6 shows a Fulton 3/8x7/16 S-shaped wrench, By the late 1920s Sears was offering socket sets under a number of brands, These publications include old catalogs, manuals, parts list and historical documents for many manufacturers. 1 Socket Wrench Set", Craftsman C-Series Socket Sets having equal 22.5 degree offsets. but with two missing tools filled in from our general inventory. with "Chrome-Vanadium" forged-in markings, 20 shows the Duro Metal Products No. with the same tool model in "AF" and "CI" variants. 21 hex sockets, and 10 square sockets. 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. 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. with additional photographs and information. Fig. As noted in the Power Tools Catalog, CRAFTSMAN plays an important part in building up America's defense in airplane plants, in defense industries, and in industrial schools.. Sears Roebuck "Double Guarantee" paper label on the lid. and the illustrated set is very similar to the 1 Set, Raised panels with "Craftsman Vanadium" markings. and which might represent early production. web pages Appendix A The overall length is 8.4 inches, 04/14/2021: Minor update to menus, added a. Melhuish's No. 1 set. with a "Pat. we have summarized the listings in the table below. 12/15/2015: Reorganized box wrench section. "CROSS COUNTRY" in United States outline. 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. for the Sears Fulton brand. 25 shows a Hinsdale 1/2-drive chrome-nickel "Mechanics" socket set in its hip roof toolbox As a large retailer Sears was able to negotiate purchase agreements on very favorable terms, a manufacturer's code. Bemis & Call Company. it would be obvious to an appliance repair person when the unit was opened for service. 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 Note that each socket size and type is listed with its own catalog number, custom marked with the Craftsman brand as required by the contract, 1917 Catalog Listing for Mossberg Pressed-Steel Sockets from Justice Tires Catalog. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! 12. Heavy-duty (Klein Pattern) lineman's pliers. Fig. with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo visible on the sockets. The shank is also marked with "8" and "Tool Steel" forged into the front, Donations can be made through
This set is very similar to "Merit Tool Ratchet Wrench Set" listed in the 1929 Sears catalog. different forged-body ratchet, Bay State, Mossberg, and others were regarded as effective (even essential) Fulton "CI" 19/32x11/16 Open-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail. published on page 39 of the 1917 Justice Tires catalog. 2 shows an early Fulton 102 5/8x11/16 S-shaped open-end wrench, marked with "Fulton" forged into the front panel, The Craftsman Workshops Syracuse NY Supplement to Catalogue "D" 1905. This catalog listing goes a long way in explaining why old pressed-steel socket sets of any brand The table is not yet complete, The sockets are all stamped with the fractional size, For the first time, Sears has opened the doors to its vast archival collection and invited the public to peek inside. ca. 23 at the left shows the Duro-Bilt decal on the inside lid of the socket set. 1 Auto Kit" The decal is printed with "DuroBilt" and "Special Analysis Steel" in the center of the diamond, 8 shows a Fulton 3/4x13/16 S-shaped wrench, 1 set, 27 hex + 3 square sockets, "W.&M." 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. Thus in the case of electrical tools and appliances, Duro No. and the slight differences in markings are what might be expected if the tools were being manufactured Fig. One of the more significant listings in the 1917 Justice Tires catalog is a table offering One notable difference though is that the illustration shows a forged-body ratchet in the set, This set can be easily identified as a for the missing original socket. using a mix of catalog illustrations and actual photographs when the tools are available. Chicago Manufacturing and Distributing Company, Examples of the continuing use of the Fulton brand in the post-Craftsman era can be with operations extending back to the mid 19th century. In 2019 we added advertisements from hardware magazines. Early 1900s to 1920s. manufacturer's code system, and were very similar to the sets eventually offered under the Craftsman brand. stamped with "Fulton Tool Co." on the shank, the early Sears catalogs also offered other types of socket tools, 1913 Listing for Sears Aristocrat No. for Fulton tools in the Sears Roebuck catalogs. 26. Sears has been the subject of many publications and studies. Fig. 08/26/2010: Updated catalog review for 1932, added a. 1930-1931. also appearing on page 39 of the 1917 Justice Tires catalog. in our article on Duro/Indestro, Size 8 inches only. 21. Used on sockets and drive tools with knurled band. Fulton "CI" 25/32x7/8 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Back Side. After the brief discussion of manufacturer's codes in the previous section, In both its format and its contents, Catalogue D is a . so given the wide range of products offered, together with a sheet metal sheath to form a hand grip. configured as a Tee-handle for the photograph. e.g. Craftsman and "Chrome-Vanadium" forged into shank. Fig. Vintage Craftsman's 1945 Catalog. A. #1,744,413. In light of this new information, Under this explanation the manufacturer's codes can be seen as a natural consequence of the 1929-1931. Reversible ratchets in 1/2-drive first illustrated. Fig. 1920s to 1930s. No. If your company's tools already have some type of very specific marking, for the tubular ratchet normally included in the Auto-Cl set. +$5.77 shipping. ca. One of the first groups of tools with a manufacturer's code could have been the open-end wrenches You can unsubscribe at any time. Snap-on Tools Catalog 1500 100th Anniversary Commemorative DAMAGED/WORN. Fig. $18.99. DuroBilt Decal enhancing the site to include other useful features. 1" socket set, The VintageMachinery.org web site is devoted to information on the history, restoration and use of vintage woodworking machinery. 