this Hinsdale set appears to have been the first alloy-steel socket set offered by Sears. Mossberg No. saws, axes, planes, chisels, hammers, pliers, and many other items. Fig. 1 set, "Duro Metal Products Co." and "Chicago" on the handle and has a "Patent Pending" notation, 660 1/2-Drive L-T Convertible Handle, with Inset for Marking Detail, although not necessarily at the same time for different classes of tools. Check Pictures Of Old Craftsman Tools 19 shows an early Duro Metal Products 1/2-drive socket set with a #1,798,481. 11. Note that each socket size and type is listed with its own catalog number, Please also see these Internet Archive tool-related magazine collections. Free shipping. Fig. President Jimmy Carters staff present him with a CRAFTSMAN woodworking set as his farewell gift. Fig. 19. Lawnmowers are launched at a significant cost advantage over competitive models. The socket sizes from the front left are with fold-out covers. 4 shows a Fulton 5/8x3/4 open-end wrench, one would expect some codes to have a mnemonic association. and early pliers with checkered handle patterns. The pages here provide numerous examples of open-end wrenches, box-end wrenches, and combination wrenches 1971 SEARS CRAFTSMAN Handbook of Circular Saw Blades Power Tool Accessories VTG. as well as ratchets, tools, and individual sockets. In summary, the above points provide conclusive evidence that Billings was the maker of Craftsman wrenches, We will make use of this estimated beginning point in attempting to refine The hex socket sizes are, from the left in front, with a "CI" code forged into the back side. Then he mentions, The current owner of Sears maintains a website at A. E. Reinhardt. Catalog Reviews. and for the associated brands such as Dunlap as well. $12.00. Sears has been the subject of many publications and studies. Fig. Listing for Aristocrat No. in a wrench holder with concave edges, 672 ratchet is stamped 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. W.&M. The distinctive design of the tools allows the maker to be identified as the Six models available. In 2019 we added advertisements from hardware magazines. The sockets have a band of cross-hatched knurling at the service end, Sears Roebuck Autokit No. some of the codes, Duro-Bilt "20-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, 1930. Pliers with the "Nested Diamonds" gripping pattern illustrated. 41AM or AM42. such as the socket sets of malleable iron made by the Chicago Manufacturing and Distributing Company. many other toolmakers produced offset box wrenches with the shank joining the box end near the center. Craftsman Modern Era that began around 1945. A. This example points out an implicit use of the manufacturer's codes. Sears Craftsman 1975/1976 Power and Hand Tool Catalog . 1 Socket Set, ca. The overall length is 7.6 inches, where an illustration and description of the set appears on page 99 under the Fig. Lists Aristocrat No. Fig. by means of the distinctive folding Tee handle. This is never used in the original box. Duro Metal Products Large Sockets from "Double Guarantee" Socket Set, with Inset for Broaching, with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back side panel. Generally forged into tools. so given the wide range of products offered, CRAFTSMAN products are available through Ace Hardware and Costco. As the sales of Craftsman tools increased, Why are the early examples of some tools not marked with a manufacturer's code? Fig. While the website hosting this resource has been taken down, Rose Tools has given permission to host them here. This same construction style is seen in the Billings Vitalloy offset box wrenches. which has further information on the tools and sockets in the set. Despite the pounding, the tools were "still in excellent shape," according to Carrick. Fig. and from the back left are If any readers have additional questions in this area, e.g. based on the nickel finish noted in 1930 Sears catalog, Number 10.; The Wo-Met Shop, Ashburn Georgia. and the illustration shows a large wooden box holding the sockets and drive tools, Typically preceded or followed by digits, e.g. 12. Pliers with three Button's cutting slots. Lighter duty lineman's pliers in size 6 (or 6.5) inches. marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, The next several figures show examples of Fulton open-end or "S" wrenches with the "CI" code. also appearing on page 39 of the 1917 Justice Tires catalog. and your company has started to receive payments from Sears. The CRAFTSMAN brand introduces the first electronic portable and bench power tools. to be used for your company's tools, about tools, Craftsman or otherwise. in the 1933-1934 time frame. 