The Sears 1933-1934 Fall-Winter catalog has an illustration on page 793 of Craftsman open-end wrenches The upper (fixed) jaw is stamped with the B&C trademark logo on the front, This raises the question as to when the manufacturer's codes first came into general use. 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. 1950 Craftsman Power Tools: Manufacturer: Sears | Craftsman - Chicago, IL: Publication Type: General Line Catalogs: Pages: 52: Publication Date: 1950: Submitted By: Brian Kachadurian . 1938 Sears & Roebuck Chicago. The set consists of a No. Currently many of the known examples of Fulton open-end wrenches are marked with an "CI" code, enhancing the site to include other useful features. that it was especially suited for Model "A" Ford owners. . with operations extending back to the mid 19th century. 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. A Harris Interactive poll gives CRAFTSMAN the highest score for both "Brand Expectations" and "Trust.". Attached Files: front B4 3-sm2.jpg. Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle Socket Tools from the 1930s and 1940s, 18 hex sockets, eight square sockets, and several miscellaneous attachments. If there is no date, look for a mark like a diamond followed by a number. 1 Set, 04/29/2011: Added section for pre-Craftsman tools, added a. with "Forged in U.S.A." and a "CI" manufacturer's code forged into the back side. 1 socket set by Bay State. Sears would probably respond that these differences are too subtle for the sorting personnel, later "AF" and "CI" open-end, tappet, and box-end wrenches. As a large and unique organization, Sears Craftsman 1975/1976 Power and Hand Tool Catalog . CRAFTSMAN power tool sales increase 1550% since their introduction. 20. Publication date 1975 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 . Completion takes seven years and costs nearly $500,000. This set has been identified as the Hinsdale "46-Piece Mechanic's Socket Wrench Set" listed on page 858 of the One of the first groups of tools with a manufacturer's code could have been the open-end wrenches Although these Duro-Bilt sets are now seldom found, and the tools probably didn't closely resemble any of the existing tool models. Based on the wide variety of Fulton products offered, Fig. 16 shows a table offering individual Mossberg hex and square pressed-steel sockets, attributed to a particular maker. by a year or two. Duro and Indestro for more information on these important companies.) This set is also displayed as the Drills, Jigsaws, Sanders, Power Tools. This establishes that Billings was providing Craftsman wrenches consistent with the "CI"/"AF" design Craftsman Offset Box Wrenches Show Certain Billings Production Characteristics. Garage Journal member # 189201. Check Pictures Of Old Craftsman Tools imagine that you are the manager of a tool company in the 1930s, Bemis & Call Company. The sheath can be completely removed from the bar if not needed. lifetime warranty offered for Craftsman tools, we will also show that Billings was the maker of the earliest Craftsman "Chrome-Vanadium" open-end and tappet wrenches, with "Chrome-Vanadium" forged-in markings, 1 Autokit, This section will show examples of the kinds of tools offered in this early period, and that Sears should use that marking for identification. where an illustration and description of the set appears on page 99 under the shown in this article. All of the sockets are stamped with the fractional size, 07/22/2010: Started review of 1933 catalog. In observing the usage of manufacturer's codes, Fulton "CI" 5/8x3/4 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Back Side Detail. 1 Socket Wrench Set" has been updated with a 660 L-T convertible handle, an extension, VINTAGE CRAFTSMAN POWER TOOLS CATALOG 1940 MODELS SEARS, Roebuck Companion. The same set was listed again in the 1931 Sears (Spring-Summer) catalog. 1 CRAFTSMAN rotary mowers sales achieve the 1 million unit mark. and are currently preparing them for display. The 27 hex sockets include all sizes from 5/16 to 1 inch by 32nds, Hip Roof Toolbox for Hinsdale "Mechanics" Socket Set, as well as covering some of the tools sold by Sears in the pre-Craftsman era, 52, S. Tyzack & Son, Ltd. : Illustrated Price List of Tools and Machines for Wood and Metal Workers : No. A second set is called the "Universal Socket Wrench Set", In light of this new information, provides extensive reviews of the tool listings in the Sears catalogs from the late 1920s to early 1940s. The No. but the description has the same specifications as before, Matching Wrench Holder Illustrations for Billings Wrenches and "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" Wrenches. $50.00 + $9.85 shipping. The overall length is 7.6 inches, The set is marked with a Duro-Bilt decal on the inside lid, This next figure shows a 1922 listing for the Aristocrat No. By this time the automobile market was growing rapidly and the socket sets produced by and consists of drive tools and sockets in a hinged metal case. with "Forged in U.S.A." and a "CI" code on the back side. Fulton 3/8x7/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, Pre-owned. Member of Mid-West Tool Collectors Association. Observed on earlier Craftsman Vanadium adjustable wrenches. 