Free tools with my Craftsman Gray & Red toolboxes

[txlonghorn1989]

I posted about finding a great set of vintage born on Jan '76 Craftsman gray & red tool chest and rolling toolbox. Paid $100. See my post marked "(long post)" in the forum if you missed it. Anyway, as I mentioned there I didn't know until I got there that the toolboxes were both full of tools and parts. I don't already have quite a bit of the tools and may keep a few. The others I'll try to sell on CL. More than a few I already had on my "tools needed" list for doing American made old woodworking machines (OWWM). I don't have a clue what some of them are for. So any help there would be appreciated. Anyway on to the pics, I hope you enjoy.

Cutting torch & accessories. The torch itself has never been used. Already have this listed on CL and have had a couple of flakey contacts on it.

Craftsman 3/4" ratchet, breaker bar, 8" extension and set of sockets which includes runs from 1 3/4" down to 15/16" in 1/16" increments missing only the 1 9/16" and 1" sockets. Twelve sockets in all. The plastic Craftsman socket box is actually for a 1/2" set. This was on my tools list so these are keepers for me. Very glad to get them in addition to the toolboxes.

Sears Volt-Ammeter. I assume this is a voltage/amp meter. I'm not electrically inclined. It says Sears Snap-on but I suspect it's not THE Snap-on brand. It appears to be made by A.W. Sperry. The volt/amp meter appears to be "Made in Japan". Look like it was a quality instrument at one time. This is in great shape. Anyone know anything about this like how you use it, when, why and what there worth today? Also, what is the Energizer piece? Still has the original box which is obviously in pretty rough shape.

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[txlonghorn1989]

Cool used Sears metal box containing a solderless terminal and connector kit. Love the vintage box. A keeper.

In the Sears terminal/connector kit was the Eagle brand thing with a clip on it. Anyone know what the heck this thing is?

A couple of ridge reamers. A Zim brand and a Super Range. Both in the original boxes. I have zero use for these. Anyone know if the vintage car guys are into old stuff like this? I suppose I can check ebay and see what they've sold for there. Be nice to get them in the hands of someone who can use and appreciate them.

Swingline Little Red Fixer electric glue gun. I've got a glue gun but vintage tools like this are really cool and it is a pretty awesome red. Probably won't keep this.

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[txlonghorn1989]

Some type of puller from K-D Tools. It's marked "K-D 2 286 U.S.A." Not sure what you'd pull with this and it doesn't seem to come with any arms. Anyone help is appreciated on this.

An 8" bearing? puller. Not sure the maker. They are marked "K-200" on one jaw and "S45C" on the other. Both jaws have 8" marks. Nice solid tool. This was on my tools need list. Very nice find for me. I assume this is a bearing puller. Anyone recognize this?

A Craftsman 5 1/2" 2-jaw puller. Marked 9-46901. Nice find for me. This is a keeper.

A Globemaster 3-jaw bearing puller. Made in Italy. Marked N68640? Probably a keeper. Anyone know anything about this puller or the maker?

Another unknown puller? Only marks on it is the "6" above the bolt and the "400"below as seen in the pic. Can anyone educate me on what this is and who made it? What's it missing? What's is used for exactly? A very well made tool for sure.

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[txlonghorn1989]

Unknown tool. I think this is some type of a puller. Pulley puller? Maker unknown. Marked "ED 386-1". There is a wing nut on the two bolts. Had to crop them out to post the pic. Anyone enlighten me what this is exactly and if it's missing any parts? Anyone have an idea of the maker? A google search on "ED386-1" turned up nothing useful.

Some type of puller? Unknown maker. As you can see it's marked "B-180" and a "C" and a "4". Not sure what the other marks by the "4" are. I think this is missing some arms or jaws that hang off the bar. Hoping someone can educate me on the purpose, the maker, and what's missing to make this functional?

Another puller? Ken-Tool P-90 Akron, Ohio. As with most of the other pullers, I'm not sure what it's missing and what it is used for exactly. Help much appreciated.

Another puller? Only marking is what appears to be "W142". Same questions as for most of the other puller type tools.

Lastly, found these two arms/jaws. No marks but very well made. Anyone have ANY thoughts?