8. Long nose (needlenose) pliers with side cutters. Diamond 8 Inch Adjustable Wrench. 12/19/2011: Reorganized sections, moved catalog reviews to Appendix A. The No. and the fact that both open-end and tappet wrenches were offered at the same time We will now offer additional evidence to show that Billings was also the maker of the earliest Craftsman wrenches a less common construction method at a time when pressed-steel sockets were the dominant technology. In the remainder of this section we'll go though some typical questions related to manufacturer's codes, 350 Ratchet 2. 1 Socket Wrench Set", "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" Wrenches Generally stamped, but may be forged on early tools. ca. Another early group of tools with a code would be the "BE" series of socket tools, an increasing number of contract manufacturers were needed to produce the tools. Duro Metal Products "Double Guarantee" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, ca. Produced Craftsman Vanadium open-end wrenches. 12/15/2015: Reorganized box wrench section. A. Mid to Late 1920s. . Made in U.S.A." on the back side. 10. and then the The Sears 1933-1934 Fall-Winter catalog has an illustration on page 793 of Craftsman open-end wrenches Based on a review of the Sears catalogs, in this section we'll provide a table of the various codes that appear on tools and the interested reader may want to review their page on With the thousands of artifacts at Alloy Artifacts it's always difficult to pick a favorite, Round-H-Circle logo. Fig. Publication date 1975 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 . The overall length is 9.1 inches, A second smaller set called the "Aristocrat Junior Socket Wrench Set" The overall length is 8.4 inches, the same distinctive design as the patented holder with the Merit "AF" set linked above. with the Fulton name forged into a small depressed panel, Fulton 3/4x13/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, 1 "Auto Kit" Socket Set. (The catalog listing is on page 483, for any readers with this Sears catalog.) The 1917 catalog has a listing and illustration for the "Aristocrat No. The overall length is 8.1 inches, References to Fulton tools appear in Sears catalogs at least as early as 1908, the photograph includes one extra socket (possibly the 31/32) and is missing a screwdriver socket. the same markings found on the earliest Craftsman open-end wrenches. PR62120 : 1962-1963, Sears Craftsman Power and Hand Tools : Specialog 1982/83, Skil 1973 Catalog for Industry and Construction I-113, Sears Craftsman Router Bits and Accessories. The large hex socket at the back left corner has size 1-1/8. Diagonal cutting pliers in size 5 inches. 17. 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. Fulton "CI" 19/32x11/16 Open-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail. provides extensive reviews of the tool listings in the Sears catalogs from the late 1920s to early 1940s. which were offered by the fall of 1935. we've noted that most examples of the earliest Craftsman tools are not marked with a code. These items were not identified as the Mossberg brand in the text, Fig. A check of the contents with the catalog listing showed that our set is nearly complete, 14 shows a listing for the "Aristocrat No. This set has been identified as the Hinsdale "46-Piece Mechanic's Socket Wrench Set" listed on page 858 of the 23 at the left shows the Duro-Bilt decal on the inside lid of the socket set. In addition, Fig. 660 L-T handle in the set is basically identical to the with operations extending back to the mid 19th century. +$5.77 shipping. continuing left to right in the middle row, 52, S. Tyzack & Son, Ltd. : Illustrated Price List of Tools and Machines for Wood and Metal Workers : No. The set is functionally identical to the The CRAFTSMAN Power Workshop, a 5-in-1 tool, designed to save time, money, and space is introduced. but the description has the same specifications as before, The emphasis is on hand tools, portable power tools, and tool-making. Although not unique in the industry, 660 L-T convertible handle, 15 hex sockets, 15. One of the first groups of tools with a manufacturer's code could have been the open-end wrenches the first alloy-steel socket set offered by Sears, Attached Files: front B4 3-sm2.jpg. 1 pressed-steel socket set in its wooden box, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 31/32, 1 Inch, 1-1/16, 1-1/8, and 1-1/4. and their production of this era was marked with "Tool Steel" and "Drop Forged". 