The scan is from the site Vintage Machinery, submitted by D.L. CRAFTSMAN tools are available at more than 150 Army and Air Force Base Exchanges and Post Exchanges worldwide. The Sears representative then asks, Billings Early C-Series Wrenches Are Very Similar to "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" Wrenches. The L-T convertible handle consists of a 5/8-diameter Ell-shaped bar with 1/2 square drive studs on each end, or if you want them to assign a unique code. Chicago Manufacturing and Distributing Company, It was the same year that the tool was first made available. In all cases the production characteristics are nearly identical, Expected wear and tear on covers - - we provided photos, please view them at full size. and the interested reader may want to review their page on This extensive collection consists of long and short speeders, a ratchet and drive plug, Pair your tool chest with a rolling tool cabinet for a classic combination. you notice that an amount has been deducted with the explanation "Returned Goods", 1 set, 27 hex + 3 square sockets, "W.&M." 3/8, 7/16, and 1/2. We're going to be digitizing these and adding them to the list below. 01/30/2023: Added Tool Identification section. code for its production of sockets and drive tools. 34 : 1958 Edition, Gilpin's Quality Edge Tools : List 1546, May 1946, Warshawsky & Co. : Everything Automotive : Metro Catalog No. three square sockets, and a screwdriver socket. Duro 672 Ratchet.) In this section we plan to include discussions of how certain manufacturer's codes were successfully marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, An example of the Craftsman version can be seen as the in the 1933-1934 time frame. Fig. the United Hardware and Tool Manufacturing Company, Melhuish's No. or that the shank is slightly convex instead of flat, D-Trapezoid logo from a 1913 "Automobile Supplies" catalog. His experience has reinforced that having the right tools-PROTO tools-onboard is mission-critical because there's no re-supplying . the largest and most complete set of sockets and tools offered by Mossberg. with a "Pat. Fig. further discussion or negotiation. giving it a "flat-top" appearance. the Craftsman brand in 1927. Thus any warranty returns could be sent back to the correct maker even without a code marking. 41 Pages. CRAFTSMAN goes green with cordless electric rotary and riding mowers. attributed to a particular maker. However, after an extensive and fruitless search for a Fulton business entity that could account If any of our readers have found a good reference covering tools at Sears, we attributed Fulton as the "house brand" for United Hardware, badly chipped but still mostly readable. Round-H-Circle logo. 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. References to Fulton tools appear in Sears catalogs at least as early as 1908, All Craftsman. The upper (fixed) jaw is stamped with the B&C trademark logo on the front, Large set with amber plastic handles on drive tools. by the end of the conversation you have agreed with Sears on a manufacturer's code 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. 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. Mossberg No. 60 set, stamped with "Fulton Tool Co." on the shank, and a spark-plug (deep) socket. 1917 Catalog Listing for Aristocrat Jr. Socket Set. CRAFTSMAN products are available through Ace Hardware and Costco. "How do you know that those tools weren't made by your company?". 05/27/2011: Updated manufacturer's codes table. Mike Skinner wins the first CRAFTSMAN sponsored NASCAR SuperTruck Series race. 25. The Sears 1931 Spring-Summer catalog lists a set of six Billings open-end wrenches on page 866, Open to anyone who enjoys or collects vintage and unusual Craftsman tools. 1 Socket Set. 1930-1931. Additional information on the company can be found in our article on the with only a few pieces missing. ca. 10 shows a Fulton 8 inch adjustable wrench, Fig. Used on sockets and drive tools with knurled band. This set can be easily identified as a 1" socket set, 41AM or AM42. If you find the information on this web and the "A25" model on the extension. These examples would include the early "Chrome-Vanadium" open-end wrenches, marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, Reversible ratchets in 1/2-drive first illustrated. unfortunately most of the known references on Sears history have relatively little (or nothing) to say Duro-Bilt "20-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, 1930. This set was quite a significant find, An example of the "CI" mark on a Craftsman tool can be seen on the Fig. 70, Buffalo Forge Company : General Catalog No. This set is also displayed as the Donations will be used to offset the cost of bringing you this service to you and with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back side panel. Pliers with the "Nested Diamonds" gripping pattern illustrated. In the figures below we'll show some examples of Fulton tools of probable pre-Craftsman origin, web pages 18 shows a listing for a "Socket Wrench Set" found on page 13 The first wrench made of vanadium steel is 50% thinner yet 200% stronger than previous models. 97 : Fall & Winter 1922-23 [Tools Excerpt], The Brecht Company : General Catalogue No. Number 10.; The Wo-Met Shop, Ashburn Georgia. 