Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by mrbill » Mon Jul 10, 2017 4:46 pm

I truly suffer from an embarrassment of riches. Many thanks to d42jeep for driving the item count over 80%. I would never have made the progress that I have without the help of so many of you. Today's additions were the two files - 8" half round and 6" mill file.
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by mrbill » Sat Jul 15, 2017 7:56 am

A banner day thanks to Tin Medic!
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RC-26 Ring Compressor
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1942 dated 9/16 Ford V-8 Connecting Rod socket
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1942 dated 9/16 Ford V-8 Connecting Rod socket
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PV-1 Screwdriver
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by Tin Medic » Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:52 am

We are slowly checking off the list.
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by mrbill » Mon Aug 14, 2017 3:13 pm

Most recent acquisition - F-22A drag link bit - 1942 date.
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by mudbox » Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:48 pm

Nice pickup, Bill! They must have changed the design on that drag link socket shortly after to match the knurling on the sockets.
Let's see an updated shot of the box with the tools in it! :P

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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by d42jeep » Mon Aug 14, 2017 10:22 pm

I did a quick check of Collecting Snap-on and it appears that the 3/8" drive drag link bit remained un-knurled throughout the war. I think maybe only the 1/2" drive bits were knurled. Good find, Bill! It's moving right along now!
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by twertsy » Tue Aug 15, 2017 12:25 am

Wow, funny timing! I found this one last week full of tools.
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1/2" Drive Tools
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Blue Point Ignition Set
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1/4" Set
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Blue Point Supremes
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Misc Blue Point Wrenches, including 2 Blue "Points"
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by mrbill » Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:35 pm

twertsy wrote:
Tue Aug 15, 2017 12:25 am
Wow, funny timing! I found this one last week full of tools.
Very cool, Todd. Just out of curiosity, did the set include any of the 1/4" deep sockets or punches/chisels? I'm wondering what the markings/finish are on them. Were the date codes consistent across the pieces (i.e., do you think it was bought as a set)?

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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by twertsy » Wed Aug 16, 2017 12:05 am

mrbill wrote:
Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:35 pm
twertsy wrote:
Tue Aug 15, 2017 12:25 am
Wow, funny timing! I found this one last week full of tools.
Very cool, Todd. Just out of curiosity, did the set include any of the 1/4" deep sockets or punches/chisels? I'm wondering what the markings/finish are on them. Were the date codes consistent across the pieces (i.e., do you think it was bought as a set)?

Bill
Mornin' Bill. The answer is no. I believe this was a "lifetime" family box. There are pre-1927 pieces, all the way up through the '80s. I think this was somebody's great grandpa's, and passed down for a few generations. Very well taken care of though, except for the 1/4" tools, which as Greg pointed out, were probably decayed by the spinner handle rotting away and off-gassing. Here are the chisels and 1/4" deeps that were in the box.
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by mrbill » Tue Aug 22, 2017 1:33 pm

Found one of my unicorns - a 1944 dated STM-9 9/32" deep 1/4" drive socket.
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by mudbox » Wed Aug 23, 2017 4:41 am

One down!

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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by mrbill » Tue Dec 12, 2017 4:51 pm

I continue to enjoy the generosity of others in moving this project along. The latest updates are the F-21 socket and 824 chisel.
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by Tin Medic » Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:26 am

Bill, how current is your check list?
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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by mrbill » Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:45 am

Tin Medic wrote:
Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:26 am
Bill, how current is your check list?
Almost current. I just need to add the F-21 and 824.

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Re: Snap-On 488 Super Service Kit

Post by mrbill » Wed Jul 11, 2018 4:53 pm

Wow, it's been a while since I've been able to add anything to the big red box. Here's a S-608 punch, S-816 chisel, a handful of 1944 dated sockets, and STM12 deep 3/8" socket. Almost 87% now!
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s-608 punch and s-816 chisel
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"E" code 1944 1/2" drive sockets.
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STM12 3/8"
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