FJ 432
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WOW!
What he said!!!!
The vintage Blackhawk Thread
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What he said!!!!
Gorgeous, I'm not worthy.
thehorse13
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Another outstanding feather in the cap of Twertsy's tool temple. A true religious experience if you ever decide to visit.
crankshaftdan II
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Has to be a one of a kind set! Worth megabucks to the right collector!
Private Lugnutz
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Spectacular. The reconditioned case came out great, Todd. As I told you yesterday at your shop, the tools look even better when you're holding them in your hands..., and you could use them as utensils they're so clean.
It's cool enough as is, but how cool would it have been if Blackhawk had put the branding on the outside of the spine instead of the inside? That thing would be right at home stood up on a library shelf between a big fat vintage OED and a big fat vintage King James!
It's cool enough as is, but how cool would it have been if Blackhawk had put the branding on the outside of the spine instead of the inside? That thing would be right at home stood up on a library shelf between a big fat vintage OED and a big fat vintage King James!
JoCoSawdust
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Incredible set that found the right home!
Spectacular........
It's cool enough as is, but how cool would it have been if Blackhawk had put the branding on the outside of the spine instead of the inside? ......
Right?! but keep the one on the inside too. As it is, could shadowbox that badboy, UV glass, the works.
twertsy
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I have a CNC Router so I'm going a bit overboard but to me, the set deserves it.
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twertsy
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Very nice...I guess I should post these.
Looks like late 1920s, early 30s.
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Really does look like a new set. Well done....
What did you end up doing with the amber handled driver?
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jabberwoki
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****** nice work Todd.
thehorse13
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RubiconJK
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Blackhawk flea market finds from this morning. I'll admit that these are the first Blackhawk pieces I've brought home so I'd welcome some schooling. Included is a newer 3/8" drive 11/16" 12 pt #30022, a 1/2" drive 13/16" 12 pt #D26, a 1/2" drive 15/16" 6 pt with a #30 that might be a PO mark, and a 1/2" drive 19/32" 6 pt no number. Interesting that all three of the older sockets have somewhat different knurling patterns on them.
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twertsy
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Is that the correct lens cover? I was going to have some made but I can't get mine off. It unscrews about 1 turn then catches......last thing I want to do is force it!
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Still driving so I haven't had a chance to look at the lens yet.
Garage.Girl
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Not mine but noticed this in Cali for those looking for a Blackhawk Project https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/382345749062243/
Nothing shows up?
Stuart in MN
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It showed up for me, it's a transmission jack.
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Brought up some nice throw rugs
Private Lugnutz
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Haha. Same here. I wonder how that's even possible. Guessing Stuart uses Facebook and we don't, so no cookie, no linkie.
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That's rough
coolford
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I can assure you that there is still vintage blackhawk out there to find. Here is a partial socket set from about 1920 (I have a 1919 catalog) that I picked up at an auction last Saturday. Nine sockets are correct and all the drivers are correct except the universal. I do have the correct ratchet and a couple of sockets to add from my stash. I paid big money, $9.00.
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Private Lugnutz
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I haven't run into a box set in the wild for a few years and I traded away my last box set, but I do still run into bits and pieces. Found an early 19/32" Arrowhead logo 6-pointer socket today, for example. I sent about a dozen of these, all collected onesy-twosy, to GJ member notlob last year, and I think this makes 4 or 5 of them built up again already just poking through toolboxes every week.
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It is surprising sometimes how fast they accumulate.
Smokeshow69
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I had never heard of 7/16 drive and then all of a sudden I found 3 or 4 of them within a 2 month period
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Smokeshow69
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Twertsy- what is your timeline for getting the lenses made? I would buy 2 if someone made them!
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Smokeshow69
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Black Hawk bottle jack display on eBay now... a bit out of my league but maybe someone on here needs it ?
C. 1940 Blackhawk Bottle Jack Metal Totem Display https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/163695964589
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C. 1940 Blackhawk Bottle Jack Metal Totem Display https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/163695964589
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I like it but 4000? Looks awesome.
JoCoSawdust
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Damn that's nice. Made me check my lottery ticket but no such luck.