Tool Talk
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Yadda on June 21, 2024, 07:36:06 PM
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Today's estate sale buy. The socket set is a Hinsdale TL10. The DBE wrench is a Lectrolite Defiance. The 12-inch adjustable is a Williams Superadjustable. The tap handle is a Greenfield No. 6. Hidden right in the middle is an early Craftsman 1/4 breaker bar.
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Is that a Starrett Plumb Bob? Filled or solid steel?
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Wow! Good eye! I didn't realize it was a Starrett until I did a little cleaning. It is a Starrett No. 87. It isn't solid.
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Hello , Yadda . The drive plugs in the Hinsdale box are a great find! Are they marked?
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If it is an 87, it should be mercury filled unless somebody emptied it. If you shake it you should be able to feel the mercury moving inside. I think the hex top ones were later production, so they didn't roll when you set them down.
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Great find. Should produce some fine restorations, If you have the time.
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Hello , Yadda . The drive plugs in the Hinsdale box are a great find! Are they marked?
The 1/2 drive is marked "Made in U.S.A." . The 3/8 plug isn't marked. The Ratchet on the far left was also included, but was made in China so it was original.to the set. :grin: I believe I have a Hinsdale Plug style ratchet. Now I need to find it.