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[outofbounds]

My ‘52 saw case isn’t overpainted either.
-Don

Actually, Don, I didn't realize those cases were that far post-war. On an unrelated note, you either have unbelievable ready access & organization to your massive tool cache, or an equally impressive file catalog on your computer. I'm jealous on both fronts!

 

[d42jeep]

Actually, Don, I didn't realize those cases were that far post-war. On an unrelated note, you either have unbelievable ready access & organization to your massive tool cache, or an equally impressive file catalog on your computer. I'm jealous on both fronts!

Thanks, there are some tool pictures in my iPad.
-Don

 

[AngryBeaver]

July 1947 reedsman 5187. (Reed 204-1/2). Also interesting is the greenish-grey under the badge instead of the dark blues used on the underline logos

 

[Smokeshow69]

July 1947 reedsman 5187. (Reed 204-1/2). Also interesting is the greenish-grey under the badge instead of the dark blues used on the underline logos

That is so cool! I would call that a transitional vise. Newer paint color that was used on the 519x vises made by rock island. Very nice find!


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[ed4banger]

July 1947 reedsman 5187. (Reed 204-1/2). Also interesting is the greenish-grey under the badge instead of the dark blues used on the underline logos

I don't believe that color under that badge is original. Looks like badge was reattached at some point with some adhesive. The 5187 I did recently was gray under the badge.

 

[AngryBeaver]

I don't believe that color under that badge is original. Looks like badge was reattached at some point with some adhesive. The 5187 I did recently was gray under the badge.

It is grey. It’s the same Grey the original Wilton’s had that had a greenish hue to them. That was sawdust under the badge.

 

[Tool_Master]

I’m still trying to find the bottom half of this tool box... it’s been nearly impossible.


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[Smokeshow69]

I’m still trying to find the bottom half of this tool box... it’s been nearly impossible.


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That is a very unique logo/ drawer configuration! It is an early heritage logo but the chest configuration looks long c! I believe someone on here picked up a roller with that logo not too long ago but I think it had newer handles? Hopefully that member will respond? At any rate, can you post more pictures?!


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[3baygarage]

Darn. Different handles. Can I send you my address anyway for proper disposal of that ugly green box?

 

[JoCoSawdust]

I’m still trying to find the bottom half of this tool box... it’s been nearly impossible.


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Square corners, no ribbing on the front cover, early style side handles....essentially a leftover prewar/wartime box that was painted gray and adorned with the Heritage badge. The predominately blue badge is a bit of a mystery. They pop up now and then. My theory is that Sears was experimenting with what they wanted in their post war logo. I missed out on a blue badge bottom chest a couple of years ago at a flea. As I spotted it, a guy was trading a beat up weed whacker for it.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Ouch. I have had this top chest lingering in the back of the shop for awhile.

 

[JoCoSawdust]

Nice one OTG

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Thanks joco. I have been meaning to clean it up and put it by the drill press for bits and such. I have a 2 drawer at home that may be better for that.

 

[Tool_Master]

That is a very unique logo/ drawer configuration! It is an early heritage logo but the chest configuration looks long c! I believe someone on here picked up a roller with that logo not too long ago but I think it had newer handles? Hopefully that member will respond? At any rate, can you post more pictures?!


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Thank you for the comments. Very helpful. Here a few more pictures.






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[Smokeshow69]

Thank you for the comments. Very helpful. Here a few more pictures.






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That looks to be in pretty good shape for its age! Very early heritage logo for sure! Thanks for posting that.


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[JoCoSawdust]

Very nice TM!

 

[DaveT]

I’m still trying to find the bottom half of this tool box... it’s been nearly impossible.


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Tool_Master: I picked up a complete set a couple months ago. I had never seen the blue logo before. I’m pretty certain this was purchased as a set and should stay together. I can see where finding a matching bottom will be difficult for sure.
My top has the ribbed door cover which is newer style then your plain flat front. It does have the early two handle drawers though. It seems like Sears was doing a bit of mix and matching around the war time.

 

[JoCoSawdust]

What a fantastic stack Dave. That's one owner's marking I really like!

 

[Tool_Master]

DaveT, I agree your CM stack is awesome! Thank you for sharing, I certainly keep my eyes peeled for anything that at least closely resembles.


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[Smokeshow69]

What a fantastic stack Dave. That's one owner's marking I really like!

Agreed! That kind of marking adds to the provenance for me as well. If a chest is to be marked, I would prefer that as opposed to most I have seen


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[3baygarage]

The reverse colored badges are pretty neat.

