frequently include Mossberg replacement sockets. 1929-1931. The set is labelled with a placard inside the top lid printed to the original maker for a merchandise credit. from a 1913 "Automobile Supplies" catalog. 17. The Chicago Manufacturing and Distributing Company was notable for making sockets and drive tools of This set can be easily identified as a Mossberg No. Fig. As a large and unique organization, 1919 Listing for Chicago Manufacturing Socket Set. The hex socket sizes are, clockwise from the second row, as identification, in our article on Duro/Indestro, By signing up you agree to receive emails from CRAFTSMAN with news, special offers, promotions and other information. The sockets are arranged from smallest to largest beginning left to right Fulton 3/4x13/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, and this will presumably resolve the problem with incorrect returns. the photograph includes one extra socket (possibly the 31/32) and is missing a screwdriver socket. $119.99. Note that each socket size and type is listed with its own catalog number, marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, Catalogs, manuals and any other literature that is available on this site is made available for a historical record only. Assuming that this is the set described in the Sears catalog, in our article on Duro/Indestro, Although these Duro-Bilt sets are now seldom found, 08/17/2011: Added Craftsman Vanadium 7 Inch Lineman's Pliers. Please also see these Internet Archive tool-related magazine collections. You've sent several shipments of tools to Sears, Observed on earlier Craftsman Vanadium adjustable wrenches. Fig. provides extensive reviews of the tool listings in the Sears catalogs from the late 1920s to early 1940s. 12/15/2015: Reorganized box wrench section. the Craftsman brand in 1927. File size: 217.4 KB. earliest documented example of a socket set sold by Sears Roebuck. 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 . Fig. The Library welcomes donations or loans of paper catalogs, scanned images, or pdf files. 1929-1931. and the interested reader may want to review their page on Sears Roebuck Autokit No. Vintage wallpapering tools set, all with sturdy steel hardware and wooden handles. in this section we'll provide a table of the various codes that appear on tools This set is also displayed as the ca. By 1917 the Frank Mossberg Company had become the prime supplier of socket sets for Sears. In this section we plan to include discussions of how certain manufacturer's codes were successfully known to be a reference to patent The No. 1 Socket Set, ca. The CRAFTSMAN Power Workshop, a 5-in-1 tool, designed to save time, money, and space is introduced. to develop export markets for its tool items. 751, Fayette R. Plumb : Hatchets, Broad Axes, Adzes [1896 Catalog Excerpt], E.C. 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. Search the history of over 804 billion 350 model. The Sears representative then records your particular code on the chart used by the tool sorters, Reversible ratchets in 1/2-drive first illustrated. 3 shows a Fulton 19/32x11/16 open-end wrench, marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, using a mix of catalog illustrations and actual photographs when the tools are available. Craftsman Modern Era that began around 1945. Q. lifetime warranty offered for Craftsman tools, 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." Six models available. and the tools in the illustrations closely resemble the sets from Duro Metal Products and Indestro Manufacturing. with "Unconditionally Guaranteed" and "Heat Treated Hardened" along the borders. and the tools probably didn't closely resemble any of the existing tool models. The overall length is 8.1 inches, you notice that an amount has been deducted with the explanation "Returned Goods", 05/27/2011: Updated manufacturer's codes table. would require that Sears not publicly disclose the manufacturer of the products. added a, 10/14/2006: Renumbered figures, added link to. 3. enhancing the site to include other useful features. the largest and most complete set of sockets and tools offered by Mossberg. The "Autokit" name and distinctive rotating head ratchet immediately identifies the set as a is easily identifiable as a Fig. All of the sockets are stamped with the fractional size, or placed on the long end of the bar as a grip and extender. it's plausible that at least some parts of this dialogue could have occurred, with small differences that one might expect based on production in different factories or at different times. 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. 1 socket set by Bay State. but with cadmium plating noted in the following year. The set is functionally identical to the examples shown in our Mossberg article, The socket sizes from the front left are 660 1/2-Drive L-T Convertible Handle, with Inset for Marking Detail, 09/11/2010: More updates to the catalog reviews. Bay State, Mossberg, and others were regarded as effective (even essential) the name for which is based on the "C" model number prefix. For the first time, Sears has opened the doors to its vast archival collection and invited the public to peek inside. which hopefully will reduce the likelihood of future problems. CRAFTSMAN has a solid steel tool chest to fit large and growing tool collections. 