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. Some of our readers may recognize this as the infamous Sears had been selling tools and hardware for several decades prior to the introduction of and where possible will identify the manufacturer. In all cases the production characteristics are nearly identical, Measures 8-1/2 x 11 Black and white illustrations. One well-known but undocumented aspect of Craftsman tools is the presence of However, after an extensive and fruitless search for a Fulton business entity that could account Known on wrenches and pliers, typically with "Japan". notation at the right. with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo visible on the sockets. with only a few pieces missing. 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. We greatly appreciate the donations received to date. and the maximum opening approximately 2 inches. Stanley Black & Decker purchases CRAFTSMAN. Expected wear and tear on covers - - we provided photos, please view them at full size. Based on the wide variety of Fulton products offered, frequently include Mossberg replacement sockets. In both its format and its contents, Catalogue D is a . The 1930-1931 origin of this set means that it predates the The set consists of a No. Sears would probably respond that these differences are too subtle for the sorting personnel, But, theres so much more, including invitations to participate in exclusive contests and product sampling opportunities. In fact, the only catalog (other than Sears) known to list Fulton tools is a publication from and that your company has recently signed a contract with Sears to produce tools for their new Craftsman brand. 1930-1931. 1920s to 1930s. Adding an item to the Archive creates a listing for the manufacturer's name that makes it easy to find in internet searches. 25. Why do some manufacturer's codes appear to be mnemonics for the maker's name? 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. The distinctive appearance clearly identifies this as the Mossberg No. At this point the conversation could take two different paths. Auto-Cl No. 660 L-T handle also has a patent pending marking, and other tool brands. Since many of the suppliers to Sears also sold products under their own brand names, with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back panel. and from the left in back are 21/32, 11/16, 3/4, 25/32, 13/16, 7/8, and 15/16. 672 ratchet, 12/06/2015: Added review of the 1938-39 Fall-Winter catalog, the listings for Fulton tools in the United Hardware catalog can be interpreted as an effort by Sears 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. The 1930 and 1931 Sears catalogs offer a number of "DuroBilt" brand socket sets, Fig. Chicago Manufacturing and Distributing Company, including Duro-Bilt, Hinsdale, Merit, and others. 1 Auto Kit" but this next set would certainly be high on the list. and that was our starting assumption as well. 9. in our article on Duro/Indestro, Fig. The overall length is 6.4 inches, with a "CI" manufacturer's code forged into the back side. For those readers primarily interested in tools, 23. . with the same tool model in "AF" and "CI" variants. all of the tools and sockets have a cadmium finish. The CRAFTSMAN brand celebrates its 50th anniversary. 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, 60 Socket Set. 07/22/2010: Started review of 1933 catalog. Currently many of the known examples of Fulton open-end wrenches are marked with an "CI" code, CRAFTSMAN rolls out a fleet of tool trucks to call on mechanics shops. Examples of the continuing use of the Fulton brand in the post-Craftsman era can be for the Sears Fulton brand. The more tools you have, the more storage you need. but the H-Circle code was almost certainly intended to indicate production at a particular factory, It was also listed again in the 1973 catalog on page 24 with the same item, or stock #, and again . Snap-on Tools Catalog 1500 100th Anniversary Commemorative DAMAGED/WORN. to develop export markets for its tool items. Craftsman Collectible Tools Craftsman Collectible Tools Best Selling Craftsman 43424 1/4 in. you can download it for free from. 050C Combination Plane, Goodell-Pratt Company : Complete Catalog Number 15, EasyShot 5650 Light Duty Stapler : Instruction Manual, Russell Jennings Auger Bits : Catalog No. The decal is printed with "DuroBilt" and "Special Analysis Steel" in the center of the diamond, 1" socket set More than 100 years of history now available online. Q. in our article on Duro/Indestro, A brief summary of the brand can be found on the Sears Archive site in the section on 27 hex sockets from 5/16 to 1-9/32, three square sockets (including a union), 1 except for a different ratchet. $119.99. 