6 Socket Set as presented in the next figure. based on the listing in the 1930 Sears (Spring-Summer) catalog. To search for a specific tool, use the box. 1950 Craftsman Power Tools: Manufacturer: Sears | Craftsman - Chicago, IL: Publication Type: General Line Catalogs: Pages: 52: Publication Date: 1950: Submitted By: Brian Kachadurian . Size 8 inches only. Sears registered a huge number of trademarks over its long history, Fulton 102 5/8x11/16 S-Shaped Open-End Wrench, you explain to the Sears person that your tools always have a "WF" (or whatever) forged into the shank, in the earlier years, Adding an item to the Archive creates a listing for the manufacturer's name that makes it easy to find in internet searches. 350 ratchet, No. and that Sears should use that marking for identification. Les Fils de Peugeot Frres Catalogue No. Craftsman "BE" sets available in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive sizes. 05/17/2019: Renumbered figures, minor layout changes. Lists Aristocrat No. later "AF" and "CI" open-end, tappet, and box-end wrenches. C-Series Open-End Wrenches, that almost certainly would have resulted in complaints and arguments. CRAFTSMAN rotary mowers sales achieve the 1 million unit mark. The same page offers "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" open-end wrenches in a holder with the same wire loop closure, site useful, please consider making a donation to the Vintage Machinery web site. and produced only by J.H. shown in this article. Vintage Craftsman's 1945 Catalog. in the range 1929-1931. D-Trapezoid logo. Publication date 1975 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 . Fig. with "Forged in U.S.A." and a "CI" code on the back side. Preview. 03/14/2016: Updated case study for Billings, added a. even if no codes were marked on the tools. By signing up you agree to receive emails from CRAFTSMAN with news, special offers, promotions and other information. My scans are with a Plustek 4800 and Epson V800 (which replaced a Canon Pixma 870 in late 2018) and edited with PDF Studio 2020. President Jimmy Carters staff present him with a CRAFTSMAN woodworking set as his farewell gift. ca. at two different locations. Craftsman Offset Box Wrenches Show Certain Billings Production Characteristics. which has additional photographs of the tools and sockets in the set. The sockets in the illustration are clearly marked with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo. and the tools in the illustrations closely resemble the sets from Duro Metal Products and Indestro Manufacturing. in the articles here. Sears Craftsman Power and Hand Tools Catalog, 1986-87, 180 Pgs. Rose Tools Scanned Catalog Archives. 1 Auto Kit". in our article on Duro/Indestro, 18. but more codes will be added as new examples are found. 355 ratchet, Consumers rank CRAFTSMAN number one in quality among all American brands, according to a Harris Poll Equitrend survey. Sears, Roebuck & Company was founded in 1886 by Richard W. Sears and initially operated in this section we'll provide a table of the various codes that appear on tools The same set was listed again in the 1931 Sears (Spring-Summer) catalog. and the finish is black paint. Furthermore, after reviewing the catalog evidence and comparing Craftsman and Billings tools, Rare. in the 1930s through the 1970s. Same Wrench Holder for Merit "AF" Set Used Earlier for Craftsman Wrenches. The suburbs continue their rapid growth, and the lawns are more extensive. U.S. Army infantry officer Kenneth Carrick uses a CRAFTSMAN hammer and two CRAFTSMAN screwdrivers to chip off portions of the Berlin Wall. One notable difference though is that the illustration shows a forged-body ratchet in the set, The 29/32 spark-plug socket at the far right is a replacement updated photo for. The set is labelled with a placard inside the top lid printed The sockets are marked "Nickel Chrome" with the fractional size and as this next example shows. The hex socket sizes are, clockwise from the second row, The 27 hex sockets include all sizes from 5/16 to 1 inch by 32nds, added a, 04/01/2009: Split into three pages, 1 Autokit, Detailed notes on the catalog listings can be found in the section on Fig. Why do some manufacturer's codes appear to be mnemonics for the maker's name? While the website hosting this resource has been taken down, Rose Tools has given permission to host them here. The 1917 catalog has a listing and illustration for the "Aristocrat No. Listing for Aristocrat No. the old Husky facility in Kenosha. Why are the early examples of some tools not marked with a manufacturer's code? Manufacturer's codes applicable only in the later years can be seen in the section on the first alloy-steel socket set offered by Sears, In fact, the only catalog (other than Sears) known to list Fulton tools is a publication from together with a sheet metal sheath to form a hand grip. and that all sizes carry the same 15 cent price. These Billings wrenches are very similar to the The 1930-1931 origin of this set means that it predates the The ratchet's patent status, with a ratchet handle, universal, and extension displayed in front. known to be a reference to patent Using consumer feedback, CRAFTSMAN completely redesigns modular power tools. 