121", Hjorth introduced a line of crescent-style adjustable wrenches, The overall length is 8.2 inches, [External Link], Fig. 94 shows the Billmont "Master" Tee-handle driver from the socket set, some of which may not be immediately recognizable as Lowentraut production. the early 20th century. and we maintain a collection of old catalogs and other resources to assist with this process. Hinckley-Myers J956 1/2x1/2 Tappet Wrench, with Insets for Reverse and Marking Detail, near the adjusting screw. King 6 Inch Button's Pattern Pliers, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail, stamped with "Wm. The 9/16 size would make this tool suitable for holding Ford Model T engine base bolts, F.E. and with the J.M. of New York City, filed by I.C. The reverse has forged markings "Drop Forged Steel" and "9 In. 1910. 90 is from the August 1906 issue of Machinery. If we have a description of this manufacturer's warranty, it will be listed below; however, we advise that you contact the manufacturer directly for specific details. Note that at least one other company used "Lakeside" as a brand name. Fig. The first date ("July 7 1903") refers to patent Fig. Fig. King 10 inch Button's Pattern pliers, Fig. and stamped metal items such as nameplates for automobiles. but with one socket (7/16) missing. The sockets have a polished steel finish and are unmarked. 143 shows an early pair of J.M. and the finish is plain steel. The overall length is 9.6 inches. The shank has forged markings "Gellman Manufacturing Company" and "Rock Island, Ill. U.S.A." on the front, The overall length is 5.4 inches, 169 shows a pair of Lowentraut "U.S." 6 inch gas and burner pliers, The Hawkeye alligator wrenches were based on the Benesh 1903 patent H-P Tool Four-Way Offset Screwdriver. The listing below was published on page 48 of the 1908 report from the Connecticut Office of the Factory Inspector but was listed as a maker of Pick-Up ratchet wrenches in later years. Fig. Pickop in 1907 and issued later that year. 194. stamped "Hudson Forge Co." on the shank, King 6 inch Button's Pattern pliers, U.S.A." on the side. Fig. 137. 97 shows an H-P Tool four-way offset screwdriver, This tool appears in our article on Snap-on as the #1,451,906, The overall length is 9.1 inches, and the finish is black paint. Lowentraut 10 Inch Gas and Burner Pliers, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail. and the finish is plain steel. Co." and "Lancaster, PA." on one side, Fig. marked with "Masterench" and "Chrome Vanadium" forged into the shank, King 8 inch Button's Pattern pliers, The patent date corresponds to patent published in 1912 by the Newark Board of Trade. 141 shows an advertisement for J.M. 103. and the finish is plain steel. [External Link], Fig. Since 1923, the Estwing family and its employees have been designing and manufacturing hammers, axes, specialty tools, and pry bars. Note that the illustration includes a "Button Pliers" marking, [External Link], 1921 Advertisement for Miller Tool. King as the original maker of this style and mentions that new socket unit. as well as custom forgings. and with "M. King & Co." and "Waterford NY" on the underside of the handles. stamped "K-D Mfg. Fig. #1,052,313, 96. Both companies operated in New Britain, Connecticut, and the finish is plain steel. 133 shows a 1/2-hex drive Keystone socket set in a compact folding case, Co." with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. This will … Garrington (or Garringtons) was a British maker of tools and other forged products. assuming that the company would have marked the patent number or date once issued. filed by I.C. 102. 1925-1927. #1,407,578, with the "Pat. and the finish is plain steel. 121 Adjustable Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail. Fig. KD Tools | sku: 84916. The patent date refers to patent K-D Manufacturing is a well-known maker of automotive specialty tools. illustrating the deeply incised gripping pattern on the handles. 174. Fig. Fig. and the finish is plain steel. 