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Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Topic started by: jimwrench on September 30, 2013, 06:50:37 PM

Title: crescent socket set
Post by: jimwrench on September 30, 2013, 06:50:37 PM

Remember when you could get a 3/8 and 1/4 drive socket set in a steel box including a 3/8 rat;1/4 spinner;3/8 extension; a plug socket; 6in adjustable;slip joint plier; and a 4in mechanics screwdriver for $17.95. Well you still can I got this set for 1/3 of that. However it was missing 6in adjustable;the pliers and the screwdriver. I have the adjustable wrench and probably the pliers but what does a 4in mechanics screwdriver look like? That lid liner is paper and prior owner kept it pristine. Can't even grumble about prior owner not taking care of his tools. Maybe 4in blade driver with yellow plastic handle ?

Title: Re: crescent socket set
Post by: john k on October 01, 2013, 06:58:14 AM

Very nice set.   Have had a few Crescent brand end wrenches,  and seen a few sockets, but never stumbled across a screwdriver.  Yellow handle would probably be pretty close, for that era of box.

Title: Re: crescent socket set
Post by: crankshaftdan II on October 03, 2013, 02:04:03 PM

Quote from: jimwrench on September 30, 2013, 06:50:37 PM

Remember when you could get a 3/8 and 1/4 drive socket set in a steel box including a 3/8 rat;1/4 spinner;3/8 extension; a plug socket; 6in adjustable;slip joint plier; and a 4in mechanics screwdriver for $17.95. Well you still can I got this set for 1/3 of that. However it was missing 6in adjustable;the pliers and the screwdriver. I have the adjustable wrench and probably the pliers but what does a 4in mechanics screwdriver look like? That lid liner is paper and prior owner kept it pristine. Can't even grumble about prior owner not taking care of his tools. Maybe 4in blade driver with yellow plastic handle ?

I'm no expert camera guy myself-not being critical-could you take a more lighted picture of the contents as these "Old" tired eyes don't see much!!  Cranky

Title: Re: crescent socket set
Post by: Lostmind on October 03, 2013, 03:48:36 PM

Jim , try the " Fill flash " setting. Usually works for me.

Title: Re: crescent socket set
Post by: Papaw on October 03, 2013, 04:17:44 PM

Here are the same shots with a little help-

Title: Re: crescent socket set
Post by: jimwrench on October 04, 2013, 10:07:02 AM

  Heres a couple of shots to show contents.  have added 6in adjustable and need to add plier and screwdriver to complete set. Sorry for my lack of photographic skills.

Title: Re: crescent socket set
Post by: HeelSpur on October 04, 2013, 11:01:32 AM

Your making me jealous.

Title: Re: crescent socket set
Post by: crankshaftdan II on October 05, 2013, 01:55:36 PM

Thanks to all who updated the pictures-very nice set of vintage tools.  I thought that I had a set pf pliers to add-however they are the wrong size!...Cranky