget ignition wrench set w/ roll-up pouch
NOS. military contract stuff? looks good.
$20. + $4 shipping OBO - "buy now" deal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351602044352?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

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got sockets?

Indestro "Select" 9-pc 3/8" dr. SAE 12-point sockets 3/8" - 7/8"
well used.
$8.50 + $6 shipping - "buy now" deal.
he's got two sets.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131584899963?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

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Thorsen (US) 12-pc 3/8" dr. SAE 12-pt sockets 3/8" - 3/4", with breaker, speeder, extension, universal joint, 13/16" plug socket and box
amazingly good condition for its age
$10 + $6 shipping. 0 bids right now. auction ends Saturday 12/19/15
http://www.ebay.com/itm/371507366259?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

(* you can pick up Thorsen (US) 77JC 3/8" ratchets on Ebay every day for $8-$18 *)

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got pliers?

mess of NOS stuff. US made. different brands:

6" Crestaloy diagonal cutters
$18 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cre...173165?hash=item1c5e3d806d:g:BsEAAOSwcBhWbpLQ

6" Williams diagonal cutters
$15 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-William...169371?hash=item1c5e3d719b:g:lX0AAOSwAKxWbpE5

6" Crestaloy needle nose w/cutter (metal handle)
$15 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cre...451548?hash=item2a5dbf681c:g:yQ8AAOSwcBhWbpBI

6" Crestaloy needle nose w/cutter (insulated handle)
$15 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cre...162761?hash=item1c5e3d57c9:g:-6AAAOSwT5tWIGiN

6-3/4" Proto needle-nose
$20 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pro...448316?hash=item2a5a599b3c:g:4kwAAOSw14xWIIfe

6-3/4" Proto needle-nose w/cutter
$20 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pro...431102?hash=item2a5a5957fe:g:MsIAAOSwAYtWIH3x

9-1/2" Crescent groove-joint pliers
$20 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cre...046588?hash=item1c5b315f3c:g:T~4AAOSwA4dWIHAw

7" Crescent groove-joint pliers
$15 incl. shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cre...386466?hash=item2a5a58a9a2:g:y1YAAOSw9mFWIG~G

 

[four.cycle]

Craftsman "BE" 1/4" drive SAE socket set

sizes are 7/16,, 3/8,, 11/32,, 5/16,, 9/32,, 1/4,, 7/32 12-point
also 1/4" 6pt and 5/16" 6-point
breaker bar with the rod for handle
confirmed w/seller all pieces are stamped "BE"

listed about 3 hours ago.

$55 incl. shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291638921465?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[pauls_workshop]

Craftsman "BE" 1/4" drive SAE socket set

sizes are 7/16,, 3/8,, 11/32,, 5/16,, 9/32,, 1/4,, 7/32 12-point
also 1/4" 6pt and 5/16" 6-point
breaker bar with the rod for handle
confirmed w/seller all pieces are stamped "BE"

listed about 3 hours ago.

$55 incl. shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291638921465?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I think the BE was made by SK. Some real early Craftsman were SK. Neat stuff, but for that money, I'd rather get new SK ! - Paul

 

[BMack37]

Man, some of those pliers and that wrench set is tempting. Thanks for posting

 

[Reto]

Wiha Insulated Water Pump Pliers 10" # 32956 with push button

On ebay for $19.95 including shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wiha-Insula...219699?hash=item2ca5ccbe33:g:0OQAAOSwCQNWb1xs

On sale also at KC tools at 19.98 (free shipping above $50)

http://www.kctoolco.com/Insulated-Pliers-s/1827.htm?Search=&brand=Wiha Tools

NOTE: These are made in Vietnam, as basically all newer Wiha pliers.

 

[four.cycle]

12/15/15 00:28 PST

Craftsman 10 piece SAE RP double-end box wrench set 1/4" - 1-1/4"
older US-made stuff: mixed V and -V- and =V=
$15 + $9.45 shipping right now. 1 bid now. auction ends Monday 12/21/15
http://www.ebay.com/itm/391342677368?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[four.cycle]

re: vintage Craftsman 1/4" drive socket set above:

I think the BE was made by SK.

"BE" = New Britain Tool Company 1931-1947, if we can trust Mr. Lauver's research:
http://www.thegaragegazette.com/index.php?topic=867.0

there was another smaller BE set posted on there a couple days ago. doesn't appear to be as complete, however:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cra...060237?hash=item33ae448d0d:g:LmcAAOSwf-VWbH9w

not sure, but it's possible the "Christmas shopping fever" might be a factor in current selling prices. a smaller "V" 1/4" drive set got bid up to a wee bit over $40 earlier yesterday (12/14), and a late 1950s Indestro 1/4" drive set sold at just over $50 (including shipping) earlier yesterday (12/14), so it's possible $55 isn't too far out of line at the moment. there was another thread about "Craftsman NOS" here, but the real crazy on Ebay lately is on the "vintage" "V" stuff.

 

[pauls_workshop]

Thx 4 cycle, must be right on the BE. I think this was the early New Britain BE and then there was a much later one with H from the 60's or 70's. SK was very early Craftsman also - don't know the code for that one.

I have a bunch of V Craftsman and it is good, but not as good as Proto or Wright or SK or New Britain of that era (Husky US, Blackhawk, Napa US, others), or the tool truck brands like Mac or others. Indestro is at least as good as V too. I would pay more for the above than the V, but V is very good.

By the way, I also have some Kal and Promerica ex military US tools. All very very good stuff and underrated by far. I put most of it up against the above premium brands. - Paul

 

[four.cycle]

^ I'd never heard of "proamerica" up until just a few weeks ago, when I got a "proamerica" piece in a socket set I ordered online. After a Google search and some poking around I learned they were an offshoot of "KAL".
Just got a half dozen pairs of their miniature pliers and that metric offset box wrench set I cited above - and it's damn nice stuff.
"Underrated" is a gross understatement.

As for "Indestro" - almost all my tools are "Indestro", and I've yet to break any in over 40 years except for a little 4" long 1/4" drive "flex" extension that I had no business using for what I was working on - it simply wasn't designed to handle that kind of torque. I'd put "Indestro" up against any other American tool maker you want to name. Maybe that's just me, because I sold it for almost 20 years.

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Craftsman 8-piece SAE double-end box wrench set 1/4" - 1"
looks pretty good. mixed " V " and " VV "
99 cents right now + $7 shipping. 0 bids now. auction ends Tuesday 12/22
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172030785518?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

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and yet another example of the insane Craftsman " =V= " mania:

Craftsman 15-piece 1/4" drive " =V= " socket set with all the goodies
$30 right now + $5.80 shipping. 0 bids now. auction ends Tuesday 12/22
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281886448724?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

12/15/15 15:38 PST

 

[pauls_workshop]

yes agreed 4 cycle, I like Indestro a great deal too and have quite a bit of it. - Paul

 

[racecar]

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[four.cycle]

for the man who has everything. just in time for the holidays:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151917747553?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT