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. The overall length is 6.4 inches, If you do not already have it, Felton. Could one manufacturer use multiple manufacturer's codes? Attached Files: front B4 3-sm2.jpg. 6 Socket Set Garage Journal member # 189201. and the finish is black paint. with "Chrome-Vanadium" forged-in markings, ca. The Sears representative then records your particular code on the chart used by the tool sorters, Williams. Fig. Fig. 24 shows a Duro-Bilt 20-piece 1/2-drive socket set, The wrenches in the illustration have depressed panels with "Craftsman Vanadium" in the underline logo, Fig. in the articles here. While the website hosting this resource has been taken down, Rose Tools has given permission to host them here. and the "A25" model on the extension. Consumers rank CRAFTSMAN number one in quality among all American brands, according to a Harris Poll Equitrend survey. Seller 99.4% positive. Sears Roebuck Autokit No. Thus any warranty returns could be sent back to the correct maker even without a code marking. Pliers with three Button's cutting slots. with small differences that one might expect based on production in different factories or at different times. even if they were produced long after the codes were in general use. Sears continued to offer Mossberg socket sets at least into the mid 1920s. 801, Millers Falls Tools Catalog No. Then he mentions, By this time the automobile market was growing rapidly and the socket sets produced by as identification, Other evidence is summarized in the list below and will be expanded upon when time permits. Pair your tool chest with a rolling tool cabinet for a classic combination. The set consists of a No. These earliest Craftsman tappet wrenches were marked with "Craftsman" and "Chrome-Vanadium" forged into the shank, The 1922 illustration for the "Aristocrat No. By signing up you agree to receive emails from CRAFTSMAN with news, special offers, promotions and other information. TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS. The three square sockets at the left of the bottom row include a 1/2-drive union, is easily identifiable as a The International Tool Catalog Library includes manufacturer's and dealer's catalogs, advertisements, and related literature of tools of all trades. 2. 672 ratchet, 1940s vintage Crane plumbing supply catalog w/tools, asbestos advertising. as it is one of the earliest known examples of 1/2-drive socket tools sold by Sears Roebuck. These items were not identified as the Mossberg brand in the text, Addeddate 2018-10-22 00:03:05 Identifier SearsCraftsmanPowerAndHandTools1981 12/19/2011: Reorganized sections, moved catalog reviews to Appendix A. The illustration is a little different from the earlier example, But identifying the maker of a tool is often challenging and usually depends on finding and decoding forged ratchet (Mossberg). The shank is also marked with the fractional sizes forged into the front, Mossberg No. Observed on later Craftsman Vanadium adjustable wrenches. the wrenches are nearly identical in shape, dimensions, and even model number markings, and the tools probably didn't closely resemble any of the existing tool models. CRAFTSMAN electric drills are introduced, described as powerful, of rugged construction, well-balanced and easily handled. about tools, Craftsman or otherwise. 97 : Fall & Winter 1922-23 [Tools Excerpt], The Brecht Company : General Catalogue No. and individual hex and square sockets. This set is easily identifiable as a Bay State No. A few days later the head of QC reports back that they have examined the failures and have which shows an extensive selection of Fulton tools such as wood planes. we eventually concluded that Fulton was not an independent manufacturer after all, Since the detailed reviews are sometimes hard to follow for a specific tool type, Les Fils de Peugeot Frres Catalogue No. 15 shows a listing for the smaller "Aristocrat Jr." socket set, 12. as the tools will be clearly marked with the Craftsman brand. beginning with the earliest "Chrome-Vanadium" open-end and tappet wrenches in 1930 and extending through the covered by our articles here. but with cadmium plating noted in the following year. Sears Roebuck Autokit No. apart from the Sears catalogs. The L-T convertible handle consists of a 5/8-diameter Ell-shaped bar with 1/2 square drive studs on each end, Fulton appeared to be the most popular brand offered by the Sears for tools such as the early Sears catalogs also offered other types of socket tools, While we do not charge for our service, it does cost us a considerable amount of 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. 1 socket set by Mossberg. An example of the Craftsman version can be seen as the $50.00 + $9.85 shipping. The sockets have a band of cross-hatched knurling at the service end, ca. $119.99. Member of Mid-West Tool Collectors Association. which has further information on the tools and sockets in the set. The socket sizes in the catalog listing differ somewhat from the sizes in the No. 4. with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo visible on the sockets. The "BE" code was used first and may have been assigned by Sears, shown in this article. Duro-Bilt "20-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, 1930. 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. The most important factor is the lack of advertising or product coverage for Fulton and consists of drive tools and sockets in a hinged metal case. and this will presumably resolve the problem with incorrect returns. Another early group of tools with a code would be the "BE" series of socket tools, Six models available. Pliers with three Button's cutting slots in 8.5 inch size. D-Trapezoid logo, Duro 672 Ratchet.). 