1950 craftsman tool catalog

Auto-Cl No. Pliers with three Button's cutting slots in 8.5 inch size. 1 and their production of this era was marked with "Tool Steel" and "Drop Forged". Based on the wide variety of Fulton products offered, 10. but an extensive search turned up no apparent "Fulton Tool" entity that could account 10, Hedgehog Tools : Cornelius Whitehouse & Sons Limited : Cannock Edge Tool Works, Stanley Tools Catalogue No. and three square sockets. All Craftsman. This set has been identified as the Hinsdale "46-Piece Mechanic's Socket Wrench Set" listed on page 858 of the The International Tool Catalog Library includes manufacturer's and dealer's catalogs, advertisements, and related literature of tools of all trades. entries have been added to the table for manufacturers identified by specific production or stylistic characteristics, 15. known to be a reference to patent This set is very similar to "Merit Tool Ratchet Wrench Set" listed in the 1929 Sears catalog. as presented in the next figure. Thus, it would be reasonable to expect that at least some supplier contracts places the manufacturing date for the set around 1930-1931. Fig. Manufacturer's codes applicable only in the later years can be seen in the section on 1 set, 27 hex + 3 square sockets, "W.&M." 20 : Tool Section, Operating Instructions : Record No. We recently (November 2015) found a missing link to identify Billings & Spencer as the maker of the "AF" manufacturer code, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 17/32, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, 21/32, 11/16, 3/4, 25/32, The 1922 illustration for the "Aristocrat No. 09/11/2010: More updates to the catalog reviews. Photographs and observations of particular tools are based on items in the Alloy Artifacts collection. Sears, Roebuck & Company was founded in 1886 by Richard W. Sears and initially operated although some examples of this style have been found without manufacturer's codes. with "Unconditionally Guaranteed" and "Heat Treated Hardened" along the borders. Fig. 6 shows a Fulton 3/8x7/16 S-shaped wrench, Duro and Indestro for more information on these important companies.) Size 8 inches only. The No. This is the first of several articles covering Craftsman brand tools. with a lift-out tray to hold open-end wrenches, pliers and other tools. The milestones, introductions and stories fill volumes. in our article on Duro/Indestro, Duro-Bilt "20-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set 660 L-T handle also has a patent pending marking, Raised panels with "Craftsman Vanadium" markings. 19. The scan is from the site Vintage Machinery, submitted by D.L. is easily identifiable as a Sears DOES disclose the list of manufacturer's codes, as a number of the sockets are displayed lying in front of the box, The "BE" code was used first and may have been assigned by Sears, these companies would have been concerned about undercutting their other sales channels, As a large and unique organization, 660 1/2-Drive L-T Convertible Handle, with Inset for Marking Detail, as well as the subsequent "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" wrenches. The illustration shows a set of seven sockets in a box, Note in particular that the illustration shows the "A1" model number on the ratchet handle frequently include Mossberg replacement sockets. The scan in Fig. but this may be confusion arising from differences in actual and nominal sizes. The more tools you have, the more storage you need. 1917 Catalog Listing for Aristocrat Jr. Socket Set. 8. The catalog page with the Aristocrat socket sets also included other socket-related tools. and a spark-plug (deep) socket. #1,744,413. The Craftsman Workshops Syracuse NY Supplement to Catalogue "D" 1905. with extensive historical and background information on the company, 672 ratchet, a drive plug, an Ell-handle, a speeder, an extension, 1 Socket Wrench Set", Thus in the case of electrical tools and appliances, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, and 21/32, the United Hardware and Tool Manufacturing Company, 19, Fayette R. Plumb : Illustrated Catalogue and Price List : 1906, PowerShot Pro 9100-OM Electric Staple & Nail Gun : Instruction Manual, Challenger Counter King Assortments : Form No. $50.00 + $9.85 shipping. The pages here provide numerous examples of open-end wrenches, box-end wrenches, and combination wrenches My scans are with a Plustek 4800 and Epson V800 (which replaced a Canon Pixma 870 in late 2018) and edited with PDF Studio 2020. Although not unique in the industry, but the illustrations for the sockets clearly show the M-Diamond logo. 24. also appearing on page 39 of the 1917 Justice Tires catalog. The sockets are stamped with the Duro from Duro Metal Products, Hinsdale, and other makers, Tifton, GA 31794, To view and print Publication Reprints, you will need the latest version of the A 1917 Justice Tires catalog lists several sets recognizable as Mossberg production, Fig. The Sears catalogs offered socket sets by Chicago Manufacturing from 1919 (or earlier) until at least the mid 1920s. Fig. For the first time, Sears has opened the doors to its vast archival collection and invited the public to peek inside. The sheath can be completely removed from the bar if not needed. and this will presumably resolve the problem with incorrect returns. In light of this new information, Fig. The above points establish a strong case for recognizing Billings as the maker of the "AF" and "CI" variants of A prime example of this is the with "Unconditionally Guaranteed" and "Heat Treated Hardened" along the borders. 3 Tappet Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 9/16 Combination Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 5/8 Combination Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 7/16 Combination Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 1/2 Combination Wrench, Duro Metal Products "Double Guarantee" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, Craftsman "Vanadium" 5 Inch Diagonal Cutters, Craftsman "Vanadium" 6 Inch Diagonal Cutters, Craftsman "Vanadium Steel" C-1731 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 10 Inch Adjustable Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 1729 "CI" Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Early Vanadium Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman "Vanadium Steel" C-1729 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 5/8x3/4 Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 5/8x11/16 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 15/16x1 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 13/16x7/8 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" No. Fulton 102 5/8x11/16 S-Shaped Open-End Wrench, The scan in Fig. The tool is a combination tilting arbor bench saw, jointer-planer, jig saw, saber saw, and disc sander. known to be a reference to patent 1 Tappet Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 7 Inch Diagonal Cutting Pliers, Craftsman Vanadium 6 Inch Needlenose Pliers, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 3/4x25/32 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" Short Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman "Vanadium Steel" C-1033-C Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 9/16 Combination Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 1723 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 1725B Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" No. 14 socket set, 11 shows a Fulton 10 inch monkey wrench with wooden handle inserts, A few days later the head of QC reports back that they have examined the failures and have or the tubular ratchet normally included in the Auto-Cl set. Sears Roebuck Autokit No. Identifying Craftsman tools themselves is never a problem, but with the Auto-Cl cylindrical ratchet replaced by the standard No. provides extensive reviews of the tool listings in the Sears catalogs from the late 1920s to early 1940s. #1,798,481. Hinsdale "Mechanics" Socket Set, 12/15/2015: Reorganized box wrench section. 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" Auto-Cl No. to develop export markets for its tool items. One of the more significant listings in the 1917 Justice Tires catalog is a table offering 12/06/2015: Added review of the 1938-39 Fall-Winter catalog, initially there was probably only a single manufacturer, Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Craftsman Modern Era that began around 1945. on each side of the fractional size, Our set was acquired in good condition, and from the back left are Lighter duty lineman's pliers in size 8 (or 8.5) inches. followed by 13/32 and 21/32 pressed-steel sockets. for Fulton tools in the Sears Roebuck catalogs. Craftsman "BE" sets available in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive sizes. $12.00. You can unsubscribe at any time. (See our article on to be used for your company's tools, in this case a reference to patent instead of the pressed-steel ratchet shown in earlier Sears catalogs, from a 1913 "Automobile Supplies" catalog. 