My Small But Growing 1/4" drive Socket Set Collection

[Oldtuleguy]

A thorsen set. I like this one because it really came with every size socket.

 

[CRTDI]

You've been busy with some nice additions... Really surprised to see the Walden set in metric.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Thanks crtdi, I am always on the lookout for old metric stuff.

 

[d42jeep]

The Thorsen set reminded me that I haven’t posted this set here that I recently received in a trade with Tin Medic. It’s had foam glued over the cardboard insert and I’m not going to be able to remove it, unfortunately.
-Don

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Looks pretty good. I would leave it like that.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Some armaloy armstrong

 

[d42jeep]

Looks pretty good. I would leave it like that.

Thanks, I agree. While I had the red box Thorsen tools out, I took a picture of a set that was made after the green ones but before the black set posted above. They are sitting on the mixed 1/4” and 3/8” drive metric and SAE set, Yankee Doodle Special.
-Don

 

[CRTDI]

Some armaloy armstrong

Nice Armstrong stuff.. I really like this series of Armstrong ratchet in your set. These seem to be a true quality ratchet with a smooth and overbuilt feel about them.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Thanks crtdi, it is a smooth one. Started as nma-51 (plain finish) and evolved to the nma91. Very solid ratchets that as you said feel overbuilt.

 

[bmwrd0]

Some newly aquired sets:



And my find from yesterday:

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Great stuff bmw!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

A somewhat larger than usual craftsman set with 6 and 12 point sockets

 

[Smokeshow69]

A somewhat larger than usual craftsman set with 6 and 12 point sockets

Very nice set! Not very common either


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[JoCoSawdust]

Wow. I didn't even know that one existed! I have a later version with the crappy red plastic insert. That thing is a beauty! Fantastic set OTG!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Thanks guys. Was happy to find an all metal version!

 

[CRTDI]

A somewhat larger than usual craftsman set with 6 and 12 point sockets

New to me also. Very cool set..

 

[d42jeep]

With the arrival of the flex spinner, this Long C Craftsman BE set is complete and matches the 1942 catalog contents. I posted it in the long C thread but I guess it belongs here too.
-Don

 

[Smokeshow69]

I picked up this 9/32 drive set off eBay for just under $25 shipped . I don’t know how long it was listed but thought I should probably hop on it? This C series set was made by snap on for only a handful of years. Set included the sockets and extension and t handle. This size didn’t include a ratchet. The box and tools are stamped but it was a period modification so I can’t complain. Not much of the logo left but oh well. Most of the brown wrinkle paint is still present and no rust ! Set was made until 1935 when the catalog shows both snap on and new Britain or hinsdale made tools. This 10 PC set was 98 cents.

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[Smokeshow69]

1934 catalog snippet with picture of snap on made full carry set




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[outofbounds]

I picked up this 9/32 drive set off eBay for just under $25 shipped . I don’t know how long it was listed but thought I should probably hop on it? This C series set was made by snap on for only a handful of years. Set included the sockets and extension and t handle. This size didn’t include a ratchet. The box and tools are stamped but it was a period modification so I can’t complain. Not much of the logo left but oh well. Most of the brown wrinkle paint is still present and no rust ! Set was made until 1935 when the catalog shows both snap on and new Britain or hinsdale made tools. This 10 PC set was 98 cents.



It's been said already on the Long C thread, but let me be the first here to say "YOU ****"!

 

[Smokeshow69]

My Small But Growing 1/4" drive Socket Set Collection

I picked up this 9/32 drive set off eBay for just under $25 shipped . I don’t know how long it was listed but thought I should probably hop on it? This C series set was made by snap on for only a handful of years. Set included the sockets and extension and t handle. This size didn’t include a ratchet. The box and tools are stamped but it was a period modification so I can’t complain. Not much of the logo left but oh well. Most of the brown wrinkle paint is still present and no rust ! Set was made until 1935 when the catalog shows both snap on and new Britain or hinsdale made tools. This 10 PC set was 98 cents.



It's been said already on the Long C thread, but let me be the first here to say "YOU ****"!

Thanks! Screen shot from eBay so people don’t think I am pulling their leg



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[3baygarage]

Yep, YOU ****! Nice find.

 

[bmwrd0]

Philco 1/4" hex, I am guessing it is from the '20s.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Congrats, Beemer. Been hoping to run into one in the wild for some time now!

 

[bmwrd0]

You know Lugz, we need a thread on Vintage tool aficionados garages and shops. I bet that there would be a lot of good postings.

 

[Smokeshow69]

You know Lugz, we need a thread on Vintage tool aficionados garages and shops. I bet that there would be a lot of good postings.

Agreed! That would be a great thread


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[Private Lugnutz]

:+2:

But, if I took that same photo now, you wouldn't even be able to see that Philco Superheterodyne 91 Cathedral radio on my workbench!

 

[bmwrd0]

Heh, I usually need to clean my benchs one every couple weeks and it is a two day affair. Not too mention the annex or the garage...

But, even messy our benches are interesting! With stuff! And things!

I will see what I can do when I get home today, if one of our enterprising readers doesn't jump on it.

 

[r_olson_06]

You know Lugz, we need a thread on Vintage tool aficionados garages and shops. I bet that there would be a lot of good postings.

I agree. Videos may be better idea.

Looking for a Round Beam Plomb 1068 Double Box End Wrench

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Picked up this palm ratchet at the flea market this morning. No markings. Anyone recognize it? I'm not even sure it's vintage, since I don't buy contemporary tools, but looks older to me. I could be wrong.

 

[3baygarage]

Asian import ratchet, but I'm more interested to see the German ratchet you just found.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

You saw that, huh? You know I hardly ever pick up foreign tools, unless it's something really unique or special, but this thing is cute as hell and the fine-tooth action is pure butter. I posted it on the 'Old World' thread up on the GD board to ask if anyone knew when it was made, but the regglers are embroiled in a "needle-nose" vs. "snipe-nose" pliers terminology debate, so crickets so far.

 

[Farmer J.]

Well, with the name Dowidat it's likely a good quality item. Made in 'Germany' can mean before or after they were marked 'West Germany'.. I have Gedore tools with both markings depending on age.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Somewhere between 49 and 88. One of the dowidat brothers that founded gedore started it in 49 and it merged with belzer in 88. Judging by the handle and script I would speculate 70s.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Yeah I was guessing 50's or 60's but I was hoping one of the German collectors would narrow it down.

 

[humber2]

My 1977 Dowidat Belzer Catalog shows a round head 80 teeth ratchet with round shaft and rubber handle.

Similar # 1593 RN for 1977

Need an earlier Catalog reference to determine era one at or the other.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Thanks.

 

[3baygarage]

That’s a nice looking little ratchet.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

That is a cool ratchet. Here is a well worn cornwell set with a somewhat newer cornwell ratchet.

 

[CRTDI]

A couple of 1/4" drive Blackhawk 16ND sets: