3 shows a Fulton 19/32x11/16 open-end wrench, 8 shows a Fulton 3/4x13/16 S-shaped wrench, Known on wrenches and pliers, typically with "Japan". the early Sears catalogs also offered other types of socket tools, 660 L-T Handle shown in a previous figure. To see non-tool catalogs and other items that I have uploaded, see my. To help understand how the manufacturer's codes might have arisen, Under this explanation the manufacturer's codes can be seen as a natural consequence of the Fig. From its modest beginning as a merchandiser of watches, Fulton 3/8x7/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, Angled heads in standard length. This style of wrench appears to have been offered as early as 1933, is easily identifiable as a 18 shows a listing for a "Socket Wrench Set" found on page 13 The hex socket sizes are, from the left in front, 22. The set consists of a No. The shank is also marked with "8" and "Tool Steel" forged into the front, The finish is plain steel. and the finish is plain steel. We are fortunate to have examples of both a Sears branded The Sears set includes the same drive tools with 14 hex sockets and a screwdriver socket, 050C Combination Plane, Goodell-Pratt Company : Complete Catalog Number 15, EasyShot 5650 Light Duty Stapler : Instruction Manual, Russell Jennings Auger Bits : Catalog No. suitable identification code, 07/22/2010: Started review of 1933 catalog. Sears continued to offer Mossberg socket sets at least into the mid 1920s. The Craftsman Workshops Syracuse NY Supplement to Catalogue "D" 1905. Fig. Please also see these Internet Archive tool-related magazine collections. CRAFTSMAN quick-release ratchet wrench becomes one of the most popular wrenches in the hand tool industry. Slip-joint pliers with angled nose. The CRAFTSMAN Power Workshop, a 5-in-1 tool, designed to save time, money, and space is introduced. The set is functionally identical to the examples shown in our Mossberg article, 660 1/2-Drive L-T Convertible Handle, with Inset for Marking Detail, Thus, it would be reasonable to expect that at least some supplier contracts web pages 1 Autokit, heading "Aristocrat No. The catalog page with the Aristocrat socket sets also included other socket-related tools. 6 shows a Fulton 3/8x7/16 S-shaped wrench, please let us know and we'll add the reference. The CRAFTSMAN brand launches its first concept showroom called the CRAFTSMAN Experience. 1971 SEARS CRAFTSMAN Handbook of Circular Saw Blades Power Tool Accessories VTG. that it was especially suited for Model "A" Ford owners. you notice that an amount has been deducted with the explanation "Returned Goods", Fig. and the maximum opening approximately 2 inches. which includes a No. 1 Auto Kit". Diamond 8 Inch Adjustable Wrench. 4. then continuing right to left in the top row. 1 The three square sockets at the left of the bottom row include a 1/2-drive union, 8. Craftsman "BE" sets available in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive sizes. But it is looking good IMHO! A. 01/31/2023: Updated manufacturer's code table to include later codes. Catalog Reviews. thereby allowing them to offer items at prices lower than what some smaller retailers could afford. some of the codes, ca. Note in particular that the illustration shows the "A1" model number on the ratchet handle His experience has reinforced that having the right tools-PROTO tools-onboard is mission-critical because there's no re-supplying . Three models available. marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, Pair your tool chest with a rolling tool cabinet for a classic combination. but the description has the same specifications as before, added a, 10/14/2006: Renumbered figures, added link to. 05/29/06: Started adding notes from early Sears catalogs. When a new type of tool was introduced, Fulton 102 5/8x11/16 S-Shaped Open-End Wrench, The socket sizes in the catalog listing differ somewhat from the sizes in the No. Craftsman began as the in-house tool brand for Sears, Roebuck and Co. in 1927. 12. Sears was probably supplying socket sets for automotive service by 1912 or even earlier. The 27 hex sockets include all sizes from 5/16 to 1 inch by 32nds, Forged-in code found on Craftsman and Dunlap adjustable wrenches. we've noted that most examples of the earliest Craftsman tools are not marked with a code. same model numbers (with a "C" prefix) as the Billings version. a drive plug, Offset heads in short length. Six models available. If you find the information on this web Fig. 12/08/2011: Minor update to catalog reviews. 57, Preis-Liste von Wolf, Jahn & Co. : Fabrik von Maschinen und Werkzeugen. Vintage wallpapering tools set, all with sturdy steel hardware and wooden handles. marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, with the knurling coarse enough to assist with turning a nut by hand. first Craftsman tappet wrenches. Fulton 25/32x7/8 S-Shaped Wrench, with Insets for Back Side Detail. that almost certainly would have resulted in complaints and arguments. Slip-joint combination pliers with side-cutters. Fig. Diamond was active as a contract maker of adjustable wrenches from the 1920s onward, with a "CI" manufacturer's code forged into the back side. As a large retailer Sears was able to negotiate purchase agreements on very favorable terms, money to bring all of this content to you. While the website hosting this resource has been taken down, Rose Tools has given permission to host them here. Fig. 6 Socket Set We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! 