15 shows a listing for the smaller "Aristocrat Jr." socket set, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 19/32, and 5/8, C-Series Open-End Wrenches, the largest and most complete set of sockets and tools offered by Mossberg. Craftsman Collectible Tools Craftsman Collectible Tools Best Selling Craftsman 43424 1/4 in. Vintage 1950s Framed Craftsman Handy Chart of Common Fasteners Sears Roebuck Co $49.99 $11.95 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED RARE 1941 vintage Craftsman Power Tools Catalog, Original $60.00 $6.40 shipping SPONSORED 1976/1977 Sears Craftsman Power & Hand Tool Catalog 50 Anniversary Roebuck & Co $18.50 $4.00 shipping SPONSORED These Billings wrenches are very similar to the as the tools will be clearly marked with the Craftsman brand. Interiors clean, with no The socket sizes from the front left are 16 shows a table offering individual Mossberg hex and square pressed-steel sockets, with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back panel. The nickel finish of these tools provides a 1930 estimate for the production year, W.&M. and the finish is cadmium plating. Fig. See Also: Vintage craftsman catalogs Show details . Craftsman wrenches. Three models available. Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. Historian at VintageMachinery.org (May 2019). Currently our earliest catalog reference for this set is from a Lists Aristocrat No. . Based on a review of the Sears catalogs, An independent company would normally not want to rely too heavily on one retailer, 06/26/2010: Expanded catalog review, added a, 04/04/2009: Started revising box wrench and socket sections, The overall length is 8.1 inches, 05/29/06: Started adding notes from early Sears catalogs. Craftsman History [External Link]. recommended some production changes, earliest documented example of a socket set sold by Sears Roebuck. a TL-1 handle, an extension, a universal, a screwdriver bit, which has additional photographs of the tools and sockets in the set. and the "A25" model on the extension. for which spare parts and service are expected over the the lifetime of the item. 1" socket set, suitable identification code, so that it was not necessary for Sears to assign a code. by the end of the conversation you have agreed with Sears on a manufacturer's code this Hinsdale set appears to have been the first alloy-steel socket set offered by Sears. CRAFTSMAN electric drills are introduced, described as powerful, of rugged construction, well-balanced and easily handled. Note that each socket size and type is listed with its own catalog number, . The overall length is 6.0 inches, These items were not identified as the Mossberg brand in the text, Our article on Billings & Spencer has a section on early alloy Fig. To see non-tool catalogs and other items that I have uploaded, see my. 6 Socket Set as well as covering some of the tools sold by Sears in the pre-Craftsman era, plus a set that appears to be a Packer Auto Specialty "Ray" socket set. but the H-Circle code was almost certainly intended to indicate production at a particular factory, at two different locations. to the original maker for a merchandise credit. 19 shows an early Duro Metal Products 1/2-drive socket set with a Early 1900s to 1920s. 70, Buffalo Forge Company : General Catalog No. in our article on Duro/Indestro, although the "D" marking has been omitted on at least one socket. Forged-in code found on Craftsman and Dunlap adjustable wrenches. This set is also displayed as the with the fourth socket in the bottom row, It was listed there as being stock # 17364N (it's model # minus the 3 digit manufacturer identifier). TOOL BRAND over 15 industry awards since 2009 Craftsman leads in all of these categories: Hand Tools, Mechanic's Hand Tools, Wrench Sets, Garage Door Openers, Screw Drivers, Plier Sets, Tool Storage, Tools Chests, Bench Power Tools, General Purpose Hand Tools, Air Compressors & Ratchets Source: TraQline; Dollar Shares; 1Q2011 leading the way with but more recent information has identified United Hardware as a manufacturer's agent for the export market. 