Wizard hand tools.

[Idlem]

I have several Wizard 1/2" drive sockets and a Wizard 1/2" drive ratchet and was wondering if there is any interest in them?

 

[Zeeman]

I believe Wizzard was Western Auto. I cleaned up a set for one of my sons. They are cool looking, but I don't know if there is any interest in them.

 

[Idlem]

I have no use for them and am wanting to sell. I also have several Wizard hand wrenches.

 

[Zeeman]

Get you some posts (I don't remember how many it is), then post them in the classifieds.

 

[PFSard]

Get you some posts (I don't remember how many it is), then post them in the classifieds.

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[Roberts210]

I worked for Western Auto in '68 and '69 in Kansas City. They were a great company to work for. Ditto on posting them in the classifieds.

 

[Empty Pockets]

Wizard sockets turn up around here in resale shops and pawn shops.... not a lot of value, usually 2 for a buck or less

 

[disston]

Wizard is collectable. Not as valuable as Snap On or SK. The name Wizard was sold by Western Auto Stores.

 

[four.cycle]

A lot of the "Wizard" brand was manufactured by Indestro, and it commands respectable prices on Ebay if it's in decent condition.

 

[notlob]

Wizard tools are not particularly rare, but not as common as most vintage US-made tool brands. A few folks seek them out, but prices are pretty low unless they are mint or NOS.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

These are obviously not examples of the Western Auto Store brand tools being referred to above, but I was looking for a place to put these photos, and this thread subject actually works well for Wakefield's much earlier tools, too.

I found the No. 19 monkey wrench at a flea market today. The PATENTS PENDING marking dates it to 1919, when the patent was applied for, to Nov 14, 1922, when the patent (1,435,548) was granted. After that, the patent date is stamped on them.

I found the 6 inch combination slip-joints last year. I don't know when they were made, but they have a very thin profile.

I am fond of the logo.

 

[BuffettFan]

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Found this one while organizing some of my oddball (not from a set) wrenches.
If any collectors would like it, it can be had for the price of shipping.
Obviously, not in mint condition.

 

[EOC_Jason]

Post some pics... They are good to use, as others have said they were made by Indestro.