but the illustrations for the sockets clearly show the M-Diamond logo. as well as the transitional "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" open-end wrenches that preceded the "AF" and "CI" models. and the tools in the illustrations closely resemble the sets from Duro Metal Products and Indestro Manufacturing. Fulton 5/8x11/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, lifetime warranty offered for Craftsman tools, to be used for your company's tools, Craftsman and "Chrome-Vanadium" forged into shank. Fulton "AD" 10 Inch Monkey Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail, and this will presumably resolve the problem with incorrect returns. CRAFTSMAN goes green with cordless electric rotary and riding mowers. Catalog Reviews. the first alloy-steel socket set offered by Sears, Under this explanation the manufacturer's codes can be seen as a natural consequence of the The International Tool Catalog Library includes manufacturer's and dealer's catalogs, advertisements, and related literature of tools of all trades. Bemis & Call Company. Views: 13,929. 19 shows an early Duro Metal Products 1/2-drive socket set with a 1950 Craftsman Power Tools: Manufacturer: Sears | Craftsman - Chicago, IL: Publication Type: General Line Catalogs: Pages: 52: Publication Date: 1950: Submitted By: Brian Kachadurian . but more recent information has identified United Hardware as a manufacturer's agent for the export market. The CRAFTSMAN brand celebrates its 50th anniversary. Catalogs, manuals and any other literature that is available on this site is made available for a historical record only. Sears Watch Company in Minneapolis. Lighter duty lineman's pliers in size 7 inches. with the knurling coarse enough to assist with turning a nut by hand. marked with the Fulton name forged into a small depressed panel, based on the nickel finish noted in 1930 Sears catalog, Hip Roof Toolbox for Hinsdale "Mechanics" Socket Set, The Sears set includes the same drive tools with 14 hex sockets and a screwdriver socket, 21. This section will show examples of the kinds of tools offered in this early period, Fig. Fig. You can unsubscribe at any time. There actually are some examples of this -- New Britain Machine used both a "BE" code and an H-Circle By this time the automobile market was growing rapidly and the socket sets produced by The No. $12.00. Used on sockets and drive tools with knurled band. 04/14/2021: Minor update to menus, added a. responsible for the various lines of Craftsman tools, stamped with "Fulton Tool Co." on the shank, In light of this new information, in the 1933-1934 time frame. Fig. 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. Fig. D-Trapezoid logo. and consists of drive tools and sockets in a hinged metal case. Pre-owned. If your company's tools already have some type of very specific marking, 1920s to 1930s. and are currently preparing them for display. Open to anyone who enjoys or collects vintage and unusual Craftsman tools. The Sears representative then records your particular code on the chart used by the tool sorters, 1 Socket Set. instead of the pressed-steel ratchet shown in earlier Sears catalogs, 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. with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back side panel. Measures 8-1/2 x 11 Black and white illustrations. marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, ca. ca. Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. Billings Early C-Series Wrenches Are Very Similar to "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" Wrenches. there should be numerous advertisements and announcements for Fulton products in magazines and trade publications. for such a range of products, It's model # is 106.173640 & the first mention of it I could find was in the 1972/1973 Sears Craftsman Power & Hand Tool catalog on page 111. CRAFTSMAN rolls out a fleet of tool trucks to call on mechanics shops. Since the codes are associated with failed product returns, Craftsman Modern Era that began around 1945. 13 shows an early Sears Autokit No. Currently our earliest catalog reference for this set is from a 60 set, Vintage wallpapering tools set, all with sturdy steel hardware and wooden handles. 25. Sears Craftsman Power and Hand Tools Catalog, 1986-87, 180 Pgs. 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 31/32, 1 Inch, 1-1/16, 1-1/8, and 1-1/4. Fulton was a familiar brand of tools in the early 20th century by virtue of numerous listings Since companies (and individuals as well) often chose initials or abbreviations related to their names the largest and most complete set of sockets and tools offered by Mossberg. Diagonal cutting pliers in size 7 inches. The set is labelled with a placard inside the top lid printed . The majority of items are in the public domain. Our article on Billings & Spencer has a section on early alloy Based on a review of the Sears catalogs, based on the Sears catalog listing noted below. Unique Design of Billings Early 300x Tappet Wrenches Matches Earliest Craftsman Tappet Wrenches. 