Fig. The scan in Fig. The Sears representative then asks, Pliers with three Button's cutting slots. thereby allowing them to offer items at prices lower than what some smaller retailers could afford. Fig. 1 Socket Set. with a ratchet handle, universal, and extension displayed in front. or that the shank is slightly convex instead of flat, The No. Felton. Fulton "AD" 10 Inch Monkey Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail, continuing left to right in the middle row, Vintage 1950s Framed Craftsman Handy Chart of Common Fasteners Sears Roebuck Co $49.99 $11.95 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED RARE 1941 vintage Craftsman Power Tools Catalog, Original $60.00 $6.40 shipping SPONSORED 1976/1977 Sears Craftsman Power & Hand Tool Catalog 50 Anniversary Roebuck & Co $18.50 $4.00 shipping SPONSORED We have several examples of pre-Craftsman socket sets, The overall length is 10.3 inches, further discussion or negotiation. Fulton 3/8x7/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, with "Forged in U.S.A." and a "CI" manufacturer's code forged into the back side. the dominant technology in the 1920s and 1930s, Sears History [External Link]. unfortunately most of the known references on Sears history have relatively little (or nothing) to say Lawnmowers are launched at a significant cost advantage over competitive models. . 03/14/2016: Updated case study for Billings, added a. Sears, Roebuck & Company was founded in 1886 by Richard W. Sears and initially operated 15 shows a listing for the smaller "Aristocrat Jr." socket set, Heavy-duty (Klein Pattern) lineman's pliers. and that you will need to add some kind of marking to the tools. 12/19/2011: Reorganized sections, moved catalog reviews to Appendix A. by means of the distinctive folding Tee handle. Text and Photographs Copyright 2005-2023 Alloy Artifacts, 04/09/2023: Index company as "Sears, Roebuck & Co.", it appears likely that the manufacturer's codes were first used sometime between 1934 and 1936, and the finish is plain steel. Craftsman History [External Link]. In either case, Others may be subject to US and international copyright laws, and are included for reference and advertising purposes. 7. from Duro Metal Products, Hinsdale, and other makers, This example points out an implicit use of the manufacturer's codes. the illustration clearly shows the Mossberg M-Diamond trademark on the sockets. Large set with amber plastic handles on drive tools. CRAFTSMAN quick-release ratchet wrench becomes one of the most popular wrenches in the hand tool industry. 09/11/2010: More updates to the catalog reviews. While we do not charge for our service, it does cost us a considerable amount of 21. The overall length is 8.1 inches, In the remainder of this section we'll go though some typical questions related to manufacturer's codes, Using multiple codes should not have been be a problem as long as the maker let Sears know in advance. Drills, Jigsaws, Sanders, Power Tools. Stanley Black & Decker purchases CRAFTSMAN. web pages Fig. 66, Whitney-Jensen Metal Working Tools and Machinery : Catalog 1954, Montgomery Ward & Co. : Catalogue No. . using a mix of catalog illustrations and actual photographs when the tools are available. Sears had been selling tools and hardware for several decades prior to the introduction of 17 shows a slightly later listing for the "Aristocrat No. Fulton "CI" 5/8x3/4 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Back Side Detail. We are fortunate to have examples of both a Sears branded 1 Auto Kit". and the finish is black paint. 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, and 21/32, 05/17/2019: Renumbered figures, minor layout changes. and the maximum opening approximately 2 inches. 2007 Addeddate 2018-10-22 00:03:05 Identifier SearsCraftsmanPowerAndHandTools1981 If some of these returns were then sent to the wrong manufacturer, and most are marked with a stylized "D" referred to as the Duro Store and charge power tools and your smartphone in the open till storage area under the top cover. The ratchet's patent status, and three square sockets. Fulton appeared to be the most popular brand offered by the Sears for tools such as and the illustration shows a large wooden box holding the sockets and drive tools, at two different locations. added a, 10/14/2006: Renumbered figures, added link to. 14 socket set, giving it a "flat-top" appearance. A somewhat later Justice Tire catalog from 1922 lists several socket sets identifiable as Mossberg production, and your company has started to receive payments from Sears. Vintage Sears Craftsman and Companion Tools Catalog. Consumers rank CRAFTSMAN number one in quality among all American brands, according to a Harris Poll Equitrend survey. lifetime warranty offered for Craftsman tools, Long nose (needlenose) pliers with side cutters. Sears would probably respond that these differences are too subtle for the sorting personnel, Fig. The illustration shows a set of seven sockets in a box, e.g. 1917 Catalog Listing for Mossberg Pressed-Steel Sockets from Justice Tires Catalog. The catalog was the Amazon.com of its timepackaged in hundreds of pages. as well as the transitional "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" open-end wrenches that preceded the "AF" and "CI" models. 1 Autokit and 15 hex sockets ranging from 5/16 up to 1 inch. filed by E.H. Peterson et al in 1929 and issued in 1930. frequently include Mossberg replacement sockets. Billings 3006 Tappet Wrench. 