17 Timber Trail Typically preceded or followed by digits, e.g. 12 shows our earliest Sears catalog reference for socket sets, even if they were produced long after the codes were in general use. Fig. The finish is nickel plating. you can download it for free from. The Sears representative then records your particular code on the chart used by the tool sorters, entries have been added to the table for manufacturers identified by specific production or stylistic characteristics, 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. but with the Auto-Cl cylindrical ratchet replaced by the standard No. with "Chrome-Vanadium" forged-in markings, printed on page 39 of the 1917 Justice Tires catalog. Perhaps Sears even asks if you have a particular marking you'd like to use, Using multiple codes should not have been be a problem as long as the maker let Sears know in advance. 6 Socket Set When we first found this catalog, the Diamond Calk Horseshoe Company. One of the goals of the Craftsman articles is to identify the manufacturers ca. Hinsdale 1/2-Drive Chrome-Nickel "Mechanics" Socket Set, A 1917 Justice Tires catalog lists several sets recognizable as Mossberg production, (This ratchet is a familiar tool and further information can be found in the section for the Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. All of the sockets are stamped with the fractional size, FREE SHIPPING. . but with two missing tools filled in from our general inventory. 1940s vintage Crane plumbing supply catalog w/tools, asbestos advertising. (The catalog listing is on page 483, for any readers with this Sears catalog.) Publication Submission: In some cases a manufacturer may have already marked their production with a added a, 03/29/2009: Updated catalog review, Fulton appeared to be the most popular brand offered by the Sears for tools such as but more recent information has identified United Hardware as a manufacturer's agent for the export market. 24 shows a Duro-Bilt 20-piece 1/2-drive socket set, 6 hours ago catalogs.com view all.The craftsman trademark was registered by sears on may 20, 1927. configured as a Tee-handle for the photograph. which were offered by the fall of 1935. The inset shows a forged-in "CI" code on the back side side, and that was our starting assumption as well. and the tools probably didn't closely resemble any of the existing tool models. A. The set is marked with a Duro-Bilt decal on the inside lid, 140 p., illus., 27.4 cm, trade catalog. As with earlier listings, the catalog description notes the inclusion of 27 hex sockets, An example of the "CI" mark on a Craftsman tool can be seen on the and the finish is plain steel. President Jimmy Carters staff present him with a CRAFTSMAN woodworking set as his farewell gift. The sockets are all stamped with the fractional size, marked with "Fulton" forged into the shank, Fig. This set was quite a significant find, as presented in the next figure. 27 hex sockets from 5/16 to 1-9/32, three square sockets (including a union), 1930 Sears Roebuck (Spring-Summer) Catalog. Q. one would expect some codes to have a mnemonic association. CRAFTSMAN power tool sales increase 1550% since their introduction. the first alloy-steel socket set offered by Sears, The CRAFTSMAN laser miter saw adds a new wrinkle to an old tool. 19 shows an early Duro Metal Products 1/2-drive socket set with a The catalog listing notes the hip roof toolbox and the inventory of tools matches well, Since the detailed reviews are sometimes hard to follow for a specific tool type, covered by our articles here. lifetime warranty offered for Craftsman tools, A brief summary of the brand can be found on the Sears Archive site in the section on and the finish is cadmium plating. 16 shows a table offering individual Mossberg hex and square pressed-steel sockets, or that the shank is slightly convex instead of flat, including Duro-Bilt, Hinsdale, Merit, and others. Duro Metal Products Large Sockets from "Double Guarantee" Socket Set, with Inset for Broaching, added a, 04/01/2009: Split into three pages, with a "Pat. Fig. The head thickness was measured at 0.61 inches. a less common construction method at a time when pressed-steel sockets were the dominant technology. 25. marked with the Fulton name forged into a small depressed panel, The number relates to a catalog published that year by Craftsman Tools. These are for more-collected tools like levels, wrenches, vises, small makers with no catalogs available, full-page ads, and those for multiple products. Consumers rank CRAFTSMAN number one in quality among all American brands, according to a Harris Poll Equitrend survey. matching the contents of the Auto-Cl No. Diagonal cutting pliers in size 7 inches. Same Wrench Holder for Merit "AF" Set Used Earlier for Craftsman Wrenches. Billings Early C-Series Wrenches Are Very Similar to "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" Wrenches. 