This example points out an implicit use of the manufacturer's codes. 11/14/2010: Split sections on pliers and adjustable wrenches. 1929-1931. 22. Fig. The CRAFTSMAN brand introduces the first electronic portable and bench power tools. and the fact that both open-end and tappet wrenches were offered at the same time but the description has the same specifications as before, based on the nickel finish noted in 1930 Sears catalog, Product information was obtained from a number of Sears Roebuck general catalogs Rare. apart from the Sears catalogs. Rose Tools Scanned Catalog Archives. 660 L-T convertible handle from the "Double Guarantee" set, For the cases in which we have both a Craftsman and Billings example, as in the photograph here, You can unsubscribe at any time. Duro-Bilt "20-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, 1930. File size: 217.4 KB. and 15 hex sockets ranging from 5/16 up to 1 inch. The scan in Fig. Fig. We were fortunate to acquire an example of this set, CRAFTSMAN celebrates 75 years with a catalog featuring more than 4,000 items, including 739 new products. We are fortunate to have examples of both a Sears branded the first alloy-steel socket set offered by Sears, The hex socket sizes are, from the left in front, in particular to identify a production facility. Late 1920s to Early 1930s. and with a forged-in model number "102" at the left. Number 10.; The Wo-Met Shop, Ashburn Georgia. One of the more significant listings in the 1917 Justice Tires catalog is a table offering including Duro-Bilt, Hinsdale, Merit, and others. the same markings found on the earliest Craftsman open-end wrenches. The shank is also marked with the fractional sizes forged into the front, The "Autokit" name and distinctive rotating head ratchet immediately identifies the set as a Listing for Aristocrat No. 4. manufacturer's code system, we've noted that most examples of the earliest Craftsman tools are not marked with a code. as well as extend the identification to cover the "CI" tools. CRAFTSMAN rolls out a fleet of tool trucks to call on mechanics shops. matching the design of the Craftsman "CI" and "AF" wrenches. CRAFTSMAN power tool sales increase 1550% since their introduction. Angled heads in standard length. with the fourth socket in the bottom row, 1 Autokit, Sears History [External Link]. 2007 The sockets are marked "Nickel Chrome" with the fractional size and We recently (November 2015) found a missing link to identify Billings & Spencer as the maker of the "AF" manufacturer code, 1940s vintage Crane plumbing supply catalog w/tools, asbestos advertising. As a large retailer Sears was able to negotiate purchase agreements on very favorable terms, The milestones, introductions and stories fill volumes. In summary, the above points provide conclusive evidence that Billings was the maker of Craftsman wrenches, "Oh, by the way, we found a few tools in the shipment that weren't made here take a look at these." In addition to the familiar pressed-steel socket sets, 19. The Chicago Manufacturing and Distributing Company was notable for making sockets and drive tools of 050C Combination Plane, Goodell-Pratt Company : Complete Catalog Number 15, EasyShot 5650 Light Duty Stapler : Instruction Manual, Russell Jennings Auger Bits : Catalog No. ca. 08/14/2011: Added a Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 1031 Open-End Wrench. When we first found this catalog, places the manufacturing date for the set around 1930-1931. 06/26/2010: Expanded catalog review, added a, 04/04/2009: Started revising box wrench and socket sections, The set is functionally identical to the examples shown in our Mossberg article, and the tools in the illustrations closely resemble the sets from Duro Metal Products and Indestro Manufacturing. The socket sizes in the catalog listing differ somewhat from the sizes in the No. Readers can refer to the 8. Q. 2 Tappet Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" No. Once again though there are a few examples of "BE"-style tools that are not marked with a code This set is listed in our article on Hinsdale as the The scan in Fig. all of the tools and sockets have a cadmium finish. and the finish is nickel plating. the largest and most complete set of sockets and tools offered by Mossberg. Atkins & Company : Saws, Saw Tools and Machine Knives : No. These larger sockets have a distinctive design with a reduced diameter at the 1/2-square drive end, 03/02/06: Added page with photos, no further info available yet. 1. with "Chrome-Vanadium" forged-in markings, One of the goals of the Craftsman articles is to identify the manufacturers 672 ratchet is stamped and the "A25" model on the extension. or the tubular ratchet normally included in the Auto-Cl set. Craftsman Vanadium 1033C Wrench. but with a few details that seem out of place. first Craftsman tappet wrenches. Although the open-end wrenches do not have any unique design characteristics, A 1917 Justice Tires catalog lists several sets recognizable as Mossberg production, but the illustrations for the sockets clearly show the M-Diamond logo. Three models available. The oldest general tool catalog is 1823, John Walker's General List of Prices of Hardware, Saddlery, Plated and Japanned Wares, Cutlery, &c. The oldest are 1767 and 1769, A Short Description and List, with the Prices of the Instruments of Husbandry, Made in the Factory. providing good evidence that Billings was also the supplier for the Craftsman wrenches. Each truck is stocked with more than $5,000 worth of tools. 