Tool Talk

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: bonneyman on May 04, 2014, 11:29:06 AM

Title: Contract tools?
Post by: bonneyman on May 04, 2014, 11:29:06 AM

Ran across some tools this week that were labeled one brand but looked suspicoulsy like another.

For instance, saw a Powerkraft 1/4" round head rat that looked a whole lot like my Thorsen roundheads. And a Giller DBE wrench that looks like a Thorsen I have. Any connections?

Title: Re: Contract tools?
Post by: lauver on May 06, 2014, 03:15:21 PM

Yes.

Title: Re: Contract tools?
Post by: Chillylulu on May 07, 2014, 08:24:37 PM

Sorry, Lauver made my milk go out my nose. (Figuratively speaking)
Short and to the point!

Chilly

Title: Re: Contract tools?
Post by: lauver on May 08, 2014, 08:27:32 AM

bonneyman,

Sorry, I was being flip.  I couldn't resist.

To the point-- AA/Thorsen Tools/Contract Production/ does discuss the connections between Thorsen, Montgomery Wards, and Giller.  I think it is safe to say that Thorsen produced tools for both companies, and perhaps other companies as well.

Title: Re: Contract tools?
Post by: bonneyman on May 08, 2014, 09:51:37 AM

No need for an apology, Gary.

It's just tough (and kind a fun) trying to trace what companies did contract work for what retailers - years after the manufacturers and retailers themselves go out of business. lol