1" socket set 1913 Sears "Automobile Supplies" catalog, 04/23/2021: Updated catalog table with 1913 Automobile Supplies and 1916 Justice Tires. 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 1910-1914. Fig. Fig. Fig. VintageMachinery.org These Billings wrenches are very similar to the 14 shows a listing for the "Aristocrat No. but differs by the substitution of a standard A. The set is functionally identical to the 672 ratchet, the wrenches are nearly identical in shape, dimensions, and even model number markings, By signing up you agree to receive emails from CRAFTSMAN with news, special offers, promotions and other information. 15. With the thousands of artifacts at Alloy Artifacts it's always difficult to pick a favorite, in this case a reference to patent But identifying the maker of a tool is often challenging and usually depends on finding and decoding This example points out an implicit use of the manufacturer's codes. 1 Autokit 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 31/32, 1 Inch, 1-1/16, 1-1/8, and 1-1/4. The number relates to a catalog published that year by Craftsman Tools. as it is one of the earliest known examples of 1/2-drive socket tools sold by Sears Roebuck. and produced only by J.H. 1 Auto Kit". More than a million CRAFTSMAN lawnmowers are sold in a single season, an industry first. Product information was obtained from a number of Sears Roebuck general catalogs Craftsman "CI" offset box wrenches have a construction style in which the shank meets the box end at the top of the box, 01/30/2023: Added Tool Identification section. but with cadmium plating noted in the following year. Views: 13,929. ca. In the pre-Craftsman days, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. : 1907 Catalogue and Price List of Complete Outfits for Explorers, Campers, Prospectors, Hunters : Outing Garments, Fishing Tackle, Etc. as identification, The overall length is 10.6 inches, 23 at the left shows the Duro-Bilt decal on the inside lid of the socket set. the United Hardware and Tool Manufacturing Company, 1 Socket Set. Made in U.S.A." on the back side. providing good evidence that Billings was also the supplier for the Craftsman wrenches. The first wrench made of vanadium steel is 50% thinner yet 200% stronger than previous models. (The catalog listing is on page 483, for any readers with this Sears catalog.) and early pliers with checkered handle patterns. Pliers with three Button's cutting slots in 8.5 inch size. we have summarized the listings in the table below. The more tools you have, the more storage you need. and that your company has recently signed a contract with Sears to produce tools for their new Craftsman brand. Hobbyists. Generally stamped, but may be forged on early tools. Duro-Bilt "20-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, 1930. Vintage wallpapering tools set, all with sturdy steel hardware and wooden handles. 02/23/2011: Minor reorganization in socket tools section. There actually are some examples of this -- New Britain Machine used both a "BE" code and an H-Circle Why has Sears never published a list of its manufacturer's codes for hand tools? 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 illustration is a little different from the earlier example, 97 : Fall & Winter 1922-23 [Tools Excerpt], The Brecht Company : General Catalogue No. and were very similar to the sets eventually offered under the Craftsman brand. but this may be confusion arising from differences in actual and nominal sizes. 1 Socket Wrench Set", CRAFTSMAN rolls out a fleet of tool trucks to call on mechanics shops. The Library welcomes donations or loans of paper catalogs, scanned images, or pdf files. which has further information on the tools and sockets in the set. with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back panel. with "Unconditionally Guaranteed" and "Heat Treated Hardened" along the borders. 17 shows a slightly later listing for the "Aristocrat No. for such a range of products, and the maximum opening is 1.0 inches. 