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TOOLS AND THE SHOP => ANTIQUE/COLLECTOR TOOLS/BOXES/HAND ONLY => Topic started by: Jamesyarbrough on September 10, 2019, 08:36:27 PM

Title: =v= speed wrench
Post by: Jamesyarbrough on September 10, 2019, 08:36:27 PM
Anyone got any pics of a =v= series speed wrench?  Im looking all over for them and the ones i find dont look correct for that era
Title: Re: =v= speed wrench
Post by: GreyOwl on September 10, 2019, 09:19:48 PM
I think this one is correct for 1/2" drive. Someone correct me if not.
Title: Re: =v= speed wrench
Post by: GreyOwl on September 10, 2019, 09:21:52 PM
Two more
No part number anywhere.
Title: Re: =v= speed wrench
Post by: Davethorik on September 11, 2019, 02:12:32 PM
Greyowl, that is correct for the 1/2 drive. The 3/8 has a similar knob, but it doesn't have a spinning grip.

Here's an example. Not mine.
Title: Re: =v= speed wrench
Post by: d42jeep on September 11, 2019, 05:37:35 PM
1960 catalog page.
-Don
Title: Re: =v= speed wrench
Post by: slip knot on September 11, 2019, 06:27:16 PM
Dang, they were pretty pricy back then.
Title: Re: =v= speed wrench
Post by: Jamesyarbrough on September 11, 2019, 08:06:28 PM
Thanks guys
Title: Re: =v= speed wrench
Post by: DeadNutz on September 11, 2019, 08:38:45 PM
Dang, they were pretty pricy back then.

They weren't cheap but most everybody had a Sears charge card so they could pay for them over time.
Title: Re: =v= speed wrench
Post by: slip knot on September 11, 2019, 10:00:23 PM
No charge cards for me but I did use the layaway option pretty heavily.
Title: Re: =v= speed wrench
Post by: Elroy on September 14, 2022, 09:00:25 PM
Anyone got any pics of a =v= series speed wrench?  Im looking all over for them and the ones i find dont look correct for that era

Sorry to say, but Elroy doesn't have any speeders to show ya. I can however advise, that early Craftsman (no part number), that are "V" stamped, were probably manufactured by "Velchek"
Sorry for the late response
Title: Re: =v= speed wrench
Post by: Uncle Buck on December 14, 2022, 08:33:26 PM
For my 16th birthday in 1978 pop bought me a full set of CM 1/2" shallow sockets complete with the 32" sizes, 6" & 10" extensions, a wobble joint, break over, fine tooth ratchet, and a speeder. My speeder looks just like the one pictured.
Title: Re: =v= speed wrench
Post by: Midnitemack on December 16, 2022, 01:59:40 AM
I love those old speeders of that era , I got a couple that see regular service ….. a Williams & a Husky

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Title: Re: =v= speed wrench
Post by: john k on December 16, 2022, 09:20:09 AM
Speeders often come my way.  Just happen to have the 1/2 speeder Grey owl posted  and the brace drill that matches it.  Now I have to go digging  to see exactly what I have.