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

[Private Lugnutz]

Especially with smaller outfits. Oral history has always been vital, but, alas, less trustworthy, and it also tends to go unrecorded. The term "A LOT" is subjective, though, and relative. I have been very fortunate to be apart of some major research projects, such as the 50-page Willys MB toolkit chapter in the Lloyd White series, supported by an amazing trove of NARA documents donated by Willys-Overland from the Willys-Overland factory during WWII. The Smithsonian, Newspapers.com, Google Books and Mark Stansbury's ITCL have also been godsends for documented research. Our collective track record is pretty good. I'd say the ratio of cracked codes to unsolved mysteries is 3:1.

 

[LesserSon]

I meant “a LOT” as a broad remark concerning the general acts of human endeavor, which are usually more focused on hand-to-mouth existence than long-view sensitivity to historical legacy. I see how it seemed more pointed in the context of your discussion.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Ah, yeah, that ratio is sisyphean.

 

[Raineman]

Looks like (with everyone’s help) I’ll be going down the rabbit hole. I picked up this box recently, and now of course I have to fill it. From some research I believe this is for a TM120 Midget Set. 1945 or 1946. I didn’t see a 1947 catalog so not sure if that is a possibility or not but the set boxes turn red in’48.

Question now is what year do I start filling it with?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

They did turn red. any year 45 to 47 would be good

 

[Raineman]

Did they use previous year’s stock to fill in sets? For example, would (could) a ‘47 set as new contain some previous year’s date stamps?

 

[d42jeep]

They made a lot of ‘44 and ‘45 tools as the war wound down. You may find those easier to collect than 1946 or 1947 marked tools. Here are my two complete wartime sets.
-Don

 

[Oldtuleguy]

45 was a big year

 

[MShaw]

Just noticed this "Do you remember if it came in an eyeglass case?"
I don't remember what it came in. I know I had the bits in a strip of wood drilled for the knurled end.

 

[Raineman]

Jumped fast on a local Craigslist ad this morning. Had to pony up, but I’m liking them. 1947 I believe.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Very nice. Is that an f70n or m?

 

[vintagetoolhoarder]

Here is My 1/2 Snap-On speed handle i’m guessing and has to be an earlier tool but to me it looks like a 1920s what are you guys think I can’t find any date code on it.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Looks like it

 

[Raineman]

Very nice. Is that an f70n or m?

N

 

[snapmom]

mid 20s on the speeder.

 

[Ricky Joe]

Speeder looks identical to the 1929.

 

[d42jeep]

I found this Octo-Grip screwdriver at a Tahoe Keys estate sale Saturday. Here it is as found and after a little cleanup.
-Don

 

[Raineman]

Found this yesterday. I think it’s a KR24A (or KRA24)?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Looks like it. Should have a stamp.

 

[Raineman]

Haven't been able to find one.

 

[snapmom]

A PM-4 with a 47 code. Industrial 9/32 dr.

 

[Provincial]

I picked up an interesting Snap On ratchet today. It is an exposed-gear model similar to ones shown in the 1947 Industrial Catalog on page 12. The identification is "R-720 5/8" and the R-720 in the catalog is a 5/8 hex female drive. This one is 5/8 hex male drive!

I'm including some photos for your enjoyment!

 

[snapmom]

Coming soon, as I am repairing it.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Nice!

 

[saukit]

Got a strange little bar with a 2254 Snap on stamp in a random box of stuff I picked up the other day. I posted it over on the Garage Sale thread, and Provincial was kind enough to run down the origin for me. Apparently this thing is the handle for a "Spark Plug Cable Shielding Elbow Wrench", which has the number 2454. Hopefully this will help the next person that's looking for this on Google

 

[Provincial]

Here is my post so you can follow the links:

Found it! It is part of a tool for removing/replacing spark plug wiring on shielded ignition systems on aircraft. The main part of the tool is numbered 2454, and the handle is numbered 2254.

Harness Tool Link
Another Type

 

[snapmom]

Caterpillar Serviceman's Tool Kit​

Snap on Caterpillar Serviceman's Tool Kit from about 1948-1950. Not shown in the Snap on Cats. Size 27L, 11-1/2 H, 12-3/4W.
These are quite rare, have only seen a couple. this might have came with a tray. the socket tray is from the same era.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Very nice!

 

[18granite]

Ran across a different version SD7 handle without a hole through it for a slider bar. Does anyone know what the date may be for this version?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Don't know the date but awesome find

 

[Mintgrun]

That wood handled driver is super cool and in incredible condition.

I found a couple amber handled drivers (separately) and am wondering whether the 3/8" drive is Snap-on, or possibly Blue Point.

I don't see any marks on the handle or shaft.



At least that one hasn't been plierized. Those are markings I could do without.

Tom

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I hate those plier marks. It's a small miracle finding one without them!

 

[snapmom]

That wood handled driver is super cool and in incredible condition.

I found a couple amber handled drivers (separately) and am wondering whether the 3/8" drive is Snap-on, or possibly Blue Point.

I don't see any marks on the handle or shaft.



At least that one hasn't been plierized. Those are markings I could do without.

Tom

It is probably a Blue Point F40-2
here is a couple of Blue Point, F40 top, and F40-2. I cannot remember Snap on Making a 3/8dr with a orange handle

 

[MShaw]

Just found this one in a toolbox I picked up last week. No plating and no date stamp. I have never seen any but could it be par x?

 

[snapmom]

That is a odd one

 

[Oldtuleguy]

They show it in 71 catalog

 

[MShaw]

That was quick OTG. Never seen one of those before. Thanks for the answer.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Anytime!

 

[joel63]

They show it in 71 catalog

I picked up a 9 piece set (1958) with a kit bag a few years ago. It's a "V" set. (V-810 to V-2428) I never could find them in any catalogs that I had.
Thanks for showing the page.

 

[humber2]

Caterpillar Serviceman's Tool Kit​

Snap on Caterpillar Serviceman's Tool Kit from about 1948-1950. Not shown in the Snap on Cats. Size 27L, 11-1/2 H, 12-3/4W.
These are quite rare, have only seen a couple. this might have came with a tray. the socket tray is from the same era.