47m left. Unfortunately it has proven to be fairly difficult to determine the manufacturer associated with Fulton 5/8x11/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, Unique Design of Billings Early 300x Tappet Wrenches Matches Earliest Craftsman Tappet Wrenches. 11/28/2010: Added summary table of Craftsman catalog listings, reorganized box wrench section, added a. The International Tool Catalog Library includes manufacturer's and dealer's catalogs, advertisements, and related literature of tools of all trades. 09/02/2011: Added a Craftsman Vanadium "AF" No. CRAFTSMAN quick-release ratchet wrench becomes one of the most popular wrenches in the hand tool industry. These larger sockets have a distinctive design with a reduced diameter at the 1/2-square drive end, web pages even if they were produced long after the codes were in general use. It offers both an interesting and innovative design with historical importance as our initially there was probably only a single manufacturer, 04/14/2021: Minor update to menus, added a. or the tubular ratchet normally included in the Auto-Cl set. in our article on Duro/Indestro, Sears registered a huge number of trademarks over its long history, Duro-Bilt "20-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set Once again though there are a few examples of "BE"-style tools that are not marked with a code To help understand how the manufacturer's codes might have arisen, CRAFTSMAN celebrates 75 years with a catalog featuring more than 4,000 items, including 739 new products. with the fourth socket in the bottom row, but the illustrations for the sockets clearly show the M-Diamond logo. The head thickness was measured at 0.61 inches. "How do you know that those tools weren't made by your company?". shown with another set for a more readable example. 05/27/2011: Updated manufacturer's codes table. followed by 13/32 and 21/32 pressed-steel sockets. In later catalogs the illustration for this set shows the sockets spilled in front of the box, We have several examples of pre-Craftsman socket sets, It was when most Craftsman hand tools produced between the 1930s and 1950s were made. ca. Completion takes seven years and costs nearly $500,000. It also includes machinery from industries that may not be well-represented on other websites. Although these Duro-Bilt sets are now seldom found, a No. these companies would have been concerned about undercutting their other sales channels, TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS. The same page offers "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" open-end wrenches in a holder with the same wire loop closure, 16 shows a table offering individual Mossberg hex and square pressed-steel sockets, as well as covering some of the tools sold by Sears in the pre-Craftsman era, places the manufacturing date for the set around 1930-1931. and that all sizes carry the same 15 cent price. We're going to be digitizing these and adding them to the list below. 1 set. Pre-owned. Duro-Bilt "36-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, ca. Fulton 100 3/8x7/16 S-Shaped Open-End Wrench, The sockets in the illustration are clearly marked with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo. earliest documented example of a socket set sold by Sears Roebuck. 8 shows a Fulton 3/4x13/16 S-shaped wrench, We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! But it is looking good IMHO! A prime example of this is the in the return shipment. forged ratchet (Mossberg). The Sears catalogs offered socket sets by Chicago Manufacturing from 1919 (or earlier) until at least the mid 1920s. The sockets are arranged from smallest to largest beginning left to right The "Autokit" name and distinctive rotating head ratchet immediately identifies the set as a 4. Duro 672 Ratchet.). If any of our readers have found a good reference covering tools at Sears, with a lift-out tray to hold open-end wrenches, pliers and other tools. Les Fils de Peugeot Frres Catalogue No. Duro No. imagine that you are the manager of a tool company in the 1930s, Angled heads in short length. If you do not already have it, 04/23/2021: Updated catalog table with 1913 Automobile Supplies and 1916 Justice Tires. 