Who made these USA sockets?

[Ksem89]

Hey guys,

Any idea what these sockets were used for, or who made them.

They just say made in USA, and all have like an Allen wrench opening, then a six point standard opening, but two have square openings. Pictures will explain it better. Just never seen these. Thanks!

K

 

[RTM]

Looks suspiciously like a Versatool set. Some came without size markings it appears

The Amazing Shelton Socketool, c.1961

Uncharacteristically, I picked up this 60's era mass marketed tool set in a plastic case at the flea market this morning for peanuts. These midget hex drive multi-tool ratcheting bit sets are not particular high-quality (compared to, oh, say, Chapman’s offerings, just to name one, and...

www.garagejournal.com

 

[Ksem89]

Oh! That is exactly what they look like!!

Thanks!

K

 

[chasinfram]

Can I throw in another similar mystery? This is a high quality set with a cute closure catch on a metal case and a nice organized base.
Hex drive 1/2” Anybody know?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Bethlehem Spark Plug Company. We have a thread. Use the A-Z Index in the Sticky at the top of the forum to find it.