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[txlonghorn1989]

And finally I think this is the last of the "pullers". I'm obviously assuming this is some kind of puller. No markings on the tool. Any thoughts?

Next tool must be something to do with installing or removing MacPherson struts. There are two of the bolts. To post the pic I had to crop the rest out. Each bolt has two of the pieces that slip onto the bolt as in the pic and they each have a u-shaped piece. The parts that slip onto the bolt are marked "For Macpherson struts only". No brand name found. Any idea on value?

Tite-sqez that appears to be missing some parts. What is this used for exactly?

No. 56 - Suregrip made by Bridgeport Hardware Mfg. Corp. I think I've seen one of the before. Think Google showed this as a nail removal tool. Is that right? Doubt they're of much value. Anyone know? Not a keeper I think.

There were three different pipe reamers. This Powr-Kraft was the most interesting.

Another K-D tool (1722) that I have no idea what it does. Any ideas? Not a keeper.

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[jd_1138]

Wow, you ****. What a score.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Craftsman drill grinding attachment. No 6677. Great look and very nice doc with it. Very cool! Anyone ever use one? Thoughts?

Is the red one another drill grinding attachment? Maker looks to be A.D. McBurney, Los Angeles, Cal. It has the 49 59 69 markings on the side as seen in the pic. Kind of cool looking. Thoughts?

Montgomery Ward Powr-Kraft Electric Pencil Engraver. I didn't have an engraving tool. Now I do! Cool!

Armstrong Bridgeport pipe cutter. No. 2A 1/8 to 2 in. Quality tool. I know what this one does. Just can't see having much need for it.

A pair of tin/metal snips. Craftsman 12" Duck Billed tin snips and a 10" pair of Powr-Kraft Montgomery Ward 84-6026 tin snips. Didn't have any. Hadn't needed any to this point but I've already used 'em and will keep them.

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[gear cog head]

the kd 1722 is a piston ring groove cleaner.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

A couple of gauges? The green faced vacuum gauge (?) looks to be an Allstate brand. The other one has Superior Instruments Co. Model No. 1550. What are these? Any value to anyone you think?

Scattered set of Craftsman nut drivers. Probably will not keep.

A pair of tongs? Looks like Heller is the name brand. ??? Not keepers.

Some old style ratcheting tool? No markings on it. Anyone seen it or used it?

Marson Klik Fast Rivet-All Riveter No CT-1. 9".

Some kind of gripping tool. Marked Schaul Cleveland. What is this and what does it do exactly?

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[txlonghorn1989]

Craftsman pick up tool 9-41322. Nice to have when you really need one. On my list of tool needs so obviously a keeper.

A no-name micrometer. Although it does say "Made in U.S.A." on the silver part. Don't need.

The Ridge Tool Co. Elyria, Ohio, USA. Ridgid No. 000 1/8 to 1" OD. Pipe cutter. Doubt I'll use but too cool to part with. Actually, I do have some 1/2" pipe clamps that need pipes so maybe I do have a use for it.

Wizard pipe cutter 4H4780. Not a keeper.

Fencing pliers. No markings. Probably a keeper.

This last tool almost appears to be homemade or home fixed. I feel like I've seen one of these tools used for roughing up material but I can't recall exactly. Anyone know what this is and what it's used for?

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[torqueman2002]

What a great haul!

Nicely done.

 

[jd_1138]

lol, and you're still posting the awesomeness. I see a couple of tools in that bunch that would cost $100 alone to buy the modern equivalent.

Whoever sold it all for $100 doesn't know anything about tools or repairing things, I assume. To a lot of people, it's just "an old toolbox full of junk."

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Unknown tool. 16" long. Marked "K-D Tools 2288". What is this? I feel like I should know but no idea.

Craftsman 12" pipe chain wrench #55713. I know that from Google. How do you use these? Seems like something that could be useful when you need it. ;-)

Two Craftsman Clench wrenches. 1/2"-15/16" #42310. 3/8"-11/16" #42308. Not keepers.

There were three cylinder hones. This Sears Range 2"-7" 9-4633 is the best. No need. Are they of use and interest to auto enthusiasts?

No idea what the next tool is. Thoughts?

