Par x found a few

[skipskip]

I think ParX was snapon's value line before Blue Point.

Anyone have dates?

I dont find too many so I was surprised to dig these out of a rusty toolbox this week

They are not high quality tools.

DSCF2423 by Skip Albright, on Flickr

[kwoswalt99]

They are not high quality tools.

Why do you say that?

[EVILDR235]

3 weeks ago i picked up a PAR-X top tool chest. it's 26 inches long and 14-1/2 inches tall. Top compartment with 4 drawers below. I also have a few PAR-X wrenches. Will try to post a picture later.

EvilDr235

[J.A.F.E.]

Par-X was a value line for Snap-on from very late 60's to early 80's. Mostly they were older SO patterns with less polish. The ratchets all used SO guts. Screwdrivers used older Snap-on handles - early ones used the octo grips but the amber ones in your pic are later and the same handles as Snap-on nut drivers from about that era. The tool boxes were different than Snap-ons though. Even the cardboard boxes hey came in looked like the red and white Snap-on ones. They were sold off the trucks but not seen them in any of the catalogs.

[john k]

I have collected maybe 3 Par X tools.   If I remember right they only came as sets?  It was Snapons idea to keep the truck operators from carrying a cheaper brand X name. 

[EVILDR235]

A few years ago i saw a Par-X 3/4 drive socket set in a pawn shop. Do not run across Par-X stuff very offen.

EvilDr235