Tool Talk
Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Topic started by: sumner52000 on January 05, 2012, 02:25:35 PM
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I have an Armstrong 1/4" set I picked up a while back. I was wondering if it is complete or if I have missing/extra pieces. Does anyone have a catalog with this listed, or any other info? I'm guessing it is from the mid 1950s.
Here is what I have:
Ratchet NMA-51
Breaker NM-A2
T- handle? NM 42B
1/4-3/8 adapter MF-130
Sockets
3/16
7/32
1/4
9/32
5/16
11/32
3/8
7/16
1/2
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I think you have a near complete tool complement in your set. The range of sockets looks correct. The ratchet and flex handle match. Not sure about the T-handle/cross bar (this is likely a cross bar for your flex handle). Does the flex handle have a female drive on the end of the handle?
I'm guessing there should be at least one extension or a spinner handle that doubles as an extension (perhaps 6").
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"Not sure about the T-handle/cross bar (this is likely a cross bar for your flex handle). Does the flex handle have a female drive on the end of the handle?"
Thats right there is hole it slides through and a detent ball to hold tight. Don't know why i didn't see it before. Thanks.
Next question would be what size extensions and what part #'s. I guess a 3" would be common anything else?
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Man you got a dandy set there.
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Sumner I have a 1948 catalog that has the NMA-51 ratchet listed but it the older flat style handle not the round one. I also have an older catalog from C-39 (1939?) that shows a NM-51 ratchet with that style handle, 4" long. Yours looks like it might be a little longer.The logo doesn't look right though. Thought I'd do my best to muddy the waters. The logos from either catalog doesn't look like the one you have.
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Thanks guys. I picked up the set at an estate auction of an engineer. I saw this pictured in the auction listing so i made the 45 min ride. Then i spent almost $1000. Got the wife a nearly new washer and dryer, and several boxes of tools. Most of the tools were snap on and blue point supreme. I was making my mid 1950's guess because of the date codes of 1955, and 1956 on the snap on stuff. Also picked up several of the octo-grip screwdrivers.
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I hope the majority of that $1000 was spent on tools. When my wife needed a new washer and dryer, I got her a rock to best the clothes on and a line to hang them on. Let me tell you this. Do not piss a woman off and give her a rock to knock you out with and a rope to tie you up.
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That ratchet sure looks like Proto made it. I have a 3/8 Armstrong ratchet and the parts interchange with a Proto 3/8 ratchet.
EvilDr235