Tool Talk
Wrench Forum => Wrench Forum => Topic started by: scooter on May 01, 2012, 06:37:38 PM
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It has been several years since I last posted a photo of my Bluepoint/Snapon collection I display over my tool bench. And I have added considerably since that time.
I just took one to save for insurance purposes, etc. Though you might like to see. I know it is not as large as some of yours, but I am happy with it. The first few in this collection were acquired over 30 years ago. For your enjoyment.....
Some of you have helped me in my endevours with this. Thank you!
Scooter
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It is a very nice collection. Does the collection have a particular focus within the Snapon/Bluepoint realm?
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They are all just Bluepoint and Snapons ranging in age from late 20's to late 40's. Nothing newer. I started collecting the combinations, did the long ones on top first. When I had that set, all with the forged - raised style markings, and ranging from 7/16" to 1 1/4", I collected the short ones from 3/8" to 3/4". Then I picked up a 1933 model 71 1/2D ratchet, and had to have the old style sockets to go with. Then came the 3/8D stuff, and soon the other series wrenches. I became addicted to finding them somewhere in there. I have to say, I have acquired most at flea markets and various junk sales from Iowa to Texas, not paying too much for any. I detest the prices they ask on ebay.
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Thanks for sharing! YES - I can appreciate growing old of Ebay pricing.
If there happens to be something specific you're on the hunt for, let me know and I'll keep my eyes peeled.
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FrankLee, you may recognize a piece or two in the photo!
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scooter do you have any doubles? I am on a search for a snap on xdh1820, not sure if the ones you have are bluepoint xd or snap on xdh.
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Jeremy - All wrenches displayed in photo are branded bluepoint. Sockets and drive tools are Snapon.
FrankLee - I have only encountered one of the tiny XI wrenches previously. I do not think I want to start down another branch at this time. What with finding missing pieces for this collection, and my blackhawk and williams socket collections, and several other brands of sockets and wrenches I take a shining to, I have enough to look for. And the little ones would mean digging in deeper, and my eyesight is not what it once was. I find it hard to find the 9/32nd Snapon stuff now!