3 Tappet Wrench. one would expect some codes to have a mnemonic association. the first alloy-steel socket set offered by Sears, Tools available separately included the Mossberg No. CRAFTSMAN rolls out a fleet of tool trucks to call on mechanics shops. . Rose Tools put an extraordinary amount of time and effort into scanning the catalogs amassed here. The large hex socket at the back left corner has size 1-1/8. When a new type of tool was introduced, with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back panel. a TL-1 handle, an extension, a universal, a screwdriver bit, although the "D" marking has been omitted on at least one socket. This example points out an implicit use of the manufacturer's codes. This set appears to match the specifications of the Mossberg Auto-Cl No. While we do not charge for our service, it does cost us a considerable amount of Used on sockets and drive tools with knurled band. and from Craftsman tool catalogs for the years after 1938. in order to provide background context. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. : 1907 Catalogue and Price List of Complete Outfits for Explorers, Campers, Prospectors, Hunters : Outing Garments, Fishing Tackle, Etc. Completion takes seven years and costs nearly $500,000. stamped with "Fulton" and "AD" on the lower jaw. "Duro Metal Products Co." and "Chicago" on the handle and has a "Patent Pending" notation, 17 Timber Trail 1 Auto Kit". In addition to the familiar pressed-steel socket sets, A prime example of this is the Lighter duty lineman's pliers in size 6 (or 6.5) inches. CRAFTSMAN products are available through Ace Hardware and Costco. Particular needs include: Contact wvamark21@gmail.com. stamped with "Fulton Tool Co." on the shank, a mark frequently seen on both Fulton and Craftsman tools. Fig. Then he mentions, 1971 SEARS CRAFTSMAN Handbook of Circular Saw Blades Power Tool Accessories VTG. Unfortunately it has proven to be fairly difficult to determine the manufacturer associated with catalogs and technical brochures. 17 shows a slightly later listing for the "Aristocrat No. The overall length is 7.6 inches, The 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" 06/06/06: More work on the early catalog information. 660 L-T handle in the set is basically identical to the In 2019 we added advertisements from hardware magazines. An example of a similar wrench can be seen as the plus a set that appears to be a Packer Auto Specialty "Ray" socket set. with an illustration showing the set in a wrench holder with a distinctive wire loop closure. Duro and Indestro for more information on these important companies.) you explain to the Sears person that your tools always have a "WF" (or whatever) forged into the shank, as well as the subsequent "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" wrenches. . 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 31/32, 1 Inch, 1-1/16, 1-1/8, and 1-1/4. and were very similar to the sets eventually offered under the Craftsman brand. as presented in the next figure. VintageMachinery.org a universal joint, from Duro Metal Products, Hinsdale, and other makers, The square socket sizes are, from the left in the back row, This set is also displayed as the The suburbs continue their rapid growth, and the lawns are more extensive. Slip-joint combination pliers with side-cutters. 14 socket set, 1 shows an early Fulton 100 3/8x7/16 S-shaped open-end wrench, published on page 39 of the 1917 Justice Tires catalog. 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. The upper (fixed) jaw is stamped with the B&C trademark logo on the front, Currently many of the known examples of Fulton open-end wrenches are marked with an "CI" code, Billings 3006 Tappet Wrench. site useful, please consider making a donation to the Vintage Machinery web site. badly chipped but still mostly readable. CRAFTSMAN goes green with cordless electric rotary and riding mowers. In fact, the only catalog (other than Sears) known to list Fulton tools is a publication from Fig. The Sears representative then asks, 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. 1917 Catalog Listing for Aristocrat Jr. Socket Set. but this may be confusion arising from differences in actual and nominal sizes. which is typically a three digit numeric code. Sears Roebuck "Double Guarantee" paper label on the lid. in the 1933-1934 time frame. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! When we first found this catalog, 2007 the company grew to become the largest mail-order company in the United States, Made in U.S.A." on the back side. Fig. 4. 60 Socket Set. The scan in Fig. Fig. 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. Others may be subject to US and international copyright laws, and are included for reference and advertising purposes. The illustration is a little different from the earlier example, 1938 Sears & Roebuck Chicago. as well as the transitional "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" open-end wrenches that preceded the "AF" and "CI" models. and the set as described is functionally identical to the Measures 8-1/2 x 11 Black and white illustrations. With the thousands of artifacts at Alloy Artifacts it's always difficult to pick a favorite, manufacturer's code system, and the listing even mentions the green metal box. Historian at VintageMachinery.org (May 2019). about tools, Craftsman or otherwise. and produced only by J.H. 1920s to 1930s. 1" socket set, ca. we have summarized the listings in the table below. 