Lets make an all vintage Snap-on tool picture thread!

[snapmom]

Nice to see another one. Here is a 10" from 41, no change in model number.

 

[3baygarage]

Nice one. That’s unusual too.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

A 36-37 ferret set i have been filling

 

[snapmom]

nice, finding all the right pieces for the ferret sets in 20-30s era is not a easy job.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

A 36-37 ferret set i have been filling

What are you missing?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Nothing really. Trying to stick to 36 37 date codes but have a couple 34s in there. Its the longer box with the v ratchet holder so maybe a 1 or 2 year version.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Found this cool ad for my no 84 ferret set

 

[Jc2043]

Been meaning to share this cool SO Vacuum and Fuel Pump gauge.


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[OneDollarSaab]

Not particularly old, but at least unusual. L-52B sliding 3/4 drive head on an N4542B handle, 25" long.

 

[Shelbylex]

Nice touch with Snap On sign on the shaft!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Thanks rj, I will check them tonight

 

[bctexas]

Not sure if this qualifies for inclusion here or not. A neighbor saw my old Sun engine analyzer, and brought me this. It's an MT 402 alternator/regulator tester. Someone has cut the alligator clips off of the ammeter leads for reasons unknown. I found a user manual on the Bay and it is on the way. I hope it works!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

looks good. Snap on had great test equipment. Still using my old snap on vat.

 

[GalaxyRat]

Stumbled upon a NOS toolbox in North Central Florida, if anyone from the area is interested. I have no use for it and figured I would pass it along. Box says it's a KRA-56A

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/792286167928081/

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[Old Radar]

I have a date code quandary. I recently found a Snap-on 71-M ratchet with an "X" in the space under the drive selector. I'm by no means a Snap-on expert but I've been told this is where the date code normally is stamped for this ratchet and I'm familiar with the Snap-on date decoder graphics.

The closest approximation to what is stamped on my ratchet is the stylized 8 for 1948, however, it's not that close of an approximation. The stamp on my ratchet is clearly a plain letter X with no top or bottom lines. There is nothing like it depicted on the decoder.

I'd appreciate if anyone could provide a plausible explanation of what that X could mean. Thanks.

 

[tin medic]

I don’t believe that’s a date code, just a po mark.

Also, if that’s a government contract wrench it may not have a date code stamp and the X could be for “do not exchange” as the contract ratchets weren’t covered under warranty.

 

[snapmom]

Never seen one like that. These usually date in the 50s

 

[robtjm]

I got this at a tag sale a while back. Can anyone say how old it is? Or provide other information about it? It’s a pretty nice set.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Sweeet. Looks like a custom wood box. Probably 60s tools but can't see the date codes.

 

[snapmom]

1950, someone spent a lot of time on that box, neat to see.

 

[bmwrd0]

Oooh, that sets of all my likes!

I have something similar I found years ago, but for 9/32 drive and not solely Snap-on.


There is some Plomb, Williams and Deco mixed in and I still need an early M70 ratchet for it.

 

[snapmom]

No. 3 Tee. Eight types.
Made 1920-about 1941. I would think there are more types than eight, also dates are just a good guess as I think I do not have all of them. So, if you have any other types or differences in date codes, please post as to get the most correct eras and types. Does anyone have a 3 with internal stops in the grip

Type 1. 1920. two pinch, no name, no center grip.
Type 2. 1920-22 four pinch, snap on name, no center grip
Type 3. 1923. 2 ball stop, snap on name, no center grip.
Type 4. 1923-25. 2 ball, Milwaukee, 7/8" wide center grip with pinches
Type 5. 1925-26. 2 ball, Milwaukee, 7/8 wide center grip with ball stops
Type 6. 1926-29. 2 ball, No. 3. 7/8 wide center grip with ball stops, date 27
Type 7. 1929-34? Collar stop, 3/4 wide center grip with ball stops. date 1931
Type 8. 1934-41? Collar has slope. 3/4 wide center grip with ball stops 1935

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Great t handles. Checked mine all have external ball stops.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Here is an odd little 9/32 t. Came with an early set with a rarely seen wood handle "gripper" In beat up condition.

 

[snapmom]

Mostly the gripper tools show up in a wood box. Odd the driver is not in the cats, but the screwdriver is. The 9/32 set in the 25 cat has never shown up either.

 

[y'sguy]

Here is an odd little 9/32 t. Came with an early set with a rarely seen wood handle "gripper" In beat up condition.

That's a cool little set.

You Snapeople sure know your stuff!

 

[Old Radar]

I have a date code quandary. I recently found a Snap-on 71-M ratchet with an "X" in the space under the drive selector. I'm by no means a Snap-on expert but I've been told this is where the date code normally is stamped for this ratchet and I'm familiar with the Snap-on date decoder graphics.

