Fig. "CROSS COUNTRY" in United States outline. This is the first of several articles covering Craftsman brand tools. ca. D-Trapezoid logo The scan in Fig. An independent company would normally not want to rely too heavily on one retailer, Sears has been the subject of many publications and studies. See Also: Vintage craftsman catalogs Show details . Donations will be used to offset the cost of bringing you this service to you and 1 Set. with a "CI" manufacturer's code forged into the back side. Several aircraft schools are exclusively using CRAFTSMAN hand tools when training technicians. A brief summary of the brand can be found on the Sears Archive site in the section on To see non-tool catalogs and other items that I have uploaded, see my. with extensive historical and background information on the company, The table is not yet complete, The 1930 and 1931 Sears catalogs offered a Duro-Bilt "20-Piece Socket Wrench Set" with a note 3/8, 7/16, and 1/2. This set appears to match the specifications of the Mossberg Auto-Cl No. marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, All Craftsman. Craftsman and "Chrome-Vanadium" forged into shank. This set can be easily identified as a by Mr. John Wynn Baker. and the finish is cadmium plating. 1 socket set by Mossberg. CRAFTSMAN rolls out a fleet of tool trucks to call on mechanics shops. with a ratchet handle, universal, and extension displayed in front. 02/23/2011: Minor reorganization in socket tools section. published on page 39 of the 1917 Justice Tires catalog. Fulton "CI" 5/8x3/4 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Back Side Detail. Drills, Jigsaws, Sanders, Power Tools. Craftsman Manufacturer's Codes: Mid 1940s to 1970s. 17. Fulton 3/8x7/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, and consists of drive tools and sockets in a hinged metal case. 16. 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 . but more recent information has identified United Hardware as a manufacturer's agent for the export market. 1913 Listing for Sears Aristocrat No. 1 Socket Set, Listing for Chicago Manufacturing Socket Set, Craftsman Early "Chrome-Vanadium" C-1025 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman "BT" 1/2-Drive Reversible Ratchet, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 3/4x25/32 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 1723 "AF" Open-End Wrench, Craftsman "BM" 3/4-Drive Sliding Tee Handle, Craftsman Vanadium 6 Inch Long Nose Pliers, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 5/8x11/16 Short Box Wrench, Craftsman "CI" 5/8x11/16 Short Offset Box Wrench, Merit "Bet'R-Grip" 10 Inch Adjustable Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 1020 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 1031 Open-End Wrench, Fulton 6 Inch Thin-Nose Combination Pliers, Craftsman Vanadium 25/32x13/16 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 1/2 Combination Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 6 Inch Electrician's Pliers, Craftsman Vanadium 8.5 Inch Lineman's Pliers, Early Craftsman Vanadium 5/8x11/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 6 Inch Adjustable Wrench, Craftsman "Vanadium Steel" C-1027 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 3/8x7/16 Short Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman "Vanadium Steel" 1727 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman "Vanadium Steel" C-1723 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman "CI" 5/8x11/16 Short Box Wrench, Craftsman "CI" 1-1/16x1-1/4 Offset Box-End Wrench, Craftsman "Vanadium Steel" 1033-C Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 1033C Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 11/16 Combination Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" No. 1 set, 27 hex + 3 square sockets, "W.&M." Seller 100% positive. Since many of the suppliers to Sears also sold products under their own brand names, 12/19/2011: Reorganized sections, moved catalog reviews to Appendix A. Co. Mystery Ratchet. 801, Millers Falls Tools Catalog No. Three models available. 18 shows a listing for a "Socket Wrench Set" found on page 13 it appears likely that the manufacturer's codes were first used sometime between 1934 and 1936, we have summarized the listings in the table below. for your viewing pleasure. 1950 Craftsman Power Tools: Manufacturer: Sears | Craftsman - Chicago, IL: Publication Type: General Line Catalogs: Pages: 52: Publication Date: 1950: Submitted By: Brian Kachadurian . Fulton 100 3/8x7/16 S-Shaped Open-End Wrench, and that your company has recently signed a contract with Sears to produce tools for their new Craftsman brand. that it was especially suited for Model "A" Ford owners. 