Kraeuter 10" Linesmen pliers. 1841-10. Already have several pairs of Klein linesmen pliers but kind of hard to let these go.

Buchanan Pres-Sure Tool C-24. Is this some kind of wire twisting/crimping tool? It's also marked "1464B".

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[txlonghorn1989]

Quick-Wedge screwdriver Marked "No 2356E vf". On my tools needed list so a keeper.

What is this weird looking thing with the red screwdriver handle? Looks like it must have some electrical use. ???

K-D 2534. Are these snap-ring pliers? If so they're on my list.

Unknown pliers, unmarked. Snap-ring pliers? They also look like they're missing parts like a spring and something to attach the spring to on the right side? Thoughts?

Craftsman 9-3214 Molding Head Cutter with 3 different molds. Definitely not a keeper.

Craftsman 9-3263 Adjustable carbide-tipped dado blade. Not a keeper.

Four or five more 10" table saw blades. This Craftsman 9-32531 new old stock 20 tooth carbide-tipped general purpose blade is probably the best of the lot. Maybe a keeper.

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[Ole Slewfoot]

the "roughing up tool" is for sharpening grinder wheels.

chain wrench you loop the chain over a round or irregular object, hook the end back into the chain, and when you operate the handle, it rocks and pulls the chain tight, then turns said object.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

I posted this unknown puller earlier but later found the arms/jaws that go with it. They are marked "400A". Anyone recognize this or know more?

Zim Valve Spring Compressor Tool No. 122. Enlightenment by Google. No need for it.

A bunch of 7" grinding wheels of different grades and materials. No pics provided. Probably will keep.

Unknown maker sliding T-bevel. Anyone recognize this or maybe know the make based off of the nut? It has an interesting pattern. Definitely a keeper!

A couple of Fulton-USA calipers. Keepers for me.

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[txlonghorn1989]

lol, and you're still posting the awesomeness. I see a couple of tools in that bunch that would cost $100 alone to buy the modern equivalent.

Whoever sold it all for $100 doesn't know anything about tools or repairing things, I assume. To a lot of people, it's just "an old toolbox full of junk."

Thanks! The guy who sold it does know about tools. He spent his career managing many Dale Auto Parts stores here in Central Texas until they were bought out. The toolboxes were his father-in-law's. He also rebuilds vintage autos. He just wanted it out of the garage NOW. Apparently, they've still got tons of stuff to go through. He even said to me after I got there that there were tools in there that I could sell and do pretty well on. Again, he just didn't want to mess with it. I could tell the heat was bothering him too. So that didn't hurt. Right place, right time. Glad the guy who was the first to contact him was trying to get him to take less than $100. I'm thankful he did that but IF the guy only knew!

PS Still got more tools to post just got tired of spending so much time on it today. Did get the tools out of my previous Craftsman chest and toolbox this afternoon. That'll be going to my son-in-law. He'll be tickled pink to get it.

Pic of my previous chest and toolbox...

 

[txlonghorn1989]

the "roughing up tool" is for sharpening grinder wheels.

chain wrench you loop the chain over a round or irregular object, hook the end back into the chain, and when you operate the handle, it rocks and pulls the chain tight, then turns said object.

Thanks Ole Slewfoot!!

 

[torqueman2002]

I'll reply with my guess, in RED.

Unknown tool. 16" long. Marked "K-D Tools 2288". What is this? I feel like I should know but no idea.
It is used to separate the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle, etc ... I've found it will tear the boot about 1/2 the time. Hitting the knuckle with a ball peen hammer works just as well.

Craftsman 12" pipe chain wrench #55713. I know that from Google. How do you use these? Seems like something that could be useful when you need it. ;-)

Two Craftsman Clench wrenches. 1/2"-15/16" #42310. 3/8"-11/16" #42308. Not keepers.

There were three cylinder hones. This Sears Range 2"-7" 9-4633 is the best. No need. Are they of use and interest to auto enthusiasts?

No idea what the next tool is. Thoughts?
No wonder. They're a combination tool for drum brakes. They remove/install shoe return springs, and hold down springs.

Kraeuter 10" Linesmen pliers. 1841-10. Already have several pairs of Klein linesmen pliers but kind of hard to let these go.

