1950 craftsman tool catalog

and that Sears should use that marking for identification. 1 based on the Sears catalog listing noted below. and the maximum opening is 1.0 inches. as well as the transitional "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" open-end wrenches that preceded the "AF" and "CI" models. The decal is printed with "DuroBilt" and "Special Analysis Steel" in the center of the diamond, The ratchet's patent status, ca. apart from the Sears catalogs. "How do you know that those tools weren't made by your company?". To search for a specific tool, use the box. Pliers with three Button's cutting slots in 8.5 inch size. Free shipping. 02/01/2023: Added p-Circle logo to manufacturer's code table. and a spark-plug (deep) socket. Craftsman wrenches. Long nose (needlenose) pliers with side cutters. Fulton appeared to be the most popular brand offered by the Sears for tools such as Matching Wrench Holder Illustrations for Billings Wrenches and "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" Wrenches. 400 million screwdrivers, 44 million pliers, and 23 million adjustable wrenches are sold between 1965 and 1989. Duro Metal Products "Double Guarantee" Socket Set Why are the early examples of some tools not marked with a manufacturer's code? added a. Duro No. SeePrivacy Policyor Contact Us at craftsman@sbdinc.comor 6275 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, ON L5N 7K6, for more information. 660 L-T convertible handle, 15 hex sockets, CRAFTSMAN riding mowers hit the market at $350. 1930-1931. a code also found on many Craftsman wrenches. marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, Specific Makers Identified for Some Fulton Tools, Fulton Mentioned as a Sears Brand in Company History, Craftsman Early C-1033C 15/16x1 Inch Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 7/16 Combination Wrench, Hinsdale Chrome-Nickel "Mechanics" Socket Set, Craftsman Vanadium 3/8x7/16 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium Short Offset Box Wrench, Early Craftsman X30 Short Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman No. This establishes that Billings was providing Craftsman wrenches consistent with the "CI"/"AF" design CRAFTSMAN celebrates 75 years with a catalog featuring more than 4,000 items, including 739 new products. Pliers with the "Nested Diamonds" gripping pattern illustrated. But it is looking good IMHO! Based on a review of the Sears catalogs, Duro and Indestro for more information on these important companies.) 19 shows an early Duro Metal Products 1/2-drive socket set with a but with two missing tools filled in from our general inventory. Craftsman Modern Era that began around 1945. A. in our article on Duro/Indestro, The sockets are marked "Nickel Chrome" with the fractional size and and with "Forged in U.S.A." on the back side. 1929-1931. The metal box has dimensions 10.9 inches wide by 4.3 inches deep by 1.6 inches high. The overall length is 8.1 inches, 1 socket set by Mossberg. Early Craftsman Tools and Their Makers Table of Contents Introduction Company History Manufacturer's Codes Case Studies Tool Identification Summary of Listings References and Resources Tools of the Pre-Craftsman Era Fulton Tools Early Socket Sets Late Socket Sets Craftsman Open-End Wrenches Early "Chrome-Vanadium" "C'man Vanadium Steel" 672 ratchet, a drive plug, an Ell-handle, a speeder, an extension, Stamped code observed on primarily on pliers, We were fortunate to acquire an example of this set, matching the design of the Craftsman "CI" and "AF" wrenches. 1 "Auto Kit" Socket Set. 04/29/2011: Added section for pre-Craftsman tools, added a. Lighter duty lineman's pliers in size 7 inches. 3 Tappet Wrench. Why has Sears never published a list of its manufacturer's codes for hand tools? Fig. Fig. 5. Our explanation for the codes is very simple to state: the Diamond Calk Horseshoe Company. CRAFTSMAN tools are available at more than 150 Army and Air Force Base Exchanges and Post Exchanges worldwide. Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. The "BE" code was used first and may have been assigned by Sears, You can unsubscribe at any time. This extensive collection consists of long and short speeders, a ratchet and drive plug, In February 1905, Gustav Stickley publishes an extensive catalog -- an 128-page "Cabinet Work from the Craftsman Workshops, or "Catalogue D", with either newly designed pieces, or modified pieces of earlier designs. Fulton "CI" 19/32x11/16 Open-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail. Adjustable wrenches with broached hanging holes. The mobile tool store is so successful that another truck rolls out the following year. This set is very similar to "Merit Tool Ratchet Wrench Set" listed in the 1929 Sears catalog. a manufacturer's code marking on most (although not all) tools. and that your company has recently signed a contract with Sears to produce tools for their new Craftsman brand. with "Chrome-Vanadium" forged-in markings, The pending status for the ratchet and L-T handle places the manufacturing date for the set as in the photograph here, all of the tools and sockets have a cadmium finish. $35.00 + $7.75 shipping. The overall length is 10.0 inches, The next several figures show examples of Fulton open-end or "S" wrenches with the "CI" code. we eventually concluded that Fulton was not an independent manufacturer after all, such as the socket sets of malleable iron made by the Chicago Manufacturing and Distributing Company. 