9. Used on sockets and drive tools with knurled band. Duro No. with sizes (from the left) 15/16, 31/32, and 1 inch. with the corresponding Billings tool as the Les Fils de Peugeot Frres Catalogue No. 1922 Catalog Listing for Aristocrat No. and probably on multiple occasions. C-Series Open-End Wrenches, attributed to a particular maker. A few days later the head of QC reports back that they have examined the failures and have Sears Roebuck Autokit No. consisting of a No. 22. 355 ratchet, beginning with the earliest "Chrome-Vanadium" open-end and tappet wrenches in 1930 and extending through the References to Fulton tools appear in Sears catalogs at least as early as 1908, The sockets are marked "Nickel Chrome" with the fractional size and known to be a reference to patent 6 Socket Set recommended some production changes, The decal is printed with "DuroBilt" and "Special Analysis Steel" in the center of the diamond, A second smaller set called the "Aristocrat Junior Socket Wrench Set" 1930-1931. but this may be confusion arising from differences in actual and nominal sizes. 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 C-Series Socket Sets The catalog page with the Aristocrat socket sets also included other socket-related tools. 1 socket set by Bay State. Stamped marking on adjustable wrenches, If you find the information on this web Sears, Roebuck & Company was founded in 1886 by Richard W. Sears and initially operated The matching design and markings provide positive identification of Billings as the maker of the CRAFTSMAN brand celebrates its 85th anniversary. 1 shows an early Fulton 100 3/8x7/16 S-shaped open-end wrench, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. $12.00. The 1917 catalog has a listing and illustration for the "Aristocrat No. Round-H-Circle logo. a manufacturer's code marking on most (although not all) tools. The same set was listed again in the 1931 Sears (Spring-Summer) catalog. The shank is also marked with "8" and "Tool Steel" forged into the front, The shank is also marked with the fractional sizes forged into the front, PayPal or by sending a check or money order to us. 04/14/2021: Minor update to menus, added a. The tool is a combination tilting arbor bench saw, jointer-planer, jig saw, saber saw, and disc sander. in this section we'll provide a table of the various codes that appear on tools you call your contact at Sears and explain that some other company's tools have been included and that you will need to add some kind of marking to the tools. Store and charge power tools and your smartphone in the open till storage area under the top cover. a pattern mirroring the reduced diameter at the service end for the smaller sockets. Heavy-duty (Klein Pattern) lineman's pliers. The set consists of a No. The number relates to a catalog published that year by Craftsman Tools. and are currently preparing them for display. This establishes that Billings was providing Craftsman wrenches consistent with the "CI"/"AF" design Slip-joint combination pliers with side-cutters. shown with another set for a more readable example. to develop export markets for its tool items. 3 shows a Fulton 19/32x11/16 open-end wrench, 751, Fayette R. Plumb : Hatchets, Broad Axes, Adzes [1896 Catalog Excerpt], E.C. The metal box has dimensions 10.9 inches wide by 4.3 inches deep by 1.6 inches high. 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, and 21/32, Fulton "AD" 10 Inch Monkey Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail, Duro-Bilt Decal from 1/2-Drive Duro-Bilt Socket Set. The International Tool Catalog Library includes manufacturer's and dealer's catalogs, advertisements, and related literature of tools of all trades. 08/26/2010: Updated catalog review for 1932, added a. A. 1983 1984 Sears Craftsman Power And Hand Tool Catalog Vintage Tools Woodworking. 7 shows a Fulton 5/8x11/16 S-shaped wrench, including Duro-Bilt, Hinsdale, Merit, and others. Q. $119.99. Fig. by the end of the conversation you have agreed with Sears on a manufacturer's code even if they were produced long after the codes were in general use. 16 shows a table offering individual Mossberg hex and square pressed-steel sockets, The sockets are stamped with the Duro These publications include old catalogs, manuals, parts list and historical documents for many manufacturers. some of the codes, 01/30/2023: Added Tool Identification section. 70, Buffalo Forge Company : General Catalog No. Sears Craftsman 1975/1976 Power and Hand Tool Catalog by Sears, Roebuck & Co. Sponsored. as well as the subsequent "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" wrenches. followed by 13/32 and 21/32 pressed-steel sockets. 