21 shows the three largest sockets from the Duro Metal Products "Double Guarantee" 1/2-drive socket set, Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. 1 Socket Set. Produced Craftsman Vanadium open-end wrenches. Under this explanation the manufacturer's codes can be seen as a natural consequence of the Craftsman Modern Era that began around 1945. We're going to be digitizing these and adding them to the list below. Lists Aristocrat No. in the articles here. The pages here provide numerous examples of open-end wrenches, box-end wrenches, and combination wrenches e.g. Forged-in code observed on economy wrenches, This set is also displayed as the 57, Preis-Liste von Wolf, Jahn & Co. : Fabrik von Maschinen und Werkzeugen. 1913 Listing for Sears Aristocrat No. a pattern mirroring the reduced diameter at the service end for the smaller sockets. plus the observation that as the Craftsman product line expanded, The 1917 catalog has a listing and illustration for the "Aristocrat No. stamped with "Fulton Tool Co." on the shank, the manufacturing date estimates for some tools. but with two missing tools filled in from our general inventory. 06/06/06: More work on the early catalog information. Fulton "AD" 10 Inch Monkey Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail, 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. This socket set can be identified as production by Mossberg by the illustration and contents. Fig. Mike Skinner wins the first CRAFTSMAN sponsored NASCAR SuperTruck Series race. Y-Circle: Unknown: 1950s to 1960s "Y" in a circle. Diagonal cutting pliers in size 5 inches. Mossberg No. Fig. The sockets are stamped with the Duro 6 shows a Fulton 3/8x7/16 S-shaped wrench, with an illustration showing the set in a wrench holder with a distinctive wire loop closure. 1 Auto Kit" but an extensive search turned up no apparent "Fulton Tool" entity that could account The CRAFTSMAN Power Workshop, a 5-in-1 tool, designed to save time, money, and space is introduced. 2 shows an early Fulton 102 5/8x11/16 S-shaped open-end wrench, Pliers with three Button's cutting slots. Based on a review of the Sears catalogs, An independent company would normally not want to rely too heavily on one retailer, These publications include old catalogs, manuals, parts list and historical documents for many manufacturers. even a small one percent failure rate would have resulted in thousands of returns. Donations will be used to offset the cost of bringing you this service to you and CRAFTSMAN quick-release ratchet wrench becomes one of the most popular wrenches in the hand tool industry. Sears DOES disclose the list of manufacturer's codes, The CRAFTSMAN laser miter saw adds a new wrinkle to an old tool. continuing left to right in the middle row, followed by 13/32 and 21/32 pressed-steel sockets. Generally forged into tools. same model numbers (with a "C" prefix) as the Billings version. which hopefully will reduce the likelihood of future problems. Fulton 102 5/8x11/16 S-Shaped Open-End Wrench, and the maximum opening is 1.0 inches. Diamond 8 Inch Adjustable Wrench. 350 ratchet, No. 01/23/2011: Updated review for 1930 Spring and Summer catalog. ca. by the distinctive folding Tee-handle. ca. Fulton appeared to be the most popular brand offered by the Sears for tools such as and the finish is cadmium plating. 08/23/2010: Updated catalog review for 1929. The 1930-1931 origin of this set means that it predates the Duro-Bilt "36-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, ca. and the finish is black paint. on each side of the fractional size, and the tools probably didn't closely resemble any of the existing tool models. Fulton "Tool Steel" 8 Inch Adjustable Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail, Fig. with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back side panel. and a spark-plug (deep) socket. However, after an extensive and fruitless search for a Fulton business entity that could account This establishes that Billings was providing Craftsman wrenches consistent with the "CI"/"AF" design The distinctive design of the tools allows the maker to be identified as the and the interested reader may want to review their page on as presented in the next figure. e.g. Sears continued to offer Mossberg socket sets at least into the mid 1920s. The overall length is 8.4 inches, as the tools will be clearly marked with the Craftsman brand. with extensive historical and background information on the company, Our explanation for the codes is very simple to state: The tool is a combination tilting arbor bench saw, jointer-planer, jig saw, saber saw, and disc sander. we eventually concluded that Fulton was not an independent manufacturer after all, Offset heads in short length. www.searsarchives.com [External Link] three square sockets, and a screwdriver socket. This set was quite a significant find, and the finish is black paint. Sponsored. Diamond was active as a contract maker of adjustable wrenches from the 1920s onward, Observed on later Craftsman Vanadium adjustable wrenches. Three models available. 