Show your "Long C" Craftsman!

[Thru-hika]

Your Hinsdale branded example is quite rare. You'd think that pieces like yours and other pieces from that era (both variants of Vlchek's 1/2" WSSR10, Vlchek 3/8" WSRL6, and SK 40170 are easy examples) would be highly sought after and command significant money. Sadly, they don't.

I would pay up for that ratchet, it’s quite cool!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Not sure what the going rate is. Have not seen many for sale.

 

[RubiconJK]

Circle F offset screwdriver which I believe originally might have been 4 way. Made by Millers Falls according to the Lauver chart.

 

[RTM]

Wow, looks like someone pulled the right hand bit out. (Or pushed from the other side)

I posted four similar MF ones here.

Show Your Offset Screwdrivers, Right Angle, Plain and Ratcheting

I’ve been poking about trying to see if there was a thread for Offset or Right Angle screwdrivers, and nothing came up, so thought I’d start one. I’m skipping the modern Lisle and Anex and other things I have, just cuz this is the vintage forum. I have 10 or more of them, and only use one 1-2x...

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[RubiconJK]

Wow, looks like someone pulled the right hand bit out. (Or pushed from the other side)

I posted four similar MF ones here.

Show Your Offset Screwdrivers, Right Angle, Plain and Ratcheting

I’ve been poking about trying to see if there was a thread for Offset or Right Angle screwdrivers, and nothing came up, so thought I’d start one. I’m skipping the modern Lisle and Anex and other things I have, just cuz this is the vintage forum. I have 10 or more of them, and only use one 1-2x...

www.garagejournal.com

RTM I forgot about that thread! Thanks for the reminder.

 

[genog]

Here's my contribution from today's Flea Market
I know...... not much
Buy what the heck!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Another pricey vanadium set

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[Oldtuleguy]

Also c series

RARE VINTAGE CRAFTSMAN RATCHET CF SERIES SOCKET SET | eBay

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[four.cycle]

^ that is some serious glue that guy's sniffin'

 

[Oldtuleguy]

For 8200$ you can have it all

 

[Private Lugnutz]

My money is on another "listing ended by seller because the item is no longer available," the vaguest, most convoluted, ridiculous, and yet hilarious ouroboros of logic I have ever had the misfortune of seeing the English language formulated to mean "unsold," but you never know, there are some deep pockets buyers out there, too.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Forget the stockmarket bubble. We have craftsman tool bubble!

 

[JjKk40]

Forget the stockmarket bubble. We have craftsman tool bubble!

Dude that amount of $$$ is insane for socket sets, IMHO.

 

[Hoorn]

Picked this up today. Not too many Craftsman repulsion motors floating around:









It was attached to this 8" table saw:



Runs fantastic. Remarkable condition! Code number 315. this motor was made by Diehl manufacturing company in New Jersey. Diehl was eventually purchased by Singer sewing machine, and then in 1988 was purchased by Ryobi becoming the foundation for their American Products.

 

[Outlawmws]

Better pics of the T-saw please?

 

[Smokeshow69]

Picked this up today. Not too many Craftsman repulsion motors floating around:









It was attached to this 8" table saw:



Runs fantastic. Remarkable condition! Code number 315. this motor was made by Diehl manufacturing company in New Jersey. Diehl was eventually purchased by Singer sewing machine, and then in 1988 was purchased by Ryobi becoming the foundation for their American Products.

Glad this one worked out for you! Heck of a condition for something that old

 

[Hoorn]

Glad this one worked out for you! Heck of a condition for something that old

You know it Smoke! You got the sneak peek lol. Seller said he got multiple calls from guys wanting the motor only and at a reduced price, he declined them all knowing he would not be able to sell the table saw without a motor.

 

[Hoorn]

The King-Seeley Long C badged table saw:







I could not believe how heavy this table saw was.

 

[wrenchguy]

I thought you went to chitown MP and got this 1 without old motor. I was wrong.

 

[Hoorn]

I thought you went to chitown MP and got this 1 without old motor. I was wrong.

Wrench, well played! Doesn't get much closer.

 

[JoCoSawdust]

Nice find Hoorn. I really like those old Diehl motors. That's an interesting one you've got there. I've never seen a 2850 rpm Diehl.