1 Socket Set. although not necessarily at the same time for different classes of tools. Long nose (needlenose) pliers with side cutters. The head thickness was measured at 0.61 inches. responsible for the various lines of Craftsman tools, The pending status refers to patent Bemis & Call Company. 1 Auto Kit" Fig. Open to anyone who enjoys or collects vintage and unusual Craftsman tools. For the first time, Sears has opened the doors to its vast archival collection and invited the public to peek inside. The nickel finish of these tools provides a 1930 estimate for the production year, Completion takes seven years and costs nearly $500,000. the same markings found on the earliest Craftsman open-end wrenches. Under this explanation the manufacturer's codes can be seen as a natural consequence of the 20. Duro-Bilt "36-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, ca. By the 1950s, Sears . ca. and the slight differences in markings are what might be expected if the tools were being manufactured 5. 350 model. The Sears catalogs offered socket sets by Chicago Manufacturing from 1919 (or earlier) until at least the mid 1920s. 4 shows a Fulton 5/8x3/4 open-end wrench, Fig. 60 Socket Set. with "Unconditionally Guaranteed" and "Heat Treated Hardened" along the borders. Fig. but the description has the same specifications as before, Readers can refer to the In summary, the above points provide conclusive evidence that Billings was the maker of Craftsman wrenches, A check of the contents with the catalog listing showed that our set is nearly complete, 1 Socket Wrench Set" has been updated with a The "BE" code was used first and may have been assigned by Sears, but with the Auto-Cl cylindrical ratchet replaced by the standard No. The Laser Trac system projects a line on the wood that users can align with their cutting line, permitting accurate cuts. 1917 Catalog Listing for Aristocrat Jr. Socket Set. ("Justice" was a Sears trademark for automobile tires before they adopted the "Allstate" brand.) The finish is nickel plating. ca. as well as ratchets, tools, and individual sockets. 39 : January, 1925, Montgomery Ward & Co. : Catalogue No. 672 ratchet, a drive plug, an Ell-handle, a speeder, an extension, 13. 3 Tappet Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 9/16 Combination Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 5/8 Combination Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 7/16 Combination Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 1/2 Combination Wrench, Duro Metal Products "Double Guarantee" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, Craftsman "Vanadium" 5 Inch Diagonal Cutters, Craftsman "Vanadium" 6 Inch Diagonal Cutters, Craftsman "Vanadium Steel" C-1731 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 10 Inch Adjustable Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 1729 "CI" Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Early Vanadium Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman "Vanadium Steel" C-1729 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 5/8x3/4 Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 5/8x11/16 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 15/16x1 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 13/16x7/8 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" No. We greatly appreciate the donations received to date. 23 at the left shows the Duro-Bilt decal on the inside lid of the socket set. but only three of the original sockets are marked with the Duro VINTAGE CRAFTSMAN POWER TOOLS CATALOG 1940 MODELS SEARS, Roebuck Companion. 41AM or AM42. 15. 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. site useful, please consider making a donation to the Vintage Machinery web site. Fulton appeared to be the most popular brand offered by the Sears for tools such as Fig. for the missing original socket. 19. but more codes will be added as new examples are found. 660 L-T Handle shown in a previous figure. Duro 672 Ratchet.) 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 wrenches in the illustration have depressed panels with "Craftsman Vanadium" in the underline logo, the wrenches are nearly identical in shape, dimensions, and even model number markings, The scan in Fig. with "Unconditionally Guaranteed" and "Heat Treated Hardened" along the borders. 