The vintage Blackhawk Thread

[Oldtuleguy]

Hey Mike. Did I get some plomb stuff from you? I was talking to someone in California about that setup.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Finally picked up a no. 4 set

 

[thehorse13]

Finally picked up a no. 4 set

Was this set on FleaBay not long ago? As odd as this sounds, I think that I recognize the decal. As a side thought, I think I need one of these sets in my life too. Nice set!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Personally I am surprised when I find one of these old sets for sale. They are so cool who would not want one! Here is a 13pd set from 30s

 

[CRTDI]

Personally I am surprised when I find one of these old sets for sale. They are so cool who would not want one! Here is a 13pd set from 30s

First time seeing this set...yes it's, very cool!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Curious about the oval decal. They are usually fancier

 

[MR.X]

Wow. I wonder who came up the "ok" moniker. I am guessing they were promoted to mail room....

So this quote is from a 2018 post 1047 and the logo I'm referencing is post 1053. Not sure if this ever got resolved so apologies in advance if I missed it. I've seen that script "OK" logo ( or at least one awfully close to that) many times including a couple wrenches I have around here somewhere. I'm attempting a link to some info on the The Fairbanks Company of Fairbanks Scales and how they came to market thousands of items, the trademark issues, and the "OK" logo.

Printers' Ink

books.google.com

 

[MR.X]

Here's a better pic of the logo, and it seems to be a little different from the one Fairbanks used which had the periods in their "O.K."

Vintage 46 pc Craftsman Socket Sets w/Blackhawk OK Wrenches Tool Box No Res. | eBay

"Hands off" ! The tools are in good working order and include: 3/8" drive No. 43785 ratchet & 3" and 6" extensions; along with a 1/2" drive No. 44975 ratchet & 3" and 6" extensions. The sockets include: 11 - 1/2" drive 12 pt.

www.ebay.com

 

[MR.X]

Here I'm trying to link the Fairbanks Logo.

Scientific American

Monthly magazine devoted to topics of general scientific interest.

books.google.com

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Not sure if this ever got resolved so apologies in advance if I missed it.

I don't remember what the issue/question was, but we figured out that it was a brand name that Blackhawk used, apparently only in the UK, in the 30's and maybe 40's. It shows up in catalogs created and published exclusively for the UK market.

Maybe Fairbanks' TM, if they had one, was obsolete by then.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Here is the set I posted in 2018.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Did I post catalog excerpts back then? (Yeah I'm too lazy to go back and look, and would rather not waste time re-posting...)

EDIT: Even better --- go to ITCL, 1938 Catalog BA38, pages 16 - 19 is the "OK" section. It is brown with a King & Hull Ltd. stamp on the cover.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Here it is

 

[MR.X]

Yeah, the logos are different and the emphasis on "finish" in your catalog exhibit clinches it. I ran into a "Fairbanks O.K." brochure this weekend just for K.R. Wilson products and I',m looking at a dual marked Mossberg/ fairbanks O.K. wrench right now. Apparently they had some unique marketing arrangements but it looks like Blackhawk in this case wasn't one of them even though Fairbanks did have branches in London, Birmingham and Glasgow among other places.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Interesting.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

The only working 911 ratchet I have come across

 

[twertsy]

The only working 911 ratchet I have come across

Ok all, I’d rather this stuff went to you folks than a stranger on eBay. So, PM me with interest if you want something.

 

[Ricky Joe]

Here is a 1/4” drive set, no ratchet, missing 7/32” socket, but five extra sockets. 1950s?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Early 40s late 30s. Can't see any date codes

 

[Oldtuleguy]

An old lock socket release tool

 

[thehorse13]

An old lock socket release tool

This poor thing has led a hard life. One release pin is missing and the one that's left has had an encounter with a grinder.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Yes I am amazed it's still around.

 

[don long]

Another Blackhawk floor jack saved from the scrap yard.



I love the script on the side of the jack





The tag is destroyed but with good eyes you can read that the jack is an "S8"
The jack will go nicely in my floor jack collection

 

[don long]

My blackhawk collection is growing thanks to Twertsy
I got these in the mail today.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Nice stuff!

 

[thehorse13]

My blackhawk collection is growing thanks to Twertsy
I got these in the mail today.

Well, at least I don't have to worry about Mrs. Horsey beating me over the head with that Blackhawk sign. I'm glad it went to a good home!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Who's going to get the Nuggets Travelin' Salesman briefcase, that's the question!

 

[thehorse13]

Who's going to get the Nuggets Travelin' Salesman briefcase, that's the question!

I have my top three guesses already on the betting table. If anyone else is betting along with me, I will help you out and let you know it will not be me. lol I've already visited and rode off with my share of the Twertsy hoard.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

It was me. I currently am awaiting its arrival! Here is a little ratchet that showed up today. Looks like it has a 42 date code.

 

[thehorse13]

It was me. I currently am awaiting its arrival! Here is a little ratchet that showed up today. Looks like it has a 42 date code.

You were my #2 horse in this race. I had the sanding master himself, Don Long, as my #1 bet. lol

Twertsy's Tool Temple is a magical place. I'm glad you got a share of the hoard too.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

When I saw you didn't take it, Otg went to #1 for me. But even just betting on who was going to buy it was out of my range, so you'll have to take my word for it. Haha.

 

[thehorse13]

When I saw you didn't take it, Otg went to #1 for me. But even just betting on who was going to buy it was out of my range, so you'll have to take my word for it. Haha.

If there were no consequences to my reckless buying, the salesman set and the Blackhawk sign would have come home along with the other items that I bought. lol

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Kinda sorta why I wasn't too upset my visit has been twice postponed due to work. I joked and told him I'd probably end up buying my own stuff back!

 

[3baygarage]

Twertsy clearing out the Blackhawk corner? I’m in disbelief!

 

[thehorse13]

Twertsy clearing out the Blackhawk corner? I’m in disbelief!

The entire Tool Temple is being cleaned out. Twertsy is having a massive garage sale today. I'm sure there will be a very strong turn out given the tantalizing pictures in his ad.

Garage Sale - Tools & Shop Equipment - garage & moving sales - yard...

Vintage mancave stuff!

washingtondc.craigslist.org

Feast your eyes on the magnificent items up for grabs.

 

[3baygarage]

Oh my!

 

[Old Radar]

Up until ten years ago I lived just ten miles from Twertsy's museum. If I still lived there, I would definitely take my drool cup for a tour!

 

[parris001]

"He always wore his Sunday feathers and carried this ol' Black Hawk..............."

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Good ol' Hank.

 

[don long]

I'd have been on a plane last night if I'd known he was emptying out his garage I'm feelin bad that the blackhawk jack isn't coming my way