Snap-On and Allenite(?) Speed handles

[jwilson645]

More pieces from my dad's stash of rusty tools.........

I forgot I'd already found these and sprayed them with PB Blaster until they freed up. Came across them while organizing my tool box so I thought I'd throw them on here. 1st is a Snap-On K-4. It works well and is smooth now, just needs a good cleaning. The other is an Allenite. Never heard of them before but it's a decent usable tool, not nearly as smooth and comfortable as the Snap-On.

 

[jwilson645]

Found the date code on the Snap-on.....

Looks like 1963?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

E 1944

 

[d42jeep]

I’m not sure that the logo looks right for 1944. Here are the markings from a 1945 speeder.

-Don

 

[jwilson645]

According to this chart and others I've found, mine does not look like the 1944 E. It appears to be the same as the 1963 3.

Snap On Date Code Chart up to 2029!

Here is a scan of the printout my Snap On dealer gave me. Its definately the most complete one I have ever seen.

www.garagejournal.com