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Gwamp
03-17-2004, 05:13 PM
I picked up this socket set 15 or so years ago used and just recently I lost a couple of the sockets and I went hunting around Google a bit to see if I could find the company that made that as they have been more than durable and have taken all the hard use I could throw at them. My search turned up zip...zero...nothing! All of the tools in the set have JS engraved in them (not someones initials) along with a # that probably indicates what part it it and USA The ratchet has the following:

JS 13000 USA on it.

Anyone ever heard of this brand of tools?

Here is a pic of the ratchet.
Joe_W
03-17-2004, 05:15 PM
I have a ratchet that looks just like it. Can't remember for sure where I got it but it was a low cost tool from a parts shop or something similar
Motornoggin
03-17-2004, 05:18 PM
My dad has one that looks just like it too. It is part of a set in a blue metal case with some common sockets in 3/8 and 1/4" drive with an adapter and an extension. I will ask him what brand it is.
azrain
03-17-2004, 05:18 PM
Steelman maybe? I think that they manufacture and import / export tools for OEM's.

Mike
animator
03-17-2004, 05:21 PM
Looks just like one that I use now. It is my grandpa's and he's had it forever. Not sure of the name though.
ecrist
03-17-2004, 05:25 PM
Looks just like one I have. I've beat the snot outta it and its held up better than any of the crapsman tools I have.
Gwamp
03-17-2004, 05:31 PM
The ratchet is 1/2 inch drive and the head of the ratchet looks to be rebuildable. I was kinda hoping it was a snap-on one off or belonged to one of the other major tool makers. It has good weight and does not feel like junk tools feel when you use them.
TLCObsession
03-17-2004, 06:09 PM
Looks just like an S*K that I have...
yotayard
03-17-2004, 06:17 PM
kinda looks like one i got from wal mart































:flipoff2:
offroader1006
03-17-2004, 07:05 PM
i think its a popular mechanics set

i have one just like it, really old too
UZI 9mm
03-17-2004, 07:05 PM
Originally posted by azrain
Steelman maybe? I think that they manufacture and import / export tools for OEM's.

Mike


you may be right. I googled "js wrenches" and got this site:http://www.steelman-js.com/default.htm

The ratchet I saw didn't look like the one gwamp posted, but heck, ya never know :D
Dust Puppy
03-18-2004, 07:04 PM
ive got one of those.... like everyone else it was my dads from one of his old sets. ive destroyed more craftsman ratchets then i care to admit but htat one still kicks ass.
fj40guy
03-19-2004, 08:13 AM
Had one like that, but lost it.

For Trivia....
Picutred are a snap on rachet, and a unknown extension.

My Grandfather bought the extension. Maybe 1920??? Dad bought the Snap On around 1938 (he was working as a mechanic).

I still use both tools! On the "Snap On" the lettering is almost worn off....

Tom :usa:
Blame Canada
03-19-2004, 10:41 AM
Looks just like the one that came free with my Gator Grip one Christmas! :flipoff2:

Lasted about 25 minutes, then the innards ceased to be contained inside the ratchet. :(
TEX
03-19-2004, 10:44 AM
Originally posted by TLCObsession
Looks just like an S*K that I have...

Ditto, thinking S*K Wayne. If so, I really like my set (much better than Craftsman IMO).


TEX