Name that Craftsman tool, and year

[augustus]

OK, I have guesses, but what are these and how do you use them? Also, what year were these made? The one has a part number of 4312, marking of WF, but I can't find that part number anywhere.

 

[rusty65]

Cape chisels and the one with the WF is no more then 15-20 years old and the rest with the long C probably date to the 1940s to the 1950s.


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[Jbullfrog]

They are cape chisels. One common use is to drive half-round and square shaft keys into and out of place. They were made by Western Forge and available from the 70ies until the mid 90ies depending on the store inventory.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

yep...and be safe. Grind that mushroom off. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=196238

 

[devoncoolman]

I use cape chisels alot to bend the peened over part of axle nuts back out for removal. Works good for that.

 

[augustus]

Excellent, thank you to everyone. I've done some research after knowing what they are, sounds like some tedious work can be performed with these. Thanks for the tip Mohawk_Dave, I've got lots grinding to do, I had no idea and I've got lots of mushrooms!