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Re: Odd socket with a 32 date code.
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:19 am
by crankshaftdan II
Re: Odd socket with a 32 date code.
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 3:18 pm
by snapmom
According to Alloy Artifacts, MTF merged into Lectrolite in the early 30s. Later Lectrolite merged into SK.
Re: Odd socket with a 32 date code.
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 3:12 am
by ranger
I have a few 5/8 dr. socks. that have just the size stamped on them. They came with a overstrike set. I also have an almost complete set of 9/32 drive knurled band socks with the MTF logo and the size stamped on them. The smaller sizes have no knurling. Also came with a rotating grip extension in 9/32 dr., identical to the bigger s/o 1/2 dr. ones, but marked with the MTF logo. The knurling on the socks. is identical to the unmarked s/o types. Has anyone ever seen these?
Re: Odd socket with a 32 date code.
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 12:34 pm
by toolnut
I have a 9/32 set of MTF. The gripper handle and swivel don't seem to come marked MTF from the examples I have seen. Also, my extension doesn't have a rotating grip, it's just machined in.
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The sockets look just like early SO midgets, just marked.
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Re: Odd socket with a 32 date code.
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 5:46 pm
by ranger
What would you date these as? Those are the same sockets I have, except the smaller ones don't have the knurling. Are they rare?
Re: Odd socket with a 32 date code.
Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 11:37 am
by toolnut
I think the general consensus is that these are from the early to mid 20's, although I have no proof. According to Alloy Artifact, "Milwaukee Tool & Forge Company (MTF) was a maker of automotive service tools operating in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1917 through the early 1930s".
I have only seen the knurled sockets, so I cant speak to those without, but I usually see a set or two come along each year on the various websites. I have seen this red box before as well, but still not sure if it is original with the MTF sets.