The vintage Blackhawk Thread

[Smokeshow69]

I love seeing old timers like that still earning their keep.

Now, I will trade you a Tool Mobil, straight across!, for that.

Haha I see what you did there. I am keeping an eye out for you for a Blackhawk roller!

 

[don long]

I picked up the jack today and put in the shop to look it over.

It is very clean like it has been well cared for. The old owner said he drained the oil out of it so it wouldn't leak and that gave me the idea that the jack doesn't work.
So I took off the cover only to find this


A new gasket and the seal kit along with the assembly guide in the bag


I'm all ready to go on this project Lol.

 

[thehorse13]

I picked up the jack today and put in the shop to look it over.

It is very clean like it has been well cared for. The old owner said he drained the oil out of it so it wouldn't leak and that gave me the idea that the jack doesn't work.
So I took off the cover only to find this


A new gasket and the seal kit along with the assembly guide in the bag


I'm all ready to go on this project Lol.

Go buy a lottery ticket. You're on a roll. lol

 

[Shelbylex]

Can not get much better than that!!!

 

[Nitrocellulose]

Mystery socket...

I have loved Blackhawk tools since I received my Grandpa's 49997. I've been adding sockets to complete a set of Lock-on 1/2 sockets. I have a 1/2 drive 3/4" socket that is a stubby. It's also marked 35124 as if it's a 7/16 drive. If it's miss-marked why is it so short?

As I understand it a 35124 should be a 7/16 drive, 3/4" socket.

 

[thehorse13]

Mystery socket...

I have loved Blackhawk tools since I received my Grandpa's 49997. I've been adding sockets to complete a set of Lock-on 1/2 sockets. I have a 1/2 drive 3/4" socket that is a stubby. It's also marked 35124 as if it's a 7/16 drive. If it's miss-marked why is it so short?

It's not mismarked. It's a 7/16th drive short socket. If a half inch ratchet fits it, the socket is either worn to hell or someone modified it to fit a 1/2 inch drive anvil.

 

[Nitrocellulose]

I'll attach a pic of the inside of the drive end. It must have been properly broached and re-chromed.

It's the center socket.

 

[Luntz]

Well done don! Pristine interior.

 

[don long]

Thanks Luntz
I've started taking the dents out of the cover



It was pretty sad. Because of the letters I thought I'd try to metal finish the lid

 

[930dreamer]

That's a keeper for sure.

 

[don long]

That's a keeper for sure.

I couldn't agree more Dreamer

 

[don long]

I've been working on that 32C tool set. I cleaned the case, took the dents out of it and painted it up.
I've cleaned and polished each tool and socket then put a nice shine on the case latches before adding a nice nonskid pad inside.

Before


body work



Paint



After

 

[snapmom]

could someone give me the approximate age. model 48X drive 3/4 1-1/2 opening.. all I have seen have a larger model number.

 

[thehorse13]

could someone give me the approximate age. model 48X drive 3/4 1-1/2 opening.. all I have seen have a larger model number.

Late 20s.

 

[Mintgrun]

I found this little 34945A ratchet and it is a pretty good match for the 34986 hinge handle I had. The hinge handle maker was a better knurler though. I think this is the first double pawl ratchet I've found. I like that it's possible to turn the direction 'knob' without needing to hold onto the socket. I also like the grippy ring on top.





I opened it up and re-greased it and it's a smooth clicker. I usually prefer using older tools, but I'll bet I wind up reaching for this one.

Tom

 

[Mr.Ric]

 

[Smokeshow69]

Did you just acquire this? Super cool and one of my unicorns!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

That's a nice one!

 

[Mr.Ric]

Did you just acquire this? Super cool and one of my unicorns!

it's been in storage since the Reagan administration. Before that it was on a shelf in my Dad's shop.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Mine just sits on a shelf

 

[Mr.Ric]

Mine just sits on a shelf

That's how I always saw my Dad's. Any shelf lower and us kids would have gotten to it.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Kids grown up now but it's still there! I may get it down for a look. Probably covered in dust.

 

[dolfans]

I found this little 34945A ratchet and it is a pretty good match for the 34986 hinge handle I had. The hinge handle maker was a better knurler though. I think this is the first double pawl ratchet I've found. I like that it's possible to turn the direction 'knob' without needing to hold onto the socket. I also like the grippy ring on top.





I opened it up and re-greased it and it's a smooth clicker. I usually prefer using older tools, but I'll bet I wind up reaching for this one.