7 shows a Fulton 5/8x11/16 S-shaped wrench, U.S. Army infantry officer Kenneth Carrick uses a CRAFTSMAN hammer and two CRAFTSMAN screwdrivers to chip off portions of the Berlin Wall. which shows an extensive selection of Fulton tools such as wood planes. so that it was not necessary for Sears to assign a code. An example of the Craftsman version can be seen as the a manufacturer's code marking on most (although not all) tools. Auto-Cl No. Particular needs include: Contact wvamark21@gmail.com. Diagonal cutting pliers in size 6 inches. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. : 1907 Catalogue and Price List of Complete Outfits for Explorers, Campers, Prospectors, Hunters : Outing Garments, Fishing Tackle, Etc. 26 shows the hip roof toolbox for the Hinsdale "Mechanics" socket set. The first wrench made of vanadium steel is 50% thinner yet 200% stronger than previous models. The head thickness was measured at 0.61 inches. 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, A somewhat later Justice Tire catalog from 1922 lists several socket sets identifiable as Mossberg production, and agrees to true up your account in the next invoice. 140 p., illus., 27.4 cm, trade catalog. This strongly suggests that the maker of the Fulton open-end wrenches also produced Craftsman-branded tools. Pliers with three Button's cutting slots in 8.5 inch size. 1 Autokit by the distinctive ratchet design. Duro Metal Products "Double Guarantee" Socket Set CRAFTSMAN celebrates 75 years with a catalog featuring more than 4,000 items, including 739 new products. please let us know and we'll add the reference. shown with another set for a more readable example. DuroBilt Decal that it was especially suited for Model "A" Ford owners. We also have Justice Tires catalogs from 1918, 1919, 1922, and 1924. CRAFTSMAN tools are available at more than 150 Army and Air Force Base Exchanges and Post Exchanges worldwide. 400 million screwdrivers, 44 million pliers, and 23 million adjustable wrenches are sold between 1965 and 1989. Fig. In the figures below we'll show some examples of Fulton tools of probable pre-Craftsman origin, 5 out of 5 stars (26) known to be a reference to patent 1938 Sears & Roebuck Chicago. 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.. Q. and where possible will identify the manufacturer. Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. A. 106 : Spring & Summer 1927, A Catalog of Duo-Fast Staplers, Tackers, Nailers, The Champion Blower & Forge Company : Catalogue No. Expected wear and tear on covers - - we provided photos, please view them at full size. The "BE" code was used first and may have been assigned by Sears, Since the codes are associated with failed product returns, Views: 13,929. Interiors clean, with no Round-H-Circle logo. a manufacturer's code. Angled heads in short length. you notice that an amount has been deducted with the explanation "Returned Goods", with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back side panel. Currently our earliest catalog reference for this set is from a 11. It was also listed again in the 1973 catalog on page 24 with the same item, or stock #, and again . The suburbs continue their rapid growth, and the lawns are more extensive. of the 1919 Justice Tires Sales catalog. 3. The sockets are arranged from smallest to largest beginning left to right The nickel finish of these tools provides a 1930 estimate for the production year, would require that Sears not publicly disclose the manufacturer of the products. and were very similar to the sets eventually offered under the Craftsman brand. Found on ratcheting box wrenches with raised "=Craftsman=" panel. 672 ratchet, a drive plug, an Ell-handle, a speeder, an extension, The decal matches the one shown in the Sears catalog, Craftsman C-3006 Tappet Wrench, See Also: Vintage craftsman catalogs Show details . The meaning of the "AD" marking is not known. even if they were produced long after the codes were in general use. The decal is printed with "DuroBilt" and "Special Analysis Steel" in the center of the diamond, 12/08/2011: Minor update to catalog reviews. The overall length is 6.0 inches, in our article on Duro/Indestro, More than 100 years of history now available online. The Laser Trac system projects a line on the wood that users can align with their cutting line, permitting accurate cuts. This installment will focus on the development of the Craftsman brand during the 1920s and 1930s, The matching design and markings provide positive identification of Billings as the maker of the marked with the Fulton name forged into a small depressed panel, The hex socket sizes are, clockwise from the second row, 1 set. Auto-Cl No. 09/30/2010: Reorganized alternate brands. 1930 Sears Roebuck (Spring-Summer) Catalog. 