Show your "Long C" Craftsman!

[Smokeshow69]

1935 Craftsman Ignition Set I just snagged at auction. With the original cardboard insert I'll snap some better pics once it arrives.






Oh and if anyone is interested...my 1930s era Craftsman CF sockets are on eBay as I'm refocusing my collection a tad.

Holy ****, this is pretty nice grab! Not real common to find on with the card board inserts still present. Are you Deisel clunker on ebay ?

 

[TexTJ209]

Holy ****, this is pretty nice grab! Not real common to find on with the card board inserts still present. Are you Deisel clunker on ebay ?

Ha, heck no! That dude's stuff is way above my pay grade.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Ha, heck no! That dude's stuff is way above my pay grade.

He does have some good stuff for sure

 

[TexTJ209]

He does have some good stuff for sure

Definitely, and the prices to match lol. I tend to lean towards vintage machinery, and won't ever be dedicated enough to complete the whole set of CF sockets plus the toolbox and ratchet, so figured best they move on to someone else's collection.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Definitely, and the prices to match lol. I tend to lean towards vintage machinery, and won't ever be dedicated enough to complete the whole set of CF sockets plus the toolbox and ratchet, so figured best they move on to someone else's collection.

Yeah finding the CF correct box can be a bit of a chore. They were not the most sturdy In construction and a lot didn’t survive over the years.

 

[MisterEd]

Craftsman Vanadium Off-Set Box-End 13/16 x 7/8 AF

 

[JoCoSawdust]

Damn!! My jealousy meter just pegged out. Fantastic find Tex!!!

 

[Outlawmws]

WOW!

I'll give ya two bucks for it Tex!

 

[d42jeep]

First pic didn't look like they had the grip pattern! Jaws look to be in decent shape too!

Nice recovery! Those pliers always seem to respond pretty well to some love and cleaning. I buy em whenever I find them in the wild!

I found a larger pair at yesterday’s estate sale. They have less rust damage and cleaned up pretty well.
-Don
Side by side.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Picked up some of the earlier hyphenated size 8pt sockets today. Not a full run but not super easy to find.

 

[LesserSon]

Poking around an antiques etc shop this afternoon, spotted this bucking saw. It seemed hardly used, but time has dried, darkened and dulled the coating on the blade and the finish on the handle is creepy and worn (maybe just from hanging on a peg). It looks to have been manufactured by Disston. The generic Warranted Superior medalion is of the style used from 1917 to 1940. The partial decal on the handle is the Craftsman logo immediately preceding the underline type.
The wavy Craftsman logo, Spring Steel Highest Quality Hand Made Pattern Ground no.5915 seem to been lithographed onto the blade. Collectively, I think it is early 1930s. I haven’t decided to not buy it, but I haven’t bought it, either.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Poking around an antiques etc shop this afternoon, spotted this bucking saw. It seemed hardly used, but time has dried, darkened and dulled the coating on the blade and the finish on the handle is creepy and worn (maybe just from hanging on a peg). It looks to have been manufactured by Disston. The generic Warranted Superior medalion is of the style used from 1917 to 1940. The partial decal on the handle is the Craftsman logo immediately preceding the underline type.
The wavy Craftsman logo, Spring Steel Highest Quality Hand Made Pattern Ground no.5915 seem to been lithographed onto the blade. Collectively, I think it is early 1930s. I haven’t decided to not buy it, but I haven’t bought it, either.

I agree it’s early 30’s.
What I don’t agree with is you not buying it yet. It’s way too cool to pass up

 

[bugnut]

Had to wait on parts for the 8n so I started cleaning up a drill press I picked up cheap. I believe this is a 101-03851 model from the late 30's. It appears the only thing missing is the depth stop. Glad I looked as the switch on the motor was shot, wiring was not to my liking and the cord needed a grommet. So a bit of disassembly started. Don't believe she has many miles on her as there is a considerable amount of original paint left. Couple questions should this have been grounded or just a two wire cord and is shrink fit over the cloth wiring reasonable?

 

[bugnut]

more drill press images

 

[Smokeshow69]

Had to wait on parts for the 8n so I started cleaning up a drill press I picked up cheap. I believe this is a 101-03851 model from the late 30's. It appears the only thing missing is the depth stop. Glad I looked as the switch on the motor was shot, wiring was not to my liking and the cord needed a grommet. So a bit of disassembly started. Don't believe she has many miles on her as there is a considerable amount of original paint left. Couple questions should this have been grounded or just a two wire cord and is shrink fit over the cloth wiring reasonable?

Grounded wiring/ grounded electrical systems were not a “thing” when these were made. That didn’t happen until the heritage eta drill press. However with that being said, I would recommend that you do ground the motor just to be safe . Home Depot sells a nice black power tool replacement cord that has a ground in it. All you have to do is drill and tap an area in the back of the motor and screw the ground down. There is room in there to hide it so that no one will ever know. Nice looking press. I would be tempted to keep the original paint if possible?

 

[RTM]

You can get vintage looking wire to redo it. Buying a bulk roll is better cost wise than buying 6 ft. I bought some at a retailer, and paid almost this much. Tho this is only 18ga.