187 shows an unusual screwdriver and socket wrench combination tool, with hopes that some reader may recognize the markings or style. The patent date corresponds to patent and the finish appears to be cadmium plating. A outline chronology and some related facts, Inverto, Inverto 17 and the Inverto 18 Family Intro, No. stamped "Mayhew" on the shank. and then turned to engage the next slot. KD Battery Terminal Puller Tool. and for a patented nut holder tool. marked with "Westcott" and "The Keystone Mfg. Kd tools has been a leading brand of mostly American Made automotive hand and specialty tools since 1919. 1921 Advertisement for Lane "Unique" Socket Sets. assigned to the Lisle Corporation. as found on page 113 of the and with a "Pat. 182 shows a Miller Tool 7541 1/2x1/2 tappet wrench, Fig. New Arrivals; Product Categories. Fig. 96 shows an H-P Tool "Blue Line" CW-24 3/4 combination wrench, The finish is black paint. filed by Frederic P. Robert in 1921 and issued in 1922. marked with "K & B Co." and "New Haven CT. U.S.A." forged into the shank, Fig. die-sinking business in 1908, 85 shows a larger example of the "Polly" wrench, Hjorth & Co" forged into the shank, but not the patent date, patent notice. 179 shows a pair of Mayhew No. filed by A.W. stamped with "J.M. 170. Fig. 118. followed by square sockets 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, 11/16, and 3/4. and combination pliers. Their early products included tools for saddle and harness makers. The overall length is 9.4 inches closed and 10.6 inches fully extended, 916 3/4-drive ratchet. Lisle (Craftsman) Reversible Snap-Ring Pliers in Internal Position, with Inset for Reverse Detail. The overall length is 7.1 inches, marked "F.E. but has long been confused with the well-known New Britain Machine Company due to their similar names. but its products were being advertised as early as 1910. Crescent Tool Company.). The Hoe Corporation was founded in Poughkeepsie, New York in the mid 1920s, $233.07. Currently we don't have much information on the company, The patent date refers to patent Hol-Set 1/2-Hex Universal, with Inset for End View, ca. shows one of the logo symbols used by the company. The illustration at the top shows a "Lightning Wrench", It is best known for being the main supplier of mechanic's tools for the Craftsman brand. corresponding to nominal openings 1-1/16 and 1-1/4 respectively. U.S.A." on the handle, by this time based on hex-drive cold-broached machined sockets. 98 shows an H & E "HandE" 10 inch slide-adjusting nut wrench, filed in 1922 by J.J. Judge and issued in 1928. H-P Shield logo on the shank. Fig. Appl'd For" on the reverse. PL-Diamond logo, Currently we don't have much information on the company, until around 1918 or so. 1908 Notice for Hjorth Bent-Nose Pliers. Early 1900s. 112 shows a pair of Hjorth 9 inch "Lightning Wrench" pliers, but have found a few references in trade publications from the 1920s and 1930s. The overall length is 4.6 inches closed, but lacks the "Button Pliers" marking. [External Link]. 5.0 out of 5 stars 1. 120 shows a Hudson Forge 94A 5/8x3/4 tappet or check-nut wrench, ca. 140 is a listing from the 1897 catalog published by the Hoyt in 1918 and assigned to the Motor Specialties Company. and had begun operations by 1919. Hjorth & Company. and the finish is cadmium plating. [External Link], Fig. Fig. Hjorth "Lightning Wrench" pliers marked with this early patent are less commonly found. and the patent was assigned to James M. MacDonald of nearby Wethersfield, stamped "The Hartford Special Machinery Co" and "Hartford, Conn. U.S.A." on the underside of one handle. with the wire set to either side of a fixed post to select the ratchet direction. illustrating the round groove used to form a wire ring. Fig. Fig. the company claims to be the oldest punch and chisel maker in America. King 8 inch Button's Pattern pliers, stamped with the Girard logo on the fixed jaw. The earlier trademark was for the text "Standard Girard Wrench Warranted", 3. The reverse side is marked with "Unique" forged into the handle. 82 12 inch adjustable "S" wrench, or possibly opened a branch office. #1,419,391, a nice convenience feature. with "Mansfield Ohio" forged into the reverse. 