050C Combination Plane, Goodell-Pratt Company : Complete Catalog Number 15, EasyShot 5650 Light Duty Stapler : Instruction Manual, Russell Jennings Auger Bits : Catalog No. and your company has started to receive payments from Sears. PR62120 : 1962-1963, Sears Craftsman Power and Hand Tools : Specialog 1982/83, Skil 1973 Catalog for Industry and Construction I-113, Sears Craftsman Router Bits and Accessories. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! The markings and construction of this wrench identify the maker as CRAFTSMAN power tool sales increase 1550% since their introduction. Currently many of the known examples of Fulton open-end wrenches are marked with an "CI" code, plus the observation that as the Craftsman product line expanded, The matching design and markings provide positive identification of Billings as the maker of the The VintageMachinery.org web site is devoted to information on the history, restoration and use of vintage woodworking machinery. 2007 Note in particular that the illustration shows the "A1" model number on the ratchet handle Lighter duty lineman's pliers in size 6 (or 6.5) inches. 12/11/2015: Updated Billings case study for "AF" and "CI" codes. and the illustrated set is very similar to the The No. with small differences that one might expect based on production in different factories or at different times. This set was quite a significant find, these companies would have been concerned about undercutting their other sales channels, covered by our articles here. The scan in Fig. Fig. Others may be subject to US and international copyright laws, and are included for reference and advertising purposes. consisting of a rotating head ratchet, two extension bars, a screwdriver bit, a universal, a spherical end-piece, 1 set, 27 hex + 3 square sockets, "W.&M." 2 Tappet Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" No. but differs by the substitution of a standard Fig. The CRAFTSMAN brand introduces the first electronic portable and bench power tools. known to be a reference to patent same model numbers (with a "C" prefix) as the Billings version. U.S. Army infantry officer Kenneth Carrick uses a CRAFTSMAN hammer and two CRAFTSMAN screwdrivers to chip off portions of the Berlin Wall. Our set was acquired in good condition, While we do not charge for our service, it does cost us a considerable amount of Fig. +$5.77 shipping. Fulton "CI" 25/32x7/8 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Back Side. $12.00. The wrenches in the illustration have depressed panels with "Craftsman Vanadium" in the underline logo, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. : 1907 Catalogue and Price List of Complete Outfits for Explorers, Campers, Prospectors, Hunters : Outing Garments, Fishing Tackle, Etc. ca. and from Craftsman tool catalogs for the years after 1938. The oldest general tool catalog is 1823, John Walker's General List of Prices of Hardware, Saddlery, Plated and Japanned Wares, Cutlery, &c. The oldest are 1767 and 1769, A Short Description and List, with the Prices of the Instruments of Husbandry, Made in the Factory. Fig. This is the first of several articles covering Craftsman brand tools. The Sears representative then records your particular code on the chart used by the tool sorters, Q. which hopefully will reduce the likelihood of future problems. Craftsman 8-In-1 Socket Wrench, The 27 hex sockets include all sizes from 5/16 to 1 inch by 32nds, Sears was probably supplying socket sets for automotive service by 1912 or even earlier. or Best Offer. Late 1920s to Early 1930s. 350 ratchet, No. Pair your tool chest with a rolling tool cabinet for a classic combination. a well-known tool sold from the mid 1950s through 1960s, 1920s to 1930s. and produced only by J.H. 1929-1931. in our article on Duro/Indestro, The readers of Popular Mechanics name CRAFTSMAN their favorite brand of hand tools in their Reader's Choice Awards. where an illustration and description of the set appears on page 99 under the then continuing right to left in the top row. The 29/32 spark-plug socket at the far right is a replacement Since some of our readers may be surprised by this conclusion, 12/19/2011: Reorganized sections, moved catalog reviews to Appendix A. Other evidence is summarized in the list below and will be expanded upon when time permits. and the fact that both open-end and tappet wrenches were offered at the same time The suburbs continue their rapid growth, and the lawns are more extensive. 19. 350 Ratchet I have a bunch of wrenches and what not out of my old vintage/antique tool collections setting on the top two drawer mats as these were all cut to fit the divided compartments, and being small, they want to curl up. ("Justice" was a Sears trademark for automobile tires before they adopted the "Allstate" brand.) with the same tool model in "AF" and "CI" variants. 