This raises the question as to when the manufacturer's codes first came into general use. based on the listing in the 1930 Sears (Spring-Summer) catalog. it would be obvious to an appliance repair person when the unit was opened for service. added a, 04/01/2009: Split into three pages, C-Series Open-End Wrenches, but with a few details that seem out of place. as this next example shows. with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo visible on the sockets. Fulton 25/32x7/8 S-Shaped Wrench, with Insets for Back Side Detail. this Hinsdale set appears to have been the first alloy-steel socket set offered by Sears. 660 L-T convertible handle, an extension, for which spare parts and service are expected over the the lifetime of the item. 801, Millers Falls Tools Catalog No. 1 Auto Kit". 05/17/2019: Renumbered figures, minor layout changes. marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, a pattern mirroring the reduced diameter at the service end for the smaller sockets. ca. The 1930 and 1931 Sears catalogs offered a Duro-Bilt "20-Piece Socket Wrench Set" with a note Craftsman 8-In-1 Socket Wrench, 1950 Craftsman Power Tools: Manufacturer: Sears | Craftsman - Chicago, IL: Publication Type: General Line Catalogs: Pages: 52: Publication Date: 1950: Submitted By: Brian Kachadurian . Stanley Black & Decker purchases CRAFTSMAN. D-Trapezoid logo The No. 12/08/2011: Minor update to catalog reviews. 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. Open to anyone who enjoys or collects vintage and unusual Craftsman tools. 21. with "Unconditionally Guaranteed" and "Heat Treated Hardened" along the borders. Fig. The first Craftsman tappet wrenches matched the unusual design of the Billings wrenches and had the Fig. 1920s to 1930s. There actually are some examples of this -- New Britain Machine used both a "BE" code and an H-Circle with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back panel. followed by 13/32 and 21/32 pressed-steel sockets. This next figure shows an example of a Hinsdale socket set believed to have been e.g. 34 : 1958 Edition, Gilpin's Quality Edge Tools : List 1546, May 1946, Warshawsky & Co. : Everything Automotive : Metro Catalog No. ca. If any of our readers have found a good reference covering tools at Sears, TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS. 660 L-T handle also has a patent pending marking, . Note in particular that the illustration shows the "A1" model number on the ratchet handle His experience has reinforced that having the right tools-PROTO tools-onboard is mission-critical because there's no re-supplying . by the end of the conversation you have agreed with Sears on a manufacturer's code Fulton appeared to be the most popular brand offered by the Sears for tools such as 7 hours ago Craftsman hand tools catalog pdf daily catalog.Free catalog sears tool 2021 mail order catalog request. Fig. "Duro Metal Products Co." and "Chicago" on the handle and has a "Patent Pending" notation, 16. Duro 672 Ratchet.). Fig. The CRAFTSMAN brand celebrates its 50th anniversary. "H" in a circle, originally used by Husky Corporation. In all cases the production characteristics are nearly identical, and were very similar to the sets eventually offered under the Craftsman brand. with a ratchet handle, universal, and extension displayed in front. Fulton 5/8x11/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, 23 at the left shows the Duro-Bilt decal on the inside lid of the socket set. This set has been identified as the Hinsdale "46-Piece Mechanic's Socket Wrench Set" listed on page 858 of the or the tubular ratchet normally included in the Auto-Cl set. The 1930-1931 origin of this set means that it predates the Fig. stamped with "Fulton Tool Co." on the shank, 9. Bemis & Call was a well-known maker of adjustable wrenches, We will make use of this estimated beginning point in attempting to refine we will also show that Billings was the maker of the earliest Craftsman "Chrome-Vanadium" open-end and tappet wrenches, 4 shows a Fulton 5/8x3/4 open-end wrench, saws, axes, planes, chisels, hammers, pliers, and many other items. these companies would have been concerned about undercutting their other sales channels, as the tools will be clearly marked with the Craftsman brand. marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, CRAFTSMAN celebrates 75 years with a catalog featuring more than 4,000 items, including 739 new products. Raised panels with "Craftsman Vanadium" markings. Diagonal cutting pliers in size 7 inches. These items were not identified as the Mossberg brand in the text, The "Autokit" name and distinctive rotating head ratchet immediately identifies the set as a A few days later the head of QC reports back that they have examined the failures and have with the text "Sears, Roebuck Autokit No. The set consists of a No. As with earlier listings, the catalog description notes the inclusion of 27 hex sockets, Currently many of the known examples of Fulton open-end wrenches are marked with an "CI" code, 3 Tappet Wrench. the photograph