7. Q. and the illustration shows a large wooden box holding the sockets and drive tools, instead of the pressed-steel ratchet shown in earlier Sears catalogs, Fig. Adding an item to the Archive creates a listing for the manufacturer's name that makes it easy to find in internet searches. Duro-Bilt 1/2-Drive Socket Set and then draw some general conclusions about the codes. it would be obvious to an appliance repair person when the unit was opened for service. and of an original #1,798,481. on each side of the fractional size, 1 except for a different ratchet. We are fortunate to have examples of both a Sears branded Additionally, we have learned by going through hardware magazines that Google searches frequently don't pick up every ad. in the articles here. earliest documented example of a socket set sold by Sears Roebuck. The 1930-1931 origin of this set means that it predates the we will also show that Billings was the maker of the earliest Craftsman "Chrome-Vanadium" open-end and tappet wrenches, Hinsdale 1/2-Drive Chrome-Nickel "Mechanics" Socket Set, money to bring all of this content to you. Generally stamped, but may be forged on early tools. 04/29/2011: Added section for pre-Craftsman tools, added a. Fig. 6 Socket Set 1" socket set, 5 shows a Fulton 25/32x7/8 open-end wrench with depressed oval panels, Additional information on the company can be found in our article on the This section will show examples of the kinds of tools offered in this early period, Craftsman "BE" sets available in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive sizes. CRAFTSMAN electric drills are introduced, described as powerful, of rugged construction, well-balanced and easily handled. 1 pressed-steel socket set in its wooden box, Mike Skinner wins the first CRAFTSMAN sponsored NASCAR SuperTruck Series race. Stanley Black & Decker purchases CRAFTSMAN. on the Internet. This set is very similar to "Merit Tool Ratchet Wrench Set" listed in the 1929 Sears catalog. The markings and construction of this wrench identify the maker as Fulton 25/32x7/8 S-Shaped Wrench, with Insets for Back Side Detail. In this section we want to provide additional evidence that Billings is the maker in question, Craftsman Tool Manuals and Catalogs Over the years, we've collected dozens of old out of print Craftsman Tool Manuals, catalogs, and publications related to old woodworking machinery. 1 Socket Wrench Set", 24. Fig. But identifying the maker of a tool is often challenging and usually depends on finding and decoding with small differences that one might expect based on production in different factories or at different times. The Sears 1931 Spring-Summer catalog lists a set of six Billings open-end wrenches on page 866, so given the wide range of products offered, saws, axes, planes, chisels, hammers, pliers, and many other items. 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 the first alloy-steel socket set offered by Sears, Unique Design of Billings Early 300x Tappet Wrenches Matches Earliest Craftsman Tappet Wrenches. 15 shows a listing for the smaller "Aristocrat Jr." socket set, 2 shows an early Fulton 102 5/8x11/16 S-shaped open-end wrench, plus the observation that as the Craftsman product line expanded, 660 L-T convertible handle, 15 hex sockets, which has further information on the tools and sockets in the set. The 100 millionth CRAFTSMAN screwdriver rolls off the assembly line. 1. The Sears representative then asks, The sockets are all stamped with the fractional size, 350 Ratchet in the form of a Patented Wrench Holder. Q. The Flex Claw Hammer wins Gold in the Tools category and the Sidewinder Tape Measure wins Bronze in the Home and Lawn Maintenance group. and the set as described is functionally identical to the Greenlee Tool Co., Tools for the Craftsman Catalog Number 33 (1962) Hammacher, Schlemmer, & Co . that almost certainly would have resulted in complaints and arguments. . 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. or the tubular ratchet normally included in the Auto-Cl set. all provide strong evidence for Billings as the maker of the open-end wrenches as well. The overall length is 9.1 inches, Offset heads in standard length. Produced Craftsman Vanadium open-end wrenches. This raises the question as to when the manufacturer's codes first came into general use. manufacturer's code system, Another early group of tools with a code would be the "BE" series of socket tools, By signing up you agree to receive emails from CRAFTSMAN with news, special offers, promotions and other information. One of the goals of the Craftsman articles is to identify the manufacturers 1929-1931. added a, 10/14/2006: Renumbered figures, added link to. 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. After the brief discussion of manufacturer's codes in the previous section, Made in U.S.A." on the back side. with the knurling coarse enough to assist with turning a nut by hand. 03/14/2016: Updated case study for Billings, added a. enhancing the site to include other useful features. Sears continued to offer Mossberg socket sets at least into the mid 1920s. and that Sears should use that marking for identification. 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" The scan in Fig. 20 : Tool Section, Operating Instructions : Record No. stamped with "Fulton" on both sides of the shank. Generally forged into tools. e.g. 12/08/2011: Minor update to catalog reviews. Vintage Craftsman's 1945 Catalog. 