Old Socket?

[Mike'smeatshop]

I am sorting my old sockets and I found this with Ray the other day. I have tried to find a match with no success. Anyone have an idea who made and sold it? Thanks.

 

[Mike'smeatshop]

I am sorting my old sockets and I found this with Ray the other day. I have tried to find a match with no success. Anyone have an idea who made and sold it? Thanks.

Someday I will come up on another. There's got to be another out there.

 

[Mintgrun]

Try using electrolysis to remove the rust and you may be able to see the maker's marks. Wire wheels often tend to burnish the rust, as opposed to removing it. It is super easy to set up.

I have MAC and WRIGHT sockets with a similar shape.

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[Mike'smeatshop]

Thanks. I will assume it to be a Wright being that it is so old.

 

[Ricky Joe]

Herbrand also used that shape. I thought Herbrand or Mac.

 

[Zrxrunner]

Don't let the rust deceive that it's really old. I have a MAC 11/16 impact socket that is just as bad. My vote goes to MAC impact.

 

[Mintgrun]

Mechanics Allied Clinton has been around since the mid forties, which is plenty of time for your old socket to get crusty. Electrolysis is fun. You really should try it. It wouldn't surprise me if you were able to see markings after a bit of fizzing.

 

[Mike'smeatshop]

I may build me a system soon. But I am pushing toward Wright for Wright had no embossing and their marks were very faint to start with new back in the forty's. But very thin walls don't look right. hum. This thing is very pitted. Thanks tho guys.