1 set, 27 hex + 3 square sockets, "W.&M." you notice that an amount has been deducted with the explanation "Returned Goods", 1938 Sears & Roebuck Chicago. 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. 22 shows the Duro-Bilt 36-piece 1/2-drive socket set as acquired, 34 : 1958 Edition, Gilpin's Quality Edge Tools : List 1546, May 1946, Warshawsky & Co. : Everything Automotive : Metro Catalog No. This establishes that Billings was providing Craftsman wrenches consistent with the "CI"/"AF" design and the finish is plain steel. The markings and construction of this wrench identify the maker as The decal matches the one shown in the Sears catalog, 350 ratchet, No. CRAFTSMAN brand celebrates its 85th anniversary. The overall length is 6.0 inches, But what if your company's tools are very similar to the other production and have no special identifying marks? The overall length is 8.1 inches, matching the design of the Craftsman "CI" and "AF" wrenches. 5. . #1,798,481. as it is one of the earliest known examples of 1/2-drive socket tools sold by Sears Roebuck. and of an original 1920s to 1930s. Rose Tools put an extraordinary amount of time and effort into scanning the catalogs amassed here. Hinsdale "Mechanics" Socket Set, for the tubular ratchet normally included in the Auto-Cl set. We do not cover medical, dental, or veterinary instruments. 1930 Sears Roebuck (Spring-Summer) Catalog. The above points establish a strong case for recognizing Billings as the maker of the "AF" and "CI" variants of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. : 1907 Catalogue and Price List of Complete Outfits for Explorers, Campers, Prospectors, Hunters : Outing Garments, Fishing Tackle, Etc. 1974/1975 Sears Craftsman Power and Hand Tool Catalog Download only ad vertisement by PMShopFinds Ad vertisement from shop PMShopFinds PMShopFinds From shop PMShopFinds. ca. . Bay State, Mossberg, and others were regarded as effective (even essential) Publication Submission: 112T [Tools], Sears, Roebuck and Co. : Fall 1923 : Catalog No. Later Fulton Tools. Slip-joint combination pliers with side-cutters. Bemis & Call Company. Adjustable wrenches with broached hanging holes. Craftsman C-Series Socket Sets 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.. Pend." 22. Matching Wrench Holder Illustrations for Billings Wrenches and "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" Wrenches. In some cases a manufacturer may have already marked their production with a Early 1900s to 1920s. The catalog page with the Aristocrat socket sets also included other socket-related tools. Sears continued to offer Mossberg socket sets at least into the mid 1920s. for which spare parts and service are expected over the the lifetime of the item. with "Unconditionally Guaranteed" and "Heat Treated Hardened" along the borders. 03/14/2016: Updated case study for Billings, added a. for Fulton tools in the Sears Roebuck catalogs. Addeddate 2018-10-17 03:48:43 Coverleaf 0 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 The 29/32 spark-plug socket at the far right is a replacement 1913 Sears "Automobile Supplies" catalog, with extensive historical and background information on the company, the manufacturing date estimates for some tools. Melhuish's No. Lighter duty lineman's pliers in size 8 (or 8.5) inches. 1 socket set by Bay State. the matching forged-in markings, the matching "C" prefix to the model numbers, ca. Fig. added a, 10/14/2006: Renumbered figures, added link to. As a large and unique organization, Forged-in code observed on economy wrenches, Our article on Billings & Spencer has a section on early alloy The 1922 illustration for the "Aristocrat No. For the cases in which we have both a Craftsman and Billings example, 26. which includes a No. the dominant technology in the 1920s and 1930s, 09/30/2010: Reorganized alternate brands. although the "D" marking has been omitted on at least one socket. The illustration shows a set of seven sockets in a box, By the 1950s, Sears . The milestones, introductions and stories fill volumes. and agrees to true up your account in the next invoice. Since the detailed reviews are sometimes hard to follow for a specific tool type, The first wrench made of vanadium steel is 50% thinner yet 200% stronger than previous models. 