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J.H. Williams "Hornet" hand tools
lauver:
oily,
Jeeezzz, you don't fool around when you start a new collection.
Did you know that Williams was owned by TRW at one point (before Snap-on). While under TRW ownership, Williams produced TRW branded tools, and nicely made; I believe these were sold at auto parts stores along with TRW auto parts. Ready for another collection? Just a thought....
OilyRascal:
Howdy Gary,
I've been fascinated with the Hornet brand since I found that ratchet in the shop. It just seemed like so little was known, and so few existed, and that nobody really knew anything about them other than being a "Williams" product. I've enjoyed both researching and finding the tools. Researching keyword "hornet" is often very challenging.
I did not know Williams owned TRW, and I do NOT need any encouragement in buying more tools. Thanks for sharing, it's certainly useful information to me.
OilyRascal:
Set No. 81391 now filled to original. 12 sockets and metal tray 6mm - 22mm 3/8" drive
lauver:
--- Quote from: OilyRascal on September 09, 2013, 04:29:56 PM ---Howdy Gary,
I've been fascinated with the Hornet brand since I found that ratchet in the shop. It just seemed like so little was known, and so few existed, and that nobody really knew anything about them other than being a "Williams" product. I've enjoyed both researching and finding the tools. Researching keyword "hornet" is often very challenging.
I did not know Williams owned TRW, and I do NOT need any encouragement in buying more tools. Thanks for sharing, it's certainly useful information to me.
--- End quote ---
Oily,
Williams did not own TRW... TRW owned Williams as a subsidiary company. This was back in the days (lasted about a decade or less) when large companies were "diversifying". This was followed by another decade of the parent companies selling off their new acquisitions. Funny though, I always thought that TRW and Williams was a good match (i.e. auto parts and automotive tools). But I guess TRW saw things differently.
At any rate, I've picked up a few TRW branded sockets and have found them to be very good sockets. Nothing fancy... just excellent quality sockets on the cheap.
chopper1:
While in Florida last winter I bought two almost NOS Hornet 1/2" drive sets from a guy at a flea market. He said that he had two or three more like new sets. I bought other items from him but nothing are obscure as these. I'm looking forward to seeing what he has this winter.
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