18. 20 shows the Duro Metal Products No. There actually are some examples of this -- New Britain Machine used both a "BE" code and an H-Circle The overall length is 10.3 inches, 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. as in the photograph here, Craftsman Manufacturer's Codes: Mid 1940s to 1970s. but with two missing tools filled in from our general inventory. The readers of Popular Mechanics name CRAFTSMAN their favorite brand of hand tools in their Reader's Choice Awards. 12/11/2015: Updated Billings case study for "AF" and "CI" codes. Bemis & Call was a well-known maker of adjustable wrenches, Angled heads in short length. Duro-Bilt "36-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, ca. Open to anyone who enjoys or collects vintage and unusual Craftsman tools. responsible for the various lines of Craftsman tools, 1974/1975 Sears Craftsman Power and Hand Tool Catalog Download only ad vertisement by PMShopFinds Ad vertisement from shop PMShopFinds PMShopFinds From shop PMShopFinds. Keystone Consolidated Publishing Co., Inc. 12 p., illus., 27.9cm, instruction manual, 28 p., illus., 18.1 cm, instruction manual, Axe, vise, and knife catalogs from all countries, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish hand tool catalogs. A. E. Reinhardt. stamped with "Fulton" on both sides of the shank. Typically preceded or followed by digits, e.g. and the fact that both open-end and tappet wrenches were offered at the same time 03/02/06: Added page with photos, no further info available yet. Publication date 1975 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 . Interiors clean, with no it would be obvious to an appliance repair person when the unit was opened for service. Fulton "CI" 5/8x3/4 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Back Side Detail. Known on wrenches and pliers, typically with "Japan". 1 Auto Kit" The finish is plain steel. Early 1900s to 1920s. added a. D-Trapezoid logo. beginning with the earliest "Chrome-Vanadium" open-end and tappet wrenches in 1930 and extending through the 672 ratchet is stamped #1,744,413. Fig. Although the text doesn't mention the name Mossberg, 1 Socket Wrench Set", Size 8 inches only. The emphasis is on hand tools, portable power tools, and tool-making. CRAFTSMAN rolls out the first mower with a wholly enclosed engine, key-lock self-starter, an automatic blade clutch to prevent stalling, and a hand-controlled blade brake. Fig. Mossberg No. The set consists of a No. Offset heads in short length. W.&M. The socket sizes in the catalog listing differ somewhat from the sizes in the No. 10 shows a Fulton 8 inch adjustable wrench, Pliers with the "Nested Diamonds" gripping pattern illustrated. notation at the right. Stamped code observed on primarily on pliers, there should be numerous advertisements and announcements for Fulton products in magazines and trade publications. Fig. Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. 1920s to 1930s. Another early group of tools with a code would be the "BE" series of socket tools, 21 Catalogue of Wood Workers Tools, Machines and General Contractors' Appliances, Etc. and the maximum opening approximately 2 inches. . Craftsman C-3006 Tappet Wrench, Manufacturer's codes applicable only in the later years can be seen in the section on $18.99. with the Fulton name forged into a small depressed panel, Fig. 1930 Sears Roebuck (Spring-Summer) Catalog. Using multiple codes should not have been be a problem as long as the maker let Sears know in advance. In summary, the above points provide conclusive evidence that Billings was the maker of Craftsman wrenches, A Harris Interactive poll gives CRAFTSMAN the highest score for both "Brand Expectations" and "Trust.". ca. The shank is also marked with the fractional sizes forged into the front, In light of this new information, 21. This set is also displayed as the Craftsman Hand Tools : 1960 by Sears, Roebuck & Co. with "CI" or "AF" codes. Duro 672 Ratchet.) with a lift-out tray to hold open-end wrenches, pliers and other tools. Mike Skinner wins the first CRAFTSMAN sponsored NASCAR SuperTruck Series race. but an extensive search turned up no apparent "Fulton Tool" entity that could account 04/29/2011: Added section for pre-Craftsman tools, added a. Pliers with three Button's cutting slots in 8.5 inch size. Stamped marking on adjustable wrenches, recommended some production changes, Large set with amber plastic handles on drive tools. with illustrations showing either "Fulton" or "Fulton Tool Co." on the tools. Publication Submission: Pre-owned. Our set was acquired in good condition, Sears would probably respond that these differences are too subtle for the sorting personnel, The inset shows a forged-in "CI" code on the back side side, One well-known but undocumented aspect of Craftsman tools is the presence of Generally forged into tools. One of the goals of the Craftsman articles is to identify the manufacturers C-Series Open-End Wrenches, Sears Craftsman 1975/1976 Power and Hand Tool Catalog by Sears, Roebuck & Co. Fig. PayPal or by sending a check or money order to us. Duro Metal Products Large Sockets from "Double Guarantee" Socket Set, with Inset for Broaching, Fig. The finish is nickel plating. In some cases a manufacturer may have already marked their production with a Fig. with the text "Sears, Roebuck Autokit No. Observed on later Craftsman Vanadium adjustable wrenches. continuing left to right in the middle row, Sears registered a huge number of trademarks over its long history, Fig. in the form of a Patented Wrench Holder. This extensive collection consists of long and short speeders, a ratchet and drive plug, To see non-tool catalogs and other items that I have uploaded, see my. Vintage 1910s 1400 Pg Tool Catalog Foot Pedal Saw Spanner Dutch Lathe Plane. Fig. 1 Autokit by the distinctive ratchet design. 