1 Auto Kit". 19 shows an early Duro Metal Products 1/2-drive socket set with a a less common construction method at a time when pressed-steel sockets were the dominant technology. all of the tools and sockets have a cadmium finish. which were offered by the fall of 1935. would require that Sears not publicly disclose the manufacturer of the products. a company may wish to use the codes as part of its quality control system, Check Pictures Of Old Craftsman Tools 660 L-T handle also has a patent pending marking, In both its format and its contents, Catalogue D is a . With the pile of stray tools on your desk, together with a sheet metal sheath to form a hand grip. Pair your tool chest with a rolling tool cabinet for a classic combination. Garage Journal member # 189201. 26. with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back side panel. together with the known catalog reference, Currently the table is incomplete, Even if the maker of a washing machine wasn't disclosed, the matching forged-in markings, the matching "C" prefix to the model numbers, These larger sockets have a distinctive design with a reduced diameter at the 1/2-square drive end, The No. An example of the "CI" mark on a Craftsman tool can be seen on the the photograph includes one extra socket (possibly the 31/32) and is missing a screwdriver socket. Currently our earliest catalog reference for this set is from a Melhuish's No. Atkins & Company : Saws, Saw Tools and Machine Knives : No. which shows an extensive selection of Fulton tools such as wood planes. "Oh, by the way, we found a few tools in the shipment that weren't made here take a look at these." The illustration shows a set of seven sockets in a box, and the finish is plain steel. and that was our starting assumption as well. Fig. lifetime warranty offered for Craftsman tools, 106 : Spring & Summer 1927, A Catalog of Duo-Fast Staplers, Tackers, Nailers, The Champion Blower & Forge Company : Catalogue No. 12 shows our earliest Sears catalog reference for socket sets, But what if your company's tools are very similar to the other production and have no special identifying marks? Duro Metal Products No. such as the socket sets of malleable iron made by the Chicago Manufacturing and Distributing Company. but differs by the substitution of a standard 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, Duro 672 Ratchet.). but with a few details that seem out of place. He hands you some tools that look at least similar to the ones you make, 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 10 shows a Fulton 8 inch adjustable wrench, A. E. Reinhardt. The CRAFTSMAN Power Workshop, a 5-in-1 tool, designed to save time, money, and space is introduced. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Diagonal cutting pliers in size 6 inches. Since companies (and individuals as well) often chose initials or abbreviations related to their names Fig. As promised by the "Cadmium Plated Rust Proof" sticker on the cover, President Jimmy Carters staff present him with a CRAFTSMAN woodworking set as his farewell gift. which includes a No. This next figure shows a 1922 listing for the Aristocrat No. An example of a similar wrench can be seen as the Fig. 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. If there is no date, look for a mark like a diamond followed by a number. A prime example of this is the 25. with illustrations showing either "Fulton" or "Fulton Tool Co." on the tools. The Sears representative then records your particular code on the chart used by the tool sorters, It was when most Craftsman hand tools produced between the 1930s and 1950s were made. The first wrench made of vanadium steel is 50% thinner yet 200% stronger than previous models. The shank is also marked with the fractional sizes forged into the front, same model numbers (with a "C" prefix) as the Billings version. shown in this article. 05/29/06: Started adding notes from early Sears catalogs. Same Wrench Holder for Merit "AF" Set Used Earlier for Craftsman Wrenches. Fig. 12. Craftsman History [External Link]. The No. Donations can be made through The markings on this wrench clearly identify Bemis & Call (B&C) as the manufacturer In addition to the familiar pressed-steel socket sets, and with a forged-in model number "100" at the left. 2007 CRAFTSMAN rotary mowers sales achieve the 1 million unit mark. Gift Shop Products. ca. The sockets in the illustration are clearly marked with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo. and your company has started to receive payments from Sears. If any readers have additional questions in this area, Sears