 

[outofbounds]

Have an agreement to venture off after work tonight to grab this old carry box. I'm curious as this shows a leather handle if this might be newer or older than some of the near identical boxes that feature the embossed oval/stripes around the Heritage badge.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Have an agreement to venture off after work tonight to grab this old carry box. I'm curious as this shows a leather handle if this might be newer or older than some of the near identical boxes that feature the embossed oval/stripes around the Heritage badge.

I believe this is newer than the embossed ones. This one looks like it would clean up well with just some simple soap and water! Does it have the tray?


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[outofbounds]

I believe this is newer than the embossed ones. This one looks like it would clean up well with just some simple soap and water! Does it have the tray?


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Yes to the tray, Smoke.......full of Britool Whitworth Socketry and a few other odd ditties.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Yes to the tray, Smoke.......full of Britool Whitworth Socketry and a few other odd ditties.

Nice! I have one that is really beat up and missing the tray so that is why I asked about the tray. I can’t wait to see more pictures


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[ed4banger]

Have an agreement to venture off after work tonight to grab this old carry box. I'm curious as this shows a leather handle if this might be newer or older than some of the near identical boxes that feature the embossed oval/stripes around the Heritage badge.

Leather handle IMO dates it to late 30s-early 40s. This based on what i see in the catalogs.

 

[JoCoSawdust]

48 is the last year that box is described as having a leather handle oob.

 

[outofbounds]

Thanks all. Looks for all the world an SK made box (or same OEM vendor to both?). Principal difference though is the tray doesnt match the finish of the box itself as an SK typically does. Somewhat crappy pics as I didn’t let it dry all the way after quickie cleanup and it certainly could benefit from a WD40 wipe down as well to bring up the color.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Looks good for an 80 year old box

 

[JoCoSawdust]

Looks great oob, congrats. Sears sold a similar box with their 3/4d set that was the exact box sold by SK. I believe rileysan has one. Key difference is the manner of supporting the tray. The SK box had four separate supports, one in each corner, for supporting the tray. I've been scouring high and low for one of those with no luck.

 

[JoCoSawdust]

Brought this October, 1951 5196 home tonight.

 

[d42jeep]

Thanks all. Looks for all the world an SK made box (or same OEM vendor to both?). Principal difference though is the tray doesnt match the finish of the box itself as an SK typically does. Somewhat crappy pics as I didn’t let it dry all the way after quickie cleanup and it certainly could benefit from a WD40 wipe down as well to bring up the color.

The box looks very similar but the S-K trays have round handles. The last picture shows the corner tray supports.
-Don

 

[Smokeshow69]

Brought this October, 1951 5196 home tonight.

That is one heck of a nice find! Looks in great shape


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[JoCoSawdust]

Thanks Ben. I'm on a learning curve with vises. Used them all my life but have never torn one down or adjusted one (I think I probably cracked one or two as a youngster). I plan on disassembling this one, clean it up well, do a bit of polishing on the bare metal then see if I can get it back together and adjusted correctly. Looking forward to it.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Thanks Ben. I'm on a learning curve with vises. Used them all my life but have never torn one down or adjusted one (I think I probably cracked one or two as a youngster). I plan on disassembling this one, clean it up well, do a bit of polishing on the bare metal then see if I can get it back together and adjusted correctly. Looking forward to it.

There isn’t much to them. I have one of these-3-1/2 inch that is my user. Mine is about 50% original paint and has had some touch up paint on the dynamic jaw. Are you going to use this one or is it for the store display?


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[JoCoSawdust]

I'm going to replace the 5198 on the primary end of my workbench with this one. The 98 is much more vise than I need on a daily basis. It'll go on the far end of the bench for the very rare times I need something with that much capacity.

 

[DaveT]

Brought this October, 1951 5196 home tonight.

That’s a beautiful vise JoCo. I have been looking for probably a year now and have not seen one pop up near me. Nice find!

 

[ed4banger]

I'm going to replace the 5198 on the primary end of my workbench with this one. The 98 is much more vise than I need on a daily basis. It'll go on the far end of the bench for the very rare times I need something with that much capacity.

Well, since you won't be using the 5198 anymore, you should sell it to me

 

[JoCoSawdust]

I've actually thought about doing just that Ed but I know the day would come when I'd regret it and I doubt I'd get a second shot at one.

 

[JoCoSawdust]

That’s a beautiful vise JoCo. I have been looking for probably a year now and have not seen one pop up near me. Nice find!

Thanks Dave. Two actually popped up within reach of me at the same time. The other one was closer but it was the later version with CRAFTSMAN cast into the body. I opted for the Heritage logo. It's taking every ounce of resolve I have not to go snag that other one as well.