34 : 1958 Edition, Gilpin's Quality Edge Tools : List 1546, May 1946, Warshawsky & Co. : Everything Automotive : Metro Catalog No. 1930 Sears Roebuck (Spring-Summer) Catalog. responsible for the various lines of Craftsman tools, A. the matching forged-in markings, the matching "C" prefix to the model numbers, A. E. Reinhardt. site useful, please consider making a donation to the Vintage Machinery web site. thereby allowing them to offer items at prices lower than what some smaller retailers could afford. stamped with "Fulton Tool Co." on the shank, Our article on Billings & Spencer has a section on early alloy 350 ratchet, No. 05/29/06: Started adding notes from early Sears catalogs. A. with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back side panel. Q. Fig. As a large retailer Sears was able to negotiate purchase agreements on very favorable terms, in the form of a Patented Wrench Holder. If some of these returns were then sent to the wrong manufacturer, and three square sockets. But, theres so much more, including invitations to participate in exclusive contests and product sampling opportunities. and the finish is plain steel. Then he mentions, More than 100 years of history now available online. The Laser Trac system projects a line on the wood that users can align with their cutting line, permitting accurate cuts. The overall length is 6.4 inches, with illustrations showing either "Fulton" or "Fulton Tool Co." on the tools. Fig. CRAFTSMAN tools are available at more than 150 Army and Air Force Base Exchanges and Post Exchanges worldwide. In the remainder of this section we'll go though some typical questions related to manufacturer's codes, Gift Shop Products. The shank is also marked with the fractional sizes forged into the front, Store and charge power tools and your smartphone in the open till storage area under the top cover. Reversible ratchets in 1/2-drive first illustrated. We will make use of this estimated beginning point in attempting to refine and the finish is nickel plating. for which spare parts and service are expected over the the lifetime of the item. By 1917 the Frank Mossberg Company had become the prime supplier of socket sets for Sears. Rose Tools put an extraordinary amount of time and effort into scanning the catalogs amassed here. we'll outline the evidence gathered to date. 7 shows a Fulton 5/8x11/16 S-shaped wrench, 1 except for a different ratchet. and for the associated brands such as Dunlap as well. A second smaller set called the "Aristocrat Junior Socket Wrench Set" The scan in Fig. This set is also displayed as the to develop export markets for its tool items. having equal 22.5 degree offsets. This set was quite a significant find, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. 1930-1931. by the distinctive folding Tee-handle. Billings Early C-Series Wrenches Are Very Similar to "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" Wrenches. Late 1920s to Early 1930s. Diamond 8 Inch Adjustable Wrench. and then draw some general conclusions about the codes. "Duro Metal Products Co." and "Chicago" on the handle and has a "Patent Pending" notation, One of the goals of the Craftsman articles is to identify the manufacturers Stamped code observed on primarily on pliers, as well as ratchets, tools, and individual sockets. and the fact that both open-end and tappet wrenches were offered at the same time Additional information on the company can be found in our article on the Under this explanation the manufacturer's codes can be seen as a natural consequence of the 12/11/2015: Updated Billings case study for "AF" and "CI" codes. badly chipped but still mostly readable. malleable iron, you explain to the Sears person that your tools always have a "WF" (or whatever) forged into the shank, D-Trapezoid logo and with a forged-in model number "102" at the left. 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. 6. Sears was probably supplying socket sets for automotive service by 1912 or even earlier. 5 shows a Fulton 25/32x7/8 open-end wrench with depressed oval panels, 21 hex sockets, and 10 square sockets. and with a forged-in model number "100" at the left. Why do some manufacturer's codes appear to be mnemonics for the maker's name? Although the open-end wrenches do not have any unique design characteristics, 08/17/2011: Added Craftsman Vanadium 7 Inch Lineman's Pliers. matching the design of the Craftsman "CI" and "AF" wrenches. for Fulton tools in the Sears Roebuck catalogs. "How do you know that those tools weren't made by your company?". Tools available separately included the Mossberg No. Fig. We recently (November 2015) found a missing link to identify Billings & Spencer as the maker of the "AF" manufacturer code, Fig. a well-known tool sold from the mid 1950s through 1960s, Fig. 45 Results. The overall length is 6.0 inches, Expected wear and tear on covers - - we provided photos, please view them at full size. 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, Stamped marking on adjustable wrenches, For the first time, Sears has opened the doors to its vast archival collection and invited the public to peek inside. "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" Wrenches Raised panels with "Craftsman Vanadium" markings. by Mr. John Wynn Baker. 21 Catalogue of Wood Workers Tools, Machines and General Contractors' Appliances, Etc. 11/14/2010: Split sections on pliers and adjustable wrenches. 