Let’s see that Vaco stuff!

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

This thread is just for Vaco stuff and Vaco stuff only, it always get buried by Xcelite stuff so here is a thread for it. I’ll go first! If you have any questions about anything or want a closer picture of anything just let me know.
-Tommy

 

[d42jeep]

I have some Vaco tools. I posted most of these on the Xcelite thread. It’s nice that they now have a home of their own.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

A couple more.
-Don
After some restoration

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

Man i’m jealous!!
-Tommy

 

[NYBODYMAN]

everytime I find a Vaco nut driver or screw driver at a yard sale they are bent. Is this common or just what I'm finding. I like them otherwise.

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

Anyone catch my custom made bit screwdriver.
-Tommy

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

everytime I find a Vaco nut driver or screw driver at a yard sale they are bent. Is this common or just what I'm finding. I like them otherwise.

I have found a few that are bent, but not all of them. I guess people are rougher on there screwdrivers in your area.
-Tommy

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

Now that there is a Vaco thread can someone add it to the handy links because there is no Vaco link.
-Tommy

 

[bonneyman]

My collections are not in your league, sir, but I have a bit of VACO.

A nice almost complete set of standard drivers I sold to a forum member. Then the only triple size (long, standard, stubby) set I have (5/16"). Another pair of longs (1/4" and 5/16", I've got a 3/8" around somewhere) and a 1/2" long.

 

[NYBODYMAN]

I have found a few that are bent, but not all of them. I guess people are rougher on there screwdrivers in your area.
-Tommy

Must be LOL.

 

[bonneyman]

Some more: A nice set of screw starters and a multi-sleeve tip.

I know I have some more tools scattered around. I'll try and assemble them for a picture of two.

 

[rogue321]

 

[rogue321]

My collection of Vaco drivers

 

[bonneyman]

Shoot, Rouge, that multi-bit driver with storage is da bomb! Didn't know VACO made those.

 

[rogue321]

Shoot, Rouge, that multi-bit driver with storage is da bomb! Didn't know VACO made those.

I found them both at the same time, never seen them again anywhere else

 

[bonneyman]

Great! Another tool to watch out for!

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

Yeah I want on too!
-Tommy

 

[CoogarXR]

They made those bit drivers in red and blue, plus the ratcheting one in amber. I have the amber one (70076). I've seen it with both a black or a white cap:




They also made a green one (70135) that held 5 sockets:

 

[CoogarXR]

Here are some of my Vaco hand tools too. I need to update this pic. The linemans in this pic are Klein, but I do have actual Vaco linemans now.

 

[CoogarXR]

And you guys all probably have at least one of the "DUH" series reversible screwdrivers. But they also made a (70341) 4-in-one that you won't see too often:

 

[CoogarXR]

Here's a couple more, just because I saw them while looking through my pictures, lol. I don't have many of these Vaco pieces anymore. I'm more of an Xcelite guy, and I end up with a lot of Vaco stuff when I buy tool lots. So many times I'll split the Vaco items off and sell them. But some things (like the ratcheting bit driver above) Xcelite doesn't make, then I'll keep the Vaco version.

Here's an NOS Robertson set I had:


And some other Vaco items I sold as a lot:

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

@CoogarXR , you’ve just shown me so many things I now desperately want.
-Tommy

 

[CoogarXR]

@CoogarXR , you’ve just shown me so many things I now desperately want.
-Tommy

That's what this site is all about

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

Where do you sell your Vaco stuff?
-Tommy

 

[CoogarXR]

Where do you sell your Vaco stuff?
-Tommy

Usually ebay, just because I like getting top dollar, lol.

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

Next time you do a sale can you send a link?
-Tommy

 

[CoogarXR]

Next time you do a sale can you send a link?
-Tommy

Will do.

 

[genog]

A couple of small adjustables
6"er and a 4"

 

[genog]

My favorite Vaco tool was bought at a Baseball only sporting goods store as a glove re-lacing tool

It's actually a coil spring remover/installer tool

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

Cool stuff guys, keep it coming!!
-Tommy

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

Found one, I kind of want one for it’s intended purpose.
-Tommy

 

[d42jeep]

If you have one of these you don’t need any other nutdrivers.
A few more Vaco pictures I found.
Right angle driver
-Don

 

[thefraze_1020]

I'm sure this has been answered before, but when did Vaco disappear into Klein?

 

[d42jeep]

According to this it was 1986.

Vanished Tool Makers: Vaco Products Company, Chicago, Illinois

progress-is-fine.blogspot.com

-Don

 

[bonneyman]

My favorite Vaco tool was bought it at a Baseball only sporting goods store as a glove re-lacing tool

It's actually a coil spring remover/installer tool

At first glance I thought that was the install tool for the rubber plugs used in tire repair kits of old.

 

[genog]

At first glance I thought that was the install tool for the rubber plugs used in tire repair kits of old.

You know..... it does at that

 

[Ricky Joe]

Anyone catch my custom made but screwdriver.
-Tommy

I’ve got one branded NAPA.

 

[piehammer]

Vaco DUH series for Craftsman (41502 PD) and New Britain (D-100).

 

[drsung]

Here is my recent vaco pickup. Mobile home kit listed above but still has the original box.

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

I have one of those that an be seen in the first picture, it is a pretty cool set. It’s awesome that yours is still in the original box.
-Tommy