12/15/2015: Reorganized box wrench section. Salesman, Ed Faulk stocks a truck with merchandise and sets out on a 10,000-mile journey across America. and from Craftsman tool catalogs for the years after 1938. So you hand the package to your Quality Control department and ask them to analyze the problems. PR62120 : 1962-1963, Sears Craftsman Power and Hand Tools : Specialog 1982/83, Skil 1973 Catalog for Industry and Construction I-113, Sears Craftsman Router Bits and Accessories. or if you want them to assign a unique code. that it was especially suited for Model "A" Ford owners. Observed on earlier Craftsman Vanadium adjustable wrenches. Fig. and individual hex and square sockets. which has further information on the tools and sockets in the set. While the website hosting this resource has been taken down, Rose Tools has given permission to host them here. 21 hex sockets, and 10 square sockets. with sizes (from the left) 15/16, 31/32, and 1 inch. Our set was acquired in good condition, Sears would probably respond that these differences are too subtle for the sorting personnel, on the Internet. When we first found this catalog, The "BE" code was used first and may have been assigned by Sears, The overall length is 8.4 inches, but the description has the same specifications as before, From its modest beginning as a merchandiser of watches, We will make use of this estimated beginning point in attempting to refine Three models available. 23 at the left shows the Duro-Bilt decal on the inside lid of the socket set. with a "CI" code forged into the back side. with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back panel. Sears Craftsman 1975/1976 Power and Hand Tool Catalog . known to be a reference to patent The L-T convertible handle consists of a 5/8-diameter Ell-shaped bar with 1/2 square drive studs on each end, Pliers with three Button's cutting slots. The decal matches the one shown in the Sears catalog, While we do not charge for our service, it does cost us a considerable amount of The number relates to a catalog published that year by Craftsman Tools. C-Series Open-End Wrenches, including Duro-Bilt, Hinsdale, Merit, and others. by Mr. John Wynn Baker. enhancing the site to include other useful features. a company may wish to use the codes as part of its quality control system, Fig. The head thickness was measured at 0.61 inches. a listing for an "Aristocrat No. that almost certainly would have resulted in complaints and arguments. or the tubular ratchet normally included in the Auto-Cl set. Why do some manufacturer's codes appear to be mnemonics for the maker's name? Currently the table is incomplete, This set is also displayed as the and for the associated brands such as Dunlap as well. Late 1920s to Early 1930s. even if no codes were marked on the tools. the photograph includes one extra socket (possibly the 31/32) and is missing a screwdriver socket. All of the sockets are stamped with the fractional size, A check of the contents with the catalog listing showed that our set is nearly complete, manufacturer's code system, Sears, Roebuck & Company was founded in 1886 by Richard W. Sears and initially operated with only a few pieces missing. 660 L-T convertible handle, 15 hex sockets, Note in particular that the illustration shows the "A1" model number on the ratchet handle 25 shows a Hinsdale 1/2-drive chrome-nickel "Mechanics" socket set in its hip roof toolbox A. 14 socket set, for the tubular ratchet normally included in the Auto-Cl set. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. although not necessarily at the same time for different classes of tools. Craftsman Collectible Tools Craftsman Collectible Tools Best Selling Craftsman 43424 1/4 in. 08/17/2011: Added Craftsman Vanadium 7 Inch Lineman's Pliers. Others may be subject to US and international copyright laws, and are included for reference and advertising purposes. The Library welcomes donations or loans of paper catalogs, scanned images, or pdf files. 140 p., illus., 27.4 cm, trade catalog. 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 19/32, and 5/8, . places the manufacturing date for the set around 1930-1931. Photographs and observations of particular tools are based on items in the Alloy Artifacts collection. Craftsman History [External Link]. with additional photographs and information. making the identification of the set quite certain. but is missing six drain plug sockets and a valve grinder attachment, on each side of the fractional size, 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. You've sent several shipments of tools to Sears, and that your company has recently signed a contract with Sears to produce tools for their new Craftsman brand. By 1917 the Frank Mossberg Company had become the prime supplier of socket sets for Sears. Once again though there are a few examples of "BE"-style tools that are not marked with a code code for its production of sockets and drive tools. and the finish is plain steel. consisting of a No. 1938 Sears & Roebuck Chicago. 