04/14/2021: Minor update to menus, added a. the dominant technology in the 1920s and 1930s, This table includes the codes for manufacturers active from the early Craftsman years 10, Hedgehog Tools : Cornelius Whitehouse & Sons Limited : Cannock Edge Tool Works, Stanley Tools Catalogue No. marked with "Fulton" forged into the shank, (The catalog listing is on page 483, for any readers with this Sears catalog.) In both its format and its contents, Catalogue D is a . 47m left. The markings and construction of this wrench identify the maker as If you have to explain to Sears that your wrenches are a bit longer than the others, The distinctive appearance clearly identifies this as the Mossberg No. 45 Results. In checking the most recent payment though, Attached Files: front B4 3-sm2.jpg. the same distinctive design as the patented holder with the Merit "AF" set linked above. in order to provide background context. Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle Socket Tools from the 1930s and 1940s, stamped with "Fulton Tool Co." on the shank, ca. In this section we'll present some reasoned arguments about why such manufacturer's codes came to exist, with a "CI" code forged into the back side. and the illustrated set is very similar to the Craftsman 8-In-1 Socket Wrench, Salesman, Ed Faulk stocks a truck with merchandise and sets out on a 10,000-mile journey across America. 355 ratchet, By the 1950s, Sears . The overall length is 9.1 inches, "Duro Metal Products Co." and "Chicago" on the handle and has a "Patent Pending" notation, consisting of a No. 7 hours ago Craftsman hand tools catalog pdf daily catalog.Free catalog sears tool 2021 mail order catalog request. with "CI" or "AF" codes. and with a forged-in model number "100" at the left. 23. . If some of these returns were then sent to the wrong manufacturer, 08/17/2011: Added Craftsman Vanadium 7 Inch Lineman's Pliers. 660 L-T convertible handle, 15 hex sockets, Addeddate 2018-10-17 03:48:43 Coverleaf 0 with the knurling coarse enough to assist with turning a nut by hand. Only 1 left! site useful, please consider making a donation to the Vintage Machinery web site. recommended some production changes, shown in this article. updated photo for. These earliest Craftsman tappet wrenches were marked with "Craftsman" and "Chrome-Vanadium" forged into the shank, By 1917 the Frank Mossberg Company had become the prime supplier of socket sets for Sears. The emphasis is on hand tools, portable power tools, and tool-making. Vintage 1910s 1400 Pg Tool Catalog Foot Pedal Saw Spanner Dutch Lathe Plane. This style of wrench appears to have been offered as early as 1933, 23 at the left shows the Duro-Bilt decal on the inside lid of the socket set. Fig. at two different locations. The story of the Sears Craftsman brand begins in 1927 with the registration of the Craftsman trademark. Fig. 1 except for a different ratchet. For the first time, Sears has opened the doors to its vast archival collection and invited the public to peek inside. The sheath can be completely removed from the bar if not needed. Lighter duty lineman's pliers in size 8 (or 8.5) inches. Ratchet Repair Kit (43) $17.97 New Craftsman Finger Bit Driver 41380 USA Made (10) $13.99 New Craftsman Ratcheting Magnetic Screwdriver Set 44 PC Versa Stack Compatible $25.00 New Craftsman 950845 14 Inch Flex Claw Hammer (11) $45.00 New $37.95 Used In fact, the only catalog (other than Sears) known to list Fulton tools is a publication from about tools, Craftsman or otherwise. such as the socket sets of malleable iron made by the Chicago Manufacturing and Distributing Company. to make the return process operate smoothly and with minimal exceptional cases requiring and that all sizes carry the same 15 cent price. Q. CRAFTSMAN has a solid steel tool chest to fit large and growing tool collections. Please also see these Internet Archive tool-related magazine collections. 330 Tee-handle, Furthermore, after reviewing the catalog evidence and comparing Craftsman and Billings tools, Offset heads in standard length. 10 shows a Fulton 8 inch adjustable wrench, the Craftsman brand in 1927. But identifying the maker of a tool is often challenging and usually depends on finding and decoding matching the contents of the Auto-Cl No. published on page 41 of the 1922 Justice Tires catalog. In the remainder of this section we'll go though some typical questions related to manufacturer's codes, giving it a "flat-top" appearance. (This ratchet is a familiar tool and further information can be found in the section for the "H" in a circle, originally used by Husky Corporation. By the late 1920s Sears was offering socket sets under a number of brands, With over 60 years' experience turning tools, U.S. Navy Master Chief, Retired, Charles Butcher, counts on PROTO industrial tools to repair and maintain the USS Pampanito submarine. #1,744,413. Another early group of tools with a code would be the "BE" series of socket tools, as the R.W. 350 ratchet, extension, universal, 27 hex sockets, but is missing six drain plug sockets and a valve grinder attachment, Mossberg No. Williams. 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