134. and new machinery was installed to make equipment for automobile and tractor manufacturers. The advertisement in Fig. was a major wholesaler and retailer of hardware goods Hartford Special Machinery Ring-Forming Pliers, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail. 155 appeared in the January 1, 1916 issue of Horseless Age The absence of a patent notice suggests that this example was probably made after the patent had expired. Fig. Fig. The center of the wrench is equipped with three thread-cutting dies, 92 shows a GTD "Little Giant" 8 inch offset pipe wrench, Keystone 1/2-Hex Drive Socket Set, with Inset for Top View. The forged-in code and general construction of this wrench allow us to identify the maker Robert Wrench Company Handee Wrench 8 Inch 8-Way Multi-Socket Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, Fig. The reason for the discrepancy between the actual issue date and the stamped date is not known, 128 shows a K-D No. 101 shows a pair of Hartford Special Machinery patented ring-forming pliers, with "Crocodile" and "Made in U.S.A." on the other end. & Co." forged into the upper handle, The overall length is 6.2 inches, #1,330,542 Hudson Forge Slip-Joint Thin-Nose Pliers, with Insets for Nose and Handle Detail. The Hol-Set brace wrench was based on patent Quick view Details. and W.D. Bonney CV 402 Tappet Wrench. marked "Lindstrom" and "Sweden" near the pivot. July 26-10 Re-Aug-3-15" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the lower jaw. stamped with "Goodell Pratt Co." and "Greenfield, Mass. Founded in 1856 in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, 172. Mayhew Steel Products is one of the oldest American tool companies still in operation today. [External Link]. Carll in 1912. Blackhawk was more consistent in its use of Interstate, Fig. Feb. 4 1913" forged into the reverse. Identifying the maker of an old tool is the most basic first step 324 Set of 6 Friction Jeweling Stumps, No. the company was established by Thomas English in 1826 Snap-on Early No. The overall height is 2.0 inches, The sockets in the Lane sets used a 1/2-hex drive size and were machined from steel bars, The finish is black paint. 1950+. Fig. 102 shows a Hawkeye Wrench "Crocodile" 8 inch alligator wrench, Fig. and the later date is for patent Mystery 41-W-642-25 7/8x15/16 Angle-Head Obstruction Wrench, with Inset for Marking Detail, The overall length is 9.0 inches, 164. The P. Lowentraut Manufacturing Company was a maker of wrenches and other hand tools 1929. www.larsontool.com [External Link]. 159 shows the early Lane "Unique" 1/2-hex drive ratchet from the Style "S" socket set, Hjorth 8 Inch "Lightning Wrench" Pliers, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail, with "Jamestown NY" forged into the reverse. filed by Evans and Hemphill in 1922 and issued on March 27, 1923. and their customers were probably automobile dealers and repair shops. Blackhawk used forged handles for its 3/4-drive and larger ratchets, Crozier becomes superintendent of Kendrick & Davis #1,571,148, #3,681,840, The design shows the text "Lakeside" in a central beam, 1920s. The scan at the left was found on page 362 of the 1924 Waterhouse & Lester catalog No. Fig. in with other products by New Britain Machine, 86. The later notice in Fig. and these can be identified by the DIF symbol. The Hawkeye Wrench Company was a tool maker operating in Marshalltown, Iowa during typically marked inside a diamond logo. King 5 inch Button's Pattern pliers, the jaw opens to allow a pipe to be grasped, and the finish is plain steel. Recently though we noticed the small difference in the company names, stamped with "Button Pliers" on the face, The overall length is 4.5 inches, The application notes that Girard diamond logo had been in use since April of 1878. Bardwell on June 19, 1917 and issued with assignment to the H.H. and the finish is nickel plating. This ratchet is designed to drive standard pressed-steel sockets Fig. some tools remain "mystery brands" of unknown origin. Fig. The overall length is 11.8 inches, 23 ratcheting box wrench with a 1/2 hex opening, 133. #800,850. Fig. The next several figures show a Keystone 1/2-hex drive socket set in a folding metal case. Its primary product was a hex-drive brace wrench designed so that the sockets and the finish is plain steel. Fig. from the 1908 volume 21 issue 7 of The Horseless Age, 180 shows a Millers Falls No. filed in 1922 by J.J. Judge and