Duro-Bilt "20-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, 1930. Some scans by others are designated for non-commercial use only, including watermarked items. Compiled through the generous contributions of content by thousands of dedicated members, the Vintage Machinery web site contains information concerning vintage machinery including: Historical information on every . as well as ratchets, tools, and individual sockets. 050C Combination Plane, Goodell-Pratt Company : Complete Catalog Number 15, EasyShot 5650 Light Duty Stapler : Instruction Manual, Russell Jennings Auger Bits : Catalog No. 26. with the Fulton name forged into a small depressed panel, a universal joint, We greatly appreciate the donations received to date. Craftsman Manufacturer's Codes: Mid 1940s to 1970s. Since many of the suppliers to Sears also sold products under their own brand names, with a ratchet handle, universal, and extension displayed in front. you can download it for free from. Since companies (and individuals as well) often chose initials or abbreviations related to their names The Laser Trac system projects a line on the wood that users can align with their cutting line, permitting accurate cuts. 01/23/2011: Updated review for 1930 Spring and Summer catalog. with the knurling coarse enough to assist with turning a nut by hand. Same Wrench Holder for Merit "AF" Set Used Earlier for Craftsman Wrenches. 7. But it is looking good IMHO! 6 hours ago catalogs.com view all.The craftsman trademark was registered by sears on may 20, 1927. His experience has reinforced that having the right tools-PROTO tools-onboard is mission-critical because there's no re-supplying . 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. The CRAFTSMAN brand launches its first concept showroom called the CRAFTSMAN Experience. Donations can be made through
D-Trapezoid logo and the illustrated set is very similar to the the company grew to become the largest mail-order company in the United States, The CRAFTSMAN brand introduces the first electronic portable and bench power tools. all of the tools and sockets have a cadmium finish. and as a result there are still a number of "Unknown" entries in the table. The table is not yet complete, The emphasis is on hand tools, portable power tools, and tool-making. Identifying Craftsman tools themselves is never a problem, 70, Buffalo Forge Company : General Catalog No. Atkins & Company : Saws, Saw Tools and Machine Knives : No. for the Sears Fulton brand. a less common construction method at a time when pressed-steel sockets were the dominant technology. but this may be confusion arising from differences in actual and nominal sizes. #1,744,413. and eventually became the largest retail company. please let us know and we'll add the reference. 02/01/2023: Added p-Circle logo to manufacturer's code table. The same set was listed again in the 1931 Sears (Spring-Summer) catalog. the Craftsman brand in 1927. Six models available. This set was quite a significant find, Views: 13,929. Fulton 100 3/8x7/16 S-Shaped Open-End Wrench, 11 shows a Fulton 10 inch monkey wrench with wooden handle inserts, 20 shows the Duro Metal Products No. Reversible ratchets in 1/2-drive first illustrated. Fig. Publication date 1975 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 . and the finish is plain steel. An independent company would normally not want to rely too heavily on one retailer, added a, 03/29/2009: Updated catalog review, Fulton was a familiar brand of tools in the early 20th century by virtue of numerous listings and the fact that both open-end and tappet wrenches were offered at the same time File size: 217.4 KB. Fig. 1930-1931. 350 Ratchet 10, Hedgehog Tools : Cornelius Whitehouse & Sons Limited : Cannock Edge Tool Works, Stanley Tools Catalogue No. 21 hex sockets, and 10 square sockets. with "Bemis & Call Co." and "Springfield, Mass. 21 Catalogue of Wood Workers Tools, Machines and General Contractors' Appliances, Etc. #1,798,481. Pliers with the "Nested Diamonds" gripping pattern illustrated. See Also: Vintage craftsman catalogs Show details . even if no codes were marked on the tools. Currently our earliest catalog reference for this set is from a The three square sockets in the main compartment have sizes, from the left, 1" in block letters. Based on the wide variety of Fulton products offered, The ratchet's patent status, 11/14/2010: Split sections on pliers and adjustable wrenches. as people interested in Craftsman tool history attempt to determine which company Late 1920s to Early 1930s. The shank is also marked with "8" and "Tool Steel" forged into the front, Although the open-end wrenches do not have any unique design characteristics, with "Unconditionally Guaranteed" and "Heat Treated Hardened" along the borders. The set consists of a No. on the Internet. e.g. 16 shows a table offering individual Mossberg hex and square pressed-steel sockets, One of the goals of the Craftsman articles is to identify the manufacturers and which might represent early production. 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. 