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Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Topic started by: 246gts on June 08, 2014, 04:36:49 PM

Title: What have I bought?
Post by: 246gts on June 08, 2014, 04:36:49 PM
Saw these on eBay and thinking they look unusual I made a winning bid.
Says "Made in USA" but what are they??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-collectable-hexagon-drive-socket-set-/231247227814?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=2HYRs7qcYRJh9gGjZ0r4n8TUCyw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Dave

Title: Re: What have I bought?
Post by: skipskip on June 08, 2014, 07:50:41 PM
socket set
Title: Re: What have I bought?
Post by: Papaw on June 08, 2014, 07:54:41 PM
They are just what the seller stated-
Quote
vintage collectable hexagon drive socket set in wooden box

As to worth-We would have to know the exchange rate to USD and who they were made by.

Google "Vintage hex socket set"
 
Title: Re: What have I bought?
Post by: Papaw on June 09, 2014, 01:17:26 AM
Need to see the sides of the sockets. The knurling will help ID the set. I bet they are Duro/Indestro made.

Title: Re: What have I bought?
Post by: eddie hudson on June 09, 2014, 07:59:58 AM
Need to see the sides of the sockets. The knurling will help ID the set. I bet they are New Britain made.


The clue being "Made in USA"
Title: Re: What have I bought?
Post by: bill300d on June 09, 2014, 07:21:57 PM
The ratchet and plugs look like Duro and the sockets look like a mixed bag. Side shots of the sockets would be the tell all.
Title: Re: What have I bought?
Post by: bill300d on June 09, 2014, 07:38:14 PM
Could also be Bog Mfg.
Title: Re: What have I bought?
Post by: Chillylulu on June 10, 2014, 01:23:17 AM
Quote from: bill300d on June 09, 2014, 07:21:57 PM
The ratchet and plugs look like Duro and the sockets look like a mixed bag. Side shots of the sockets would be the tell all.
I think the sockets are a mixed bag too.

Did you notice the sockets where the broached metal makes a star?   Should be a give-a-way for someone in here.......

Chilly
Title: Re: What have I bought?
Post by: 246gts on June 14, 2014, 08:13:39 AM
Well the socket set arrived today. A bit of a mixed bag with many different makes and variable condition.
Lets see if you can identify them!
The first set contains a few doubles but generally seem in good condition:-(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/246gts/IMG_1889_zps51e3576a.jpg) (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/246gts/media/IMG_1889_zps51e3576a.jpg.html)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/246gts/IMG_1890_zpsa74614a8.jpg) (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/246gts/media/IMG_1890_zpsa74614a8.jpg.html)

The next ones

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/246gts/IMG_1891_zps3154b98a.jpg) (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/246gts/media/IMG_1891_zps3154b98a.jpg.html)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/246gts/IMG_1893_zpsa1ad239b.jpg) (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/246gts/media/IMG_1893_zpsa1ad239b.jpg.html)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/246gts/IMG_1897_zpsca934548.jpg) (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/246gts/media/IMG_1897_zpsca934548.jpg.html)

Then the ratchet and the tommy bar

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/246gts/IMG_1899_zps63547af4.jpg) (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/246gts/media/IMG_1899_zps63547af4.jpg.html)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/246gts/IMG_1901_zps3e692844.jpg) (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/246gts/media/IMG_1901_zps3e692844.jpg.html)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/246gts/IMG_1904_zps5fa90169.jpg) (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/246gts/media/IMG_1904_zps5fa90169.jpg.html)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/246gts/IMG_1902_zps50b69eac.jpg) (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/246gts/media/IMG_1902_zps50b69eac.jpg.html)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/246gts/IMG_1905_zps77c867a5.jpg) (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/246gts/media/IMG_1905_zps77c867a5.jpg.html)(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/246gts/IMG_1900_zps9d4f336b.jpg) (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/246gts/media/IMG_1900_zps9d4f336b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What have I bought?
Post by: bill300d on June 14, 2014, 02:32:24 PM
Dave
Here are my thoughts on what you have

pic 1 and 2          New Britain's None Better brand
pic 3                   Also New Britain's None Better brand but a different variation
pic 4                   Walden Worcester
pic 5                   2nd and 3rd from top Bog Mfg, unsure about the remainder for now
pic 6 and 7          Duro ratchet

Just as an aside, I came across a Brit-Tool socket set with a some what similar ratchet in it
Title: Re: What have I bought?
Post by: rusty on June 14, 2014, 04:14:56 PM
Does the socket in the 5th picture say 5-8W ??
Title: Re: What have I bought?
Post by: 246gts on June 14, 2014, 06:08:10 PM
Quote from: rusty on June 14, 2014, 04:14:56 PM
Does the socket in the 5th picture say 5-8W ??

Yes
Title: Re: What have I bought?
Post by: rusty on June 14, 2014, 06:36:27 PM
How odd. I wonder if it is Whitworth?
If so, it is the first hex drive I have ever seen...
Title: Re: What have I bought?
Post by: Nolatoolguy on June 23, 2014, 08:26:47 PM
I could be wrong but some look like they have been wire wheeled.

Title: Re: What have I bought?
Post by: humber2 on June 30, 2014, 04:40:33 PM
Quote from: 246gts on June 14, 2014, 06:08:10 PM
Quote from: rusty on June 14, 2014, 04:14:56 PM
Does the socket in the 5th picture say 5-8W ??

Yes

Is the bottom socket also ?W

Looks like a smart use of band knurling.