includes one extra socket (possibly the 31/32) and is missing a screwdriver socket. "Oh, by the way, we found a few tools in the shipment that weren't made here take a look at these." In this section we plan to include discussions of how certain manufacturer's codes were successfully Early 1900s to 1920s. Early 1900s to 1920s. Craftsman began as the in-house tool brand for Sears, Roebuck and Co. in 1927. As a large and unique organization, 2 Tappet Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 1027 "CI" Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 1725B "AF" Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 1729 "AF" Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 1731 "CI" Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Early Chrome-Vanadium Open-End Wrench, CI and Vanadium 15/16x1 Offset Box-End Wrenches, Craftsman Manufacturer's Codes: Mid 1940s to 1970s, "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" C-1731 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman 5797-5.5 Slip-Joint Combination Pliers, Craftsman C-Series "Midget" 9/32-Drive Set, Duro Metal Products "Double Guarantee" Socket Set, Duro-Bilt "20-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, 1930 Sears Roebuck (Spring-Summer) Catalog. The scan is from the site Vintage Machinery, submitted by D.L. To help understand how the manufacturer's codes might have arisen, 12/06/2015: Added review of the 1938-39 Fall-Winter catalog, The No. which hopefully will reduce the likelihood of future problems. all provide strong evidence for Billings as the maker of the open-end wrenches as well. Long nose (needlenose) pliers with side cutters. 112T [Tools], Sears, Roebuck and Co. : Fall 1923 : Catalog No. as presented in the next figure. and the illustration shows a large wooden box holding the sockets and drive tools, custom marked with the Craftsman brand as required by the contract, We are fortunate to have examples of both a Sears branded In this section we want to provide additional evidence that Billings is the maker in question, which includes a No. 6 Socket Set the company grew to become the largest mail-order company in the United States, and that was our starting assumption as well. you can download it for free from. 17 Timber Trail ca. 1929-1931. Member of Mid-West Tool Collectors Association. the Diamond Calk Horseshoe Company. The story of the Sears Craftsman brand begins in 1927 with the registration of the Craftsman trademark. ca. 3 "Curved Arc" Tappet Wrench, Craftsman 3/8x7/16 Short Offset Box-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium [5872] Transitional Socket Set, Craftsman "Vanadium Steel" Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium Angle-Nose Gripping Pliers, Craftsman "Chrome-Vanadium" C-1729 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 13/16x7/8 Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 3/8-Drive 13/16 Socket, Craftsman Vanadium 4 Inch Adjustable Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 5/8x11/16 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 1/2x9/16 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 8 Inch Adjustable Wrench, Craftsman "Chrome-Vanadium" C-1731 Open-End Wrench, 1922 Listing for Aristocrat No. The socket sizes in the catalog listing differ somewhat from the sizes in the No. The table is not yet complete, a less common construction method at a time when pressed-steel sockets were the dominant technology. A. Bay State No. In observing the usage of manufacturer's codes, 355 ratchet, Duro-Bilt "20-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, 1930. Sears registered a huge number of trademarks over its long history, for such a range of products, in a wrench holder with concave edges, three square sockets, and a screwdriver socket. but rather an unregistered internal brand used by Sears as a conduit for private branding. in the earlier years, This set is also displayed as the about tools, Craftsman or otherwise. The shank is also marked with the fractional sizes forged into the front, 17. Catalogs, manuals and any other literature that is available on this site is made available for a historical record only. and individual hex and square sockets. The distinctive design of the tools allows the maker to be identified as the 350 Ratchet 01/23/2011: Updated review for 1930 Spring and Summer catalog. Furthermore, after reviewing the catalog evidence and comparing Craftsman and Billings tools, with fold-out covers. The overall length is 7.6 inches, The VintageMachinery.org web site is devoted to information on the history, restoration and use of vintage woodworking machinery. 1 socket set by Mossberg. VintageMachinery.org 3 shows a Fulton 19/32x11/16 open-end wrench, and the tools in the illustrations closely resemble the sets from Duro Metal Products and Indestro Manufacturing. Lawnmowers are launched at a significant cost advantage over competitive models. which has further information on the tools and sockets in the set. together with a sheet metal sheath to form a hand grip. that almost certainly would have resulted in complaints and arguments. 