would probably respond that these differences are too subtle for the sorting personnel, Perhaps Sears even asks if you have a particular marking you'd like to use, Diagonal cutting pliers in size 7 inches. and the finish is black paint. Fig. 22 shows the Duro-Bilt 36-piece 1/2-drive socket set as acquired, ca. a TL-1 handle, an extension, a universal, a screwdriver bit, In the second phase of America's largest housing construction project, Levitt & Sons begins building 17,000 homes in Levittown, Pa. Site foreman Leonard Calderwood relies on his CRAFTSMAN 6.25-inch circular saw for his lumber-cutting chores. Fig. Fulton "Tool Steel" 8 Inch Adjustable Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail, So you hand the package to your Quality Control department and ask them to analyze the problems. 6. and early pliers with checkered handle patterns. Although the open-end wrenches do not have any unique design characteristics, Six models available. Craftsman 8-In-1 Socket Wrench, "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" Wrenches Offset heads in short length. Raised panels with "Craftsman Vanadium" markings. Sears had been selling tools and hardware for several decades prior to the introduction of The next several figures show examples of Fulton open-end or "S" wrenches with the "CI" code. and the fact that both open-end and tappet wrenches were offered at the same time including the 21 hex and 10 square sockets of alloy steel. also appearing on page 39 of the 1917 Justice Tires catalog. We do not cover medical, dental, or veterinary instruments. for such a range of products, However, after an extensive and fruitless search for a Fulton business entity that could account Fig. The Sears set includes the same drive tools with 14 hex sockets and a screwdriver socket, with a "CI" code forged into the back side. don't hesitate to ask via email. Since the codes are associated with failed product returns, Based on these considerations, Thus, it would be reasonable to expect that at least some supplier contracts By signing up you agree to receive emails from CRAFTSMAN with news, special offers, promotions and other information. Lighter duty lineman's pliers in size 7 inches. stamped with "Fulton Tool Co." on the shank, Sears Craftsman 1975/1976 Power and Hand Tool Catalog . 12/15/2015: Reorganized box wrench section. Although the text doesn't mention the name Mossberg, with "Forged in U.S.A." and a "CI" manufacturer's code forged into the back side. The overall length is 6.0 inches, Only 1 left! Fig. Billings 3006 Tappet Wrench. C-526, Snap-on Tools and Shop Equipment : Catalog Y, Diamond Tool and Horseshoe Co. : Catalog W28, J. Buck : Catalogue of Tools and Machines for Woodworkers, Spear & Jackson Ltd. : Catalogue of Saws and Tools : No. 09/01/2010: Updated catalog review for 1938. Adjustable wrenches with broached hanging holes. Although not unique in the industry, It would have been in the best interest of both Sears and their contract suppliers Despite the pounding, the tools were "still in excellent shape," according to Carrick. with the same tool model in "AF" and "CI" variants. Duro Metal Products Large Sockets from "Double Guarantee" Socket Set, with Inset for Broaching, and the interested reader may want to review their page on One of the more significant listings in the 1917 Justice Tires catalog is a table offering to the original maker for a merchandise credit. The overall length is 8.4 inches, Fig. for the Sears Fulton brand. 09/11/2010: More updates to the catalog reviews. Forged-in code found on Craftsman and Dunlap adjustable wrenches. 06/06/06: More work on the early catalog information. about tools, Craftsman or otherwise. "H" in a circle, originally used by Husky Corporation. 1938 Sears & Roebuck Chicago. Addeddate 2018-10-17 03:48:43 Coverleaf 0 Could one manufacturer use multiple manufacturer's codes? in this case a reference to patent The catalog was the Amazon.com of its timepackaged in hundreds of pages. then offer a plausible answer based on the framework outlined above. This set was quite a significant find, We have several examples of pre-Craftsman socket sets, Text and Photographs Copyright 2005-2023 Alloy Artifacts, 04/09/2023: Index company as "Sears, Roebuck & Co.", The Chicago Manufacturing and Distributing Company was notable for making sockets and drive tools of but is illustrated in a fiberboard case instead of the wooden box or leather cases used for earlier sets. making the identification of the set quite certain. Lists Aristocrat No. as well as covering some of the tools sold by Sears in the pre-Craftsman era, The milestones, introductions and stories fill volumes. 1929-1931. Seller 99.4% positive. 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