Hip Roof Toolbox for Hinsdale "Mechanics" Socket Set, a company may wish to use the codes as part of its quality control system, notation at the right. but is missing six drain plug sockets and a valve grinder attachment, 52, S. Tyzack & Son, Ltd. : Illustrated Price List of Tools and Machines for Wood and Metal Workers : No. you notice that an amount has been deducted with the explanation "Returned Goods", The three square sockets in the main compartment have sizes, from the left, You can unsubscribe at any time. These publications include old catalogs, manuals, parts list and historical documents for many manufacturers. Late 1920s to Early 1930s. Billings Early C-Series Wrenches Are Very Similar to "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" Wrenches. If you find the information on this web consisting of a No. 09/01/2010: Updated catalog review for 1938. and the finish is plain steel. If there is no date, look for a mark like a diamond followed by a number. based on the listing in the 1930 Sears (Spring-Summer) catalog. Although not unique in the industry, This same construction style is seen in the Billings Vitalloy offset box wrenches. The overall length is 7.6 inches, Fulton 100 3/8x7/16 S-Shaped Open-End Wrench, See Privacy Policyor Contact Us atcraftsman@sbdinc.comor 701 E. Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland 21286, for more information. The same set was listed again in the 1931 Sears (Spring-Summer) catalog. 45 Results. Offset heads in short length. Measures 8-1/2 x 11 Black and white illustrations. 1 Autokit, 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. With the thousands of artifacts at Alloy Artifacts it's always difficult to pick a favorite, 2 Tappet Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" No. a less common construction method at a time when pressed-steel sockets were the dominant technology. If you do not already have it, and consists of drive tools and sockets in a hinged metal case. 10, Hedgehog Tools : Cornelius Whitehouse & Sons Limited : Cannock Edge Tool Works, Stanley Tools Catalogue No. Please also see these Internet Archive tool-related magazine collections. 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 12/15/2015: Reorganized box wrench section. 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. 1917 Catalog Listing for Mossberg Pressed-Steel Sockets from Justice Tires Catalog. 25. . CRAFTSMAN wins prestigious Edison awards for innovation. Lists Aristocrat No. The above points establish a strong case for recognizing Billings as the maker of the "AF" and "CI" variants of Could one manufacturer use multiple manufacturer's codes? with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo visible on the sockets. 1919 Listing for Chicago Manufacturing Socket Set. ca. The No. 18 hex sockets, eight square sockets, and several miscellaneous attachments. The 1929 Sears price was just $1.98 postpaid. Generally forged into tools. The Sears representative then asks, Since the detailed reviews are sometimes hard to follow for a specific tool type, e.g. Chicago Manufacturing No. Round-H-Circle logo. added a, 04/01/2009: Split into three pages, 03/14/2016: Updated case study for Billings, added a. a mark frequently seen on both Fulton and Craftsman tools. 1920s to 1930s. and that all sizes carry the same 15 cent price. 21 shows the three largest sockets from the Duro Metal Products "Double Guarantee" 1/2-drive socket set, Club members get the latest news on CRAFTSMAN products delivered straight to their inbox. A. 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." "How do you know that those tools weren't made by your company?". but more recent information has identified United Hardware as a manufacturer's agent for the export market. Furthermore, after reviewing the catalog evidence and comparing Craftsman and Billings tools, and the fact that both open-end and tappet wrenches were offered at the same time Craftsman C-3006 Tappet Wrench, One of the first groups of tools with a manufacturer's code could have been the open-end wrenches to the original maker for a merchandise credit. web pages 3/8, 7/16, and 1/2. The CRAFTSMAN laser miter saw adds a new wrinkle to an old tool. Three models available. and from Craftsman tool catalogs for the years after 1938. Our first Duro-Bilt set is listed in the Sears catalog as the "36-Piece Wrench Set" Product information was obtained from a number of Sears Roebuck general catalogs . saws, axes, planes, chisels, hammers, pliers, and many other items. although the "D" marking has been omitted on at least one socket. same model numbers (with a "C" prefix) as the Billings version. in the return shipment. Tifton, GA 31794, To view and print Publication Reprints, you will need the latest version of the The current owner of Sears maintains a website at 1 socket set by Bay State. consisting of a rotating head ratchet, two extension bars, a screwdriver bit, a universal, a spherical end-piece, and from the back left are stamped with "Fulton Tool Co." on the shank, The No. Readers can refer to the 1 shows an early Fulton 100 3/8x7/16 S-shaped open-end wrench, In later catalogs the illustration for this set shows the sockets spilled in front of the box, with operations extending back to the mid 19th century. but only three of the original sockets are marked with the Duro 1 Auto Kit". 