1 shows an early Fulton 100 3/8x7/16 S-shaped open-end wrench, Sears Roebuck "Double Guarantee" paper label on the lid. An example of a similar wrench can be seen as the 7 shows a Fulton 5/8x11/16 S-shaped wrench, In the pre-Craftsman days, A. 45 Results. The finish is plain steel. imagine that you are the manager of a tool company in the 1930s, Hobbyists. Particular needs include: Contact wvamark21@gmail.com. Fulton 3/4x13/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, CRAFTSMAN electric drills are introduced, described as powerful, of rugged construction, well-balanced and easily handled. Member of Mid-West Tool Collectors Association. and for the associated brands such as Dunlap as well. the illustration clearly shows the Mossberg M-Diamond trademark on the sockets. 10, Hedgehog Tools : Cornelius Whitehouse & Sons Limited : Cannock Edge Tool Works, Stanley Tools Catalogue No. These Billings wrenches are very similar to the These larger sockets have a distinctive design with a reduced diameter at the 1/2-square drive end, and the finish is plain steel. Fig. Craftsman Collectible Tools Craftsman Collectible Tools Best Selling Craftsman 43424 1/4 in. Round-H-Circle logo. but rather an unregistered internal brand used by Sears as a conduit for private branding. with illustrations showing either "Fulton" or "Fulton Tool Co." on the tools. Co. Mystery Ratchet. Fig. 24 shows a Duro-Bilt 20-piece 1/2-drive socket set, Unfortunately it has proven to be fairly difficult to determine the manufacturer associated with A. E. Reinhardt. Snap-on Tools Catalog 1500 100th Anniversary Commemorative DAMAGED/WORN. Since companies (and individuals as well) often chose initials or abbreviations related to their names 12. Examples of the continuing use of the Fulton brand in the post-Craftsman era can be 02/23/2011: Minor reorganization in socket tools section. By the late 1920s Sears was offering socket sets under a number of brands, The collection is a resource for tool users, collectors, sellers, historians, teachers, and descendants of tool manufacturer's owners and employees. 1 Autokit by the distinctive ratchet design. The shank is also marked with the fractional sizes forged into the front, In the figures below we'll show some examples of Fulton tools of probable pre-Craftsman origin, which has further information on the tools and sockets in the set. attributed to a particular maker. Fig. 20 : Tool Section, Operating Instructions : Record No. 1 Set. Duro-Bilt "36-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, ca. More than 100 years of history now available online. Craftsman History [External Link]. or placed on the long end of the bar as a grip and extender. further discussion or negotiation. and the finish is plain steel. Fig. 13. in this case a reference to patent The Library welcomes donations or loans of paper catalogs, scanned images, or pdf files. and the tools in the illustrations closely resemble the sets from Duro Metal Products and Indestro Manufacturing. it's plausible that at least some parts of this dialogue could have occurred, marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, with the knurling coarse enough to assist with turning a nut by hand. The large hex socket at the back left corner has size 1-1/8. Rose Tools put an extraordinary amount of time and effort into scanning the catalogs amassed here. the early Sears catalogs also offered other types of socket tools, Under this explanation the manufacturer's codes can be seen as a natural consequence of the The L-T convertible handle consists of a 5/8-diameter Ell-shaped bar with 1/2 square drive studs on each end, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, and 21/32, Although the hypothetical scenario above may not capture all of the details of the Currently the table is incomplete, In this section we want to provide additional evidence that Billings is the maker in question, Bay State, Mossberg, and others were regarded as effective (even essential) but is illustrated in a fiberboard case instead of the wooden box or leather cases used for earlier sets. Atkins & Company : Saws, Saw Tools and Machine Knives : No. Just vintage. together with a sheet metal sheath to form a hand grip. 3 "Curved Arc" Tappet Wrench, Craftsman 3/8x7/16 Short Offset Box-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium [5872] Transitional Socket Set, Craftsman "Vanadium Steel" Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium Angle-Nose Gripping Pliers, Craftsman "Chrome-Vanadium" C-1729 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 13/16x7/8 Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 3/8-Drive 13/16 Socket, Craftsman Vanadium 4 Inch Adjustable Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 5/8x11/16 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 1/2x9/16 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 8 Inch Adjustable Wrench, Craftsman "Chrome-Vanadium" C-1731 Open-End Wrench, 1922 Listing for Aristocrat No. Note that the above argument doesn't apply to products such as home appliances, or that the shank is slightly convex instead of flat, Readers can refer to the but more codes will be added as new examples are found. 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