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Started by rusty, July 22, 2012, 01:15:22 PM

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rusty


Aside from the mystery tool, and the monster auto wrench, a few other goodies..

Atlas Tool co alligator/thread chaser, stamped metal, new one on me
Craftsman version of the classic glass cutter, was there anything you couldn't buy from Sears?

Weird noname bicycle wrench with an interesting design twist, the handle is slotted to hold the jaw piece instead of wrapping around. not marked at all, anyone have any clues?

Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

john k

The thread chaser wrench is kinda neat, I picked up a rusty one, and tried it on the threads of an old bolt, worked great.  Not sure what it was intended for, farm machinery?   That bicycle adjustable is really different, I have about 4 and never seen one with a slot.  And there was a time when Sears sold everything, even cars and farm tractors. 
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rusty


oh, sure, the first thing that pops up searching for atlas tool co is the papaw has on his for sale page LOL

And it looks better than mine -P
Well, now I know what mine is(n't) worth ....

Now if only I could figure out how to get the socket off that ratchet....
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

EVILDR235

Sears also sold houses thru their catalogs.

EvilDr235

lauver

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Gang,

If you look thru the old Sears big book catalogs you'll find all kinds of stuff Sears tried to sell to consumers.  Here's a few items that caught my eye:

Pet donkeys,

Pet monkeys,

Head stones (engraved),

Pink appliances (washers/dryers/refrigerators)

Auto insurance, and my favorite,

Leg make-up (during WWII this gave women the impression of wearing silk or rayon stockings).

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jimwrench

 That leg makeup brings back memories, in the early 50's we (pipeline workers) applied leg makeup to our faces to reduce the burning effects of creosote we applied to pipe as a primer before the dope (asphaltic coating). We found it in small town drug stores that evidently had an over supply when war ended and shortages ceased. We didn't enter any beauty pageants but it was better than burning.
Jim
Mr. Dollarwrench

rusty


Cut a piece of glass with the cutter today, works perfectly, like new out of the box (it's on cutter #6 tho, and it comes with 6...)
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.