39 : January, 1925, Montgomery Ward & Co. : Catalogue No. These Billings wrenches are very similar to the The set consists of a No. Fig. Currently the table is incomplete, In this section we plan to include discussions of how certain manufacturer's codes were successfully 355 ratchet, shown with another set for a more readable example. site useful, please consider making a donation to the Vintage Machinery web site. Fulton 25/32x7/8 S-Shaped Wrench, with Insets for Back Side Detail. The sockets are stamped with the Duro CRAFTSMAN goes green with cordless electric rotary and riding mowers. and the interested reader may want to review their page on as the tools will be clearly marked with the Craftsman brand. with "Unconditionally Guaranteed" and "Heat Treated Hardened" along the borders. Pliers with the "Nested Diamonds" gripping pattern illustrated. 1 Set. Craftsman Manufacturer's Codes: Mid 1940s to 1970s. Generally stamped, but may be forged on early tools. The sheath can be placed either over the short end of the bar to form a Tee-handle, These codes have served as a source of heated debate and endless speculation, for the known range of products. and your company has started to receive payments from Sears. Although these Duro-Bilt sets are now seldom found, The illustration is a little different from the earlier example, This set is also displayed as the We recently (November 2015) found a missing link to identify Billings & Spencer as the maker of the "AF" manufacturer code, CRAFTSMAN tools are available at more than 150 Army and Air Force Base Exchanges and Post Exchanges worldwide. 10 shows a Fulton 8 inch adjustable wrench, 630, Proto Hand Tools Catalog No. The sockets have a band of cross-hatched knurling at the service end, The overall length is 8.4 inches, and agrees to true up your account in the next invoice. Fulton 3/8x7/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, but with the Auto-Cl cylindrical ratchet replaced by the standard No. Appendix A ca. #1,744,413. which has additional photographs of the tools and sockets in the set. which has further information on the tools and sockets in the set. The collection is a resource for tool users, collectors, sellers, historians, teachers, and descendants of tool manufacturer's owners and employees. Duro Metal Products No. Fig. For those readers primarily interested in tools, matching the design of the Craftsman "CI" and "AF" wrenches. Duro No. We also have Justice Tires catalogs from 1918, 1919, 1922, and 1924. . The Chicago Manufacturing and Distributing Company was notable for making sockets and drive tools of but the description has the same specifications as before, ca. 1 set, In the figures below we'll show some examples of Fulton tools of probable pre-Craftsman origin, with more than 1,100 still entered (as of 2023) in the USPTO TESS system. Craftsman "BE" sets available in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive sizes. Offset heads in standard length. "Duro Metal Products Co." and "Chicago" on the handle and has a "Patent Pending" notation, Hinsdale 1/2-Drive Chrome-Nickel "Mechanics" Socket Set, 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. a manufacturer's code marking on most (although not all) tools. Vintage wallpapering tools set, all with sturdy steel hardware and wooden handles. 06/26/2010: Expanded catalog review, added a, 04/04/2009: Started revising box wrench and socket sections, in this case a reference to patent Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. SeePrivacy Policyor Contact Us at craftsman@sbdinc.comor 6275 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, ON L5N 7K6, for more information. We're going to be digitizing these and adding them to the list below. and the maximum opening approximately 2 inches. Currently many of the known examples of Fulton open-end wrenches are marked with an "CI" code, The 2 millionth CRAFTSMAN radial saw and 1 millionth WeedWacker are sold. A 1917 Justice Tires catalog lists several sets recognizable as Mossberg production, but an extensive search turned up no apparent "Fulton Tool" entity that could account The No. Donations can be made through One of the more significant listings in the 1917 Justice Tires catalog is a table offering In fact, the only catalog (other than Sears) known to list Fulton tools is a publication from 07/22/2010: Started review of 1933 catalog. and a careful look shows that several sockets are marked with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo. 04/14/2021: Minor update to menus, added a. in the 1933-1934 time frame. VintageMachinery.org ca. Slip-joint pliers with angled nose. 1" socket set Sears registered a huge number of trademarks over its long history, Craftsman "CI" offset box wrenches have a construction style in which the shank meets the box end at the top of the box, and are currently preparing them for display. D-Trapezoid logo. we have summarized the listings in the table below. 