The closest approximation to what is stamped on my ratchet is the stylized 8 for 1948, however, it's not that close of an approximation. The stamp on my ratchet is clearly a plain letter X with no top or bottom lines. There is nothing like it depicted on the decoder.

I'd appreciate if anyone could provide a plausible explanation of what that X could mean. Thanks.

Update on mysterious date code.​

I emailed Snap-on, including pictures, hoping they could decode the “X” stamped on my 71-M ratchet. It was a wild ride.

First, the email reply contained a warning— “CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Snap-on. Do not click on links or open attachments unless you have validated the sender, even if it is a known contact. Contact the sender by phone to validate the contents.” This was off-putting—as was the request to send a photo of my ratchet, because I had included three.

In response to my concern about the caution, the second email (different Cust Svc person) explained it was to notify SO that the email came from outside SO. (I have to wonder how many internal emails SO Customer Service receives to make this an issue). In response to my question about a replacement screw, this CS agent said I could purchase it by putting part number RKRA711 in the Snap-on website search box. He explained that no photos were attached to my original email because they were over 10MB but went on to say that my ratchet was made in 1962. Have a nice weekend.

In my reply I reattached two of the original photos, totaling 2.77MB but asked if the pictures did not come through previously, how did they determine the ratchet was built in 1962? According to the Snap-on Date Code chart, 1962 is represented by a Z. My ratchet is clearly marked with an X.

I also mentioned that when I inserted the part number they provided, I received this message.
“No documents were found matching RKRA711”

The first CS agent replied that no picture came through and to please send a picture.

I dumbed-down the photos to 65kb and 37kb.

A third CS agent replied. He didn’t mention whether the photos came through or not but stated “I do not show anything in our records indicating what the "X" would be for. Are you looking to obtain the repair kit?” If so, please provide the following info… If within the warranty period, blah, blah, blah…

I replied with my thanks to all three agents. I expressed my disappointment that Snap-on has no record of what the “X” indicates, but I thanked them for looking.

I explained that I bought the ratchet at an estate sale so I didn’t think it qualified for warranty service but gave my address in the event they had a period-correct repair kit I could buy.

A week later, I received (gratis) part number RKRA711, which apparently fits sixteen separate ratchets.

It’s certainly not period-correct—32 teeth vs. 20, and the screw heads are slotted vs. phillips, which could go either way—but it was free.

I haven’t peened the selector lever in place yet—still need to grease the new parts and decide if I really want to use them. Somehow they just don’t look or feel “right”. Either way, I’m holding on to the original parts.

 

[snapmom]

I have the correct screw, if you want one, just holler at me.

 

[Old Radar]

Yes! Please!

 

[Bad Jackson]

My 1949 SO Ratchet. I bought it off the truck years ago for $30. My Rep had taken it on trade. He put new “guts” in it while I watched & it’s worked great ever since. I saved the old guts because the selector lever was brass.



I work with Tools.

 

[d42jeep]

I had several postwar dated but early 1/4” drive sockets left over from putting wartime sets together. I had found a red box so decided to make up a user set of my extra pieces.
-Don

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Picked up an orphan at the flea market this morning. Early (1927) square-shank extension bar with a press-fit female end. 5/8-inch drive.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Nice. Seems like those are always a little bent or twisted.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Yeah, it's lived a hard life. 16" OAL!

 

[r_olson_06]

I agree on the twisting. I have a few 1/2" X 5" that are twisted a full 90 degrees.
Nice find lugz. The 5/8" drive stuff seems to be more common than 3/4" from that era. Amazing on the crazy amount of drive sizes that existed through out the development of the standardized system. 5/8" almost made it in.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

5/8 continued on in industrial applications and with round extensions.

 

[r_olson_06]

5/8 continued on in industrial applications and with round extensions.

I think snap on carried it into the 50s if I am not mistaking.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[Username already in use]

I've got some SnapOn smalls soaking in evaporust and will post those when they're ready.

I traded $20 today for this 1954 SnapOn KR-352. It doesn't look like the bell of the ball, but it's straight and solid. Will need a repaint but should come out looking great.

Took a bit of research to find the date on the front of the box, bottom left.

Some Acetone took the grey spray bomb off the label.

 

[Shelbylex]

Great $20 investment!!!
Please create the restoration thread!
I am curious if anybody knows how much it would cost to powder coat one... (have a Blackhawk Red Rover which is similar in size except no front and back panels on the bottom. It will need some parts, straightening by experienced hand and some paint eventually...

 

[LesserSon]

Here is a modest (and recent) find. Collecting Snap-on shows similar-looking “contour grip” screwdrivers from 1962. So, how is it the design-patent (D30926) for this SDDP22 wasn’t applied for until 24Dec1986 / granted 17Jul1990? (BTW, my example is within those dates, because it is stamped “pat pend”.)
What difference is there between this, and the “contour grip” screwdriver, that makes it deserving of a new design patent?