Vintage S-K Tools

[Mgdoug3]

I picked up a S-K Wanye 3870 last week. I already had a new 3870 but I liked this one too much to pass up. It's interesting to see the small differences between the two. The Wayne one has much aggressive knurling (which I like better) and is slightly heavier. The newer S-K one has better chrome and is more polished. The Wayne one isn't polished smooth and can see forging marks.

I tried a DT80 I had laying around but I prefer the original mechanism. Unlike the newer S-K with the DT80, the back drag was too high. The DT80 I had laying around was defective but I halfway fixed it. I could maybe try breaking it in, but I don't plan on using this ratchet as much as the other.

Last thing, getting the snap ring compressed is 10x harder on the Wayne than the other.

 

[raiderhillbilly]

Picked up a couple NOS goodies this afternoon from a local tool store.




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Those stubby drivers sell for 25-30 bucks! nice find.

 

[misterbill]

I've been trying to put together a 3/8" WWII-era socket set. Getting pretty close to a complete 4517. (Special thanks to d42jeep for many of the pieces.) Just missing a 9/16” 12 point socket (there is a 6 point stand-in), 11" un-marked extension (marked diamond placeholder), and tommy bar.

From the 1943 S-K catalog. It shows 10 sockets but only lists 7 in the BOM. Any ideas what the others might be?

Left side edge of the box lid.

Bill

 

[r_olson_06]

I've been trying to put together a 3/8" WWII-era socket set. Getting pretty close to a complete 4517. (Special thanks to d42jeep for many of the pieces.) Just missing a 9/16” 12 point socket (there is a 6 point stand-in), 10" un-marked extension (marked diamond placeholder), and tommy bar.

From the 1943 S-K catalog. It shows 10 sockets but only lists 7 in the BOM. Any ideas what the others might be?

Front left edge of the box lid.

Bill

Hey,
I may have the market cornered. Also have an 8" unmarked SK extension. Let me know if this is what you are looking for.

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[d42jeep]

Hey,
I may have the market cornered. Also have an 8" unmarked SK extension. Let me know if this is what you are looking for.

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Wow, those non chrome plated sockets and unmarked extension look just right. I think the three missing sockets are 8 point sockets that were suspended for the duration. They probably just didn’t take a new picture.
-Don

 

[r_olson_06]

Wow, those non chrome plated sockets and unmarked extension look just right. I think the three missing sockets are 8 point sockets that were suspended for the duration. They probably just didn’t take a new picture.
-Don

I have a few of them as well.

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[d42jeep]

I have a few of them as well.

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I think those 3/8” drive 8 point sockets are kind of rare. I did a little checking through the limited catalogs available and can’t see where S-K ever resumed production of those after the war. Maybe yours are prewar. Could you take a couple of pictures. I don’t have any among my S-K tools.
-Don

 

[r_olson_06]

I think those 3/8” drive 8 point sockets are kind of rare. I did a little checking through the limited catalogs available and can’t see where S-K ever resumed production of those after the war. Maybe yours are prewar. Could you take a couple of pictures. I don’t have any among my S-K tools.
-Don

Will do they are in my 2 tubs of special sockets. I have quite a few if I remember correctly and would gladly be up for a trade.
Thanks
Roy

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[oak_park]

I'm interested in this set locally, seller hasn't responded, only 1 pic....1/2 drive or 3/4? listed for $100.00

 

[d42jeep]

I'm interested in this set locally, seller hasn't responded, only 1 pic....1/2 drive or 3/4? listed for $100.00

All I can say is that they don't look like the 1/2" drive S-K that I have.
-Don

 

[r_olson_06]

I think those 3/8” drive 8 point sockets are kind of rare. I did a little checking through the limited catalogs available and can’t see where S-K ever resumed production of those after the war. Maybe yours are prewar. Could you take a couple of pictures. I don’t have any among my S-K tools.
-Don

Here are some of them. Some chrome alloys, some SK chromes and some close lines.
If you are looking for set I would be willing to trade.
Thanks
Roy

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[d42jeep]

Email sent.
-Don

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I'm interested in this set locally, seller hasn't responded, only 1 pic....1/2 drive or 3/4? listed for $100.00

Looks like newer 3/4 drive sockets

 

[Stuart in MN]

Those stubby drivers sell for 25-30 bucks! nice find.

Really? I've had one in my tool box for forever, and never thought about it much. I'll look at it in a new light from now on.

 

[406Rich]

Thumb drive for the SK extension...is it old...because I have no idea..

 

[r_olson_06]

Thumb drive for the SK extension...is it old...because I have no idea..

The extension isn't old it would be post Dresser which would put it post 85.
Never see the attachment before.

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[Outlawmws]

Rich, how is the thumb piece attached to the extension? That shape looks familiar.

 

[r_olson_06]

Rich, how is the thumb piece attached to the extension? That shape looks familiar.