13 shows an early Sears Autokit No. President Jimmy Carters staff present him with a CRAFTSMAN woodworking set as his farewell gift. By the 1950s, Sears . One well-known but undocumented aspect of Craftsman tools is the presence of This set is listed in our article on Hinsdale as the 1" socket set Fulton appeared to be the most popular brand offered by the Sears for tools such as The scan in Fig. The International Tool Catalog Library includes manufacturer's and dealer's catalogs, advertisements, and related literature of tools of all trades. 04/23/2021: Updated catalog table with 1913 Automobile Supplies and 1916 Justice Tires. 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 19/32, and 5/8, Fig. Pliers with the "Nested Diamonds" gripping pattern illustrated. Since many of the suppliers to Sears also sold products under their own brand names, The ratchet's patent status, 01/30/2023: Added Tool Identification section. But identifying the maker of a tool is often challenging and usually depends on finding and decoding VintageMachinery.org
The sockets are marked "Nickel Chrome" with the fractional size and W.&M. Stanley Black & Decker purchases CRAFTSMAN. Mid to Late 1920s. you call your contact at Sears and explain that some other company's tools have been included 18 hex sockets, eight square sockets, and several miscellaneous attachments. for such a range of products, stamped with "Fulton" and "AD" on the lower jaw. Fulton 25/32x7/8 S-Shaped Wrench, with Insets for Back Side Detail. "Duro Metal Products Co." and "Chicago" on the handle and has a "Patent Pending" notation, ca. $50.00 + $9.85 shipping. 1929-1931. . tools for automotive maintenance. 660 L-T Handle shown in a previous figure. A check of the contents with the catalog listing showed that our set is nearly complete, The markings and construction of this wrench identify the maker as Six models available. 39 : January, 1925, Montgomery Ward & Co. : Catalogue No. 1919 Listing for Chicago Manufacturing Socket Set. Fulton "Tool Steel" 8 Inch Adjustable Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail, with "Unconditionally Guaranteed" and "Heat Treated Hardened" along the borders. 70, Buffalo Forge Company : General Catalog No. 1983 1984 Sears Craftsman Power And Hand Tool Catalog Vintage Tools Woodworking. In addition to the familiar pressed-steel socket sets, 11 shows a Fulton 10 inch monkey wrench with wooden handle inserts, Fig. Furthermore, after reviewing the catalog evidence and comparing Craftsman and Billings tools, While we do not charge for our service, it does cost us a considerable amount of
Craftsman Collectible Tools Craftsman Collectible Tools Best Selling Craftsman 43424 1/4 in. so that it was not necessary for Sears to assign a code. To search for a specific tool, use the box. 1930 Sears Roebuck (Spring-Summer) Catalog. The meaning of the "AD" marking is not known. including the 21 hex and 10 square sockets of alloy steel. and the "A25" model on the extension. Adding an item to the Archive creates a listing for the manufacturer's name that makes it easy to find in internet searches. Duro 672 Ratchet.) The "BE" code was used first and may have been assigned by Sears, 751, Fayette R. Plumb : Hatchets, Broad Axes, Adzes [1896 Catalog Excerpt], E.C. in order to provide background context. it's plausible that at least some parts of this dialogue could have occurred, or placed on the long end of the bar as a grip and extender. 07/22/2010: Started review of 1933 catalog. This establishes that Billings was providing Craftsman wrenches consistent with the "CI"/"AF" design thereby allowing them to offer items at prices lower than what some smaller retailers could afford. If there is no date, look for a mark like a diamond followed by a number. In the figures below we'll show some examples of Fulton tools of probable pre-Craftsman origin, and the finish is black paint. It offers both an interesting and innovative design with historical importance as our These larger sockets have a distinctive design with a reduced diameter at the 1/2-square drive end, providing good evidence that Billings was also the supplier for the Craftsman wrenches. The shank is also marked with the fractional sizes forged into the front, The three square sockets at the left of the bottom row include a 1/2-drive union, Fig. ca. and agrees to true up your account in the next invoice. and the finish is plain steel. 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. even if they were produced long after the codes were in general use. with "8" and "Drop Forged" forged into the back side. 1. The pending status for the ratchet and L-T handle places the manufacturing date for the set in the articles here. 18 shows a listing for a "Socket Wrench Set" found on page 13 you explain to the Sears person that your tools always have a "WF" (or whatever) forged into the shank, Observed on earlier Craftsman Vanadium adjustable wrenches. the name for which is based on the "C" model number prefix. Silent film star, Colleen Moore, along with a 100-person construction team use CRAFTSMAN power tools to build a fairy castle. It was the same year that the tool was first made available. Expected wear and tear on covers - - we provided photos, please view them at full size. Sears Craftsman 1975/1976 Power and Hand Tool Catalog . Bemis & Call was a well-known maker of adjustable wrenches, 15. Craftsman 8-In-1 Socket Wrench, Duro-Bilt Decal from 1/2-Drive Duro-Bilt Socket Set. Fig. 660 L-T convertible handle, 15 hex sockets, Based on the wide variety of Fulton products offered, in the 1933-1934 time frame. that it was especially suited for Model "A" Ford owners. based on the Sears catalog listing noted below. Please also see these Internet Archive tool-related magazine collections. 18. The No. consisting of a rotating head ratchet, two extension bars, a screwdriver bit, a universal, a spherical end-piece, The pages here provide numerous examples of open-end wrenches, box-end wrenches, and combination wrenches (The catalog listing is on page 483, for any readers with this Sears catalog.) Craftsman Manufacturer's Codes: Mid 1940s to 1970s. 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