Par-x Socket And Ratchet Set. Vintage on 2040-parts.com
Newburyport, Massachusetts, US
Nice vintage Par-x set collected by me. No owner's marks on any tool. UR 70 ratchet with a "z". If this is the same dating as Snap On, that makes it a 1962. I cleaned and super lubed it. Yes, I know, some collectors don't like that- but I couldn't stop myself.
UN 100 breaker has probably the most wear/patina loss. The UJ 80 universal has no apparent wear- like new. The UE80, 8" extension looks unused but has one rust spot. The 9 piece, 12 point ASE /fractional socket set is complete from 3/8-13/16 " ( U120-U260).
Why not pick up a complete set in one purchase, rather than spending years pulling one together?
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