Thorsen tools collection

[OilyRascal]

Mr. Bonneyman - I like the USA produced SJ-6.  I have a USA SJ-8, but I believe my SJ-6 pair has a COO not so close to home.  Thanks for sharing.

A Thorsen 064 slotted screwdriver (coming from JessEM).  It cleaned up very nicely.



A 1/4" drive set (coming from Nolatoolguy).  It is set 1411 of Dallas USA production, and brings forth evidence Thorsen was sold in at least ONE "Ace Hardware" store.



The elusive 1/2" drive model 77NR (with original plastic over handle).  Not exactly common in this condition. 











A Hex Key set - size 2 through 8.



and the oldest 77J 3/8" drive ratchet I've surfaced

[bonneyman]

Say, Oily, you have a much bigger Thorsen collection than I do. And I'm not married to that Thorsen slip joint. If you'd like it for your "family", PM me and we can work something out.

And don't worry. I have plenty of slip joint pliers......

[OilyRascal]

Say, Oily, you have a much bigger Thorsen collection than I do. And I'm not married to that Thorsen slip joint. If you'd like it for your "family", PM me and we can work something out.

And don't worry. I have plenty of slip joint pliers......

You're to kind, Mr. Bonney :)

PM inbound.

[johnsironsanctuary]

Hey Oily,

You might want to update us on the seven or eight Thorsen tools that you DON'T have. Then we can all keep an eye out for them.

John

[OilyRascal]

:) John

You're right in that the most common Thorsen mechanical tools are already in the shop, or on the truck, working.  There is still plenty "missing".  I'm absolutely, positively, in search of a open gear 3/4" drive ratchet, "Block" Sockets (aka "Crow's Foot" wrenches), T handled sockets, "L" handled break-overs, any tool marked with "TT" in a circle, and there were also "L" type double socket wrenches.  Any of those tools from USA production would have my immediate interest.

I've done well with representing the last 30 years of USA production.  It is the first 30 years I still have a tremendous amount of work towards.  The lack of reference catalogs is also a huge issue for me....no matter the vintage.

[OilyRascal]

On the subject of Thorsen pliers.  A few below to share.  All of them having hard evidence of shipment directly from Thorsen's Emeryville address, to the customer, on March 5th 1970.   

7" Round Nose Looping Pliers - Model RN-7



4" Flat Nose Pliers - Model FN-4



8" Long Reach Duckbill Pliers - Model LDUS-8



4" Diagonal Cutting Pliers - Model DP-4



7" Diagonal Cutting Pliers - Model DP-7



7" Lineman's Side Cutting Pliers - Model LP-7



6" Long Channel Nose Pliers - Model LN-6



6" Diagonal Cutting Pliers - Model DP-6

[john k]

Hey those look good.   45 year old new old stock, hard to get better than that.  john

[OilyRascal]

Hey those look good.   45 year old new old stock, hard to get better than that.  john

They are about my age.  I wish I had that few scuffs.

[Branson]

Great bunch of cutters and pliers!  Good job!

[bonneyman]

Hey those look good.   45 year old new old stock, hard to get better than that.  john

They are about my age.  I wish I had that few scuffs.

Don't we all! lol

[OilyRascal]

A very unique Giller 77JC 3/8" drive ratchet.  I have a Thorsen branded 77JC that is identical to it.  These are the only two that I've seen.  I'm curious to know if others have seen them, and if so in what form (stand alone, part of a set).  My WAG is it was of limited production somewhere between 1965-1975.

[OilyRascal]

Thorsen model 301 brake spoon

[OilyRascal]

My first Thorsen signage.  Most likely from the early 60's, possibly as early as 1959.  It would have displayed on a wire rack holding Thorsen tools.  It came from an automotive store in California.  The patent notation relates to the wire rack display itself.....granted to Lawton Shurtleff.

[rusty]

Wonder if the rack fits into the thing in D181553 ?

[OilyRascal]

Wonder if the rack fits into the thing in D181553 ?

One does wonder, although I'm inclined to believe it is a later version of their display.