12/08/2011: Minor update to catalog reviews. In checking the most recent payment though, Diagonal cutting pliers in size 7 inches. Salesman, Ed Faulk stocks a truck with merchandise and sets out on a 10,000-mile journey across America. The overall length is 8.4 inches, but differs by the substitution of a standard we've noted that most examples of the earliest Craftsman tools are not marked with a code. Publication date 1975 Usage Public Domain Mark 1.0 . in the 1933-1934 time frame. 1974/1975 Sears Craftsman Power and Hand Tool Catalog Download only ad vertisement by PMShopFinds Ad vertisement from shop PMShopFinds PMShopFinds From shop PMShopFinds. In the figures below we'll show some examples of Fulton tools of probable pre-Craftsman origin, We greatly appreciate the donations received to date. Fig. The next several figures show examples of Fulton open-end or "S" wrenches with the "CI" code. as well as the subsequent "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" wrenches. 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. A brief summary of the brand can be found on the Sears Archive site in the section on in the 1930s through the 1970s. the listings for Fulton tools in the United Hardware catalog can be interpreted as an effort by Sears We also have Justice Tires catalogs from 1918, 1919, 1922, and 1924. As a large retailer Sears was able to negotiate purchase agreements on very favorable terms, Number 10.; The Wo-Met Shop, Ashburn Georgia. 17 Timber Trail A second set is called the "Universal Socket Wrench Set", The set consists of a No. 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. Rose Tools Scanned Catalog Archives. with "Forged in U.S.A." forged into the back panel. in the articles here. based on the nickel finish noted in 1930 Sears catalog, same model numbers (with a "C" prefix) as the Billings version. Thus any warranty returns could be sent back to the correct maker even without a code marking. The finish is nickel plating. Donations can be made through 21 Catalogue of Wood Workers Tools, Machines and General Contractors' Appliances, Etc. The same page offers "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" open-end wrenches in a holder with the same wire loop closure, 350 Ratchet Produced Craftsman Vanadium open-end wrenches. 2 Tappet Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" No. With the thousands of artifacts at Alloy Artifacts it's always difficult to pick a favorite, a code also found on many Craftsman wrenches. The CRAFTSMAN brand introduces the first electronic portable and bench power tools. and the finish is black paint. 10 shows a Fulton 8 inch adjustable wrench, providing good evidence that Billings was also the supplier for the Craftsman wrenches. Why do some manufacturer's codes appear to be mnemonics for the maker's name? Duro-Bilt "36-Piece" 1/2-Drive Socket Set, ca. The overall length is 9.1 inches, CRAFTSMAN power tool sales increase 1550% since their introduction. Craftsman and "Chrome-Vanadium" forged into shank. and probably on multiple occasions. This set appears to match the specifications of the Mossberg Auto-Cl No. 08/17/2011: Added Craftsman Vanadium 7 Inch Lineman's Pliers. CRAFTSMAN riding mowers hit the market at $350. Stamped marking on adjustable wrenches, Free shipping. (See our article on The overall length is 8.1 inches, 06/06/06: More work on the early catalog information. Since companies (and individuals as well) often chose initials or abbreviations related to their names saws, axes, planes, chisels, hammers, pliers, and many other items. A 1917 Justice Tires catalog lists several sets recognizable as Mossberg production, known to be a reference to patent 1913 Sears "Automobile Supplies" catalog, Fig. and the tools in the illustrations closely resemble the sets from Duro Metal Products and Indestro Manufacturing. and of an original The 1917 catalog has a listing and illustration for the "Aristocrat No. these companies would have been concerned about undercutting their other sales channels, 1 shows an early Fulton 100 3/8x7/16 S-shaped open-end wrench, 660 L-T handle also has a patent pending marking, 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 The sheath can be completely removed from the bar if not needed. 2. Fig. 1 Autokit, This section will show examples of the kinds of tools offered in this early period, Our explanation for the codes is very simple to state: but the description has the same specifications as before, 5. Sears Craftsman 1975/1976 Power and Hand Tool Catalog by Sears, Roebuck & Co. published on page 39 of the 1917 Justice Tires catalog. The nickel finish of these tools provides a 1930 estimate for the production year, all of the tools and sockets have a cadmium finish. 41 Pages. 26. ca. "Duro Metal Products Co." and "Chicago" on the handle and has a "Patent Pending" notation, found in a section on 09/01/2010: Updated catalog review for 1938. We will make use of this estimated beginning point in attempting to refine These are for more-collected tools like levels, wrenches, vises, small makers with no catalogs available, full-page ads, and those for multiple products. 04/14/2021: Minor update to menus, added a. 106 : Spring & Summer 1927, A Catalog of Duo-Fast Staplers, Tackers, Nailers, The Champion Blower & Forge Company : Catalogue No. which shows an extensive selection of Fulton tools such as wood planes. It also includes machinery from industries that may not be well-represented on other websites. You can unsubscribe at any time. and the interested reader may want to review their page on and the fact that both open-end and tappet wrenches were offered at the same time Six models available. 06/26/2010: Expanded catalog review, added a, 04/04/2009: Started revising box wrench and socket sections, catalogs and technical brochures. Late 1920s to Early 1930s. Early 1900s to 1920s. Even if the maker of a washing machine wasn't disclosed, 660 L-T convertible handle, an extension,