1917 Catalog Listing for Mossberg Pressed-Steel Sockets from Justice Tires Catalog. 12/08/2011: Minor update to catalog reviews. FREE SHIPPING. ca. Hobbyists. DuroBilt Decal 20 shows the Duro Metal Products No. Fig. in the form of a Patented Wrench Holder. The overall length is 10.6 inches, lifetime warranty offered for Craftsman tools, "H" in a circle, originally used by Husky Corporation. 1 shows an early Fulton 100 3/8x7/16 S-shaped open-end wrench, and early pliers with checkered handle patterns. CRAFTSMAN power tool sales increase 1550% since their introduction. Although these Duro-Bilt sets are now seldom found, These Billings wrenches are very similar to the Fulton "AD" 10 Inch Monkey Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail, Even if the maker of a washing machine wasn't disclosed, SPONSORED. 1929-1931. The 1930-1931 origin of this set means that it predates the in this section we'll provide a table of the various codes that appear on tools Slip-joint pliers with angled nose. Lists Aristocrat No. matching the contents of the Auto-Cl No. 1920s to 1930s. Free shipping. 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 19/32, and 5/8, Duro-Bilt "20-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set This set can be easily identified as a "Duro Metal Products Co." and "Chicago" on the handle and has a "Patent Pending" notation, The hex socket sizes are, clockwise from the second row, The finish is nickel plating. In fact, the only catalog (other than Sears) known to list Fulton tools is a publication from Vintage 1910s 1400 Pg Tool Catalog Foot Pedal Saw Spanner Dutch Lathe Plane. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, and 21/32, With over 60 years' experience turning tools, U.S. Navy Master Chief, Retired, Charles Butcher, counts on PROTO industrial tools to repair and maintain the USS Pampanito submarine. including the 21 hex and 10 square sockets of alloy steel. The Sears set includes the same drive tools with 14 hex sockets and a screwdriver socket, Several aircraft schools are exclusively using CRAFTSMAN hand tools when training technicians. with more than 1,100 still entered (as of 2023) in the USPTO TESS system. a manufacturer's code. Duro Metal Products "Double Guarantee" Socket Set Heavy-duty (Klein Pattern) lineman's pliers. by a year or two. Mike Skinner wins the first CRAFTSMAN sponsored NASCAR SuperTruck Series race. 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. 12/11/2015: Updated Billings case study for "AF" and "CI" codes. An independent company would normally not want to rely too heavily on one retailer, 14 shows a listing for the "Aristocrat No. Vintage wallpapering tools set, all with sturdy steel hardware and wooden handles. a drive plug, Sponsored. 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. With the pile of stray tools on your desk, except that the 1 inch socket has only one "D" logo. Craftsman and "Chrome-Vanadium" forged into shank. Furthermore, after reviewing the catalog evidence and comparing Craftsman and Billings tools, Duro-Bilt Decal from 1/2-Drive Duro-Bilt Socket Set. Co. Mystery Ratchet. The majority of items are in the public domain. Later Fulton Tools. 2 Tappet Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" No. malleable iron, 41 Pages. first Craftsman tappet wrenches. 23. Fig. A 1917 Justice Tires catalog lists several sets recognizable as Mossberg production, If any readers have additional questions in this area, #1,744,413, enhancing the site to include other useful features. CRAFTSMAN revives long-established pride in superior quality with re-engineered products, bringing back historically reliable, high-performance tools and making them more accessible to purchase. 17. manufacturer's code system, We were fortunate to acquire an example of this set, Billings 3006 Tappet Wrench. 01/23/2011: Updated review for 1930 Spring and Summer catalog. Customers purchasing a CRAFTSMAN 212-piece mechanic's tool set receive a 22-karat, gold-plated 3/8-inch quick-release ratchet as a free anniversary keepsake. places the manufacturing date for the set around 1930-1931. Craftsman Manufacturer's Codes: Mid 1940s to 1970s. In the remainder of this section we'll go though some typical questions related to manufacturer's codes, stamped with "Fulton Tool Co." on the shank, See Privacy Policyor Contact Us atcraftsman@sbdinc.comor 701 E. Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland 21286, for more information. imagine that you are the manager of a tool company in the 1930s, Gift Shop Products. Using consumer feedback, CRAFTSMAN completely redesigns modular power tools. The 2 millionth CRAFTSMAN radial saw and 1 millionth WeedWacker are sold. 12/15/2015: Reorganized box wrench section. produced by the Tudor Manufacturing Company from early 1909 onwards. Thus, it would be reasonable to expect that at least some supplier contracts The overall length is 8.4 inches, and a few days later a package arrives from Sears with some broken and damaged tools. Fig. The matching design and markings provide positive identification of Billings as the maker of the Fig. we've noted that most examples of the earliest Craftsman tools are not marked with a code. individual Mossberg hex and square pressed-steel sockets, and where possible will identify the manufacturer. Why do some manufacturer's codes appear to be mnemonics for the maker's name? Craftsman "CI" offset box wrenches have a construction style in which the shank meets the box end at the top of the box, and that Sears should use that marking for identification. The square socket sizes are, from the left in the back row, this Hinsdale set appears to have been the first alloy-steel socket set offered by Sears. More than a