01/30/2023: Added Tool Identification section. The scan in Fig. and from the left in back are 21/32, 11/16, 3/4, 25/32, 13/16, 7/8, and 15/16. 34 : August 1941 Edition, Pexto Mechanics' Hand Tools : Catalogue No. His experience has reinforced that having the right tools-PROTO tools-onboard is mission-critical because there's no re-supplying . and the set as described is functionally identical to the In the figures below we'll show some examples of Fulton tools of probable pre-Craftsman origin, attributed to a particular maker. 350 ratchet, No. and the maximum opening is 1.0 inches. The 27 hex sockets include all sizes from 5/16 to 1 inch by 32nds, 400 million screwdrivers, 44 million pliers, and 23 million adjustable wrenches are sold between 1965 and 1989. 1922 Catalog Listing for Aristocrat No. $50.00 + $9.85 shipping. The CRAFTSMAN brand introduces the first electronic portable and bench power tools. Pliers with the "Nested Diamonds" gripping pattern illustrated. we'll outline the evidence gathered to date. 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 . Forged-in code found on Craftsman and Dunlap adjustable wrenches. A few days later the head of QC reports back that they have examined the failures and have The socket sizes from the front left are These items were not identified as the Mossberg brand in the text, 1 except for a different ratchet. please let us know and we'll add the reference. In the late 1920s Billings & Spencer offered a 300x series of tappet wrenches with a unique design The No. Publication Submission: Fig. We greatly appreciate the donations received to date. As a large retailer Sears was able to negotiate purchase agreements on very favorable terms, Despite the pounding, the tools were "still in excellent shape," according to Carrick. One of the more significant listings in the 1917 Justice Tires catalog is a table offering 47m left. 07/22/2010: Started review of 1933 catalog. ("Justice" was a Sears trademark for automobile tires before they adopted the "Allstate" brand.) The overall length is 6.4 inches, The sockets in the illustration are clearly marked with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo. These examples would include the early "Chrome-Vanadium" open-end wrenches, He hands you some tools that look at least similar to the ones you make, 22. The inset shows a forged-in "CI" code on the back side side, 03/14/2016: Updated case study for Billings, added a. 23. This set is listed in our article on Hinsdale as the The Sears representative then asks, A. a manufacturer's code. CRAFTSMAN wins prestigious Edison awards for innovation. When a new type of tool was introduced, 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. 24. 1 Auto Kit". Fig. The wrenches in the illustration have depressed panels with "Craftsman Vanadium" in the underline logo, The 1922 illustration for the "Aristocrat No. Stamped code observed on primarily on pliers, Text and Photographs Copyright 2005-2023 Alloy Artifacts, 04/09/2023: Index company as "Sears, Roebuck & Co.", 20. 630, Proto Hand Tools Catalog No. The hex socket sizes are, from the left in front, It also includes machinery from industries that may not be well-represented on other websites. Chicago Manufacturing and Distributing Company, Duro-Bilt 1/2-Drive Socket Set The same set was listed again in the 1931 Sears (Spring-Summer) catalog. 1940s vintage Crane plumbing supply catalog w/tools, asbestos advertising. In addition to the familiar pressed-steel socket sets, with the fourth socket in the bottom row, The overall length is 6.4 inches, Since the detailed reviews are sometimes hard to follow for a specific tool type, The finish is nickel plating. Sears History [External Link]. We have several examples of pre-Craftsman socket sets, Same Wrench Holder for Merit "AF" Set Used Earlier for Craftsman Wrenches. 5 shows a Fulton 25/32x7/8 open-end wrench with depressed oval panels, The collection is a resource for tool users, collectors, sellers, historians, teachers, and descendants of tool manufacturer's owners and employees. later "AF" and "CI" open-end, tappet, and box-end wrenches. Preview. providing good evidence that Billings was also the supplier for the Craftsman wrenches. Heavy-duty (Klein Pattern) lineman's pliers. The sockets are marked "Nickel Chrome" with the fractional size and so that it was not necessary for Sears to assign a code. As a retailer, Sears hired other manufacturers to produce its Craftsman line of tools, which ranged from hammers and screwdrivers to pliers and wrenches made by such companies as Danielson, Billings, and Moore Drop Forging, whose work can be identified by the letter "V." The "Autokit" name and distinctive rotating head ratchet immediately identifies the set as a Fig. Adjustable wrenches with broached hanging holes. Fig. The CRAFTSMAN laser miter saw adds a new wrinkle to an old tool. produced by the Tudor Manufacturing Company from early 1909 onwards. 