Show your "Long C" Craftsman!

[MisterEd]

That font is certainly the long C era, but Smoke has a good point - is it on the shank?

The 8 bits that fit in the box all have Craftsman on the Shaft in the same style as the Blue Cap . There were two similar Bits with the box of 8. One is Craftsman and the other is Irwin.

See images.

 

[d42jeep]

I think that sometimes the caps either get switched around or Sears had some of the earlier caps they put on newer bits.
-Don

 

[La2vegas]

Picked up this nearly complete set.

 

[Outlawmws]

Picked up this nearly complete set.

Awesome find!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Some 5776 magneto pliers that popped up in a tool lot. No pics in catalogs but I've been told they are listed in 33 catalog.

 

[Outlawmws]

I've never see those called magneto pliers, but it fits...

Nice find!

 

[Patrick Eubanks]

Some 5776 magneto pliers that popped up in a tool lot. No pics in catalogs but I've been told they are listed in 33 catalog.

I’m jealous. Good find.

 

[ratcheted]

Some 5776 magneto pliers that popped up in a tool lot. No pics in catalogs but I've been told they are listed in

They are listed/not pictured in 1934 catalog.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I've never see those called magneto pliers, but it fits...

Nice find!

That's what catalog calls them. Interestingly they were in a box of old magneto wrenches

 

[La2vegas]

I found a little cutter. Don't know what year but I'm guessing prewar. Any way I like the textured handle.

 

[Outlawmws]

That's a nice find!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Snagged these at the flea this morning.

 

[Outlawmws]

Nice find Lugz!

Are those handles as worn as they look against the grip pattern?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Yup. And I picked the better side!

 

[Outlawmws]

Man, those were used hard for a couple of lifetimes!

 

[d42jeep]

This Circle H 1/4” drive breaker and crossbar arrived today. I’ll use it to upgrade a set.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

I went through a set I had started some time back and made an effort to make it match the 1939 catalog. The box came from JoCo and I refinished it.
-Don

 

[Outlawmws]

Great job Don!

 

[d42jeep]

Thanks, Outlaw.
-Don

 

[four.cycle]

Craftsman 14 pc 1/4" drive SAE Socket Wrench Set w/original Box "BE"

manufactured for Sears by The New Britain Machine Co., New Britain, Connecticut

this set contains:

7/32" 6-point marked BE
1/4" "
9/32" "
5/16" "
11/32" "
3/8" "
7/16" "

1/4" 8-point marked BE
5/16" "

6-inch flex handle (breaker bar) marked BE
5/32" x 3" crossbar (unmarked)
6 inch extension marked BE
open-gear ratchet marked BE

steel box

 

[four.cycle]

Craftsman 16 piece 1/4" drive SAE Socket Wrench Set w/original Box "Circle H"

manufactured for Sears by The New Britain Machine Co., New Britain, Connecticut

this set contains:

7/32" 6-point socket marked "Circle H"
1/4" "
9/32" "
5/16" "
11/32" "
3/8" "
7/16" "

1/4" 8-point socket marked "Circle H"
5/16" "

4-1/2" Sliding "T" handle marked *
6 inch Extension *
3 inch Extension *
6 inch Flex Handle (breaker bar) *
5/32" x 3" crossbar
Open-Gear Ratchet *

Steel Box

* all pieces except crossbar and box marked with "Circle H" forging mark

 

[d42jeep]

Here are two Circle H 3/8” drive sets.
The larger set
The smaller set is missing the 1/2” socket.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

Some long C plier handle patterns.
-Don

 

[Outlawmws]

Great collection of Long C pliers Don! Super hard to come by!

I'm guesting more screwdrivers and pliers were replaced under warranty than any other categories of tools.

 

[danandmelrod]

Hi everyone,

Great stuff being posted! Just wanted to share my recent find of a set of 2 “minty” C-15 handsaws in original package. Picked these up with other tools for a steal at $30. I found a description in my 1944 sears big book. I polished one of the saws but it was rubbing off some of the writing so I stopped. Any recommendations for a shine and to protect the finish? A detail that was hard for me to capture in the picture is that the actual craftsman lettering is blue. The original cardboard is pretty cool too. Thanks and keep sharing all your great Long C tools!! Dan

 

[danandmelrod]

In the photo the upper saw has the polish. I used an old turtle wax chrome polish followed by the wenol to protect.

 

[Outlawmws]

Old school paste wax if you can find any.

 

[four.cycle]

^ Mother's Carnauba Paste Wax is about $17 a can now at O'Reilly's Auto Parts. Does not remove that lettering stuff if you don't rub too hard.

 

[d42jeep]

I received this 1/4” BE breaker bar in the mail today and added it to the set that was missing one. Now I just need a 6 point 5/16“ BE socket.
-Don
Edit*** Arrived 4/3

 

[Outlawmws]

Sweet!

 

[d42jeep]

I seem to have accumulated quite a few 1/2” drive Circle H tools and so I’ve put them together in this carry box. Could this box have come with Circle H tools?
-Don
Another picture of the handle pattern pliers

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Metal handle post war box, usually see mdf stuff in those.

 

[d42jeep]

Thanks!
-Don
I’ll load that box up with =v= tools like the ones in this set.

 

[ratcheted]

I seem to have accumulated quite a few 1/2” drive Circle H tools and so I’ve put them together in this carry box. Could this box have come with Circle H tools?
-Don
Another picture of the handle pattern pliers

I believe that box would have housed a V set, not long C.

 

[danandmelrod]

I seem to have accumulated quite a few 1/2” drive Circle H tools and so I’ve put them together in this carry box. Could this box have come with Circle H tools?
-Don
Another picture of the handle pattern pliers

Hi Don
Not to sure about your particular box. However, I would definitely give it a thumbs up since long c circle H did come with early heritage logo boxes and flat wrench sets. OTG makes a valid point about metal handle boxes. My wrench set box has the leather handle.

 

[danandmelrod]

I received this 1/4” BE breaker bar in the mail today and added it to the set that was missing one. Now I just need a 6 point 5/16“ BE socket.
-Don

I too have amassed a variety of sockets over the years. They seem to always end up going home with me from the sales and swap meets. Lol

I was able to find some 5/16 8 points in my stash. Let me know if they will work for your set?
Dan.

 

[d42jeep]

Thanks so much for the generous offer. I already have a 6 point one coming from an eBay seller.
-Don

 

[four.cycle]

here's some BE and "Circle H" orphans.
you never know.. .the seller might make you a hell of a deal on 'em.

 

[d42jeep]

Metal handle post war box, usually see mdf stuff in those.

So maybe this box would be more appropriate for the Circle H sets?

 

[Cruzan80]

I would suggest it would be more appropriate. The earlier boxes also seemed to have the full metal tags, rather than the waterslide decals, from what I can tell. MDF used the decals more towards the 50's, IIRC.