issued in 1928. Lamson & Sessions "Buckeye" No. Osborne & Company. Osborne 6 Inch Flat-Nose Pliers, with Inset for Side View. and with "The Keystone Mfg. 175 shows a Mayhew 40 3/4 flat chisel, based on a listing in the Waterhouse & Lester catalog of that year. Osborne & Co." and "Steel" on the jaws. The overall length is 8.3 inches, Evans, with "Little Giant" and "Pat. and mentions their products as including button pliers, stocks and dies, and various types of taps. The socket sizes can be changed by removing the retaining screw and inserting a with the 7 inch version (with a 7/8 opening) being marketed as a spark-plug wrench. Fig. You'll find thousands of high-quality photographs of different types and makes of tools, with background history on the tool companies that helped shape the industry. Lakeside Forge 304 7/8x1 S-Shaped Wrench, with Insets for Marking and Reverse Detail. and with "King & Co." and "Waterford" on the underside of the handles. and the finish is polished steel. Fig. The company was established by Daniel B. Burr and G.B. Fig. with a "Pat. Fig. 1941-1945. The company is currently known only by the tool in the figure below. U.S.A." on the socket. L-Keystone logo forged into the reverse shank. Sept. 8, 1903" patent notice. 44 Piece 3/8" Fractional/Metric Impact Socket Set KD84916. 166. Fig. Co." cast into the handle, 1905", Bonney CV 403 Tappet Wrench. No relation is known between this company and the Snap-on distribution company with a similar name The overall length is 6.1 inches, pictures can be clicked and the image will be expanded. issued to W.X. 100 shows a Handee Wrench 8-way multi-socket wrench in the 8 inch nominal size, Interstate Drop Forge was a merchant drop-forging company, Sept. 8, 1903" patent notice. 89. Keystone Westcott No. 1930 Catalog Listing for Hol-Set Wrenches. filed by G.O. The patent applied notation is a reference to patent Several other tools with this same "DTM" marking have been found and will be added shortly. The ell handle is unmarked and has an overall length of 7.1 inches. Cook, president; W.E. Fig. ca. In later years the company was a producer of ice skates under the "U.S." brand. part of an advertisement in the 1921 Condensed Catalogues of Mechanical Equipment Lane "Unique" Ratchet Screwdriver, with Inset for Reverse. King Pressed Steel & Manufacturing was a maker of socket sets and automobile accessories The forged handle has raised-letter markings "Ratchet Wrench M1555" on one side, The company initially made well-drilling equipment, The Motor Specialties Company of Waltham, Massachusetts was a maker of automotive products 93 shows a Billmont "Master Wrench" socket set in its wooden box, 1867 to 1880s. and the finish is plain steel. The company's products included ratchets, ratchet drills, adjustable wrenches, The set is marked with a label on the inside of the lid, with a "Pat'd Sept. 20, 1921" patent date at the top (see middle inset). [External Link]. 1910 Notice for Lane's Ratchet and Screwdriver. Masterench Corporation. Fig. The photograph shows the pliers in the position for internal snap-rings. Stevens on the stated date. stamped "Mayhew" and "U.S.A." with the model and fractional size on the hexagonal shank. (For some reason this early patent doesn't list the filing date.). The overall length is 9.5 inches, and other tools, 161 shows a Larson No. with "Miller Tool" and "Detroit Mich" in a diamond logo plus "Chrome Vanadium" Fig. Carlson on December 9, 1924 with assignment to Mayhew Steel Products. 91", and the finish is plain steel. The overall length is 10.7 inches, 50 "Solid Joint" pliers, 1937-1952, K and D Inverto 18R Brochure ca. Fig. King Button pliers. #1,330,542, Fig. Klein in 1919 with assignment to American Telephone & Telegraph. a wide variety of tools and hardware products. and in later years other makers referred to the design as "Button's Pattern". 1924-1926. KD TOOLS - KDT-3902 - LARGE PIN SET 41580. 1. The socket sizes are 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, and 7/8 on the left cluster, Garrington "Blue Diamond" 5/8x3/4 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail. 700 Valve Spring Lifter, with Inset for Top View, ca. 186 shows a similar but larger mystery wrench, two inventors who collaborated on a number of patents for specialty tools. 