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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: lptools on October 11, 2017, 06:35:29 PM

Title: Last group from the flea
Post by: lptools on October 11, 2017, 06:35:29 PM

Hello, The sockets are 1/2" drive, appears to be the makings of a set, 6 & 8 point, these led a rough life!! The bases are tapered, I haven't seen these before. The last photo is the remainder of what was in the box. Craftsman, Cornwell, Hallowell, Herbrand, Bonney,Indestro, all  USA wrenches, plus the Leviton plug ends& the Stanlet Screwdriver!!!!!!!! Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Last group from the flea
Post by: EVILDR235 on October 11, 2017, 07:18:29 PM

Nice haul. kinda like finding a chest full of gold. I would like to see the picture of the Stanlet screwdriver ?

EvilDr235

Title: Re: Last group from the flea
Post by: gibsontool on October 11, 2017, 07:41:29 PM

Interesting sockets, never seen any thing like that before. Can't see any reason for putting a taper on that end????

Title: Re: Last group from the flea
Post by: gibsontool on October 11, 2017, 08:13:57 PM

On second thought, if your hands and the tools are covered in oil and grease it may make it a little easier to change sockets.

Title: Re: Last group from the flea
Post by: EVILDR235 on October 11, 2017, 08:14:58 PM

My guess the reason for the taper on the sockets was to save money by buying less steel to make said sockets. Or it may have been a design so people would recognize the brand by sight.

EvilDr235

Title: Re: Last group from the flea
Post by: bill300d on October 11, 2017, 08:59:14 PM

Probably to lighten them up. They look like a pretty good chunk of steel.

Title: Re: Last group from the flea
Post by: bill300d on October 11, 2017, 09:52:40 PM

Those sockets remind me of Bog sockets with out the knurling.

Title: Re: Last group from the flea
Post by: t115145 on October 11, 2017, 10:14:44 PM

Nice haul, I'm jealous.  Any other markings on the Lockheed sockets?

Title: Re: Last group from the flea
Post by: Twertsy on October 12, 2017, 05:50:49 AM

Quote from: bill300d on October 11, 2017, 09:52:40 PM

Those sockets remind me of Bog sockets with out the knurling.

Yes, they are Bog.  I have several sets of those.  Some unmarked and likely made for Western Auto, some marked with a Star stamp, and some say Bog Mfg.

Title: Re: Last group from the flea
Post by: lptools on October 13, 2017, 03:39:39 PM

Hello, Thanks for all of the info!!!!!!!  The Bog sockets are only marked for size. Former owner weld repaired 3 of these, and one still has a cracked wall!!!!!! Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Last group from the flea
Post by: lptools on October 13, 2017, 03:44:31 PM

Hello, t115415. The crowfoot sockets have LOCKHEED with a fancy star logo, and are also marked for size & part number.   7/8 S20707  and 1-7/16  S 20716. Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Last group from the flea
Post by: lptools on October 13, 2017, 04:03:08 PM

Here is a close-up of the logo ( I Hope). 

Title: Re: Last group from the flea
Post by: t115145 on October 14, 2017, 11:32:41 PM

If you want to get rid of the Lockheed's PM me.
Thanks