Richard Cranium
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Does any one on here collect Herbrand tools, I would like to see a pic of a 3/8 socket set Please. Thanks Richie
Herbrand 3/8 socket set
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lbgradwell
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From what era? I can show you one to avoid...
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Richard Cranium
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I am going to guess maybe the 70s, not sure. Avoid why? What info can people tell me about Herbrand. Thanks Rich
lbgradwell
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Well, as always, AA is the place to go to read up on Herbrand history.
Here is an example of 1970 Herbrand product:
Here's an ad from 1973 showing the set above:
Although Herbrand enjoyed a long and storied history, this set dates from after the Triangle acquisition when Herbrand was "positioned" as the economy line in the Triangle stable with Bonney at top and Utica the mid-point.
The only piece in the set pictured that was made in the USA is the spinner handle. The rest of the set is known to be of poor quality and the sockets broke quite easily.
In spite of the claims in the ad above, if you want to pick up a "great" tool, it won't be that Herbrand set...
Here is an example of 1970 Herbrand product:
Here's an ad from 1973 showing the set above:
Although Herbrand enjoyed a long and storied history, this set dates from after the Triangle acquisition when Herbrand was "positioned" as the economy line in the Triangle stable with Bonney at top and Utica the mid-point.
The only piece in the set pictured that was made in the USA is the spinner handle. The rest of the set is known to be of poor quality and the sockets broke quite easily.
In spite of the claims in the ad above, if you want to pick up a "great" tool, it won't be that Herbrand set...
woody 73
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Darn shame Herbrand used to be top notch made in the great state of "AHIA".
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Richard Cranium
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LoL, Thank you for the info. Why I was asking is that yesterday I found a Herbrand wood grain case at a sale, and I would like to give it to some one who has a collection of the 3/8 There is no tools but the case still has the warranty card. So if some one want to pay shipping on this case, It is theirs. I would like them to show me a pic of their collection and please don't put it on fleebay... Richie
lbgradwell
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There are no tools because they all broke...
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