Show your "Long C" Craftsman!

[Mintgrun]

I found the smallest of these wrenches hiding in a pouch of crusty wrench roll I bought today. That was a pleasant surprise! I seem to be finding these in pairs, so I expect to find another 5/16"/1/4" to go with it. Someone turned the big end into an 11/32" wrench on this one. Oh, well.



Which ones came first, with VANADIUM, or without?
(I'm guessing VANADIUM marked wrenches are earlier).

One more photo just for fun.

Tom

 

[JMP]

Prybar / alignment punch. Never seen one like this before.

 

[Outlawmws]

Never seen one like this before.

As in at all? Or under a Long C branding?

Vanadium, so Prewar!

 

[JMP]

As in at all? Or under a Long C branding?

Vanadium, so Prewar!

I don't usually come across these, especially with long C branding in such good condition. In general I usually come across the rolling head lady's foot type pry bars.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Prybar / alignment punch. Never seen one like this before.

I saw this haul over on the garage sale thread. That's a really nice line up bar you found! Well done!

 

[Smokeshow69]

Picked up a few long c items today!
-3/8 drive long head ratchet
- dbe in nice shape
- 7/8 spark plug socket
- amazing companion power tools 4 drawer metal divider. In good shape and the water slide is still very nice!

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[Outlawmws]

Awesome find on the tray box!

I can't recall seeing one of those painted blue. differing shades of green, but not blue.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Awesome find on the tray box!

I can't recall seeing one of those painted blue. differing shades of green, but not blue.

Yes I don’t recall ever seeing one of these either. First companion branded one I’ve seen

 

[Steven 33]

@Private Lugnutz
Can you go 2 for 2? This one is a mystery and I can't seem to find any info on it. Craftsman isn't really my thing so it could just be lack of knowledge, but im thinking this is definitely some kind of oddball. The tools are vanadium but it almost looks like half of a early c series set mixed with a regular vanadium set case. The heavy duty latch is pretty peculiar to

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Can you go 2 for 2?

There are several guys more well-versed than me on these particular sets in that era.

 

[Smokeshow69]

@Private Lugnutz
Can you go 2 for 2? This one is a mystery and I can't seem to find any info on it. Craftsman isn't really my thing so it could just be lack of knowledge, but im thinking this is definitely some kind of oddball. The tools are vanadium but it almost looks like half of a early c series set mixed with a regular vanadium set case. The heavy duty latch is pretty peculiar to

There are several guys more well-versed than me on these particular sets in that era.

This is a fairly rare set made by hinsdale. The ratchet goes for big money. There is one on eBay right now

 

[Steven 33]

This is a fairly rare set made by hinsdale. The ratchet goes for big money. There is one on eBay right now

Look closely. Not the same

 

[Smokeshow69]

Look closely. Not the same

sorry, the one I was thinking of sold July 20th, which isn't the correct one for your set. But since you know the differences, this shows that you are not a newbie to tool collecting? So why the newb style questions?

 

[JMP]

Long C era screw starter with amber handle

 

[Stubby1743]

I found this partial Craftsman BE 1/4" drive set this morning at my local car boot sale. The black crackle finish box still has the remains of a "Craftsman Tools" decal inside the lid.



The sockets are 7/16", 3/8", & 11/32" 12 point. 9/32" & 1/4" 6 point. 5/16" & 1/4" double square.

There will very little chance of me finding the missing items here in the UK. Can anyone tell me what the full set would have contained?

The box also contained various King **** 1/4" & 9/32" drive sockets and a Britool 9/32" drive universal joint.

 

[d42jeep]

Nice find. It probably would have just looked like this, minus the sliding tee that is an extra in mine.
Here are some slightly newer sets with all 6 point sockets.
-Don

 

[Cruzan80]

If you decide to add a water-slide decal, follow the examples Don has shown and install it off-center and somewhat crooked. I have never seen a box that wasn't "restored" with a centered, straight, flat decal where it "should" be.

Not sure why that is, though.

Edit: Not saying those boxes by Don are restored. Rather, EVERY SINGLE Box from this era has had crooked decals from what I have seen.

 

[Beerhippie]

If you decide to add a water-slide decal, follow the examples Don has shown and install it off-center and somewhat crooked. I have never seen a box that wasn't "restored" with a centered, straight, flat decal where it "should" be.

Not sure why that is, though.

I'd fail that test!

 

[Outlawmws]

If you decide to add a water-slide decal, follow the examples Don has shown and install it off-center and somewhat crooked. I have never seen a box that wasn't "restored" with a centered, straight, flat decal where it "should" be.

Not sure why that is, though.

Edit: Not saying those boxes by Don are restored. Rather, EVERY SINGLE Box from this era has had crooked decals from what I have seen.

Coleman must have hired the same guy, as their lanterns had the same issue.

 

[Beerhippie]

Coleman must have hired the same guy, as their lanterns had the same issue.

Chances are, applying the decals was "women's work". Overworked, underpaid Annie didn't have a plethora of shits to give--but did have a quota to fill.

