Love the set of nut drivers.
I have a couple extensions, swivel adapters, an a few Offset box wrenches with v markings. If you are intrested just send me a pm an I will grab some pictures.
Yes it's a nice set of nut drivers. Thanks. I was lucky to find them. Right now I'm really looking for a complete set of =V= combo wrenches.
Jim C.
Jim,
I could help you out with those combos, or at least some of them - depending on how big you want to go.
I have been trying to focus on the tools in the 1960 catalog. My target year is 1962, but I don't know how often Sears made hand tool catalogs back then. I have the Rose Tool scanned 1960 and 1964 catalogs.
Last week I received an16 pc 1/2" socket set, with tool box, exactly as shown in the catalog, except missing the crossbar for the 15" flex. Interestingly, in the 1960 catalog the same set was described as "17-pc. Set for Mechanics, Farm, Home". The only difference is that in 1957 they counted the a "15 inch "T" handle with crossbar" while in 1962 it became "15 inch flex handle; crossbar" (2 pieces.) So, exact same set with only the logo on the toolbox changing, but in 1960 advertised as 17 pc and in 1957 as 16 pc. I don't think of the crossbar as a tool, but as part of the15" flex tool. But I am not a marketing person....
Cost1957 $20.95 & the 15 pc midget set was $8.95
1960 $22.50
2015, used, $47.00 for both sets.
($1.52 per piece, above my favorite price by 52% .)
Same shipment included a complete 15 piece 1/4" midget set. It was pre 1960 because of the logo change and the box insert was metal.
1957 logo was an like an oval with a rectangle superimposed, and 1960 was the crown logo.
So, even though the 1957 era stuff is earlier than my target, and I have all the same tools in the 1960's version (except the 1/2"set toolbox), I think I'll keep it.
My father-in-law's mother bought him his first craftsman set when he turned 16, in1957 (I think.) I am using that set's lettering and others to try to determine when each of the 3 variations of "v" stamping began / ended. Catalogs help. A bit. But they are often rendered. The 3/8" speeder ratchet I have is my best indication of the stamping that fits the era I am focusing on.
Any other ideas on when those stampings started and / or changed?
Chilly