 

[Hoorn]

Here is a very interesting accessory. The Craftsman motor was attached to this motor mount:







The top plate is loosely attached to the base and rides back and forth as you turn the knob. Cast iron, top plate is thick steel. The screws closest to the knob are in there original mount holes, the other two were drilled and placed there at some point to match the Craftsman motor. I checked the cast number on the bottom of the base and can't locate anything on the internet as to who may have made it. 35379B.
It works well, I imagine it would make belt changes a breeze, and it's efficient.

 

[genog]

Found these at the Flea Market a couple of months ago
Raking through buckets and boxes that contained countless China and Taiwan sockets, I almost found a complete set of C Series
Just missing the 13/16....

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Nice find!

 

[saukit]

Well technically most of this stuff is not long C but it's all in the same picture so I'll post it anyway...

Circle U 1/2" ratchet, 3/8" BE ratchet, a couple circle H 3/8 sockets, and a few V series DOEs plus a pre V.

 

[Old Radar]

We understand. It's a lot of trouble for just one shot to run to the drugstore for another roll of film; spend a week shooting up the other 23 or 35 shots; take the film back to the drugstore for development; wait another week for it to get back to you--oh wait a minute--that was the 1950s!
Never mind.

 

[saukit]

We understand. It's a lot of trouble for just one shot to run to the drugstore for another roll of film; spend a week shooting up the other 23 or 35 shots; take the film back to the drugstore for development; wait another week for it to get back to you--oh wait a minute--that was the 1950s!
Never mind.

Hey it’s a lot of work to walk all the way downstairs and take another picture!

 

[Arne73]

Found this guy in a box of smalls.

 

[Outlawmws]

So what is it? I'm not having any luck with patent No variations -(hard to read half the #s )

 

[Mintgrun]

That red thing looks sort of like a wall mount knife sharpener. You drag the blade through in the direction of the arrow. There is a similar tool mounted to the wall in the cabin my grandfather built back in the forties and a deep cut in the t&g paneling right below it, from where the knives hit the wall. That one only has one slot though. So, I may be guessing wrong.

At first, I was guessing that the folding ruler was long C Craftsman; but I was wrong. I recently bought something from an eBay seller who does have one of those that was made by Craftsman back in the early thirties. The opening bid price seems reasonable and it is the style with the cool little brass pull-out end on it. (The seller was very easy to deal with).

c. 1931 Craftsman Extension Rule wood brass antique vintage old tool

 

[four.cycle]

Arne73 - if you can get the patent numbers off of that small red unit you should be able to determine what the item is.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

That red thing looks sort of like a wall mount knife sharpener....[ ]...So, I may be guessing wrong.

It is definitely a knife sharpener. I have one arounder here somewhere with the same patent number (2,495,361) on it, not Craftsman, all steel, that you similarly screw to a wall or butcher block. Alfred E. Anheuser (no relation to the beer family as far as I know).

 

[Arne73]

Thanks Lugz and apologies to all for being out of touch.
The rule was for display scale purposes (ala the red die).
A couple pics show the abrasive surface in the center with springs and balls for tension.
At first I thought course/fine, it looks more like left /right, kitchen use.
I'll try it out with my sod knife tomorrow.

 

[saukit]

Here are a few Long C DBE's that came out of the Evaporust, these are all the CI versions. Unfortunately the non offset one has had a grinder taken to it.



Also got this 1/4" drive circle H set in the mail after paying way too much for it on eBay. I must have had a few beers

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Alcohol is often involved

 

[d42jeep]

I find that I am able to pay too much completely sober.
-Don
I recently passed these along on eBay despite the previous owners markings.

 

[saukit]

Nice Don, thanks for posting that. I'll start looking for the missing pieces!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Somebody wanted these. 1111$ out the door

Early Craftsman C Series 3/8” Drive CF Socket Lot Vintage 1930s 3/8” Thru 3/4” | eBay

<p>Rare 1930s Craftsman CF Socket Lot of 5. All are 3/8” drive, 12pt sockets. Lot includes:</p><p>CF-24 - 3/4”</p><p>CF-22 - 11/16”</p><p>CF-20 - 5/8”</p><p>CF-16 - 1/2”</p><p>CF-12 - 3/8”</p><p>These have quite a bit of wear from age and use, but are still in good, usable condition. Please see...

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[Private Lugnutz]

Reverse Crazy Eddie!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

That works out to 222.20$ per socket