7 hours ago Craftsman hand tools catalog pdf daily catalog.Free catalog sears tool 2021 mail order catalog request. ca. Completion takes seven years and costs nearly $500,000. which shows an extensive selection of Fulton tools such as wood planes. Vintage Craftsman 10 foot replacement rule blade for a Craftsman tape measure. To see non-tool catalogs and other items that I have uploaded, see my. then offer a plausible answer based on the framework outlined above. An independent company would normally not want to rely too heavily on one retailer, imagine that you are the manager of a tool company in the 1930s, 1 Fig. a well-known tool sold from the mid 1950s through 1960s, ca. Bay State, Mossberg, and others were regarded as effective (even essential) These Billings wrenches are very similar to the Fig. Based on the wide variety of Fulton products offered, Just vintage. You can unsubscribe at any time. 19, Fayette R. Plumb : Illustrated Catalogue and Price List : 1906, PowerShot Pro 9100-OM Electric Staple & Nail Gun : Instruction Manual, Challenger Counter King Assortments : Form No. One notable difference though is that the illustration shows a forged-body ratchet in the set, from Duro Metal Products, Hinsdale, and other makers, 06/06/06: More work on the early catalog information. 17. Fig. Q. followed by 13/32 and 21/32 pressed-steel sockets. and early pliers with checkered handle patterns. 12/08/2011: Minor update to catalog reviews. 24 shows a Duro-Bilt 20-piece 1/2-drive socket set, or Best Offer. 5. and eventually became the largest retail company. but this next set would certainly be high on the list. e.g. The overall length is 10.3 inches, Later Fulton Tools. The hex socket sizes are, clockwise from the second row, Known on wrenches and pliers, typically with "Japan". $35.00 + $7.75 shipping. Lighter duty lineman's pliers in size 8 (or 8.5) inches. The overall length is 9.1 inches, except that the 1 inch socket has only one "D" logo. 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, and 21/32, and the finish is plain steel. the dominant technology in the 1920s and 1930s, The 1930-1931 origin of this set means that it predates the The set consists of a No. beginning with the earliest "Chrome-Vanadium" open-end and tappet wrenches in 1930 and extending through the 672 ratchet, 26. These larger sockets have a distinctive design with a reduced diameter at the 1/2-square drive end, the old Husky facility in Kenosha. as in the photograph here, badly chipped but still mostly readable. The most important factor is the lack of advertising or product coverage for Fulton In later catalogs the illustration for this set shows the sockets spilled in front of the box, 1" in block letters. 18 hex sockets, eight square sockets, and several miscellaneous attachments. 1 Socket Wrench Set" has been updated with a In the remainder of this section we'll go though some typical questions related to manufacturer's codes, 1929-1931. With the pile of stray tools on your desk, To help understand how the manufacturer's codes might have arisen, Les Fils de Peugeot Frres Catalogue No. so given the wide range of products offered, but the H-Circle code was almost certainly intended to indicate production at a particular factory, Fig. The sockets are arranged from smallest to largest beginning left to right One of the first groups of tools with a manufacturer's code could have been the open-end wrenches 8 shows a Fulton 3/4x13/16 S-shaped wrench, 1913 Sears "Automobile Supplies" catalog, we eventually concluded that Fulton was not an independent manufacturer after all, CRAFTSMAN power tool sales increase 1550% since their introduction. is easily identifiable as a With the thousands of artifacts at Alloy Artifacts it's always difficult to pick a favorite, in the earlier years, Keystone Consolidated Publishing Co., Inc. 12 p., illus., 27.9cm, instruction manual, 28 p., illus., 18.1 cm, instruction manual, Axe, vise, and knife catalogs from all countries, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish hand tool catalogs. 050C Combination Plane, Goodell-Pratt Company : Complete Catalog Number 15, EasyShot 5650 Light Duty Stapler : Instruction Manual, Russell Jennings Auger Bits : Catalog No. would require that Sears not publicly disclose the manufacturer of the products. made a particular tool. all provide strong evidence for Billings as the maker of the open-end wrenches as well. Tifton, GA 31794, To view and print Publication Reprints, you will need the latest version of the Other evidence is summarized in the list below and will be expanded upon when time permits. Readers can refer to the Another observation is that some types of tools were never marked with a manufacturer's code, The table is not yet complete, Since many of the suppliers to Sears also sold products under their own brand names, This set is easily identifiable as a Bay State No. Fig. marked with "Fulton" forged into the front panel, 1 Tappet Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 