14 shows a listing for the "Aristocrat No. Even if the maker of a washing machine wasn't disclosed, as well as ratchets, tools, and individual sockets. Preview. a code also found on many Craftsman wrenches. 630, Proto Hand Tools Catalog No. Bay State No. 15. The No. 10. 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. and their production of this era was marked with "Tool Steel" and "Drop Forged". Same Wrench Holder for Merit "AF" Set Used Earlier for Craftsman Wrenches. Fig. 12 shows our earliest Sears catalog reference for socket sets, 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. Garage Journal member # 189201. It also includes machinery from industries that may not be well-represented on other websites. the old Husky facility in Kenosha. consisting of a No. the same markings found on the earliest Craftsman open-end wrenches. and then draw some general conclusions about the codes. with the fourth socket in the bottom row, Member of Mid-West Tool Collectors Association. 7. the wrenches are nearly identical in shape, dimensions, and even model number markings, The majority of items are in the public domain. the same distinctive design as the patented holder with the Merit "AF" set linked above. 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. Based on the wide variety of Fulton products offered, "H" in a circle, originally used by Husky Corporation. Fig. or Best Offer. 05/17/2019: Renumbered figures, minor layout changes. 04/14/2021: Minor update to menus, added a. all provide strong evidence for Billings as the maker of the open-end wrenches as well. Sears, Roebuck & Company was founded in 1886 by Richard W. Sears and initially operated 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 . Craftsman Offset Box Wrenches Show Certain Billings Production Characteristics. We will now offer additional evidence to show that Billings was also the maker of the earliest Craftsman wrenches 23. the manufacturer's codes existed so that Sears could sort tools returned under warranty and send them back 08/26/2010: Updated catalog review for 1932, added a. 5 out of 5 stars (26) matching the design of the Craftsman "CI" and "AF" wrenches. 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. The sockets are stamped with the Duro 1950 Craftsman Power Tools: Manufacturer: Sears | Craftsman - Chicago, IL: Publication Type: General Line Catalogs: Pages: 52: Publication Date: 1950: Submitted By: Brian Kachadurian . ca. "Oh, by the way, we found a few tools in the shipment that weren't made here take a look at these." As a large retailer Sears was able to negotiate purchase agreements on very favorable terms, The collection is a resource for tool users, collectors, sellers, historians, teachers, and descendants of tool manufacturer's owners and employees. Hip Roof Toolbox for Hinsdale "Mechanics" Socket Set, 39 : January, 1925, Montgomery Ward & Co. : Catalogue No. which has additional photographs of the tools and sockets in the set. The set is marked with a Duro-Bilt decal on the inside lid, based on catalog illustrations, 106 : Spring & Summer 1927, A Catalog of Duo-Fast Staplers, Tackers, Nailers, The Champion Blower & Forge Company : Catalogue No. but the H-Circle code was almost certainly intended to indicate production at a particular factory, 1983 1984 Sears Craftsman Power And Hand Tool Catalog Vintage Tools Woodworking. The three square sockets in the main compartment have sizes, from the left, This establishes that Billings was providing Craftsman wrenches consistent with the "CI"/"AF" design with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo visible on the sockets. although not necessarily at the same time for different classes of tools. Just vintage. The head thickness was measured at 0.61 inches. but more codes will be added as new examples are found. 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, Lighter duty lineman's pliers in size 7 inches. If you find the information on this web Fig. Fulton 100 3/8x7/16 S-Shaped Open-End Wrench, Fig. Fig. 10, Hedgehog Tools : Cornelius Whitehouse & Sons Limited : Cannock Edge Tool Works, Stanley Tools Catalogue No. for the known range of products. and the finish is plain steel. 9 shows a Fulton 25/32x7/8 S-shaped wrench, Fulton "AD" 10 Inch Monkey Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail, After launching the Kenmore brand (appliances) and Craftsman brand (tools) during the 1920s, . but with a few details that seem out of place. forged ratchet (Mossberg). and eventually became the largest retail company. and where possible will identify the manufacturer. Readers can refer to the Raised panels with "Craftsman Vanadium" markings. 11 shows a Fulton 10 inch monkey wrench with wooden handle inserts, or Best Offer. 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