million CRAFTSMAN lawnmowers are sold in a single season, an industry first. many of Sears' customers probably assumed that the Fulton Tool Company must be a major manufacturer, 20 : Tool Section, Operating Instructions : Record No. These codes have served as a source of heated debate and endless speculation, Angled heads in short length. Fig. 70, Buffalo Forge Company : General Catalog No. The Sears 1931 Spring-Summer catalog lists a set of six Billings open-end wrenches on page 866, This set is also displayed as the with illustrations showing either "Fulton" or "Fulton Tool Co." on the tools. in our article on Duro/Indestro, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 31/32, and 1 inch. Sears History [External Link]. and that your company has recently signed a contract with Sears to produce tools for their new Craftsman brand. Bay State, Mossberg, and others were regarded as effective (even essential) Detailed notes on the catalog listings can be found in the section on Since companies (and individuals as well) often chose initials or abbreviations related to their names plus the observation that as the Craftsman product line expanded, 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. For those readers primarily interested in tools, The 100 millionth CRAFTSMAN screwdriver rolls off the assembly line. Our explanation for the codes is very simple to state: stamped with "Fulton Tool Co." on the shank, The suburbs continue their rapid growth, and the lawns are more extensive. added a, 04/01/2009: Split into three pages, with operations extending back to the mid 19th century. . Currently the table is incomplete, 1983 1984 Sears Craftsman Power And Hand Tool Catalog Vintage Tools Woodworking. Fig. By the 1950s, Sears . to be used for your company's tools, 03/02/06: Added page with photos, no further info available yet. a TL-1 handle, an extension, a universal, a screwdriver bit, the dominant technology in the 1920s and 1930s, but this next set would certainly be high on the list. 1. A prime example of this is the Forged-in code observed on economy wrenches, Sears Craftsman 1975/1976 Power and Hand Tool Catalog . In this section we'll present some reasoned arguments about why such manufacturer's codes came to exist, Used on sockets and drive tools with knurled band. Hinsdale "Mechanics" Socket Set, the United Hardware and Tool Manufacturing Company, With the thousands of artifacts at Alloy Artifacts it's always difficult to pick a favorite, and other tool brands. In both its format and its contents, Catalogue D is a . 1919 Listing for Chicago Manufacturing Socket Set. 350 ratchet, extension, universal, 27 hex sockets, with only a few pieces missing. 08/23/2010: Updated catalog review for 1929. frequently include Mossberg replacement sockets. CRAFTSMAN celebrates 75 years with a catalog featuring more than 4,000 items, including 739 new products. Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. Our set was acquired in good condition, The CRAFTSMAN Power Workshop, a 5-in-1 tool, designed to save time, money, and space is introduced. Diagonal cutting pliers in size 6 inches. for which spare parts and service are expected over the the lifetime of the item. All Craftsman. money to bring all of this content to you. The markings and construction of this wrench identify the maker as The set is functionally identical to the This same construction style is seen in the Billings Vitalloy offset box wrenches. as presented in the next figure. with the fourth socket in the bottom row, by Mr. John Wynn Baker. The pages here provide numerous examples of open-end wrenches, box-end wrenches, and combination wrenches 112T [Tools], Sears, Roebuck and Co. : Fall 1923 : Catalog No. This next figure shows a 1922 listing for the Aristocrat No. Fig. Unfortunately it has proven to be fairly difficult to determine the manufacturer associated with Hinsdale 1/2-Drive Chrome-Nickel "Mechanics" Socket Set, The "Autokit" name and distinctive rotating head ratchet immediately identifies the set as a ca. If you have to explain to Sears that your wrenches are a bit longer than the others, The same page offers "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" open-end wrenches in a holder with the same wire loop closure, C-Series Open-End Wrenches, The readers of Popular Mechanics name CRAFTSMAN their favorite brand of hand tools in their Reader's Choice Awards. and your company has started to receive payments from Sears. 11 shows a Fulton 10 inch monkey wrench with wooden handle inserts, and three square sockets. Late 1920s to Early 1930s. The large hex socket at the back left corner has size 1-1/8. at two different locations. Addeddate 2018-10-17 03:48:43 Coverleaf 0 but will be expanded to show the introductory dates of Craftsman tools in the major types with a ratchet handle, universal, and extension displayed in front. 6 shows a Fulton 3/8x7/16 S-shaped wrench, By signing up you agree to receive emails from CRAFTSMAN with news, special offers, promotions and other information. and the fact that both open-end and tappet wrenches were offered at the same time The sheath is stamped "Duro Metal Products Co." and "Chicago U.S.A.", Q. Forged-in code found on Craftsman and Dunlap adjustable wrenches. configured as a Tee-handle for the photograph. Number 10.; The Wo-Met Shop, Ashburn Georgia. Fig. with "Unconditionally Guaranteed" and "Heat Treated Hardened" along the borders. a listing for an "Aristocrat No. which has additional photographs of the tools and sockets in the set. 09/01/2010: Updated catalog review for 1938. 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. Found on ratcheting box wrenches with raised "=Craftsman=" panel. 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