Looks similar to the right angle attachment of a skewdriver.

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[406Rich]

3baygarage had submitted this image over on the garage sale thread for me, but it does fit the extension some what snug on the knurls...

 

[r_olson_06]

3baygarage had submitted this image over on the garage sale thread for me, but it does fit the extension some what snug on the knurls...

That is a skewdriver. I have one they are super handy.

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[Outlawmws]

That's exactly what I was thinking of...

 

[KillNThrill24]

Cool thread. My dad has some of these old sets sitting around still that he bought back when he was in the apprenticeship back in, god, must have been mid 70s. My first set I bought was a used 3/8, I still have it around somewhere. Love me some SK. As a matter of fact, I just bought a set of wrenches off a fellow GJ member a few days ago.

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[Oldtuleguy]

Can never have too much sk

 

[Adambomb946]

Can never have too much sk

This is indeed a fact.

 

[Capt. Spaulding]

This is indeed a fact.

Agreed! When I really started seeking out older tools I could not help but gravitate tawords S-K stuff.

 

[d42jeep]

Yep!
-Don

 

[Bockscar]

Yep!

-Don

Drool

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[RubiconJK]

Yep!
-Don

 

[Capt. Spaulding]

 

[d42jeep]

Thanks, Guys. Having a summer home allows me to have two collections. I run into quite a bit of S-K and I think the tools are good quality and reasonably priced. The parts house I worked at in Berkeley in the ‘80s and ‘90s was an S-K dealer so I’ve been collecting it for quite a while. I like that it was a popular brand of tools during WW2.
-Don

 

[notlob]

Yep!
-Don

Hey Don -

Nice SK collection!

I picked up a stubby green/white SK screwdriver at a sale this weekend. Going into the NBLBB*.

Hope to see you sometime soon!

*(No Barcalo Left Behind Bag - slowly turning into the NBLB hoard)

 

[r_olson_06]

Hey Don -

Nice SK collection!

I picked up a stubby green/white SK screwdriver at a sale this weekend. Going into the NBLBB*.

Hope to see you sometime soon!

*(No Barcalo Left Behind Bag - slowly turning into the NBLB hoard)

Is it barcalo or barcalo buffalo that you guys like? They are considered a throw away wrench here and there is alot of them. If you want I could emass a mountain of barcalo this year. SK has a crazy following here with agriculture community. As Don said they are a great tool for the price.

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[d42jeep]

Hey Don -

Nice SK collection!

I picked up a stubby green/white SK screwdriver at a sale this weekend. Going into the NBLBB*.

Hope to see you sometime soon!

*(No Barcalo Left Behind Bag - slowly turning into the NBLB hoard)

Notlob,
That’s great. I found another Stiletto/Bridgeport screwdriver on Friday and added it to your bag(s). Let’s get together soon. I’ve been hitting some sales in your neck of the woods.
-Don
Roy,
Take a look at the Barcalo thread sometime. Mr Bill calls me the Barcalo Baron of the Bay Area.
-Don

 

[r_olson_06]

Notlob,
That’s great. I found another Stiletto/Bridgeport screwdriver on Friday and added it to your bag(s). Let’s get together soon. I’ve been hitting some sales in your neck of the woods.
-Don
Roy,
Take a look at the Barcalo thread sometime. Mr Bill calls me the Barcalo Baron of the Bay Area.
-Don

Will do. Kind of catchy name.

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[misterbill]

Roy,
Take a look at the Barcalo thread sometime. Mr Bill calls me the Barcalo Baron of the Bay Area.
-Don

Yes, the Bay Area Bishop of Barcalo is the padre of the Barcalo Shrine - one of the lesser known locations on the chain of Spanish missions in Alta California. I also have another theory that Barcalo is still in business but that Don is their sole customer. He has not denied it.

Bill

 

[oak_park]

Not sure how vintage it is, but don't see these very often. Maybe made by Klein while S-K was making tools for Klein.

 

[d42jeep]

Not sure how vintage it is, but don't see these very often. Maybe made by Klein while S-K was making tools for Klein.

Nice bag! It really does resemble my Klein bag, for sure. R.Olson was kind enough to trade me some S-K tools that were missing from my collection. I think that the 3/8” drive 8 point sockets are prewar and the Chrome Alloy socket was added to my partial set.
-Don

 

[Visey]

I just snagged this unassuming box with a great label inside!

 

[r_olson_06]

Nice bag! It really does resemble my Klein bag, for sure. R.Olson was kind enough to trade me some S-K tools that were missing from my collection. I think that the 3/8” drive 8 point sockets are prewar and the Chrome Alloy socket was added to my partial set.
-Don

Looks good Don. Hit me up again if you need some more SK.

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[d42jeep]

I just snagged this unassuming box with a great label inside!

Thanks, Roy!

One of the sets on this page could have gone in that box.
-Don