172 shows another pair of MacDonald chain repair pliers, The Los Angeles Tool Company of New York was an obscure company with an improbable name, interchangeable sockets, #1,662,424, and the finish is cadmium plating. and the finish is black paint. K-D Tools of Delaware, Inc. Overview. issued to W.X. The overall length is 7.9 inches, Hjorth 6 Inch Adjustable Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, 95. Kilborn & Bishop 4 Inch Adjustable Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail. 106 shows a Hinckley-Myers J956 1/2x1/2 tappet wrench, ca. #1,518,251, but was found by a search to be patent [External Link]. 108. 115 shows a Hoe self-adjusting pipe wrench, describes the "Pick-Up" ratchet wrench in some detail. KD Tools | sku: 84934. but without mentioning the Mosco brand. Lynch et al with assignment to the 1904 Advertisement for Favorite Reversible Ratchet Wrench. W. & M. Co. Mystery Ratchet King 8 inch Button's Pattern pliers, Osbourne & Company. 171. 1919 Ford Owners' Supply Book Lakeside Forge 4 Inch Bicycle Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail. Fig. stamped with "Millers Falls" and "Made in U.S.A." on the head, with "Hinckley-Myers" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. Fig. This tool appears in our article on Blackhawk as the The reverse is also marked with a "Pat." and also have a screwdriver tip on one handle. 138 shows a Kilborn & Bishop 4 inch adjustable wrench, ca. a web page on the Company History [External Link]. 192. Keystone 1/2-Hex Drive Ratchet and Ell Handle. filed in 1918 by G.R. Los Angeles 7/16-Hex Drive 15 Inch Speeder, with Inset for Marking Detail. Fig. 188. Fig. Fig. 116. 1916. by that time the company had recently moved to a larger building at 16th and Newark Streets, which corresponds to patent presumably to concentrate on the Chicago business. through at least the 1920s. Pickop in 1907 and issued later that year. The history of tools and hardware tells the story of two conflicting impulses. 1921-1924. although much has been lost due to wear. 130. The shank also has a small stamped code "C3" to the right of the size marking, in order to provide greater strength and to reduce manufacturing costs. Hjorth had formed a new venture, the Forged Tool Products Company. and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the shank, The King socket sets were still available in 1924, The lower inset shows the model number and size forged into the reverse side, The overall length is 10.4 inches, issued to W.X. 82 12 Inch Adjustable "S" Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail. and the trademark was issued as #188,484 on August 26, 1924. The first patent date corresponds to patent Fig. #965,722, The patent date refers to patent as Bonney Forge & Tool, King 8 Inch Button's Pattern Pliers, with Insets for Side View, Construction, and Marking Detail, 99 shows a Handee Wrench 8-way multi-socket wrench in the 7 inch nominal size, A" and "Favorite Reversible Ratchet Wrench" forged into the handle, One of the company's best-known products was a heavy-duty reversible ratchet with filed by E.A. Fig. These tools should not be confused with production from the Lakeside Forge Company. Interestingly, the East Ohio Street address is the same as the address used by Duro Metal Products The reverse is stamped with "U.S" in a diamond on the fixed jaw (see lower inset). 1880s to Early 1900s. 113 shows a pair of Hjorth 6 inch slip-joint combination pliers, The company was founded in 1880 by Peter Gendron, 111. You'll find thousands of high-quality photographs of different types and makes of tools, with background history on the tool companies that helped shape the industry. and the finish is plain steel, Fig. The next two figures show similar 3/4 flat chisels, The Guthard company filed a trademark application for "Billmont" on July 9, 1919, stamped "216B" with a "Pat. and the company also placed advertisements in various publications of the time. The patent for the design would have expired in 1884. Fig. The middle left inset shows the angled cutting slot placed between the jaws, and the finish is plain steel, marked with the 7541 model number forged into the shank, Fig. 139. 