Buchanan Pres-Sure Tool C-24. Is this some kind of wire twisting/crimping tool? It's also marked "1464B".
These pliers are for crimping copper sleeves around solid core (house) wires. They are then covered by a plastic/rubber cap.

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[altersaddle]

Sears Volt-Ammeter. I assume this is a voltage/amp meter. I'm not electrically inclined. It says Sears Snap-on but I suspect it's not THE Snap-on brand. It appears to be made by A.W. Sperry. The volt/amp meter appears to be "Made in Japan". Look like it was a quality instrument at one time. This is in great shape. Anyone know anything about this like how you use it, when, why and what there worth today? Also, what is the Energizer piece? Still has the original box which is obviously in pretty rough shape.

I'm not 100% sure on this but I think the clamp meter and the Energizer work as a team. The Energizer lets you clamp the clamp meter onto only one leg of the AC wire circuit. That lets you use the clamp meter to detect how much power is flowing through. If you clamp the meter over a regular power lead, the electricity on the hot cancels out the power returning to neutral and you can't get a reading.

Some type of puller? Unknown maker. As you can see it's marked "B-180" and a "C" and a "4". Not sure what the other marks by the "4" are. I think this is missing some arms or jaws that hang off the bar. Hoping someone can educate me on the purpose, the maker, and what's missing to make this functional?

Lastly, found these two arms/jaws. No marks but very well made. Anyone have ANY thoughts?

Do those arms/jaws slide onto the T profile puller? It might be a brake drum puller.

And finally I think this is the last of the "pullers". I'm obviously assuming this is some kind of puller. No markings on the tool. Any thoughts?

My guess is spring compressor for old-school non-McPherson strut coil springs.

Some kind of gripping tool. Marked Schaul Cleveland. What is this and what does it do exactly?

Basin wrench. Plumbing tool.

Unknown tool. 16" long. Marked "K-D Tools 2288". What is this? I feel like I should know but no idea.

No idea what the next tool is. Thoughts?

Pickle fork / ball joint separator and a brake spring pliers.

 

[bill300d]

post 1
pic 3,4,5- are used in conjunction with pic 6,7


post 2
pic 3,4- electric circut tester to see if the circut is live


post 3
pic 1,2- steering wheel puller
3,4,5,6,7- generic 2 and 3 jaw pullers

post 4
pic 1- bearing puller
2,3- bar puller the arms in pic 7 may go with this
4,5- another bar puller
6- tie rod end or pitman arm puller

post 5
pic 1- coil spring compressor
2- MacPherson spring compressor
3- cheep thru-socket set for taking nuts off long bolts
4- yes nail puller
5- piston ring groove cleaner


post 7
pic 3,4- yes another version of drill sharpener


post 9
pic 1- the left one is a vacuum gauge missong the hose. the other is a voltage gauge to moniter voltage some value but not alot
3- Farrier tool hoof nipper
4,5- old ratchet possibly teens or 20's don't remember off the top of my head who mad it
7 - Faucet wrench for the lines or fastening nut on a fauset


post 10
pic- 6,7- grinder wheel dresser

post 14
pic 3- yes snap ring
4 yes snap ring don't know that they are missing a spring -may be for inside and outside rings


Post 13
pic 1- tie rod end tool
5- brake spring pliers
7- Wire terminal crimpers

 

[Empty Pockets]

Dude- you done really good. Looks to me that you deserve a great big "YOU ****"

 

[Gmonkee]

Post 9, springless ratchet made by SK for economy socket sets of the 40's. Female drive requires a drive plug, flip to reverse.

I have two and the 7" drive plug extension.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Thanks everyone for the responses on what a lot of these tools are! I think some of you were speaking Russian but thanks anyway. ;-)

These bits were all in a plastic baggie together. I'm not sure they all belong together. The bit themselves look a bit like countersinks to me. The one bit that is already in the chuck (?), second from the left has a rounded tip while the other "bits" actually look to have a boring tip. The chuck (?) on the right holds the scratch awl which I removed for the pic. No idea why you'd have a scratch awl in a chuck? Any ideas what this stuff is?

