Lump sorting still, needs ID help

[Lump]

Folks, I'm still in the middle of that epic sorting project. I'm up to my ears in vintage tools. But the Rolling Stones, a little Tanqueray Gin on the rocks with a lime, and seeing the progressive organization of these piles is making it a pretty enjoyable evening.

At the moment, I'm starting to find a lot of oddball brands and unbranded tools, and could use some help. I'll keep adding photos of unknown tools to this thread for a while, if you guys don't get sick of 'em. Hopefully I'll get most of them identified, and ALL of them sorted out...so I can start hunting tools again! (And answer those tool requests you guys have been sending me).

First up, a KD socket-like tool, marked "No 2061".

It is standard 3/8 drive.

Notice the split wire ring inside the hole, presumably to maintain tension on a tool. Behind that ring is a smaller internal hex. I ASSUMED it was a drive tool for Apex-type drive bits...but it is too big for those. And what is that slot for in the front rim? Hmmm.

 

[jerryW]

Some impact drivers use a 5/16 hex bit.


jerry

 

[Lump]

Some impact drivers use a 5/16 hex bit.


jerry

Hmmm...maybe THAT'S it? I checked a website for a company which sells this KD tool number, but no description and no photo. Rats!

 

[Lump]

Here is another mystery. I have two small sockets which are clearly marked, "MADE IN USA". But no brand name. However they have a logo image of what appears to be a pot full of molten steel pouring out onto two stars. Anyone recognize this?

These two sockets seem to be newer production. They are chrome plated, not nickel.

The finish is not so fabulous, so I ASSUME they are some other company's "discount brand"?

As always, any assistance will be deeply appreciated.

 

[ajchien]

I was at a flea today and saw quite a few bit drivers that looked like that with the notch at the side. I had no idea what the notch did either.

 

[erazor983]

Notice the split wire ring inside the hole, presumably to maintain tension on a tool. Behind that ring is a smaller internal hex. I ASSUMED it was a drive tool for Apex-type drive bits...but it is too big for those. And what is that slot for in the front rim? Hmmm.

You can buy a 5/16" bit for any fastener you can think of from Apex.

http://www.apexfasteners.com/Structure/Website_Structure_FINAL/11-Tools/Apex%20Fastener%20Tools.pdf

I would think the slot is there to aid in replacement of the retaining spring clip, but I could be wrong.

 

[Brad54]

My Craftsman hex- and torx-bit sockets have that spring-steel ring in them to retain the bit. I just replaced one because the bet fell out and wouldn't stay in. Don't know why yours has the little notch out of the side, but I'm certain it's a hex- or torx-bit socket.
If it's like my Craftsman, that number on the side corresponds to a particular size hex bit. Mine was something like "4612." The next size smaller was "4611," while the next bigger size was "4612."


-Brad