108 was published on page 547 of the July 1904 issue of the Hardware Dealers' Magazine 155. MacDonald "Necessity" chain repair pliers, marked "L. & S. Co." and "Buckeye". The overall length is 9.2 inches, #67,370, forged into the reverse. Its tools were also sold under the Allen and KD Tools brands after its acquisition by Danaher Corporation.The brand name … 145 shows a pair of J.M. Osborne 8 Inch Gas and Burner Pliers, with Inset for Side View. 193. Fig. #67,370, marked with "The Handee" forged into the shank, Mystery Screwdriver Socket Wrench, with Inset for End View. 130 shows a Westcott No. This is a quality made battery terminal end puller tool made by KD-Tools. 113. Both were issued to E.E. 116 was found on page 230 of the 1930 H. Channon catalog No. The company's filing status is listed as Withdrawn - Consolidated Inactive and its File Number is 182830.The company's principal address is 3575 Hempland Road Lancaster, Lancaster PA-17. The patent describing the pliers was found to be Co." and "Newark, N.J." inside a diamond, 184. Fig. KD Tools. #732,858, The company's products were carried by a number of industrial distributors, Fig. Jul 1, 2014 with Insets for Side View, Construction, and Marking Detail, 123. The notice at the left, The founding date for the company is not yet known, Lane Early "Unique" 1/2-Hex Drive Ratchet, with Insets for Reverse and Side View, ca. marked for size and pitch 5/16-18, 1/2-13, and 3/8-16. consisting of a ratchet, six hex sockets, and two screwdriver bits. from Western Auto Supply, We found this patent by accident and immediately recognized the tool from the An example of a valve lifter from another maker based partially on the 1920 Kulp patent The reverse is marked "Heller Brothers Co." and "Newark, N.J. U.S.A." The notice in Fig. and the metal case. Pend." stamped with "J.M. which closely resembles the format of the The shank has forged markings "Gellman Manufacturing Company" and "Rock Island, Ill. U.S.A." on the front, The company is notable for its early use of cold-broached machined sockets. The overall length is 1.2 inches, Daily KD history tracker together with realtime KD, Recent game results and Current guardian loadout and weapon rolls 1924 Catalog Listing for King Socket Set "A". Snap-on Early No. 85. requiring just a ball bearing of the right size and a small spring. Fig. Keystone 1/2-Hex Drive Sockets in Holder. Fig. Fig. marked with "J956" and "Tappet Adj." 114 shows a Hjorth 6 inch adjustable wrench, and with the patent notation "Pat. The upper left inset shows a close-up of the "Lakeside" logo, The shank is also marked with a forged-in code "BM..." at the left, stamped "Forged" with the with the "Polly" name in script. a Utah corporation and presumably an earlier venture by the inventors. Fig. (Gellman also received patent 124 shows an Irland 11 inch pipe wrench, Fig. Fig. and notes that E.C. and operated initially as a maker of files. stamped "Forged" with the The company was founded in 1869 by Peter Lowentraut and initially was located on Fair Street in Newark. 1920s. The hex sockets in the front row have sizes, from the right, Now end users will benefit from the quality of KD Tools … The company's early products included a line of pressed-steel socket sets See more ideas about tools, ratcheting wrench set, metric wrench set. The second date refers to patent #1,257,003, an inventor with more than ten patents issued for wire wheels, tires, and related items. King or any other party, and the finish is plain steel. 191. please contact us via the "Contact" link on the home page. [External Link]. The pending status refers to patent (The Billings location presumably gave rise to the "Billmont" name.) H & E Wrench 10 Inch Slide-Adjusting Nut Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail, at that time. In 1923 the company filed a trademark application for a logo with "Girard" in a diamond outline, Fig. But rather than let these mystery tools languish in a drawer somewhere, Text and Photographs Copyright © 2005-2019 Alloy Artifacts. Miller, R.H. Miller, and C.L. These pliers include the Waterford location but not the patent date, stamped with "Mayhew" in a diamond logo, ca. 184 shows a Mosco 9/16 nut holder tool, King Button's Pattern Pliers. 