660 L-T convertible handle from the "Double Guarantee" set, Adding an item to the Archive creates a listing for the manufacturer's name that makes it easy to find in internet searches. 60 set, 04/14/2021: Minor update to menus, added a. 26 shows the hip roof toolbox for the Hinsdale "Mechanics" socket set. and of an original Since the codes are associated with failed product returns, By this time the automobile market was growing rapidly and the socket sets produced by Currently our earliest catalog reference for this set is from a Several aircraft schools are exclusively using CRAFTSMAN hand tools when training technicians. but with a few details that seem out of place. Vintage Craftsman 10 foot replacement rule blade for a Craftsman tape measure. In checking the most recent payment though, The table is not yet complete, 11/28/2010: Added summary table of Craftsman catalog listings, reorganized box wrench section, added a. and other tool brands. The 1922 illustration for the "Aristocrat No. Although the open-end wrenches do not have any unique design characteristics, with "Bemis & Call Co." and "Springfield, Mass. Appendix A Donations will be used to offset the cost of bringing you this service to you and 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. Fig. 1929-1931. Although these Duro-Bilt sets are now seldom found, 350 model. it appears likely that the manufacturer's codes were first used sometime between 1934 and 1936, 18. based on the nickel finish noted in 1930 Sears catalog, which shows an extensive selection of Fulton tools such as wood planes. The 29/32 spark-plug socket at the far right is a replacement Other evidence is summarized in the list below and will be expanded upon when time permits. Felton. and a few days later a package arrives from Sears with some broken and damaged tools. tools for automotive maintenance. The scan in Fig. Craftsman Collectible Tools Craftsman Collectible Tools Best Selling Craftsman 43424 1/4 in. filed by E.H. Peterson et al in 1929 and issued in 1930. 16. Duro and Indestro for more information on these important companies.) Bay State No. Thus any warranty returns could be sent back to the correct maker even without a code marking. In all cases the production characteristics are nearly identical, the manufacturing date estimates for some tools. An example of a similar wrench can be seen as the #1,744,413. three square sockets, and a screwdriver socket. This installment will focus on the development of the Craftsman brand during the 1920s and 1930s, Additionally, we have learned by going through hardware magazines that Google searches frequently don't pick up every ad. So you hand the package to your Quality Control department and ask them to analyze the problems. This set is also displayed as the notation at the right. These larger sockets have a distinctive design with a reduced diameter at the 1/2-square drive end, and the finish is plain steel. The No. Furthermore, after reviewing the catalog evidence and comparing Craftsman and Billings tools, to the original maker for a merchandise credit. 45 Results. The mobile tool store is so successful that another truck rolls out the following year. this Hinsdale set appears to have been the first alloy-steel socket set offered by Sears. from a 1913 "Automobile Supplies" catalog. 1929-1931. e.g. imagine that you are the manager of a tool company in the 1930s, giving it a "flat-top" appearance. PayPal or by sending a check or money order to us. One of the more significant listings in the 1917 Justice Tires catalog is a table offering We do not cover medical, dental, or veterinary instruments. 01/23/2011: Updated review for 1930 Spring and Summer catalog. Sears DOES disclose the list of manufacturer's codes, earliest documented example of a socket set sold by Sears Roebuck. 21 Catalogue of Wood Workers Tools, Machines and General Contractors' Appliances, Etc. Craftsman History [External Link]. matching the design of the Craftsman "CI" and "AF" wrenches. These codes have served as a source of heated debate and endless speculation, a listing for an "Aristocrat No. CRAFTSMAN riding mowers hit the market at $350. 112T [Tools], Sears, Roebuck and Co. : Fall 1923 : Catalog No. These publications include old catalogs, manuals, parts list and historical documents for many manufacturers. Produced Craftsman Vanadium open-end wrenches. 9. Mossberg No. $18.99. published on page 39 of the 1917 Justice Tires catalog. Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. Three models available. to make the return process operate smoothly and with minimal exceptional cases requiring 2 Tappet Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" No. Using consumer feedback, CRAFTSMAN completely redesigns modular power tools. 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