xcelite De Lux Multi-Purpose set 99 in Metal Case by Park Metalware

[3jakes]

This set has been in my get around to it pile since last summer.
I've seen plenty of Set 99 examples, usually in a rollup, but haven't seen this metal case.
All the holes are filled but one, which I am guessing was for a reversible Phillips.
Came from the estate of a ham radio enthusiast.
I dislike how the nut drivers are stamped with a part number, but not the nut size.
I assume Park Metalware has no relation to the popular Park bicycle tool maker?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I assume Park Metalware has no relation to the popular Park bicycle tool maker?

I'm going to assume from this question and the phrase "in Metal Case by Park Metalware" in the thread title that you're unaware of Xcelite's history.

From 1921 to 1951 Xcel and Xcelite were brand names of the Park Metalware Company in Orchard Park, NY. Park Metalware made all kinds of cool tools, including an adjustable socket wrench with a twist handle and sets of wrenches that shared the same shank, which took multiple interchangeable detachable single open end heads. In 1952, their nut drivers were so popular that they changed the name of the company, a la Champion DeArment to Channellock, from Park Metalware to Xcelite.

What you have there is a very nice example of a pre-1952 set.

EDIT: We have a good thread for Park Metalware and a separate also good thread for Xcelite if you care to read and look further. You can find them both in the Index in the Sticky.

 

[four.cycle]

fabulous set.
post the photos in the "Xcelite" thread as well.

 

[3jakes]

I'm going to assume from this question and the phrase "in Metal Case by Park Metalware" in the thread title that you're unaware of Xcelite's history.

From 1921 to 1951 Xcel and Xcelite were brand names of the Park Metalware Company in Orchard Park, NY. Park Metalware made all kinds of cool tools, including an adjustable socket wrench with a twist handle and sets of wrenches that shared the same shank, which took multiple interchangeable detachable single open end heads. In 1952, their nut drivers were so popular that they changed the name of the company, a la Champion DeArment to Channellock, from Park Metalware to Xcelite.

What you have there is a very nice example of a pre-1952 set.

EDIT: We have a good thread for Park Metalware and a separate also good thread for Xcelite if you care to read and look further. You can find them both in the Index in the Sticky.

You assume my ignorance correctly.
Thanks for the history brief.