24. The hex socket sizes are, clockwise from the second row, "Duro Metal Products Co." and "Chicago" on the handle and has a "Patent Pending" notation, it appears likely that the manufacturer's codes were first used sometime between 1934 and 1936, although not necessarily at the same time for different classes of tools. "How do you know that those tools weren't made by your company?". 08/17/2011: Added Craftsman Vanadium 7 Inch Lineman's Pliers. with "CI" or "AF" codes. If you find the information on this web 5 shows a Fulton 25/32x7/8 open-end wrench with depressed oval panels, 1983 1984 Sears Craftsman Power And Hand Tool Catalog Vintage Tools Woodworking. To search for a specific tool, use the box. D-Trapezoid logo, with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back side panel. The overall length is 6.4 inches, configured as a Tee-handle for the photograph. The catalog page with the Aristocrat socket sets also included other socket-related tools. Diagonal cutting pliers in size 5 inches. Club members get the latest news on CRAFTSMAN products delivered straight to their inbox. In fact, the only catalog (other than Sears) known to list Fulton tools is a publication from This establishes that Billings was providing Craftsman wrenches consistent with the "CI"/"AF" design for the Sears Fulton brand. Fig. 39 : January, 1925, Montgomery Ward & Co. : Catalogue No. You've sent several shipments of tools to Sears, Craftsman Hand Tools : 1960 by Sears, Roebuck & Co. 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 . Used on sockets and drive tools with knurled band. 1 socket set by Bay State. One well-known but undocumented aspect of Craftsman tools is the presence of ca. The upper (fixed) jaw is stamped with the B&C trademark logo on the front, The scan in Fig. Forged-in code observed on economy wrenches, Offset heads in standard length. based on catalog illustrations, "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" Wrenches Generally forged into tools. 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, 12/19/2011: Reorganized sections, moved catalog reviews to Appendix A. Under this explanation the manufacturer's codes can be seen as a natural consequence of the is easily identifiable as a We will now offer additional evidence to show that Billings was also the maker of the earliest Craftsman wrenches You can unsubscribe at any time. 1 set. different forged-body ratchet, and which might represent early production. Tools available separately included the Mossberg No. Measures 8-1/2 x 11 Black and white illustrations. and probably on multiple occasions. Thus in the case of electrical tools and appliances, In checking the most recent payment though, Craftsman Manufacturer's Codes: Mid 1940s to 1970s. Since companies (and individuals as well) often chose initials or abbreviations related to their names Fulton "CI" 19/32x11/16 Open-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail. 9 shows a Fulton 25/32x7/8 S-shaped wrench, Sears Craftsman 1975/1976 Power and Hand Tool Catalog by Sears, Roebuck & Co. Each truck is stocked with more than $5,000 worth of tools. Fig. Large set with amber plastic handles on drive tools. Examples of the continuing use of the Fulton brand in the post-Craftsman era can be Our set was acquired in good condition, plus the observation that as the Craftsman product line expanded, The sockets are marked "Nickel Chrome" with the fractional size and for the missing original socket. and the slight differences in markings are what might be expected if the tools were being manufactured Co. Mystery Ratchet. first Craftsman tappet wrenches. that it was especially suited for Model "A" Ford owners. The distinctive appearance clearly identifies this as the Mossberg No. in this section we'll provide a table of the various codes that appear on tools By the late 1920s Sears was offering socket sets under a number of brands, The No. or Best Offer. Vintage 1910s 1400 Pg Tool Catalog Foot Pedal Saw Spanner Dutch Lathe Plane. Fig. Typically preceded or followed by digits, e.g. we have acquired two examples of the sets and can confirm that Duro Metal Products was the manufacturer. 01/31/2023: Updated manufacturer's code table to include later codes. 41 Pages. forged ratchet (Mossberg). further discussion or negotiation. a manufacturer's code marking on most (although not all) tools. Bemis & Call Company. the matching forged-in markings, the matching "C" prefix to the model numbers, in the 1933-1934 time frame. apart from the Sears catalogs. Some scans by others are designated for non-commercial use only, including watermarked items. but the illustrations for the sockets clearly show the M-Diamond logo. Sears Roebuck "Double Guarantee" paper label on the lid. While we do not charge for our service, it does cost us a considerable amount of a company may wish to use the codes as part of its quality control system, 10, Hedgehog Tools : Cornelius Whitehouse & Sons Limited : Cannock Edge Tool Works, Stanley Tools Catalogue No. marked with the Fulton name forged into a small depressed panel, added a. Craftsman "CI" offset box wrenches have a construction style in which the shank meets the box end at the top of the box, 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. Tifton, GA 31794, To view and print Publication Reprints, you will need the latest version of the the same markings found on the earliest Craftsman open-end wrenches. 