 

[930dreamer]

Ok, how rare are these???​

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Ratchet, Craftsman C-98, 1/2” square drive, vintage, circa 1930’s -very rare- look at auction photo​

$1,150
Listed a day ago in Eugene, OR

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I think one went on ebay recently for about that

 

[four.cycle]

@930dreamer - The sale you've posted above sold in May 2025.

^ item 357252525500 sold Wednesday, July 20, 2025 @ 03:10 PDT for $1049.99 + $11.00 shipping

C-98 Craftsman

 

[930dreamer]

@930dreamer - The sale you've posted above sold in May 2025.

^ item 357252525500 sold Wednesday, July 20, 2025 @ 03:10 PDT for $1049.99 + $11.00 shipping

C-98 Craftsman

Yup, I see the SOLD in the lower right corner. Not sure how I missed that.

 

[four.cycle]

^ Looks like two completely different sales. Wonder if it's the same unit or a different one?

 

[Smokeshow69]

Saw an add on fb market place the other day. Someone posted a mohawk dp (sans correct motor and belt guard) nearby my house so hopped right on it. The pictures were not very good but I have yet to see one in my area that's even presentable or not beat to absolute scrap metal. I ran over to the house and actually paid more than the asking price because it was so clean! The inside has some saw dust in it but other than that, it hardly shows much use. No arch of shame on the table! Unfortunately someone drilled into the side of the head to mount a switch but other than that, it's a really nice one! Even the water slide decal is in good shape! Now I just need to clean it and put new bearings in it and then find a belt cover for it. Model 103.0303 so we know it's king seely made.

*if someone does have a belt cover for this, I would be interested in purchasing**

 

[Beerhippie]

Saw an add on fb market place the other day. Someone posted a mohawk dp (sans correct motor and belt guard) nearby my house so hopped right on it. The pictures were not very good but I have yet to see one in my area that's even presentable or not beat to absolute scrap metal. I ran over to the house and actually paid more than the asking price because it was so clean! The inside has some saw dust in it but other than that, it hardly shows much use. No arch of shame on the table! Unfortunately someone drilled into the side of the head to mount a switch but other than that, it's a really nice one! Even the water slide decal is in good shape! Now I just need to clean it and put new bearings in it and then find a belt cover for it. Model 103.0303 so we know it's king seely made.

*if someone does have a belt cover for this, I would be interested in purchasing**

A scalped Mohawk?

 

[Smokeshow69]

A scalped Mohawk?

Right now it’s a no-hawk

 

[JoCoSawdust]

I've got a belt cover for you Smokes. I'm out of town till end of next week but when I get back home I'll box it up.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Dude, no way! That's awesome!

 

[jywilli69]

Thanks. I was pretty surprised when I opened the drawer at the sellers booth and found them there. I didn’t even try to negotiate the price if $50 once I saw those in there!

That was definitely a great find. I am not that lucky.

 

[jywilli69]

Thanks! Anyone else have this BE set?

I have the BE Set in 1/2" drive. I am piecing the 3/8" drive. I also have 1/4" drive X3.

 

[jywilli69]

Here is my circle "H" long "C" Craftsman set I got the first of the year from a GJ member...
The pics are the ones he had posted in the ad.....I've cleaned them up a bit since I've gotten them and I need to take some "now" pics....







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I like it, I'm working on a BE set.

 

[jywilli69]

It’s been a while since I have been on here. I started this spring working on collecting the Craftsman BE 1/2”drive set. I wanted a challenge. I have 20 different sockets in this setup. I will be posting more goodie’s. I really like this thread so far. I’m still reading and looking.

 

[Patrick Eubanks]

It’s been a while since I have been on here. I started this spring working on collecting the Craftsman BE 1/2”drive set. I wanted a challenge. I have 20 different sockets in this setup. I will be posting more goodie’s. I really like this thread so far. I’m still reading and looking.

We would love to see all your finds

 

[Patrick Eubanks]

Saw an add on fb market place the other day. Someone posted a mohawk dp (sans correct motor and belt guard) nearby my house so hopped right on it. The pictures were not very good but I have yet to see one in my area that's even presentable or not beat to absolute scrap metal. I ran over to the house and actually paid more than the asking price because it was so clean! The inside has some saw dust in it but other than that, it hardly shows much use. No arch of shame on the table! Unfortunately someone drilled into the side of the head to mount a switch but other than that, it's a really nice one! Even the water slide decal is in good shape! Now I just need to clean it and put new bearings in it and then find a belt cover for it. Model 103.0303 so we know it's king seely made.

*if someone does have a belt cover for this, I would be interested in purchasing**

What a beauty

 

[jywilli69]

We would love to see all your finds

These are just my BE traders. I hoping to find people to be able to trade with.

 

[Smokeshow69]

What a beauty

Agreed. A generous forum member has a belt cover inbound to me for it and then I will find a period correct motor for it. I still can't believe I found one this nice over here! You almost never find old machines like this over here on this side of the United States.

 

[dangerRuss]

Don't need it, didn't want it, haven't got room for it, but what are you supposed to do when come across something like this free at the curb?



1/2h Long C motor may have connectivity issues.

 

[Beerhippie]

Don't need it, didn't want it, haven't got room for it, but what are you supposed to do when come across something like this free at the curb?



1/2h Long C motor may have connectivity issues.

You bring it home!

PS: You ****!