Hmmm, I will get you a better photo... I can tell you that the handle on the shaft portion of the tool does spin/turn and it appears that possibly my grandfather braised a snap ring on the lower section of the handle so it would not fall towards the socket and there is a ball above the handle.
Vintage Snap-on tool ?'s
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Hmmm, I will get you a better photo... I can tell you that the handle on the shaft portion of the tool does spin/turn and it appears that possibly my grandfather braised a snap ring on the lower section of the handle so it would not fall towards the socket and there is a ball above the handle.
chad s
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These were also in the misc. socket box, I have no idea what they even are!?! anyone have any insight as to what make they are? They are a mystery
These are some of the earliest snap on sockets. 1920 was the first year, and those sockets have just the size marking, but no brand at all. Then 1921-1922 they use the "S over O" or "Overstrike" marking.
chad s
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OK, what we have here is your standard 1920's "No.3" Spinner T wrench. It appeared as something else in the photo's, something I had never seen.Here are the new photos of the 1/2" t-handled spinner.
There are several variations of the No.3, and this is the last version, with the ball retainers for the spinner, and obviousely on your example, one of the balls had fallen out.
chad s
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Here is a little history lesson on the T handles:
Left to right:
1921-1922 "4 pinch" end with no spinner
1923 "3 ball" end with no spinner
1924-1925 "3 ball end" with pinches to retain the spinner
1926-1930 "3 ball end" with ball inserts to retain the spinner
Yours is the last variety. Unfortunately I thought it was something odball and maybe limited release (there are several very rare Snap-on tools that were never in catalogs, but show up), it is in fact the most common variant of this tool, but still very cool.
Left to right:
1921-1922 "4 pinch" end with no spinner
1923 "3 ball" end with no spinner
1924-1925 "3 ball end" with pinches to retain the spinner
1926-1930 "3 ball end" with ball inserts to retain the spinner
Yours is the last variety. Unfortunately I thought it was something odball and maybe limited release (there are several very rare Snap-on tools that were never in catalogs, but show up), it is in fact the most common variant of this tool, but still very cool.
There were just a few MAC tools in this box and I have NO idea when they were made.
Mac tools marked sabina were made thru the mid 70's I think.
chad s
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Sure, your box is a K5a. This scan is from my 1939 catalog, but it also shows up in my 1946 Catalog as the K-55.
Very cool Chad, I notice that the drawer configuration differs from mine though, Is that because it is the K-55? Seeing how most of the tools I have are from 1946 that would fall right into place. Maybe he bought them all as a set or purchased allot of tools in 46.
Either way it is cool to piece the puzzle of his mechanical history together by dating his tools. The tools I have are not all of the collection that he had, My father has some and unfortunatly allot of them were auctioned off in an estate sale when the house was sold. But I do cherish the tools I have and will pass them down to my son when I'm gone.
Either way it is cool to piece the puzzle of his mechanical history together by dating his tools. The tools I have are not all of the collection that he had, My father has some and unfortunatly allot of them were auctioned off in an estate sale when the house was sold. But I do cherish the tools I have and will pass them down to my son when I'm gone.
chad s
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PowderKeg
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That's a nice job on refinishing the metal ratchet cases - has me thinking twice about getting rid of an older Snap-On tote/tool box - better to clean it up and slap some fresh paint on it for a keeper.
Those thread files are plenty worthwhile - some of the best $$$ I've spent, always finding a another need for em.
Those thread files are plenty worthwhile - some of the best $$$ I've spent, always finding a another need for em.
Uncle Buck
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I have a 1930 double box SO that is coded either 29 or 30 and I do not recall which, the script on the wrench is identical to that.
Misc. loose snap-on sockets
I want to get my mits on a 3/8 set like that
Very nice set!! Welcome to the board!!
Uncle Buck
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Welcome to the board, what a way to arrive! I think you have everyones attention now! Fantastic stuff, what a treasure for you, thank you for sharing!
chad s
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Thats would be a 2512 specialty wrench most likely. It was intended for Chevrolet Main bearings. During this era, the wrench sets that Snap on sold were all Blue point, which was their wrench line until the 40's, all of which were outsourced.
Your wrench didnt come from a set, its 13/16 and 7/8 right?
The logo was standard until the early-mid 30's actually, but showed up on some 5/8 impact sockets into the 1960's (how odd!).
Any other box wrench from this era would be a Blue-Point Boxocket series.
This is the most common of the specialty wrenches, the most desirable version would be one that has "Milwaukee Wis" under the Snap On logo. They made these into the early-mid 30's.
Very cool guys and thank you for the compliments and the warm welcome! I am an admitted Snap-on tool addict and I don't turn wrenches professionally but I love the fit, finish and feel of my snap-on tools. I have sold over 10K worth of new snap-on tools because I got into a bind and needed cash and have regretted it every day since! I am slowly rebuilding my collection and I can see I am in good company here.
Uncle Buck
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Now that I am kind of half a$$ posting pics I will post a pic, not tomorrow, no chance, but thursday I will.