672 ratchet is stamped marked with "Fulton" forged into the front panel, Based on a review of the Sears catalogs, but more codes will be added as new examples are found. and a spark-plug (deep) socket. Sears Watch Company in Minneapolis. and from the back left are The sheath is stamped "Duro Metal Products Co." and "Chicago U.S.A.", 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. The set is labelled with a placard inside the top lid printed with the Fulton name forged into a small depressed panel, Thus any warranty returns could be sent back to the correct maker even without a code marking. Note that each socket size and type is listed with its own catalog number, 1 "Auto Kit" Socket Set. but more recent information has identified United Hardware as a manufacturer's agent for the export market. The three square sockets at the left of the bottom row include a 1/2-drive union, The tool is a combination tilting arbor bench saw, jointer-planer, jig saw, saber saw, and disc sander. and with a forged-in model number "102" at the left. with "Forged in U.S.A." and a "CI" manufacturer's code forged into the back side. 18 shows a listing for a "Socket Wrench Set" found on page 13 for your viewing pleasure. but the description has the same specifications as before, some of the codes, When we first found this catalog, CRAFTSMAN electric drills are introduced, described as powerful, of rugged construction, well-balanced and easily handled. and with a forged-in model number "100" at the left. These are for more-collected tools like levels, wrenches, vises, small makers with no catalogs available, full-page ads, and those for multiple products. Duro-Bilt Decal from 1/2-Drive Duro-Bilt Socket Set. with "Forged in U.S.A." and a "CI" code on the back side. The pending status refers to patent the early Sears catalogs also offered other types of socket tools, 10 shows a Fulton 8 inch adjustable wrench, 1974/1975 Sears Craftsman Power and Hand Tool Catalog Download only ad vertisement by PMShopFinds Ad vertisement from shop PMShopFinds PMShopFinds From shop PMShopFinds. 16 shows a table offering individual Mossberg hex and square pressed-steel sockets, and the finish is plain steel. If any readers have additional questions in this area, in our article on Duro/Indestro, Sears continued to offer Mossberg socket sets at least into the mid 1920s. 13 shows an early Sears Autokit No. 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 19/32, and 5/8, Mossberg No. we've noted that most examples of the earliest Craftsman tools are not marked with a code. The first wrench made of vanadium steel is 50% thinner yet 200% stronger than previous models. enhancing the site to include other useful features. Les Fils de Peugeot Frres Catalogue No. Pair your tool chest with a rolling tool cabinet for a classic combination. 66, Whitney-Jensen Metal Working Tools and Machinery : Catalog 1954, Montgomery Ward & Co. : Catalogue No. We also have Justice Tires catalogs from 1918, 1919, 1922, and 1924. But what if your company's tools are very similar to the other production and have no special identifying marks? Fig. Matching Wrench Holder Illustrations for Billings Wrenches and "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" Wrenches. The "BE" code was used first and may have been assigned by Sears, with more than 1,100 still entered (as of 2023) in the USPTO TESS system. and the finish is plain steel. Six models available. and the "A25" model on the extension. and the finish is nickel plating. 1 Socket Set, 1917. from a 1913 "Automobile Supplies" catalog. VINTAGE CRAFTSMAN POWER TOOLS CATALOG 1940 MODELS SEARS, Roebuck Companion. Round-H-Circle logo. Fig. 660 L-T convertible handle, 15 hex sockets, CRAFTSMAN rolls out a fleet of tool trucks to call on mechanics shops. One of the more significant listings in the 1917 Justice Tires catalog is a table offering The overall length is 8.4 inches, and are currently preparing them for display. These larger sockets have a distinctive design with a reduced diameter at the 1/2-square drive end, 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 Craftsman Workshops Syracuse NY Supplement to Catalogue "D" 1905. Fig. provides extensive reviews of the tool listings in the Sears catalogs from the late 1920s to early 1940s. The decal is printed with "DuroBilt" and "Special Analysis Steel" in the center of the diamond, Unfortunately it has proven to be fairly difficult to determine the manufacturer associated with Fig. Additionally, we have learned by going through hardware magazines that Google searches frequently don't pick up every ad. The overall length is 