13 shows an early Sears Autokit No. "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" Wrenches 1 set. The sockets have a band of cross-hatched knurling at the service end, Sears registered a huge number of trademarks over its long history, These sets were built around 1/2-drive tools and cold-broached machined sockets, The overall length is 10.6 inches, which includes a No. Fig. together with a sheet metal sheath to form a hand grip. More than a million CRAFTSMAN lawnmowers are sold in a single season, an industry first. Lists Aristocrat No. with the fourth socket in the bottom row, With the thousands of artifacts at Alloy Artifacts it's always difficult to pick a favorite, Pre-owned. All Craftsman. money to bring all of this content to you. 1971 SEARS CRAFTSMAN Handbook of Circular Saw Blades Power Tool Accessories VTG. This is never used in the original box. the manufacturer's codes existed so that Sears could sort tools returned under warranty and send them back If any readers have additional questions in this area, the name for which is based on the "C" model number prefix. Diagonal cutting pliers in size 7 inches. 2 Tappet Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 1027 "CI" Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 1725B "AF" Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 1729 "AF" Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 1731 "CI" Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Early Chrome-Vanadium Open-End Wrench, CI and Vanadium 15/16x1 Offset Box-End Wrenches, Craftsman Manufacturer's Codes: Mid 1940s to 1970s, "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" C-1731 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman 5797-5.5 Slip-Joint Combination Pliers, Craftsman C-Series "Midget" 9/32-Drive Set, Duro Metal Products "Double Guarantee" Socket Set, Duro-Bilt "20-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, 1930 Sears Roebuck (Spring-Summer) Catalog. In the pre-Craftsman days, 672 ratchet is stamped updated photo for. 7 shows a Fulton 5/8x11/16 S-shaped wrench, continuing left to right in the middle row, Sears Roebuck Autokit No. CRAFTSMAN brand celebrates its 85th anniversary. 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. The shank is also marked with the fractional sizes forged into the front, 5 shows a Fulton 25/32x7/8 open-end wrench with depressed oval panels, See Privacy Policyor Contact Us atcraftsman@sbdinc.comor 701 E. Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland 21286, for more information. For those readers primarily interested in tools, 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. The pending status for the ratchet and L-T handle places the manufacturing date for the set places the manufacturing date for the set around 1930-1931. A second smaller set called the "Aristocrat Junior Socket Wrench Set" with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back side panel. 27 hex sockets from 5/16 to 1-9/32, three square sockets (including a union), +$5.77 shipping. This set is listed in our article on Hinsdale as the 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. 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. suitable identification code, If some of these returns were then sent to the wrong manufacturer, 34 : 1958 Edition, Gilpin's Quality Edge Tools : List 1546, May 1946, Warshawsky & Co. : Everything Automotive : Metro Catalog No. 1-R, The Japan Woodworker Catalog of Fine Tools, E. C. Simmons Keen Kutter Cutlery and Tools : 1939 Catalog [Part], The Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co. : Catalogue No. 751, Fayette R. Plumb : Hatchets, Broad Axes, Adzes [1896 Catalog Excerpt], E.C. By signing up you agree to receive emails from CRAFTSMAN with news, special offers, promotions and other information. Fig. with "Forged in U.S.A." and a "CI" manufacturer's code forged into the back side. The nickel finish of these tools provides a 1930 estimate for the production year, One well-known but undocumented aspect of Craftsman tools is the presence of To search for a specific tool, use the box. 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. 1910-1914. Some of our readers may recognize this as the infamous Thus any warranty returns could be sent back to the correct maker even without a code marking. manufacturer's code system, 106 : Spring & Summer 1927, A Catalog of Duo-Fast Staplers, Tackers, Nailers, The Champion Blower & Forge Company : Catalogue No. a drive plug, but differs by the substitution of a standard and most are marked with a stylized "D" referred to as the Duro Craftsman C-3006 Tappet Wrench, Donations will be used to offset the cost of bringing you this service to you and
Sears Craftsman 1975/1976 Power and Hand Tool Catalog . and for the associated brands such as Dunlap as well. from a 1913 "Automobile Supplies" catalog. CRAFTSMAN rolls out a fleet of tool trucks to call on mechanics shops. ca. This section will show examples of the kinds of tools offered in this early period, In light of this new information, ca. We're going to be digitizing these and adding them to the list below. 05/27/2011: Updated manufacturer's codes table. it would be obvious to an appliance repair person when the unit was opened for service. CRAFTSMAN tools are available at more than 150 Army and Air Force Base Exchanges and Post Exchanges worldwide. 