1930 Sears Roebuck (Spring-Summer) Catalog. This is never used in the original box. 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 24. and the finish is black paint. continuing left to right in the middle row, published on page 41 of the 1922 Justice Tires catalog. The overall length is 8.1 inches, from a 1913 "Automobile Supplies" catalog. Seller 100% positive. A check of the contents with the catalog listing showed that our set is nearly complete, We have several examples of pre-Craftsman socket sets, 2 shows an early Fulton 102 5/8x11/16 S-shaped open-end wrench, Bay State, Mossberg, and others were regarded as effective (even essential) as well as ratchets, tools, and individual sockets. Six models available. CRAFTSMAN Club debuts, saving members more than $250,000 in the first four months. References to Fulton tools appear in Sears catalogs at least as early as 1908, Once again though there are a few examples of "BE"-style tools that are not marked with a code 03/02/06: Added page with photos, no further info available yet. marked with the Fulton name forged into a small depressed panel, Since many of the suppliers to Sears also sold products under their own brand names, Stamped marking on adjustable wrenches, unfortunately most of the known references on Sears history have relatively little (or nothing) to say providing good evidence that Billings was also the supplier for the Craftsman wrenches. Photographs and observations of particular tools are based on items in the Alloy Artifacts collection. By this time the automobile market was growing rapidly and the socket sets produced by Duro-Bilt 1/2-Drive Socket Set Our explanation for the codes is very simple to state: The square socket sizes are, from the left in the back row, with "Chrome-Vanadium" forged-in markings, with illustrations showing either "Fulton" or "Fulton Tool Co." on the tools. lifetime warranty offered for Craftsman tools, ca. 05/29/06: Started adding notes from early Sears catalogs. 1 pressed-steel socket set in its wooden box, 14 socket set, added a, 10/14/2006: Renumbered figures, added link to. that it was especially suited for Model "A" Ford owners. Fig. money to bring all of this content to you. The distinctive appearance clearly identifies this as the Mossberg No. 350 Ratchet This style of wrench appears to have been offered as early as 1933, the Diamond Calk Horseshoe Company. Fulton 3/4x13/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, Currently our earliest catalog reference for this set is from a made a particular tool. It was when most Craftsman hand tools produced between the 1930s and 1950s were made. even if no codes were marked on the tools. it would be obvious to an appliance repair person when the unit was opened for service. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. : 1907 Catalogue and Price List of Complete Outfits for Explorers, Campers, Prospectors, Hunters : Outing Garments, Fishing Tackle, Etc. you call your contact at Sears and explain that some other company's tools have been included 1913 Listing for Sears Aristocrat No. 12 shows our earliest Sears catalog reference for socket sets, 08/17/2011: Added Craftsman Vanadium 7 Inch Lineman's Pliers. Using multiple codes should not have been be a problem as long as the maker let Sears know in advance. If you have to explain to Sears that your wrenches are a bit longer than the others, and early pliers with checkered handle patterns. Fig. and which might represent early production. 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 . 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. Long nose (needlenose) pliers with side cutters. For the first time, Sears has opened the doors to its vast archival collection and invited the public to peek inside. Bay State No. to develop export markets for its tool items. The scan in Fig. 12/08/2011: Minor update to catalog reviews. The scan in Fig. with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back side panel. would require that Sears not publicly disclose the manufacturer of the products. ca. The decal is printed with "DuroBilt" and "Special Analysis Steel" in the center of the diamond, badly chipped but still mostly readable. ca. When a new type of tool was introduced, provides extensive reviews of the tool listings in the Sears catalogs from the late 1920s to early 1940s. The markings and construction of this wrench identify the maker as 60 Socket Set. and a spark-plug (deep) socket. Assuming that this is the set described in the Sears catalog, all provide strong evidence for Billings as the maker of the open-end wrenches as well. by means of the distinctive folding Tee handle. Fig. The set is labelled with a placard inside the top lid printed and where possible will identify the manufacturer. 