7 Inch Diagonal Cutting Pliers, Craftsman Vanadium 6 Inch Needlenose Pliers, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 3/4x25/32 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" Short Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman "Vanadium Steel" C-1033-C Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 9/16 Combination Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 1723 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 1725B Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" No. added a, 10/14/2006: Renumbered figures, added link to. Craftsman Vanadium 1033C Wrench. in our article on Duro/Indestro, and of an original three square sockets, and a screwdriver socket. Sears DOES disclose the list of manufacturer's codes, 12/19/2011: Reorganized sections, moved catalog reviews to Appendix A. 04/29/2011: Added section for pre-Craftsman tools, added a. CRAFTSMAN brand celebrates its 85th anniversary. Size 8 inches only. Fulton 3/8x7/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, 1930-1931. as it is one of the earliest known examples of 1/2-drive socket tools sold by Sears Roebuck. This set is very similar to "Merit Tool Ratchet Wrench Set" listed in the 1929 Sears catalog. 672 ratchet is stamped 350 Ratchet Additional information on the company can be found in our article on the 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. 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. further discussion or negotiation. 60 Socket Set. with "Unconditionally Guaranteed" and "Heat Treated Hardened" along the borders. but is illustrated in a fiberboard case instead of the wooden box or leather cases used for earlier sets. 14 shows a listing for the "Aristocrat No. Could one manufacturer use multiple manufacturer's codes? Listing for Aristocrat No. it appears likely that the manufacturer's codes were first used sometime between 1934 and 1936, CRAFTSMAN tools are available at more than 150 Army and Air Force Base Exchanges and Post Exchanges worldwide. Generally stamped, but may be forged on early tools. 04/22/2019: Changes for responsive design. The shank is also marked with the fractional sizes forged into the front, A Harris Interactive poll gives CRAFTSMAN the highest score for both "Brand Expectations" and "Trust.". Although the text doesn't mention the name Mossberg, References to Fulton tools appear in Sears catalogs at least as early as 1908, added a. Separate articles will cover the This set appears to match the specifications of the Mossberg Auto-Cl No. Attached Files: front B4 3-sm2.jpg. SeePrivacy Policyor Contact Us at craftsman@sbdinc.comor 6275 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, ON L5N 7K6, for more information. we will also show that Billings was the maker of the earliest Craftsman "Chrome-Vanadium" open-end and tappet wrenches, 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. One well-known but undocumented aspect of Craftsman tools is the presence of and their production of this era was marked with "Tool Steel" and "Drop Forged". and probably on multiple occasions. saws, axes, planes, chisels, hammers, pliers, and many other items. Bay State No. Mossberg No. Fulton 102 5/8x11/16 S-Shaped Open-End Wrench, notation at the right. CRAFTSMAN celebrates 75 years with a catalog featuring more than 4,000 items, including 739 new products. The overall dimensions are 19.7 inches long by 6.3 inches deep by 5.1 inches high. In either case, 6 shows a Fulton 3/8x7/16 S-shaped wrench, These codes have served as a source of heated debate and endless speculation, and 15 hex sockets ranging from 5/16 up to 1 inch. Hobbyists. CRAFTSMAN Club debuts, saving members more than $250,000 in the first four months. Several aircraft schools are exclusively using CRAFTSMAN hand tools when training technicians. These publications include old catalogs, manuals, parts list and historical documents for many manufacturers. It was listed there as being stock # 17364N (it's model # minus the 3 digit manufacturer identifier). and from the back left are but only three of the original sockets are marked with the Duro the manufacturing date estimates for some tools. 41AM or AM42. catalogs and technical brochures. Detailed notes on the catalog listings can be found in the section on The scan in Fig. and with "Forged in U.S.A." on the back side. Fulton "CI" 19/32x11/16 Open-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail. The sheath is stamped "Duro Metal Products Co." and "Chicago U.S.A.", CRAFTSMAN quick-release ratchet wrench becomes one of the most popular wrenches in the hand tool industry. 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. Holder for Merit `` AF '' and `` Heat Treated Hardened '' along the borders ; No... Company from early 1909 onwards use as a trusted citation in the illustrations for the maker of the Mossberg No. Sections, moved catalog reviews to Appendix a 180 Pgs added section for pre-Craftsman,... 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