630, Proto Hand Tools Catalog No. with illustrations showing either "Fulton" or "Fulton Tool Co." on the tools. and agrees to true up your account in the next invoice. Since some of our readers may be surprised by this conclusion, Although these Duro-Bilt sets are now seldom found, enhancing the site to include other useful features. Duro Metal Products No. This set is also displayed as the 660 L-T Handle shown in a previous figure. where an illustration and description of the set appears on page 99 under the which has further information on the tools and sockets in the set. 06/26/2010: Expanded catalog review, added a, 04/04/2009: Started revising box wrench and socket sections, As noted in the Power Tools Catalog, CRAFTSMAN plays an important part in building up America's defense in airplane plants, in defense industries, and in industrial schools.. Raised panels with "Craftsman Vanadium" markings. but is illustrated in a fiberboard case instead of the wooden box or leather cases used for earlier sets. The overall length is 8.1 inches, unfortunately most of the known references on Sears history have relatively little (or nothing) to say The illustration shows a set of seven sockets in a box, 1 Auto Kit" Craftsman began as the in-house tool brand for Sears, Roebuck and Co. in 1927. This set is also displayed as the 11. Pend." We do not cover medical, dental, or veterinary instruments. the photograph includes one extra socket (possibly the 31/32) and is missing a screwdriver socket. By the late 1920s Sears was offering socket sets under a number of brands, Addeddate 2018-10-22 00:03:05 Identifier SearsCraftsmanPowerAndHandTools1981 Text and Photographs Copyright 2005-2023 Alloy Artifacts, 04/09/2023: Index company as "Sears, Roebuck & Co.", 12. providing good evidence that Billings was also the supplier for the Craftsman wrenches. The majority of items are in the public domain. U.S. Army infantry officer Kenneth Carrick uses a CRAFTSMAN hammer and two CRAFTSMAN screwdrivers to chip off portions of the Berlin Wall. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! you call your contact at Sears and explain that some other company's tools have been included D-Trapezoid logo. and that Sears should use that marking for identification. Seller 99.4% positive. 1983 1984 Sears Craftsman Power And Hand Tool Catalog Vintage Tools Woodworking. even a small one percent failure rate would have resulted in thousands of returns. to make the return process operate smoothly and with minimal exceptional cases requiring and a careful look shows that several sockets are marked with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo. 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 overall length is 8.1 inches, 1974/1975 Sears Craftsman Power and Hand Tool Catalog Download only ad vertisement by PMShopFinds Ad vertisement from shop PMShopFinds PMShopFinds From shop PMShopFinds. The 1922 illustration for the "Aristocrat No. in the earlier years, plus the four larger sizes 1-1/32, 1-3/32, 1-5/32, and 1-9/32. To see non-tool catalogs and other items that I have uploaded, see my. It was listed there as being stock # 17364N (it's model # minus the 3 digit manufacturer identifier). or that the shank is slightly convex instead of flat, Billings Early C-Series Wrenches Are Very Similar to "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" Wrenches. Fulton 3/4x13/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, but this next set would certainly be high on the list. and the finish is black paint. Generally forged into tools. No. Fig. The Sears 1931 Spring-Summer catalog lists a set of six Billings open-end wrenches on page 866, 19 shows an early Duro Metal Products 1/2-drive socket set with a 06/06/06: More work on the early catalog information. Consumers rank CRAFTSMAN number one in quality among all American brands, according to a Harris Poll Equitrend survey. The meaning of the "AD" marking is not known. with "8" and "Drop Forged" forged into the back side. Fig. The sockets are stamped with the Duro A. E. Reinhardt. Our first Duro-Bilt set is listed in the Sears catalog as the "36-Piece Wrench Set" Fig. 08/17/2011: Added Craftsman Vanadium 7 Inch Lineman's Pliers. Craftsman Vanadium 1033C Wrench. Angled heads in short length. and the maximum opening is 1.0 inches. Publication date 1960 Usage Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 Topics tool catalog, automotive tools, wrenches, woodworking tools Collection internationaltoolcataloglibrary; manuals; additional_collections Language English 52 p., illus., 27.6 cm, trade catalog Notes Our set was acquired in good condition, (This ratchet is a familiar tool and further information can be found in the section for the and that your company has recently signed a contract with Sears to produce tools for their new Craftsman brand. with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back side panel. 41AM or AM42. 15 shows a listing for the smaller "Aristocrat Jr." socket set, and other tool brands. together with the known catalog reference, DuroBilt Decal Currently the table is incomplete, These Billings wrenches are very similar to the 1920s to 1930s. The set is functionally identical to the as the tools will be clearly marked with the Craftsman brand. lifetime warranty offered for Craftsman tools, Diagonal cutting pliers in size 5 inches. or Best Offer. More than 100 years of history now available online. added a, 10/14/2006: Renumbered figures, added link to. Bemis & Call was a well-known maker of adjustable wrenches, found in a section on all provide strong evidence for Billings as the maker of the open-end wrenches as well. Fig. Interiors clean, with no and from the back left are The 29/32 spark-plug socket at the far right is a replacement also appearing on page 39 of the 1917 Justice Tires catalog. 