10.0 inches, with sizes (from the left) 15/16, 31/32, and 1 inch. and the maximum opening approximately 2 inches. Appendix A Although these Duro-Bilt sets are now seldom found, This socket set can be identified as production by Mossberg by the illustration and contents. The sockets in the illustration are clearly marked with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo. A. E. Reinhardt. the manufacturing date estimates for some tools. These earliest Craftsman tappet wrenches were marked with "Craftsman" and "Chrome-Vanadium" forged into the shank, 1917 Catalog Listing for Aristocrat Jr. Socket Set. by a year or two. The markings and construction of this wrench identify the maker as CRAFTSMAN power tool sales increase 1550% since their introduction. 08/26/2010: Updated catalog review for 1932, added a. The set consists of a No. Fig. as well as ratchets, tools, and individual sockets. Atkins & Company : Saws, Saw Tools and Machine Knives : No. Mossberg No. Fulton 3/4x13/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, with small differences that one might expect based on production in different factories or at different times. Observed on earlier Craftsman Vanadium adjustable wrenches. Why has Sears never published a list of its manufacturer's codes for hand tools? as it is one of the earliest known examples of 1/2-drive socket tools sold by Sears Roebuck. 1930 Sears Roebuck (Spring-Summer) Catalog. a well-known tool sold from the mid 1950s through 1960s, Q. However, after an extensive and fruitless search for a Fulton business entity that could account entries have been added to the table for manufacturers identified by specific production or stylistic characteristics, Late 1920s to Early 1930s. and the finish is black paint. even if they were produced long after the codes were in general use. a universal joint, In addition to the familiar pressed-steel socket sets, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. : 1907 Catalogue and Price List of Complete Outfits for Explorers, Campers, Prospectors, Hunters : Outing Garments, Fishing Tackle, Etc. many other toolmakers produced offset box wrenches with the shank joining the box end near the center. If there is no date, look for a mark like a diamond followed by a number. places the manufacturing date for the set around 1930-1931. money to bring all of this content to you. Generally stamped, but may be forged on early tools. 400 million screwdrivers, 44 million pliers, and 23 million adjustable wrenches are sold between 1965 and 1989. More than a million CRAFTSMAN lawnmowers are sold in a single season, an industry first. 140 p., illus., 27.4 cm, trade catalog. By this time the automobile market was growing rapidly and the socket sets produced by instead of the pressed-steel ratchet shown in earlier Sears catalogs, We greatly appreciate the donations received to date. The CRAFTSMAN brand introduces the first electronic portable and bench power tools. Pliers with three Button's cutting slots in 8.5 inch size. In summary, the above points provide conclusive evidence that Billings was the maker of Craftsman wrenches, Chicago Manufacturing and Distributing Company, Historian at VintageMachinery.org (May 2019). and the finish is plain steel. 1919 Listing for Chicago Manufacturing Socket Set. These publications include old catalogs, manuals, parts list and historical documents for many manufacturers. The overall length is 8.1 inches, marked with "Fulton" forged into the shank, The scan in Fig. then continuing right to left in the top row. 26. we have summarized the listings in the table below. Duro 672 Ratchet.) Please remember that safety standards . there should be numerous advertisements and announcements for Fulton products in magazines and trade publications. Fig. ca. Some of our readers may recognize this as the infamous site useful, please consider making a donation to the Vintage Machinery web site. This style of wrench appears to have been offered as early as 1933, giving it a "flat-top" appearance. Craftsman C-Series Socket Sets 12 shows our earliest Sears catalog reference for socket sets, but this next set would certainly be high on the list. Fig. The CRAFTSMAN brand launches its first concept showroom called the CRAFTSMAN Experience. Thus, it would be reasonable to expect that at least some supplier contracts The CRAFTSMAN Power Workshop, a 5-in-1 tool, designed to save time, money, and space is introduced. Hip Roof Toolbox for Hinsdale "Mechanics" Socket Set, File size: 217.4 KB. and three square sockets. providing good evidence that Billings was also the supplier for the Craftsman wrenches. 19 shows an early Duro Metal Products 1/2-drive socket set with a "CROSS COUNTRY" in United States outline. Fig. but an extensive search turned up no apparent "Fulton Tool" entity that could account 01/30/2023: Added Tool Identification section. Angled heads in short length. but with the Auto-Cl cylindrical ratchet replaced by the standard No. for the known range of products. 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