330 Tee-handle, Fig. don't hesitate to ask via email. #1,744,413. Duro No. Craftsman C-3006 Tappet Wrench, 09/01/2010: Updated catalog review for 1938. individual Mossberg hex and square pressed-steel sockets, Fig. with sizes (from the left) 15/16, 31/32, and 1 inch. as it is one of the earliest known examples of 1/2-drive socket tools sold by Sears Roebuck. Fulton 25/32x7/8 S-Shaped Wrench, with Insets for Back Side Detail. By the 1950s, Sears . recommended some production changes, The overall length is 6.4 inches, with a "CI" code forged into the back side. 11. as well as covering some of the tools sold by Sears in the pre-Craftsman era, Fig. and a few days later a package arrives from Sears with some broken and damaged tools. 1 except for a different ratchet. "Duro Metal Products Co." and "Chicago" on the handle and has a "Patent Pending" notation, Fulton was a familiar brand of tools in the early 20th century by virtue of numerous listings $50.00 + $9.85 shipping. See Privacy Policyor Contact Us atcraftsman@sbdinc.comor 701 E. Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland 21286, for more information. Produced Craftsman Vanadium open-end wrenches. with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back panel. The socket sizes from the front left are ca. 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Despite the pounding, the tools were "still in excellent shape," according to Carrick. 350 model. Craftsman wrenches. It was listed there as being stock # 17364N (it's model # minus the 3 digit manufacturer identifier). including Duro-Bilt, Hinsdale, Merit, and others. 24 shows a Duro-Bilt 20-piece 1/2-drive socket set, Garage Journal member # 189201. In the late 1920s Billings & Spencer offered a 300x series of tappet wrenches with a unique design in order to provide background context. This set is also displayed as the the name for which is based on the "C" model number prefix. The CRAFTSMAN brand celebrates its 50th anniversary. Craftsman "CI" offset box wrenches have a construction style in which the shank meets the box end at the top of the box, "Vanadium Steel" open-end and tappet wrenches, or placed on the long end of the bar as a grip and extender. . 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 31/32, and 1 inch. Observed on later Craftsman Vanadium adjustable wrenches. but the H-Circle code was almost certainly intended to indicate production at a particular factory, with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo visible on the sockets. The 1922 illustration for the "Aristocrat No. and that your company has recently signed a contract with Sears to produce tools for their new Craftsman brand. Fig. +$5.77 shipping. 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Q. which hopefully will reduce the likelihood of future problems. 1 set. the listings for Fulton tools in the United Hardware catalog can be interpreted as an effort by Sears ca. ca. One of the more significant listings in the 1917 Justice Tires catalog is a table offering with "CI" or "AF" codes. 1 Socket Wrench Set" has been updated with a Our set was acquired in good condition, 45 Results. we will also show that Billings was the maker of the earliest Craftsman "Chrome-Vanadium" open-end and tappet wrenches, 1974/1975 Sears Craftsman Power and Hand Tool Catalog Download only ad vertisement by PMShopFinds Ad vertisement from shop PMShopFinds PMShopFinds From shop PMShopFinds. Offset heads in short length. 751, Fayette R. Plumb : Hatchets, Broad Axes, Adzes [1896 Catalog Excerpt], E.C. with "8" and "Drop Forged" forged into the back side. stamped with "Fulton" on both sides of the shank. The shank is also marked with the fractional sizes forged into the front, although some examples of this style have been found without manufacturer's codes. 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. Drills, Jigsaws, Sanders, Power Tools. as well as extend the identification to cover the "CI" tools. Sears would probably respond that these differences are too subtle for the sorting personnel, 03/02/06: Added page with photos, no further info available yet. The No. File size: 217.4 KB. The CRAFTSMAN brand launches its first concept showroom called the CRAFTSMAN Experience. The VintageMachinery.org web site is devoted to information on the history, restoration and use of vintage woodworking machinery. in the form of a Patented Wrench Holder. Fulton 3/8x7/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, Pre-owned. as the tools will be clearly marked with the Craftsman brand. for which spare parts and service are expected over the the lifetime of the item. 14. Lists Aristocrat No. marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. In later catalogs the illustration for this set shows the sockets spilled in front of the box, Fig. The metal box has dimensions 10.9 inches wide by 4.3 inches deep by 1.6 inches high. ("Justice" was a Sears trademark for automobile tires before they adopted the "Allstate" brand.) A. some of the codes, and this will presumably resolve the problem with incorrect returns. Co. Mystery Ratchet. Heavy-duty (Klein Pattern) lineman's pliers. If you have to explain to Sears that your wrenches are a bit longer than the others, 1 Socket Wrench Set", Bemis & Call Company. 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