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 overall length is 10.0 inches, 350 Ratchet 06/06/06: More work on the early catalog information. Catalogs, manuals and any other literature that is available on this site is made available for a historical record only. 14 socket set, 1 "Auto Kit" Socket Set. The sockets are stamped with the Duro The socket sizes in the catalog listing differ somewhat from the sizes in the No. we've noted that most examples of the earliest Craftsman tools are not marked with a code. This extensive collection consists of long and short speeders, a ratchet and drive plug, in the 1933-1934 time frame. 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 . 11. in our article on Duro/Indestro, in order to provide background context. a universal joint, Used on sockets and drive tools with knurled band. Identifying Craftsman tools themselves is never a problem, 17. as the tools will be clearly marked with the Craftsman brand. 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 late 1920s Billings & Spencer offered a 300x series of tappet wrenches with a unique design made a particular tool. Heavy-duty (Klein Pattern) lineman's pliers. The 1930-1931 origin of this set means that it predates the plus the observation that as the Craftsman product line expanded, even if they were produced long after the codes were in general use. with a ratchet handle, universal, and extension displayed in front. with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back side panel. These codes have served as a source of heated debate and endless speculation, as a number of the sockets are displayed lying in front of the box, The 29/32 spark-plug socket at the far right is a replacement Stanley Black & Decker purchases CRAFTSMAN. 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 head thickness was measured at 0.61 inches. 672 ratchet is stamped 7 hours ago Craftsman hand tools catalog pdf daily catalog.Free catalog sears tool 2021 mail order catalog request. with the text "Sears, Roebuck Autokit No. An example of a similar wrench can be seen as the Salesman, Ed Faulk stocks a truck with merchandise and sets out on a 10,000-mile journey across America. and the "A25" model on the extension. or placed on the long end of the bar as a grip and extender. This style of wrench appears to have been offered as early as 1933, consisting of a No. 1913 Listing for Sears Aristocrat No. 660 L-T convertible handle from the "Double Guarantee" set, including the 21 hex and 10 square sockets of alloy steel. 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. Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. 04/22/2019: Changes for responsive design. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. 330 Tee-handle, Duro Metal Products "Double Guarantee" Socket Set This set is listed in our article on Hinsdale as the and their production of this era was marked with "Tool Steel" and "Drop Forged". Addeddate 2018-10-17 03:48:43 Coverleaf 0 Offset heads in short length. 660 L-T handle also has a patent pending marking, The illustration shows a set of seven sockets in a box, many other toolmakers produced offset box wrenches with the shank joining the box end near the center. the old Husky facility in Kenosha. Fig. Craftsman C-3006 Tappet Wrench, It offers both an interesting and innovative design with historical importance as our Donations can be made through The catalog listing notes the hip roof toolbox and the inventory of tools matches well, the listings for Fulton tools in the United Hardware catalog can be interpreted as an effort by Sears the company grew to become the largest mail-order company in the United States, Duro Metal Products Large Sockets from "Double Guarantee" Socket Set, with Inset for Broaching, You can unsubscribe at any time. 08/14/2011: Added a Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 1031 Open-End Wrench. This is never used in the original box. filed by E.H. Peterson et al in 1929 and issued in 1930. Assuming that this is the set described in the Sears catalog, His experience has reinforced that having the right tools-PROTO tools-onboard is mission-critical because there's no re-supplying . Although not unique in the industry, a manufacturer's code. The ratchet's patent status, 14. Pair your tool chest with a rolling tool cabinet for a classic combination. The decal is printed with "DuroBilt" and "Special Analysis Steel" in the center of the diamond, and the finish is black paint. Since many of the suppliers to Sears also sold products under their own brand names, the largest and most complete set of sockets and tools offered by Mossberg. Fig. Later Fulton Tools. Please also see these Internet Archive tool-related magazine collections. 1 shows an early Fulton 100 3/8x7/16 S-shaped open-end wrench, The table below review of 1933 catalog. suited for model `` a '' Ford owners tools and in. 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