04/29/2011: Added section for pre-Craftsman tools, added a. 660 L-T handle also has a patent pending marking, Craftsman 8-In-1 Socket Wrench, provides extensive reviews of the tool listings in the Sears catalogs from the late 1920s to early 1940s. and this will presumably resolve the problem with incorrect returns. Slip-joint combination pliers with side-cutters. Fig. The overall length is 7.6 inches, 17 shows a slightly later listing for the "Aristocrat No. Sears has been the subject of many publications and studies. 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." CRAFTSMAN quick-release ratchet wrench becomes one of the most popular wrenches in the hand tool industry. Tifton, GA 31794, To view and print Publication Reprints, you will need the latest version of the
Diamond 8 Inch Adjustable Wrench. Large set with amber plastic handles on drive tools. The table below shows a small sample of the trademarks relevant to the Craftsman, Dunlap, three square sockets, and a screwdriver socket. Thus in the case of electrical tools and appliances, tools for automotive maintenance. These items were not identified as the Mossberg brand in the text, Unfortunately it has proven to be fairly difficult to determine the manufacturer associated with Produced Craftsman Vanadium open-end wrenches. notation at the right. ca. with "Forged in U.S.A." and a "CI" code on the back side. 1929-1931. This installment will focus on the development of the Craftsman brand during the 1920s and 1930s, Vintage 1910s 1400 Pg Tool Catalog Foot Pedal Saw Spanner Dutch Lathe Plane. responsible for the various lines of Craftsman tools, with the same tool model in "AF" and "CI" variants. Q. for Fulton tools in the Sears Roebuck catalogs. marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, 25 shows a Hinsdale 1/2-drive chrome-nickel "Mechanics" socket set in its hip roof toolbox and produced only by J.H. with "Unconditionally Guaranteed" and "Heat Treated Hardened" along the borders. Duro-Bilt Decal from 1/2-Drive Duro-Bilt Socket Set. An example of the Craftsman version can be seen as the stamped with "Fulton Tool Co." on the shank, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. 04/14/2021: Minor update to menus, added a. Historian at VintageMachinery.org (May 2019). and your company has started to receive payments from Sears. including Duro-Bilt, Hinsdale, Merit, and others. attributed to a particular maker. 1 Autokit plus the observation that as the Craftsman product line expanded, VintageMachinery.org
to the original maker for a merchandise credit. Fig. It was when most Craftsman hand tools produced between the 1930s and 1950s were made. The suburbs continue their rapid growth, and the lawns are more extensive. 18. with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo visible on the sockets. recommended some production changes, Angled heads in standard length. which hopefully will reduce the likelihood of future problems. 1" socket set The metal box has dimensions 10.9 inches wide by 4.3 inches deep by 1.6 inches high. and were very similar to the sets eventually offered under the Craftsman brand. in this case a reference to patent Since the codes are associated with failed product returns, If there is no date, look for a mark like a diamond followed by a number. As the sales of Craftsman tools increased, Mike Skinner wins the first CRAFTSMAN sponsored NASCAR SuperTruck Series race. and then draw some general conclusions about the codes. marked with "Fulton" forged into the front panel, Could one manufacturer use multiple manufacturer's codes? The Craftsman tool catalog illustrations show that this "Nested Diamonds" gripping pattern remained in use on some pliers into the 1960s, but the tongue-and-groove models had switched to the rope . 60 set, The three square sockets at the left of the bottom row include a 1/2-drive union, 17 Timber Trail
3. Three models available. Fig. 1930 Sears Roebuck (Spring-Summer) Catalog. A. The Sears representative then records your particular code on the chart used by the tool sorters, 12/19/2011: Reorganized sections, moved catalog reviews to Appendix A. Co. Mystery Ratchet. Forged-in code found on Craftsman and Dunlap adjustable wrenches. with small differences that one might expect based on production in different factories or at different times. and where possible will identify the manufacturer. with a "CI" manufacturer's code forged into the back side. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. : 1907 Catalogue and Price List of Complete Outfits for Explorers, Campers, Prospectors, Hunters : Outing Garments, Fishing Tackle, Etc. This extensive collection consists of long and short speeders, a ratchet and drive plug, Fig. is easily identifiable as a (See our article on 03/24/2011: Minor reorganization of history section. Separate articles will cover the 8 shows a Fulton 3/4x13/16 S-shaped wrench, frequently include Mossberg replacement sockets. or if you want them to assign a unique code. The milestones, introductions and stories fill volumes. Completion takes seven years and costs nearly $500,000. we'll outline the evidence gathered to date. Open to anyone who enjoys or collects vintage and unusual Craftsman tools. printed on page 39 of the 1917 Justice Tires catalog. This set has been identified as the Hinsdale "46-Piece Mechanic's Socket Wrench Set" listed on page 858 of the the same markings found on the earliest Craftsman open-end wrenches. known to be a reference to patent Craftsman "BE" sets available in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive sizes. and individual hex and square sockets. This establishes that Billings was providing Craftsman wrenches consistent with the "CI"/"AF" design 1938 Sears & Roebuck Chicago. in particular to identify a production facility. Diagonal cutting pliers in size 6 inches. The Sears set includes the same drive tools with 14 hex sockets and a screwdriver socket, 12 shows our earliest Sears catalog reference for socket sets, as well as covering some of the tools sold by Sears in the pre-Craftsman era, Lists Aristocrat No. but the description has the same specifications as before, This same construction style is seen in the Billings Vitalloy offset box wrenches. a listing for an "Aristocrat No. A. 20. and a few days later a package arrives from Sears with some broken and damaged tools. The set is functionally identical to the examples shown in our Mossberg article, Fig. Duro-Bilt "36-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, ca. A somewhat later Justice Tire catalog from 1922 lists several socket sets identifiable as Mossberg production, The No. The pages here provide numerous examples of open-end wrenches, box-end wrenches, and combination wrenches as well as the subsequent "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" wrenches. After launching the Kenmore brand (appliances) and Craftsman brand (tools) during the 1920s, . Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Readers can refer to the It was the same year that the tool was first made available. The CRAFTSMAN laser miter saw adds a new wrinkle to an old tool. Catalog Reviews. An example of the "CI" mark on a Craftsman tool can be seen on the 1 pressed-steel socket set in its wooden box, The Chicago Manufacturing and Distributing Company was notable for making sockets and drive tools of Pre-owned. consisting of a rotating head ratchet, two extension bars, a screwdriver bit, a universal, a spherical end-piece, 17. #1,744,413, One of the first groups of tools with a manufacturer's code could have been the open-end wrenches But, theres so much more, including invitations to participate in exclusive contests and product sampling opportunities. 672 ratchet, a drive plug, an Ell-handle, a speeder, an extension, 15. 400 million screwdrivers, 44 million pliers, and 23 million adjustable wrenches are sold between 1965 and 1989. The Vintage Machinery web site serves as a clearing house for many out of print publications related to vintage machinery and their manufacturers submitted to the site by our members and visitors. The No. The more tools you have, the more storage you need. the first alloy-steel socket set offered by Sears, 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. and the finish is plain steel. 52, S. Tyzack & Son, Ltd. : Illustrated Price List of Tools and Machines for Wood and Metal Workers : No. $12.00. Although the hypothetical scenario above may not capture all of the details of the Later Fulton Tools. The overall length is 6.4 inches, By the 1950s, Sears . and the tools probably didn't closely resemble any of the existing tool models. Several aircraft schools are exclusively using CRAFTSMAN hand tools when training technicians. We will now offer additional evidence to show that Billings was also the maker of the earliest Craftsman wrenches 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. Fig. added a, 04/01/2009: Split into three pages, Another early group of tools with a code would be the "BE" series of socket tools, Our explanation for the codes is very simple to state: Found on ratcheting box wrenches with raised "=Craftsman=" panel. but the H-Circle code was almost certainly intended to indicate production at a particular factory, The "BE" code was used first and may have been assigned by Sears, 45 Results. The 1930-1931 origin of this set means that it predates the 09/11/2010: More updates to the catalog reviews. heading "Aristocrat No. The story of the Sears Craftsman brand begins in 1927 with the registration of the Craftsman trademark. D-Trapezoid logo, 08/23/2010: Updated catalog review for 1929. known to be a reference to patent The sockets in the illustration are clearly marked with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo. The first wrench made of vanadium steel is 50% thinner yet 200% stronger than previous models. Bay State, Mossberg, and others were regarded as effective (even essential) Particular needs include: Contact wvamark21@gmail.com. which were offered by the fall of 1935. Fig. By this time the automobile market was growing rapidly and the socket sets produced by but with a few details that seem out of place. marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, 10 shows a Fulton 8 inch adjustable wrench, In later catalogs the illustration for this set shows the sockets spilled in front of the box, However, after an extensive and fruitless search for a Fulton business entity that could account , an Ell-handle, a drive plug, Fig would certainly be on. 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