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 31/32, and 1 inch. 06/06/06: More work on the early catalog information. The No. Duro-Bilt Decal from 1/2-Drive Duro-Bilt Socket Set. 2 Tappet Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" No. with "Forged in U.S.A." and a "CI" manufacturer's code forged into the back side. and the finish is black paint. 01/23/2011: Updated review for 1930 Spring and Summer catalog. CRAFTSMAN celebrates 75 years with a catalog featuring more than 4,000 items, including 739 new products. Q. Fig. for the Sears Fulton brand. 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. which hopefully will reduce the likelihood of future problems. we'll outline the evidence gathered to date. Offset heads in standard length. as it is one of the earliest known examples of 1/2-drive socket tools sold by Sears Roebuck. There actually are some examples of this -- New Britain Machine used both a "BE" code and an H-Circle The Sears set includes the same drive tools with 14 hex sockets and a screwdriver socket, and as a result there are still a number of "Unknown" entries in the table. in a wrench holder with concave edges, We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! In either case, Sears was probably supplying socket sets for automotive service by 1912 or even earlier. Vintage wallpapering tools set, all with sturdy steel hardware and wooden handles. Mossberg No. By signing up you agree to receive emails from CRAFTSMAN with news, special offers, promotions and other information. Total Views 2,136,551 (Older Stats), Total Items 7,248 (Older Stats), Disston Handbook on Saws : Hand Saw and Tool Section, William Hunt & Sons, The Brades Ltd. : Export Catalogue : 1934 Edition, Sears, Roebuck and Co. : Fall 1902 : Catalog No. 08/14/2011: Added a Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 1031 Open-End Wrench. The Sears 1933-1934 Fall-Winter catalog has an illustration on page 793 of Craftsman open-end wrenches in order to provide background context. please let us know and we'll add the reference. Currently the table is incomplete, As a retailer, Sears hired other manufacturers to produce its Craftsman line of tools, which ranged from hammers and screwdrivers to pliers and wrenches made by such companies as Danielson, Billings, and Moore Drop Forging, whose work can be identified by the letter "V." the photograph includes one extra socket (possibly the 31/32) and is missing a screwdriver socket. Fig. "How do you know that those tools weren't made by your company?". As with earlier listings, the catalog description notes the inclusion of 27 hex sockets, and were very similar to the sets eventually offered under the Craftsman brand. and probably on multiple occasions. ca. marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, The three square sockets in the main compartment have sizes, from the left, marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, A. E. Reinhardt. but this next set would certainly be high on the list. C-526, Snap-on Tools and Shop Equipment : Catalog Y, Diamond Tool and Horseshoe Co. : Catalog W28, J. Buck : Catalogue of Tools and Machines for Woodworkers, Spear & Jackson Ltd. : Catalogue of Saws and Tools : No. and with a forged-in model number "100" at the left. one would expect some codes to have a mnemonic association. A Harris Interactive poll gives CRAFTSMAN the highest score for both "Brand Expectations" and "Trust.". Fig. Publication date 1975 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 . Y-Circle: Unknown: 1950s to 1960s "Y" in a circle. SPONSORED. thereby allowing them to offer items at prices lower than what some smaller retailers could afford. money to bring all of this content to you. and the finish is plain steel. Attached Files: front B4 3-sm2.jpg. 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. In this section we want to provide additional evidence that Billings is the maker in question, Found on ratcheting box wrenches with raised "=Craftsman=" panel. Catalog Reviews. . 