Olive Green Round Cloth-Covered Electrical Wire - 18 Gauge - Bulk Roll

Supplier of Vintage Cloth-Covered Electrical Wire, Lamp Supplies, Lighting Supplies, and Antique Fan Supplies

vintagewireandsupply.com

Here is per foot 14 ga

Pewter 14-Gauge Round Cloth Covered 3-Wire Cord, Rayon - PER FOOT

Light with many high watt bulbs, power heavier draw appliances and more with metallic silver rayon covered cord. This silver 14 gauge electrical wire maxes at 300V.

www.snakeheadvintage.com

 

[d42jeep]

These rusty items came out of the evaporust today. They came with a Chrome Alloy lot. The Circle H sockets are useable but the BE is pretty pitted. If anyone can use these, let me know. I certainly don’t need them.
-Don

 

[Old Radar]

Found this approx 4 oz claw this week. It says REGUSPATOFF with a BR underneath.
Does anyone know who BR is? I'm not sure the handle is original.
I can't find it in any of the on-line catalogs of the Long C era.
Could it be from a junior (child) tool set?

 

[Smokeshow69]

Found this approx 4 oz claw this week. It says REGUSPATOFF with a BR underneath.
Does anyone know who BR is? I'm not sure the handle is original.
I can't find it in any of the on-line catalogs of the Long C era.
Could it be from a junior (child) tool set?

I can’t remember who br is? I wanna say eastwing.

 

[Outlawmws]

I think child set is likely, BR shows in none of the notes I have collected, nor does Eastwing.

 

[bugnut]

Spent some time on the drill press. In general a new cord, switch and scrubbing. The bolts for the motor looked like they still had blue paint on them. The electrical tape wadded up is the original screw for the strap as I replaced it with a longer screw and left it for the next caretaker. She turned out pretty good. Need to tune it a little as the motor is not square to the bracket. Took your suggestions and did not repaint, but did ground the motor. It is about all shes gonna get from me!

 

[Old Radar]

Some of the Christmas Wishbooks offered child sets but gave no hammer details beyond occasionally stating the length of 11 inches. Since this one is just shy of nine inches and the sides of the handle are flat, it strengthens my opinion that the handle has been replaced with a piece of scrap hardwood.

But check out that workbench--with leg vise!--for 95 cents!

 

[Smokeshow69]

Spent some time on the drill press. In general a new cord, switch and scrubbing. The bolts for the motor looked like they still had blue paint on them. The electrical tape wadded up is the original screw for the strap as I replaced it with a longer screw and left it for the next caretaker. She turned out pretty good. Need to tune it a little as the motor is not square to the bracket. Took your suggestions and did not repaint, but did ground the motor. It is about all shes gonna get from me!

This cleaned up nice! Great job

 

[bmwrd0]

That hammer looks like a finishing hammer.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Picked this machinist chest, complete with key, off craigslist today

 

[Outlawmws]

Very cool to have the old logo!

 

[Smokeshow69]

Picked this machinist chest, complete with key, off craigslist today

Looks like you are excited about it enough that you purchased some fireworks to celebrate

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I always have fireworks handy!

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

Is that a makeup mirror in the middle?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Just dirty. Got it from a guy who cleaned out an old shed or something.

 

[Outlawmws]

Is that a makeup mirror in the middle?

More or less, I'd bet it's there so they can see if they wiped grease on their face...

 

[Oldtuleguy]

For picking metal bits out of your eye

 

[d42jeep]

I thought the mirrors were for seeing the metal chips that jumped into your eyes. Oops, cross post.
-Don

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

I hate it when seeing the bit of metal doesn't help, and when you get to a hospital the doc gets a Craftsman screwdriver out of his box and says"hold still and look right at me."

 

[Outlawmws]

Small clean magnet -I helped a friend with a piece once. Saved him a trip to ER

 

[TexTJ209]

Nice find! I swear the fabricoid boxes were all rode hard and put up wet, seems like they're almost always in "well loved" condition.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Picked this machinist chest, complete with key, off craigslist today

If you even think about touching that with anything other than a white freaking glove, well, [cue the line from the movie Taken]!

I'm serious. There are boxes that need a little TLC. There are boxes that need to be stripped and refinished all nice and brand spankin' new lookin' and coupe de graced with a new repro decal. And there are boxes that should be put on a high dry shelf of fame under lights with a little notecard like at a museum. For the same reason even the Grand Concours D'Elegance includes an 'Unrestored' category now.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Could use some felt, but I am happy with it otherwise

 

[Smokeshow69]

If you even think about touching that with anything other than a white freaking glove, well, [cue the line from the movie Taken]!

I'm serious. There are boxes that need a little TLC. There are boxes that need to be stripped and refinished all nice and brand spankin' new lookin' and coupe de graced with a new repro decal. And there are boxes that should be put on a high dry shelf of fame under lights with a little notecard like at a museum. For the same reason even the Grand Concours D'Elegance includes an 'Unrestored' category now.

Yes, agreed and motion seconded. Just needs. Very light and purposeful cleaning

 

[TexTJ209]

Nice drill bit stand I picked up a couple weeks back. Pretty happy with the condition much heavier than anticipated, not sure what material this is, but don't believe it's aluminum like the slightly later styles.