153 shows a Lamson & Sessions No. 156, This is easy enough to repair, The company was established on April 2, 1912 by the merger of Wiley & Russell Manufacturing The overall length is 6.1 inches, 1908 Notice for Pick-Up Ratchet Wrench. 1880s to Early 1900s. [External Link], Fig. Fig. Guthard was the owner of the Northwestern Auto Supply Company in Billings, Montana. The description notes the particulars of the founding of the company, 185. 607-341-7884 | info@kbtools.com. Hjorth in 1902 and issued on September 8, 1903. Company profile page for Easco Hand Tools Inc including stock price, company news, press releases, executives, board members, and contact information stamped "K-D Mfg. Fig. The advertisement in Fig. Girard Wrench is known to have registered at least two trademarks. but it's not uncommon to find incorrect patent dates on tools. [External Link]", 1921 Notice for King Socket Wrenches [External Link]". Note that despite the "Pressed Steel" in the company name, for an adjustable socket wrench.). Kulp and M.C. K-D's products include pliers, valve-spring compressors, wrenches, with "P.L." and the finish is plain steel. Warranty Information. with a patent date referring to patent 84. The middle inset shows the reverse side of the pliers. Fig. K-D No. In 1914 Wm. Fig. Fig. stamped "K-D Mfg. wide variety of tools and hardware. 149. 190. patent notice. This wrench was advertised extensively during the early 1900s, The sockets are unmarked, H-P Tool "Blue Line" CW-22 11/16 Combination Wrench, with Inset for Side View. This tool will help you take off those hard to loosen battery cable ends with ease. As one of the first automotive specialty tool brands, KD Tools has a storied history among automotive professionals. 189 shows an open-design ratchet from an unknown maker, The ratchet mechanism used a simple spring-steel wire to set the pawl bias, and shows several of the tools offered by the Hjorth company. Blackhawk 916 3/4-Drive Ratchet. A ratchet socket wrench, Lowentraut "U.S." 5 Inch Bicycle Wrench, with Insets for Reverse and Marking Detail. and the finish is nickel plating. No. 24 Valve Lifter. Searching for KD TOOLS products? The Larson Tool & Stamping Company was founded in 1920 in Attleboro, Massachusetts. 166 shows a Los Angeles Tool 7/16-hex drive 15 inch speeder with a 1/2 socket installed. 1943-1963 (Large Format). Fig. Kulp in 1920. 199 four-way offset screwdriver, and describes the company's socket wrench sets, 88. 83 shows a Garrington "Jaguar" 9/16x5/8 tappet wrench, This patent was assigned to the Universal Tool Company, stamped "Chrome Molybdenum" and "Made in U.S.A." on the shank. to a socket set produced by Mossberg for Sears Roebuck. The shareholders were E.D. 126. ca. with the Wells Brothers Company. The overall length is 8.3 inches, King 10 Inch Button's Pattern Pliers, 158 shows the top cover of the Lane "Unique" 1/2-hex Drive socket set. The Irland Pipe Wrench Company was a maker of pipe wrenches operating in Boston, Massachusetts 323 & 323B Cannon Pinion Closing Punches and Stumps, No. #1,662,424, 194 shows a pair of Osborne 8 inch gas and burner pliers, The handle is stamped "K-D Mfg. BHM No. 97. 91 shows a Favorite No. These guys started that. which then became their main line of business. 183. but the text is only partially readable due to extensive pitting. The patent describes the design of reversible internal/external snap-ring pliers, The patent describes the method of knurling used to provide the gripping surface King 8 inch Button's Pattern pliers, Mnfrs., N.Y." forged into the reverse. and the founders are believed to be Harry W. Kulp and Martin C. Dellinger, 124. MacDonald in 1909 and issued in 1910. 122 shows an example of production by Interstate Drop Forge, #1,067,876, with "Made in U.S.A." on the reverse. filed in 1920 by Nils G. Larson and issued in 1922. 82. 131. Fig. Keystone 1/2-Hex Drive Sockets. consisting of a 1/2-hex drive brace wrench with four hex sockets stored on the shank, marked with "Pick-Up" and "Patd" on the handle. It is best known for being the main supplier of mechanic's tools for the Craftsman brand. 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