When did Craftsman make these?

[jgromada]

So i was going through my sockets especially noting the versions of Craftsman i have. Some questions there but that's worthy of another thread.

This one attached is the one i wanted to mention in this thread. It has a permanently attached rubber surround. Does anyone remember when Craftsman made these? I'm thinking late 80s but not sure. It was a replacement Sears gave me when i brought in a broken socket i had.

I would take off the rubber thing as I am not a big fan but was afraid it would have NO markings underneath.

Anyone have any details?

 

[WNYflyer]

Perhaps this can shed some light ?

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=440445

 

[r_olson_06]

Yes. Should be stamped on the black rubber band. Part of the stainless/lifetime series.

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrench 3061

 

[JoCoSawdust]

Cover of the 87 catalog. From a collectors stand point I wouldn't remove the rubber ring. Not my cup of tea but there are collectors who are rabid for the Stainless/Lifetime stuff.

 

[jgromada]

Cover of the 87 catalog. From a collectors stand point I wouldn't remove the rubber ring. Not my cup of tea but there are collectors who are rabid for the Stainless/Lifetime stuff.

1987 , late 80s is exactly what i was thinking. Nice pic of the catalog too.

Ought to throw it up on eBay i have never seen another single model like this one before up on eBay.

 

[JoCoSawdust]

You can use the advance search feature on eBay to see what they've sold for in the past. A 23 socket lot recently sold for 40.

 

[LNKMK8]

Ought to throw it up on eBay i have never seen another single model like this one before up on eBay.

I've sold several over the past few years; here are some that sold recently:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cr...less-Ratchet-Set-Accessories-HTF/192936970409

 

[DFB]

The made spark plug sockets with the same type of black band. I have a couple of sizes 13/16" and 5/8" I think

Useless in many applications if the plug is a recess