Walden Worcester Tools History

By 1913 walden was producing single loop and t handle wrenches in large numbers as continue reading walden worcester.

Walden worcester tools history. 1927 stevens walden worcester automotive tool catalog with 2 pages on buick automobile tools original 1927 stevens walden worcester engineering tool catalog brochure. The january 1918 edition of the automobile trade directory carries an advertisement which still lists the company name as the walden mfg. Publication date 1924 usage public domain mark 10 topics tool catalog wrenches automotive tools publisher. This exhaustive article on the history and status of walden worcester was published in the accessory garage journal of 1920 notes that mr.

Stevens walden worcester no 2128 double box end wrench 78 offset 12 pt. Walden worcester was formed as the walden manufacturing company in 1906 by f e and charles walden. 2 slotted 12 socket drag link walden worcester military issued 1951 invb18 a 1895 12 inch drive 6 inch extension walden 1135 worcester in usa vintage tool. Sock et size 916.

Most or all of the pieces are walden worcester one of the early makers of socket sets who became one of the largest makers at least through the teens. In 1926 walden worcester merged with stevens company to form stevens walden worcester inc and the combined company offered an extensive line of automotive service machinery and tools. Gedore mechanic tool. Among the first products were a laminated wrench and a wire handle ratchet with pressed steel sockets.

In our view waldens introduction of heavy duty interchangeable socket sets was an important event in the history of socket tools. Of worcester mass the largest best equipped plant in america devoted to the production of special purpose wrenches tools for the automotive industry. Walden worcester wrenches 1924 catalog excerpt by walden worcester inc. Walden worcester wrenches 1924 catalog excerpt item preview remove circle.

Walden worcester service selections. In 1920 there were only three companies making heavy duty socket tools in the modern 12 drive standard. 7020 58 7028 0o 7000 series all sizes each 1 00 speed wrenches 6000 series are used as speed tools in assembling and. Hazet mechanic tool collectibles.

Stevens had previously offered a line of valve grinding machinery pullers specialty tools and toolboxes using the logo stevens speed up tools. Bellows did in fact buy out f e walden in 1907. Length over all 28. Each 1 20 5660 278 stowe supply co kansas city mo.

This is a very old socket wrench set with a wood case measuring 12 across and 10 deep. Warren s bellows purchased the company in 1907. Presented by stevens walden worcester inc.