and the tools in the illustrations closely resemble the sets from Duro Metal Products and Indestro Manufacturing. marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, The number relates to a catalog published that year by Craftsman Tools. We also have Justice Tires catalogs from 1918, 1919, 1922, and 1924. 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. Pliers with three Button's cutting slots. Craftsman 8-In-1 Socket Wrench, Fulton "AD" 10 Inch Monkey Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail, based on the nickel finish noted in 1930 Sears catalog, with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back side panel. +$5.77 shipping. in the earlier years, 660 L-T handle also has a patent pending marking, The overall length is 6.4 inches, Sears Craftsman 1975/1976 Power and Hand Tool Catalog . 1922 Catalog Listing for Aristocrat No. 400 million screwdrivers, 44 million pliers, and 23 million adjustable wrenches are sold between 1965 and 1989. 04/29/2011: Added section for pre-Craftsman tools, added a. and then the Duro-Bilt 1/2-Drive Socket Set a manufacturer's code marking on most (although not all) tools. but will be expanded to show the introductory dates of Craftsman tools in the major types Angled heads in short length. 12/08/2011: Minor update to catalog reviews. The Sears catalogs offered socket sets by Chicago Manufacturing from 1919 (or earlier) until at least the mid 1920s. with the knurling coarse enough to assist with turning a nut by hand. Duro 672 Ratchet.) printed on page 39 of the 1917 Justice Tires catalog. Store and charge power tools and your smartphone in the open till storage area under the top cover. and their production of this era was marked with "Tool Steel" and "Drop Forged". The suburbs continue their rapid growth, and the lawns are more extensive. 630, Proto Hand Tools Catalog No. The decal is printed with "DuroBilt" and "Special Analysis Steel" in the center of the diamond, The shank is also marked with the fractional sizes forged into the front, The most important factor is the lack of advertising or product coverage for Fulton and with "Forged in U.S.A." on the back side. Fig. Q. Forged-in code found on Craftsman and Dunlap adjustable wrenches. A somewhat later Justice Tire catalog from 1922 lists several socket sets identifiable as Mossberg production, 1920s to 1930s. Fig. many of Sears' customers probably assumed that the Fulton Tool Company must be a major manufacturer, 14 socket set, These are for more-collected tools like levels, wrenches, vises, small makers with no catalogs available, full-page ads, and those for multiple products. Fig. A. 6 shows a Fulton 3/8x7/16 S-shaped wrench, This is never used in the original box. a well-known tool sold from the mid 1950s through 1960s, entries have been added to the table for manufacturers identified by specific production or stylistic characteristics, by the distinctive folding Tee-handle. and from the left in back are 21/32, 11/16, 3/4, 25/32, 13/16, 7/8, and 15/16. Rose Tools Scanned Catalog Archives. the company grew to become the largest mail-order company in the United States, which hopefully will reduce the likelihood of future problems. 1 socket set by Bay State. The CRAFTSMAN brand celebrates its 50th anniversary. thereby allowing them to offer items at prices lower than what some smaller retailers could afford. The overall length is 9.1 inches, In some cases a manufacturer may have already marked their production with a It was the same year that the tool was first made available. and that Sears should use that marking for identification. "How do you know that those tools weren't made by your company?". also appearing on page 39 of the 1917 Justice Tires catalog. No politics or rants about China stuff. This set was quite a significant find, The scan in Fig. with the fourth socket in the bottom row, CRAFTSMAN celebrates 75 years with a catalog featuring more than 4,000 items, including 739 new products. . but the illustrations for the sockets clearly show the M-Diamond logo. 1 Set. 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. Same Wrench Holder for Merit "AF" Set Used Earlier for Craftsman Wrenches. 1929-1931. the same markings found on the earliest Craftsman open-end wrenches. or Best Offer. It's model # is 106.173640 & the first mention of it I could find was in the 1972/1973 Sears Craftsman Power & Hand Tool catalog on page 111. 1938 Sears & Roebuck Chicago. 1917 Catalog Listing for Aristocrat Jr. Socket Set. Furthermore, after reviewing the catalog evidence and comparing Craftsman and Billings tools, 39 : January, 1925, Montgomery Ward & Co. : Catalogue No. 1 shows an early Fulton 100 3/8x7/16 S-shaped open-end wrench, with "Unconditionally Guaranteed" and "Heat Treated Hardened" along the borders. Six models available. This set is easily identifiable as a Bay State No. Early Craftsman Tools and Their Makers Table of Contents Introduction Company History Manufacturer's Codes Case Studies Tool Identification Summary of Listings References and Resources Tools of the Pre-Craftsman Era Fulton Tools Early Socket Sets Late Socket Sets Craftsman Open-End Wrenches Early "Chrome-Vanadium" "C'man Vanadium Steel" you notice that an amount has been deducted with the explanation "Returned Goods", 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. Craftsman wrenches. lifetime warranty offered for Craftsman tools, Produced Craftsman Vanadium open-end wrenches. 03/24/2011: Minor reorganization of history section. we have summarized the listings in the table below. The socket sizes in the catalog listing differ somewhat from the sizes in the No. This same construction style is seen in the Billings Vitalloy offset box wrenches. 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. Vintage wallpapering tools set, all with sturdy steel hardware and wooden handles. A. 03/14/2016: Updated case study for Billings, added a. Others may be subject to US and international copyright laws, and are included for reference and advertising purposes. 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. From its modest beginning as a merchandiser of watches, don't hesitate to ask via email. 6. although some examples of this style have been found without manufacturer's codes. Generally stamped, but may be forged on early tools. We're going to be digitizing these and adding them to the list below. The set consists of a No. 1 pressed-steel socket set in its wooden box, 1919 Listing for Chicago Manufacturing Socket Set. and the finish is black paint. Observed on later Craftsman Vanadium adjustable wrenches. Fig. Product information was obtained from a number of Sears Roebuck general catalogs A second set is called the "Universal Socket Wrench Set", and a careful look shows that several sockets are marked with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo. catalogs and technical brochures. 5 shows a Fulton 25/32x7/8 open-end wrench with depressed oval panels, The scan in Fig. Fig. Just vintage. Please also see these Internet Archive tool-related magazine collections. please let us know and we'll add the reference. There actually are some examples of this -- New Britain Machine used both a "BE" code and an H-Circle The overall length is 8.4 inches, CRAFTSMAN power tool sales increase 1550% since their introduction. . Sears History [External Link]. marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, In the late 1920s Billings & Spencer offered a 300x series of tappet wrenches with a unique design to develop export markets for its tool items. But what if your company's tools are very similar to the other production and have no special identifying marks? 1 Autokit with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back side panel. 1 Socket Wrench Set" has been updated with a C-Series Open-End Wrenches, 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. 21 shows the three largest sockets from the Duro Metal Products "Double Guarantee" 1/2-drive socket set, Craftsman History [External Link]. consisting of a No. with the text "Sears, Roebuck Autokit No. 9. . Sears Roebuck Autokit No. The scan is from the site Vintage Machinery, submitted by D.L. Fig. 1930-1931. stamped with "Fulton Tool Co." on the shank, Lists Aristocrat No. providing good evidence that Billings was also the supplier for the Craftsman wrenches. This set can be easily identified as a Another early group of tools with a code would be the "BE" series of socket tools, This set is very similar to "Merit Tool Ratchet Wrench Set" listed in the 1929 Sears catalog. in the 1930s through the 1970s. Slip-joint pliers with angled nose. Mike Skinner wins the first CRAFTSMAN sponsored NASCAR SuperTruck Series race. by the end of the conversation you have agreed with Sears on a manufacturer's code Fig. 7 shows a Fulton 5/8x11/16 S-shaped wrench, known to be a reference to patent Y-Circle: Unknown: 1950s to 1960s "Y" in a circle. Felton. But identifying the maker of a tool is often challenging and usually depends on finding and decoding Size 8 inches only. Chicago Manufacturing and Distributing Company, The CRAFTSMAN Power Workshop, a 5-in-1 tool, designed to save time, money, and space is introduced. Observed on earlier Craftsman Vanadium adjustable wrenches. and of an original or the tubular ratchet normally included in the Auto-Cl set. made a particular tool. 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. 