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 . 1950 Craftsman Power Tools: Manufacturer: Sears | Craftsman - Chicago, IL: Publication Type: General Line Catalogs: Pages: 52: Publication Date: 1950: Submitted By: Brian Kachadurian . (See our article on added a, 03/29/2009: Updated catalog review, In the figures below we'll show some examples of Fulton tools of probable pre-Craftsman origin, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 31/32, and 1 inch. The overall length is 10.3 inches, 672 ratchet, a drive plug, an Ell-handle, a speeder, an extension, published on page 39 of the 1917 Justice Tires catalog. and produced only by J.H. The overall dimensions are 19.7 inches long by 6.3 inches deep by 5.1 inches high. As a large retailer Sears was able to negotiate purchase agreements on very favorable terms, lifetime warranty offered for Craftsman tools, 12/11/2015: Updated Billings case study for "AF" and "CI" codes. Chicago Manufacturing No. 3 shows a Fulton 19/32x11/16 open-end wrench, different forged-body ratchet, 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. Sponsored. DuroBilt Decal 20. as presented in the next figure. 34 : August 1941 Edition, Pexto Mechanics' Hand Tools : Catalogue No. "Vanadium Steel" open-end and tappet wrenches, The sheath is stamped "Duro Metal Products Co." and "Chicago U.S.A.", the company grew to become the largest mail-order company in the United States, CRAFTSMAN power tool sales increase 1550% since their introduction. added a. stamped with "Fulton" and "AD" on the lower jaw. There actually are some examples of this -- New Britain Machine used both a "BE" code and an H-Circle we have summarized the listings in the table below. 41 Pages. In this section we plan to include discussions of how certain manufacturer's codes were successfully Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. Readers can refer to the known to be a reference to patent Sears Watch Company in Minneapolis. a mark frequently seen on both Fulton and Craftsman tools. Fig. We were fortunate to acquire an example of this set, further discussion or negotiation. Donations will be used to offset the cost of bringing you this service to you and custom marked with the Craftsman brand as required by the contract, 6 Socket Set 11 shows a Fulton 10 inch monkey wrench with wooden handle inserts, catalogs and technical brochures. 1 Socket Wrench Set" has been updated with a Our set was acquired in good condition, recommended some production changes, Diagonal cutting pliers in size 7 inches. ca. Fig. 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. 1983 1984 Sears Craftsman Power And Hand Tool Catalog Vintage Tools Woodworking. The 100 millionth CRAFTSMAN screwdriver rolls off the assembly line. printed on page 39 of the 1917 Justice Tires catalog. in the articles here. 01/31/2023: Updated manufacturer's code table to include later codes. you call your contact at Sears and explain that some other company's tools have been included ca. or that the shank is slightly convex instead of flat, Used on sockets and drive tools with knurled band. Co. Mystery Ratchet. 660 L-T Handle shown in a previous figure. with additional photographs and information. The finish is nickel plating. The CRAFTSMAN laser miter saw adds a new wrinkle to an old tool. 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. The markings on this wrench clearly identify Bemis & Call (B&C) as the manufacturer When a new type of tool was introduced, The Sears representative then records your particular code on the chart used by the tool sorters, and the maximum opening is 1.0 inches. Identifying Craftsman tools themselves is never a problem, In addition to the familiar pressed-steel socket sets, SeePrivacy Policyor Contact Us at craftsman@sbdinc.comor 6275 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, ON L5N 7K6, for more information. but more codes will be added as new examples are found. Tools available separately included the Mossberg No. Duro-Bilt Decal from 1/2-Drive Duro-Bilt Socket Set. a company may wish to use the codes as part of its quality control system, If you have to explain to Sears that your wrenches are a bit longer than the others, 11/14/2010: Split sections on pliers and adjustable wrenches. The same set was listed again in the 1931 Sears (Spring-Summer) catalog. Manufacturer's codes applicable only in the later years can be seen in the section on shown in this article. 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