Tom

My Father got me a 30 piece socket set with the ratchet in the pic. I love using it

 

[thehorse13]

My Father got me a 30 piece socket set with the ratchet in the pic. I love using it

I found this little 34945A ratchet and it is a pretty good match for the 34986 hinge handle I had. The hinge handle maker was a better knurler though. I think this is the first double pawl ratchet I've found. I like that it's possible to turn the direction 'knob' without needing to hold onto the socket. I also like the grippy ring on top.


I opened it up and re-greased it and it's a smooth clicker. I usually prefer using older tools, but I'll bet I wind up reaching for this one.

Tom

You fellas have the New Britain rebrand versions circa early 1960s. I have the exact same ones only mine have the New Britain branding. They are outstanding users. Mine see a lot of use around here.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I've been working on that 32C tool set.

I black japanned all my pieces, to stay true to the original Quick Disconnect era factory finish, but that scheme turned out fantastic, Don. Everything really pops against the gold and the liner.

it's been in storage since the Reagan administration. Before that it was on a shelf in my Dad's shop.

The condition is exceptional.

Super cool and one of my unicorns!

Note that the Porto-Power so-called "torpedo" box and the Nuggets so-called "bomb" box were actually two different takes on the same theme, Smoke. The torpedo box is much bigger than the bomb box, has a different shape, four wheels instead of two, and a different compartment configuration inside. Or do you have a late 40's through 1950 Porto-Power set in need of a home I don't know about? If so, sorry for the unnecessary qualification.

EDIT: Having said that, if I was fortunate enough to find a "torpedo" box in the wild, I would not hesitate to grab it and put a Nuggets set inside it. It's definitely in the family - and when they're that rare, a close cousin will do!

 

[Smokeshow69]

I black japanned all my pieces, to stay true to the original Quick Disconnect era factory finish, but that scheme turned out fantastic, Don. Everything really pops against the gold and the liner.

The condition is exceptional.

Note that the Porto-Power so-called "torpedo" box and the Nuggets so-called "bomb" box were actually two different takes on the same theme, Smoke. The torpedo box is much bigger than the bomb box, has a different shape, four wheels instead of two, and a different compartment configuration inside. Or do you have a late 40's through 1950 Porto-Power set in need of a home I don't know about? If so, sorry for the unnecessary qualification.

EDIT: Having said that, if I was fortunate enough to find a "torpedo" box in the wild, I would not hesitate to grab it and put a Nuggets set inside it. It's definitely in the family - and when they're that rare, a close cousin will do!

I don’t currently have any Blackhawk tools needing a home. I have to limit my rabbit holes but certainly would pick one up if I found one in the wild cheap, which is pretty much never going to happen. And I forgot about the 2 different box sizes so the qualification explanation was totally fine.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I narrowly missed a 10$ bomb box recently. Guy thought it was home made!

 

[thehorse13]

I narrowly missed a 10$ bomb box recently. Guy thought it was home made!

Narrow misses are the story of my life. I had three of them this past week alone.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Yup. There was no paint on it and was rusty but it was gone in a minute.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Another cat box surfaced. I like the patina on this one.

 

[Shelbylex]

Looks great, Oldtuleguy!
Please add it to the box thread!

Blackhawk Tool Chests and Tool Rollers (Caterpillar by Blackhawk are welcomed as well!)

It was shipped out of Virginia so it's possible you may know the box

www.garagejournal.com

 

[y'sguy]

Nice find on the CAT box! Seems like the previous owner couldn't decide what team to be on though!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Did not really need another one but who can resist!

 

[jives]

This came up on CL, I'm interested, but just by the pictures the Blackhawk tool chest does not seem to be as robust as my vintage Snap-on. Thoughts on this box. . . and the $40 price?

 

[930dreamer]

This came up on CL, I'm interested, but just by the pictures the Blackhawk tool chest does not seem to be as robust as my vintage Snap-on. Thoughts on this box. . . and the $40 price?

I'd pick it up for $40.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

40$ good deal

 

[jives]

40$ good deal

I cannot find any pics on GJ or the 'net showing this 5-drawer style or similar types of handles, thus hard for me to gather age information. Any thoughts before I approach the seller?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I would ask if he has the key

 

[RTM]

I'd grab that if it was nearby

 

[TexTJ209]

Finally took delivery of the wrench display. About as crusty as you'd expect. Little elbow grease and it cleaned up alright for display. Need to find the stuff to fill it now!

Fresh out of the box. Looking like it was just pulled from an abanoned hardware store.
Unfortunately the tool display part has a lot of either overspray or messed up paint, but I dig the patina.