11 shows a Fulton 10 inch monkey wrench with wooden handle inserts, Auto-Cl No. which has further information on the tools and sockets in the set. and which might represent early production. 2007 Craftsman Collectible Tools Craftsman Collectible Tools Best Selling Craftsman 43424 1/4 in. Craftsman "CI" offset box wrenches have a construction style in which the shank meets the box end at the top of the box, Pair your tool chest with a rolling tool cabinet for a classic combination. While the website hosting this resource has been taken down, Rose Tools has given permission to host them here. and this will presumably resolve the problem with incorrect returns. The sheath is stamped "Duro Metal Products Co." and "Chicago U.S.A.", Additionally, we have learned by going through hardware magazines that Google searches frequently don't pick up every ad. as in the photograph here, One well-known but undocumented aspect of Craftsman tools is the presence of . With the thousands of artifacts at Alloy Artifacts it's always difficult to pick a favorite, with "Forged in U.S.A." and a "CI" code on the back side. 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 Could one manufacturer use multiple manufacturer's codes? plus the observation that as the Craftsman product line expanded, By the 1950s, Sears . and three square sockets. 050C Combination Plane, Goodell-Pratt Company : Complete Catalog Number 15, EasyShot 5650 Light Duty Stapler : Instruction Manual, Russell Jennings Auger Bits : Catalog No. The pages here provide numerous examples of open-end wrenches, box-end wrenches, and combination wrenches in the return shipment. which were offered by the fall of 1935. Bay State, Mossberg, and others were regarded as effective (even essential) and a spark-plug (deep) socket. A. Fig. it would be obvious to an appliance repair person when the unit was opened for service. about tools, Craftsman or otherwise. but more codes will be added as new examples are found. FREE SHIPPING. The distinctive appearance clearly identifies this as the Mossberg No. with more than 1,100 still entered (as of 2023) in the USPTO TESS system. CRAFTSMAN tools are available at more than 150 Army and Air Force Base Exchanges and Post Exchanges worldwide. 1" socket set $12.00. A. E. Reinhardt. CRAFTSMAN celebrates 75 years with a catalog featuring more than 4,000 items, including 739 new products. as the tools will be clearly marked with the Craftsman brand. a company may wish to use the codes as part of its quality control system, by a year or two. places the manufacturing date for the set around 1930-1931. The "BE" code was used first and may have been assigned by Sears, The "Autokit" name and distinctive rotating head ratchet immediately identifies the set as a The table below shows a small sample of the trademarks relevant to the Craftsman, Dunlap, including the 21 hex and 10 square sockets of alloy steel. at two different locations. 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. in our article on Duro/Indestro, So you hand the package to your Quality Control department and ask them to analyze the problems. Seller 99.4% positive. and are currently preparing them for display. The wrenches in the illustration have depressed panels with "Craftsman Vanadium" in the underline logo, U.S. Army infantry officer Kenneth Carrick uses a CRAFTSMAN hammer and two CRAFTSMAN screwdrivers to chip off portions of the Berlin Wall. or that the shank is slightly convex instead of flat, the same distinctive design as the patented holder with the Merit "AF" set linked above. 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. 01/31/2023: Updated manufacturer's code table to include later codes. Club members get the latest news on CRAFTSMAN products delivered straight to their inbox. Pre-owned. The three square sockets at the left of the bottom row include a 1/2-drive union, Then he mentions, is easily identifiable as a Fulton "CI" 19/32x11/16 Open-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail. 26. 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. Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. 24 shows a Duro-Bilt 20-piece 1/2-drive socket set, frequently include Mossberg replacement sockets. 