Tapered universal no brand.

[alton1911]

I found this 1/2 inch universal today. I don’t recognize the tapered style bottom.
It looks very well made, but alas, no manufacturer name.
It is stamped what appears to be the number “3217”. Finish is pretty warn.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
alton1911

 

[four.cycle]

Indestro.

here's a 'Master' series set currently on Ebay. see lower right of image. (similar unit - different part number):



actually yours is the 'Super Quality' series, shown here:

 

[alton1911]

Thank you amigo. I am really getting to love the Indestro brand ratchets and sockets.

 

[four.cycle]

no problem. any other markings on it? maybe " D I " ??

 

[dadsEH]

Indestro.

here's a 'Master' series set currently on Ebay. see lower right of image. (similar unit - different part number):



actually yours is the 'Super Quality' series, shown here:

And a piece cost of 84 cents !!

 

[four.cycle]

^ I was looking at a 5-piece wrench set a couple hours ago. Ordered individually, the smallest size sold for $ .07 (seven cents) per unit - minimum quantity 100 pieces.
I have to assume those are the factory net prices (and unless I'm mistaken, most stuff was shipped FOB back then.)

 

[d42jeep]

Check out this information on Tool Archives. These unmarked Indestro u-joints are often included in WW2 General Mechanics Tool Sets, including mine.

http://www.toolarchives.com/node/2885

-Don

 

[alton1911]

Check out this information on Tool Archives. These unmarked Indestro u-joints are often included in WW2 General Mechanics Tool Sets, including mine.

http://www.toolarchives.com/node/2885

-Don

Perfect match.
Thanks amigo,
alton1911

 

[d42jeep]

Ever since seeing this thread, I've meant to take a picture of this unusual
u-joint. I imagine that it is an even earlier unmarked Indestro or Duro. I've kept it around because I like unusual tools.
-Don