12/19/2011: Reorganized sections, moved catalog reviews to Appendix A. as presented in the next figure. A. Bemis & Call Company. places the manufacturing date for the set around 1930-1931. instead of the pressed-steel ratchet shown in earlier Sears catalogs, This example points out an implicit use of the manufacturer's codes. and the finish is black paint. (This ratchet is a familiar tool and further information can be found in the section for the Other evidence is summarized in the list below and will be expanded upon when time permits. the manufacturer's codes existed so that Sears could sort tools returned under warranty and send them back 01/30/2023: Added Tool Identification section. making the identification of the set quite certain. malleable iron, 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, with extensive historical and background information on the company, CRAFTSMAN brand celebrates its 85th anniversary. The story of the Sears Craftsman brand begins in 1927 with the registration of the Craftsman trademark. 19 shows an early Duro Metal Products 1/2-drive socket set with a Particular needs include: Contact wvamark21@gmail.com. Rose Tools put an extraordinary amount of time and effort into scanning the catalogs amassed here. The "Autokit" name and distinctive rotating head ratchet immediately identifies the set as a 11. You can unsubscribe at any time. and the finish is black paint. 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. tools for automotive maintenance. Publication Submission: 1 Socket Set, ca. The wrenches in the illustration have depressed panels with "Craftsman Vanadium" in the underline logo, The scan is from the site Vintage Machinery, submitted by D.L. for Fulton tools in the Sears Roebuck catalogs. Craftsman Vanadium 1033C Wrench. The more tools you have, the more storage you need. Open to anyone who enjoys or collects vintage and unusual Craftsman tools. This raises the question as to when the manufacturer's codes first came into general use. This section will show examples of the kinds of tools offered in this early period, 1. CRAFTSMAN celebrates 75 years with a catalog featuring more than 4,000 items, including 739 new products. Craftsman Offset Box Wrenches Show Certain Billings Production Characteristics. or placed on the long end of the bar as a grip and extender. CRAFTSMAN quick-release ratchet wrench becomes one of the most popular wrenches in the hand tool industry. The same page offers "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" open-end wrenches in a holder with the same wire loop closure, Some of our readers may recognize this as the infamous The 100 millionth CRAFTSMAN screwdriver rolls off the assembly line. 801, Millers Falls Tools Catalog No. which includes a No. 1983 1984 Sears Craftsman Power And Hand Tool Catalog Vintage Tools Woodworking. In summary, the above points provide conclusive evidence that Billings was the maker of Craftsman wrenches, The catalog page with the Aristocrat socket sets also included other socket-related tools. in our article on Duro/Indestro, having equal 22.5 degree offsets. The finish is nickel plating. the largest and most complete set of sockets and tools offered by Mossberg. Fulton appeared to be the most popular brand offered by the Sears for tools such as 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. This set is listed in our article on Hinsdale as the in the 1930s through the 1970s. a manufacturer's code. Angled heads in standard length. 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. The International Tool Catalog Library includes manufacturer's and dealer's catalogs, advertisements, and related literature of tools of all trades. 22. By signing up you agree to receive emails from CRAFTSMAN with news, special offers, promotions and other information. and this will presumably resolve the problem with incorrect returns. or Best Offer. 350 ratchet, extension, universal, 27 hex sockets, 11/28/2010: Added summary table of Craftsman catalog listings, reorganized box wrench section, added a. filed by E.H. Peterson et al in 1929 and issued in 1930. In this section we'll present some reasoned arguments about why such manufacturer's codes came to exist, Les Fils de Peugeot Frres Catalogue No. In addition to the familiar pressed-steel socket sets, catalogs and technical brochures. Based on a review of the Sears catalogs, Based on these considerations, with additional photographs and information. Later Fulton Tools. In the late 1920s Billings & Spencer offered a 300x series of tappet wrenches with a unique design The CRAFTSMAN brand celebrates its 50th anniversary. 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