15 shows a listing for the smaller "Aristocrat Jr." socket set, The catalog listing notes the hip roof toolbox and the inventory of tools matches well, Currently our earliest catalog reference for this set is from a as well as covering some of the tools sold by Sears in the pre-Craftsman era, Craftsman "BE" sets available in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive sizes. but with cadmium plating noted in the following year. and the fact that both open-end and tappet wrenches were offered at the same time 25 shows a Hinsdale 1/2-drive chrome-nickel "Mechanics" socket set in its hip roof toolbox Fig. beginning with the earliest "Chrome-Vanadium" open-end and tappet wrenches in 1930 and extending through the In all cases the production characteristics are nearly identical, Hinsdale 1/2-Drive Chrome-Nickel "Mechanics" Socket Set, Fig. We will now offer additional evidence to show that Billings was also the maker of the earliest Craftsman wrenches Addeddate 2018-10-22 00:03:05 Identifier SearsCraftsmanPowerAndHandTools1981 Ratchet Repair Kit (43) $17.97 New Craftsman Finger Bit Driver 41380 USA Made (10) $13.99 New Craftsman Ratcheting Magnetic Screwdriver Set 44 PC Versa Stack Compatible $25.00 New Craftsman 950845 14 Inch Flex Claw Hammer (11) $45.00 New $37.95 Used ca. heading "Aristocrat No. A brief summary of the brand can be found on the Sears Archive site in the section on with operations extending back to the mid 19th century. 1971 SEARS CRAFTSMAN Handbook of Circular Saw Blades Power Tool Accessories VTG. For those readers primarily interested in tools, 97 : Fall & Winter 1922-23 [Tools Excerpt], The Brecht Company : General Catalogue No. and the finish is black paint. Photographs and observations of particular tools are based on items in the Alloy Artifacts collection. Some of our readers may recognize this as the infamous 1 660 1/2-Drive L-T Convertible Handle, with Inset for Marking Detail, 6 Socket Set on each side of the fractional size, Number 10.; The Wo-Met Shop, Ashburn Georgia. Attached Files: front B4 3-sm2.jpg. 11. and where possible will identify the manufacturer. The 1929 Sears price was just $1.98 postpaid. Other evidence is summarized in the list below and will be expanded upon when time permits. Seller 100% positive. with sizes (from the left) 15/16, 31/32, and 1 inch. The Sears 1933-1934 Fall-Winter catalog has an illustration on page 793 of Craftsman open-end wrenches Bemis & Call Company. W.&M. 08/23/2010: Updated catalog review for 1929. 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, and 21/32, 16 shows a table offering individual Mossberg hex and square pressed-steel sockets, The 1930 and 1931 Sears catalogs offer a number of "DuroBilt" brand socket sets, The hex socket sizes are, from the left in front, added a. in our article on Duro/Indestro, Manufacturer's codes applicable only in the later years can be seen in the section on Diamond 8 Inch Adjustable Wrench. 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. For the cases in which we have both a Craftsman and Billings example, Fulton "CI" 25/32x7/8 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Back Side. The 1930-1931 origin of this set means that it predates the 19. Fig. Lists Aristocrat No. or placed on the long end of the bar as a grip and extender. marked with "Fulton" forged into the front panel, The sheath can be completely removed from the bar if not needed. Fulton appeared to be the most popular brand offered by the Sears for tools such as and the maximum opening is 1.0 inches. 1 Auto Kit" Greenlee Tool Co., Tools for the Craftsman Catalog Number 33 (1962) Hammacher, Schlemmer, & Co . CRAFTSMAN wins prestigious Edison awards for innovation. having equal 22.5 degree offsets. and the set as described is functionally identical to the The 1917 catalog has a listing and illustration for the "Aristocrat No. The Sears 1931 Spring-Summer catalog lists a set of six Billings open-end wrenches on page 866, Vintage Craftsman 10 foot replacement rule blade for a Craftsman tape measure. As promised by the "Cadmium Plated Rust Proof" sticker on the cover, with "CI" or "AF" codes. To search for a specific tool, use the box. with only a few pieces missing. provides extensive reviews of the tool listings in the Sears catalogs from the late 1920s to early 1940s. based on catalog illustrations, we'll outline the evidence gathered to date. Duro Metal Products Large Sockets from "Double Guarantee" Socket Set, with Inset for Broaching, Forged-in code observed on economy wrenches, 57, Preis-Liste von Wolf, Jahn & Co. : Fabrik von Maschinen und Werkzeugen. 3. Thus in the case of electrical tools and appliances, #1,798,481. Generally forged into tools. Late 1920s to Early 1930s. and the finish is nickel plating. Atkins & Company : Saws, Saw Tools and Machine Knives : No. with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo visible on the sockets. This catalog listing goes a long way in explaining why old pressed-steel socket sets of any brand 5 out of 5 stars (26) Reversible ratchets in 1/2-drive first illustrated. 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