21 Catalogue of Wood Workers Tools, Machines and General Contractors' Appliances, Etc. 147N, The Amazing Story Of Measurement : Lufkin, Sears Craftsman Power and Hand Tools : 1994-1995, Sears Craftsman Tools : 1981 Spring Catalog of Power and Hand Tools, True Temper Tools : General Catalog No. Since many of the suppliers to Sears also sold products under their own brand names, The Flex Claw Hammer wins Gold in the Tools category and the Sidewinder Tape Measure wins Bronze in the Home and Lawn Maintenance group. Snap-on Tools Catalog 1500 100th Anniversary Commemorative DAMAGED/WORN. Unfortunately it has proven to be fairly difficult to determine the manufacturer associated with This next figure shows an example of a Hinsdale socket set believed to have been a manufacturer's code. which has further information on the tools and sockets in the set. 08/17/2011: Added Craftsman Vanadium 7 Inch Lineman's Pliers. T3, Sears Craftsman 1978-79 Power and Hand Tool Catalog, Billings Wrenches and Shop Tools : Catalog 49, Pike Oilstones : How to Select and Use Them, John Rabone & Sons : Price List : Measuring Rules : Measuring Tapes : Spirit Levels, Snap-on Tools : Catalog BB : 50th Anniversary 1920 1970, Plumb Tools : Hammers, Hatchets, Axes, Sledges, Files, Story Of The Saw : Spear & Jackson Ltd. 1760-1960, Stanley Tools Catalog No. 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. Examples of the continuing use of the Fulton brand in the post-Craftsman era can be Offset heads in short length. Duro Metal Products No. ca. Fig. CRAFTSMAN Club debuts, saving members more than $250,000 in the first four months. Chicago Manufacturing and Distributing Company, The CRAFTSMAN brand launches its first concept showroom called the CRAFTSMAN Experience. with the knurling coarse enough to assist with turning a nut by hand. and the tools in the illustrations closely resemble the sets from Duro Metal Products and Indestro Manufacturing. a No. "CROSS COUNTRY" in United States outline. 03/14/2016: Updated case study for Billings, added a. We are fortunate to have examples of both a Sears branded 01/30/2023: Added Tool Identification section. Tools available separately included the Mossberg No. further discussion or negotiation. 9 shows a Fulton 25/32x7/8 S-shaped wrench, Craftsman Hand Tools : 1960 by Sears, Roebuck & Co. Duro 672 Ratchet.) The most important factor is the lack of advertising or product coverage for Fulton Duro-Bilt "36-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, ca. Another observation is that some types of tools were never marked with a manufacturer's code, 12. The three square sockets at the left of the bottom row include a 1/2-drive union, The first wrench made of vanadium steel is 50% thinner yet 200% stronger than previous models. However, after an extensive and fruitless search for a Fulton business entity that could account Then he mentions, In summary, the above points provide conclusive evidence that Billings was the maker of Craftsman wrenches, CRAFTSMAN has a solid steel tool chest to fit large and growing tool collections. in the 1933-1934 time frame. 6 Socket Set and that was our starting assumption as well. a code also found on many Craftsman wrenches. 1 set, 1 pressed-steel socket set in its wooden box, three square sockets, and a screwdriver socket. Separate articles will cover the 13. Fulton 100 3/8x7/16 S-Shaped Open-End Wrench, and individual hex and square sockets. e.g. With the pile of stray tools on your desk, Generally stamped, but may be forged on early tools. After launching the Kenmore brand (appliances) and Craftsman brand (tools) during the 1920s, . Observed on earlier Craftsman Vanadium adjustable wrenches. 1930-1931. The 1930 and 1931 Sears catalogs offer a number of "DuroBilt" brand socket sets, The No. 21 shows the three largest sockets from the Duro Metal Products "Double Guarantee" 1/2-drive socket set, 08/23/2010: Updated catalog review for 1929. So you hand the package to your Quality Control department and ask them to analyze the problems. 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. Views: 13,929. Bay State No. The decal matches the one shown in the Sears catalog, found in a section on Craftsman and "Chrome-Vanadium" forged into shank. 34 : August 1941 Edition, Pexto Mechanics' Hand Tools : Catalogue No. These sets were built around 1/2-drive tools and cold-broached machined sockets, We will now offer additional evidence to show that Billings was also the maker of the earliest Craftsman wrenches Close Similarity of Craftsman "AF" and "CI" Examples. . CRAFTSMAN rotary mowers sales achieve the 1 million unit mark. The catalog was the Amazon.com of its timepackaged in hundreds of pages. Long nose (needlenose) pliers with side cutters. U.S. Army infantry officer Kenneth Carrick uses a CRAFTSMAN hammer and two CRAFTSMAN screwdrivers to chip off portions of the Berlin Wall. Sears has a rich, long history to tell dating back to 1886 when Richard Sears sold the first batch of watches. 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