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Wrench Forum => Wrench Forum => Topic started by: coolford on April 20, 2021, 03:01:01 PM

Title: Craftsman circle U 3/8" socket set
Post by: coolford on April 20, 2021, 03:01:01 PM

I picked this set up at auction last Saturday.  It is a war finish set and in very good condition but I don't know if it was supposed to have an extension.  It appears to be relatively uncommon in the 3/8" size.

Title: Re: Craftsman circle U 3/8" socket set
Post by: lptools on April 20, 2021, 03:21:16 PM

Nice find!!

Title: Re: Craftsman circle U 3/8" socket set
Post by: AutoMechanic on April 22, 2021, 10:41:26 AM

Very cool. I only have ever found one Circle U Craftsman and it’s a 3/8 drive 3/4 socket. When I was in mechanics school we had a ratchet just like that one and it was cool to use something that old.

Title: Re: Craftsman circle U 3/8" socket set
Post by: coolford on April 22, 2021, 02:24:05 PM

Actually, I have no idea what the war finish is composed of as it does not rust.  It does however, tarnish.

Title: Re: Craftsman circle U 3/8" socket set
Post by: john k on April 22, 2021, 09:44:47 PM

The wartime finish may have been a type of low grade silver plate.   The   wartime Vise-Grips used it when chrome became a war material.