Thorsen tools collection

[dimwittedmoose51]

Read somewhere that Giller was the "contract " brand  from Thorsen  ie. military/industrial etc.  Just a rumor though...

DM&FS

[bonneyman]

And the family is together at last.  The 3/4" drive Thorsen 79 open gear ratchet.

Dang nice family pic!

[OilyRascal]

A view of the 3/4" ratchets together:

[OilyRascal]

The "DoAll" 14 piece set in Metric - Model DABOE-14mm

[OilyRascal]

Had I seen this in the wild, alone without packaging, there is no way I would have known it.

Thorsen's Carbon-Removing Tools.  A set of three; Roto-Clipper, Roto-Pick, and Roto-Scaper

[OilyRascal]

This is Thorsen's display board model B70.  The tools displayed are all of metric size.  This board coming from a Craigslist advert. some time ago, and that JohnK help facilitate.  Thank you, John.

This is the damage I could do in about an hour finding matches.

[turnnut]

nice start on your board,  the fun is in the hunt for the rest of the missing tools, good luck.

[bill300d]

I saw that you have a couple of Tatools in the mix and was wondering why, until It dawned on me, maybe that's who made the Asian Thorsens. Can I assume that is correct?

bill

[OilyRascal]

I saw that you have a couple of Tatools in the mix and was wondering why, until It dawned on me, maybe that's who made the Asian Thorsens. Can I assume that is correct?

bill

Hi Bill.  I don't generally fool around with or have interest in Tatools, and you certainly shouldn't be seeing any in the mix with that board.  I do have one Tatools socket set, coming from Dimwittedmoose, that I retain.

[bill300d]

What I was refering to was early on in this thread and after looking back it was an extention. Is/Was there any connection between the two?

bill

[john k]

Ah great the board made it without being folded spindled, etc.   Will have the matching one coming soon. 

[OilyRascal]

What I was refering to was early on in this thread and after looking back it was an extention. Is/Was there any connection between the two?

bill

Hi again, Bill.  "Tatools" was/is short for "Thorsen Allied Tools".  It was one of Thorsen's branding for off-shore production.  They also branded "Allied" alone.

[Twilight Fenrir]

I really like the looks of those open-geared ratchets. They are VERY handsome tools! I imagine they're hell to keep clean in greasy, dirty working conditions though.

I doubt there's anything special about 'em... but I have most of a set of Thorsen 1/2" Deep well sockets in their metal case. They're all Thorsen, but I think it might still be a mis-matched set. The 7/8ths socket stamp is upside-down compared to the rest. While the 1/2, and 5/8ths sockets have entirely different stamping styles on them.

Anyway, if anything catches your eye, lemme know, wouldn't mind terribly parting with them.

[OilyRascal]

Hi Twilight.  It appears to me circa 60's, and I believe the following stamping is correct:

"Thorsen" over
"MFD USA"

I would suggest the 1/2 and 5/8 were replaced at some point (with a newer style).

Nice set.  If it ever needs a home I would be happy to strike a deal of some nature with you.

[dimwittedmoose51]

Oily Update:  dude, I scored some misc Thorsen stuff including a small metal socket box with""Thorsen Allied" embossed on the lid. 
I'll send you a photo of he stash so far on FB.  Not quite enough for shipping yet though....unless you can't "wait".....lol

DM&FS