Some old craftsman questions

[nikh]

Hello again. I'm in the middle of consolidating some of the many boxes of tools in preparation for a move, and I came across some interesting old craftsman tools. First is an offset standard screwdriver with the circle F stamp. From what I have been able to find, it was made by Miller Falls tools, probably in the 50s.
The second is a set of diagonal cutters that I got from my grandfather. The circle C stamp came up with either Crescent or Channellock from the late 30s. The stamping on the yokes is a bit unusual for tools that I have seen from that era, and I was hoping that it would be a good visual marker for identification. If any fellow tool junkies out there had something similar, I'd be curious to know the stories.
Thanks in advance N.

 

[930dreamer]

http://alloy-artifacts.org/craftsman-early-tools-p4.html#pliers

 

[Rileysan]

Hello again. I'm in the middle of consolidating some of the many boxes of tools in preparation for a move, and I came across some interesting old craftsman tools. First is an offset standard screwdriver with the circle F stamp. From what I have been able to find, it was made by Miller Falls tools, probably in the 50s.
The second is a set of diagonal cutters that I got from my grandfather. The circle C stamp came up with either Crescent or Channellock from the late 30s. The stamping on the yokes is a bit unusual for tools that I have seen from that era, and I was hoping that it would be a good visual marker for identification. If any fellow tool junkies out there had something similar, I'd be curious to know the stories.
Thanks in advance N.

I have a couple of the offset screwdrivers, but none quite that old. Nice find!

Brian

 

[nikh]

Thanks for the replies. I must have missed that part of alloy artifacts. I'm still trying to figure out the manufacturer of the cutters, perhaps someone out there has a set that have not been rebranded like the screwdriver. Or perhaps I am mistaken in the thought that they exist.

 

[Zeeman]

I have about 3 or four pliers with that pattern on the handles. I believe it's called nested diamonds, but I'm not positive. Alloy Artifacts is a great source for information, or search GJ. I believe I've seen some threads about Craftsman's manufacturers. I'll try to post some pictures when I can.

 

[kwoswalt99]

The pliers were probably made by Crescent, possibly Channellock.

 

[bb_max]

I believe I have similar patterned sidecutters that are parked "Channellock".

They're pretty dull, I use them for cutting thorn bushes while mushroom hunting now.