Buffing compounds from Montgomery Wards. The toolboxes were born in 1976. I can't recall when Montgomery Wards went out of business. The 70s I'm thinking. Just cool to see all the old stuff and know that the quality is very likely better than stuff you can get today. I'll have to look up and see when and why you'd use/need buffing compounds. And now I see that's explained right on the front of the box. A keeper.

Next the few screwdrivers in the toolboxes. Not a Snap-on collector so that'll go with the rest.

Five pieces of a Craftsman Standard Crowfoot Wrench set. 1", 7/8", 13/16" 3/4", 7/16" and 3/8". No keeper for me.

Great Neck Hole Saw 7 sizes 1"-2 1/2". A little bit of rust on the blades. Probably toss it but we'll see if it cleans up. Don't have one.

A few hex wrenches and files.

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[txlonghorn1989]

Two chisels and an unused chisel handle. An old Buck Bros with the broken handle. I didn't measure it but it appears to be appx 1". The other chisel is marked "Eclipse" on the side.

Lufkin Chrome Clad 25' Steel tape. I love the old Lufkin tools. A keeper for me.

Part of a small motor. I wonder if this could be of use to me or anyone and how you would know? Thoughts?

Dunlap 12" rule for a combination square.

There were half a dozen C-clamps in various sizes. Three were old Cincinnati Tool Co. 1" No. 566. No pics. Those are keepers.

Lastly, the sockets and related stuff. I think I recorded these out of order so I'll just list what's there, but I'll order it by maker.
Maker:Type:Size:Drive:Marks/Model/Etc
Craftsman BE:socket:1 1/16":1/2":
Craftsman BE:socket:1":1/2":
Craftsman BE:socket:7/8":1/2":
Craftsman BE:socket:13/16":1/2":
Craftsman BE:socket:11/16":1/2":
Craftsman BE:socket:5/8":1/2":
Craftsman BE:socket:21/32":1/2":
Craftsman BE:socket:7/16":1/2":
Challenger:socket:3/4":3/8":CD-1234
Bonney:socket:3/8":3/8":LT12
Plomb:socket:3/4":3/8":WF-33
Plomb:socket:5/8":3/8":WF 31/Plomb C
Plomb:socket:7/16":3/8":WF-28
Plomb:socket:7/16":3/8":WF-28/Plomb C
Plomb:socket:3/8":3/8":WF-27
Plomb:swivel socket:3/4":3/8":WF-78/Plomb C
Plomb:swivel socket:11/16":3/8":WF77
Plomb:swivel socket:3/8":3/8":WF-72
Proto:socket:11/16":3/8":5022/Los Angeles
Proto:socket:9/16":3/8":5018/Los Angeles
Proto:socket:1/2":3/8":5016/Los Angeles
Proto:socket:7/16":3/8":5014/Los Angeles
Proto:socket:7/16":3/8":5014/Los Angeles
Snap-on:socket:3/8":3/8":SF-120
Snap/on:socket:5/8":3/8":F-200/G
Snap/on:socket:5/8":3/8":F-200
Snap/on:socket:9/16":3/8":F-180/G
Snap-on:adapter:1/4":3/8":-M-1-G-
Snap/on:extension:2":1/4":M-28/Made in USA
Thorsen:socket:13/16":1/2":626NR
Thorsen:swivel adapter:1/4":1/4":9/32???
Walden:swivel socket:?:3/8":4114/U.S.A.
Wright:swivel socket:3/4":3/8":MU-57/Barberton Ohio/AC
Wright:swivel socket:5/8":3/8":MU-55/Barberton USA

If anyone knows if any of this stuff is highly collectible I'd appreciate the heads up. I do collect old Craftsman stuff to some degree but I can't say I do for any of the other old American made tools/sockets.

I've still got a couple of small boxes I filled up with small stuff and papers from old tools and such. Thanks for all the help. Hopefully I didn't bore everybody to tears with too much detail. It's been pretty cool experience to get the toolboxes and then find then filled with tools that I was hoping to buy at some point in the future. Hope you've enjoyed it as well.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

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Thank you bill300d for all the feedback! Much appreciated.

 

[gear cog head]

the bottom one, schaull cleveland is a plumber's tool for unscrewing valves that are inset in the wall. still sold today, handy to have. Very pretty boxes, you ****...