Yankee Tools Checklist
David Erickson
February 21, 1997
This is a compilation of all known Yankee tools, extracted from a half-dozen catalogs and advertisements spanning the period from 1895 to 1946, the year North Brothers was purchased by Stanley. There are even some post-1946 items in the list. Many items are exceedingly rare, but I will leave that to you to determine – all my hard won knowledge is not completely free for the asking. The list does not include non-tool items, and there are undoubtedly gaps and items which are not properly numbered in true Yankee fashion. So I am also soliciting your comments and corrections, especially if you have access to any old North Brothers catalogs.
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Note:
“Yankee”tools were mfd. in Phila., Pa. by American Machine Co., prior to 1894 North Bros. Mfg. Co., 1894-1945 North Bros. Tools, a Division of Stanley, 1945-? Yankee Tool Co, Inc. (name did not appear on tools – Stanley appeared on tools)
No. | Description | Sizes (in.), Models |
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2H | (Handyman) Ratchet screwdriver | white, black handle |
10 | Ratchet screwdriver | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 30 |
11 | Ratchet screwdriver | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 |
12 | Ratchet screwdriver (5.75) | |
13 | Ratchet screwdriver (4.5) | |
15 | Ratchet screwdriver | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 |
15A | Ratchet screwdriver | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 |
20-1 | R.H. spiral ratchet screwdriver (for driving screws only) | |
20-2 | R.H. spiral ratchet screwdriver (for driving screws only) | |
20-3 | R.H. spiral ratchet screwdriver (for driving screws only) | |
25 | R.H. spiral ratchet screwdriver (for driving screws only) | |
26 | R.H. spiral ratchet screwdriver (for driving screws only) | |
26A | R.H. spiral ratchet screwdriver (removes screw by pulling handle upwards or by plain l.h. ratchet) | |
27 | R.H. spiral ratchet screwdriver (for driving screws only) | |
27A | R.H. spiral ratchet screwdriver (removes screw by pulling handle upwards or by plain l.h. ratchet) | |
30 | Spiral ratchet screwdriver | |
30A | Spiral ratchet screwdriver | |
31 | Spiral ratchet screwdriver | |
31A | Spiral ratchet screwdriver | |
33H | Spiral ratchet screwdriver | |
35 | Spiral ratchet screwdriver | |
40 | Push drill | |
41 | Push drill | |
41Y | Push drill | |
42 | Push drill | |
43 | Push drill | |
44 | Push drill | |
45 | Push drill | |
45Y | Push drill | |
46 | Push drill | |
46Y | Push drill | |
50 | Reciprocating drill | |
60 | Pocket magazine screwdriver w/ 4 blades | |
65 | Ratchet magazine screwdriver w/ 3 blades | |
66 | Holder and screwdriver bits for brace w/ 3 blades | 1, 6 |
68-412 | Offset ratchet screwdriver, phillips 1 & 2 | |
No. | Description | Sizes (in.), Models |
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75 | Push brace | |
80 | Ratchet screw eye driver | |
81 | Ratchet screw eye driver | |
90 | Plain screwdriver (standard) | 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, 24, 30 |
95 | Plain screwdriver (cabinet) | 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 12.5, 15.5 |
100 | Ratchet screwdriver tool set, in wood box (#30A, #11-6in., #15-3in., chuck with 8 drill pts, countersink, 3 standard screwdriver blades) | |
105 | Radio tool set (#230 plus 3 standard screwdriver blades, countersink, 1/4in. and 5/16in. sockets, reamer, 5/16in. x 1/2in. wrench, wire bender) | |
106 | Radio tool set, in wood box (same tools as #105 plus #1431) | |
110 | Ratchet screwdriver with screw-holder | 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 |
111 | Ratchet screwdriver with screw-holder | 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 |
115 | Ratchet screwdriver with screw-holder | 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 |
125 | R.H. spiral ratchet screwdriver quick return (for driving screws only) | |
126 | R.H. spiral ratchet screwdriver quick return (for driving screws only) | |
126A | R.H. spiral ratchet screwdriver quick return (removes screw by pulling handle upwards or by plain l.h. ratchet) | |
127 | R.H. spiral ratchet screwdriver quick return (for driving screws only) | |
127A | R.H. spiral ratchet screwdriver quick return (removes screw by pulling handle upwards or by plain l.h. ratchet) | |
130 | Spiral Ratchet screwdriver, quick return | |
130A | Spiral Ratchet screwdriver, quick return | |
No. | Description | Sizes (in.), Models |
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131 | Spiral Ratchet screwdriver, quick return | |
131A | Spiral Ratchet screwdriver, quick return | |
133H | (HANDYMAN) Spiral Ratchet screwdriver, quick return, | |
135 | Spiral Ratchet screwdriver, quick return | |
135A | Spiral Ratchet screwdriver, quick return | |
230 | Ratchet screwdriver, interchangeable tip | |
233H | (HANDYMAN) Spiral Ratchet screwdriver, hollow plastic handle for bit storage, includes 5/32in. std bit, countersink, 3 drill points | |
250 | Ratchet tap wrench, 3/16in. capacity, 3 1/4in. long | |
250A | Ratchet tap wrench, 3/16in. capacity, 3 1/4in. long | |
251 | Ratchet tap wrench, 5/16in. capacity, 5in. long | |
251A | Ratchet tap wrench, 5/16in. capacity, 5in. long | |
301 | #1 Phillips bit for #30 | |
302 | #2 Phillips bit for #30 | |
303 | #3 Phillips bit for #30 | |
309 | Chuck adaptor & drills to fit #30 | |
311 | #1 Phillips bit for #31 | |
312 | #2 Phillips bit for #31 | |
313 | #3 Phillips bit for #31 | |
319 | Chuck adaptor & drills to fit #31 | |
331 | 5/32in. Standard bit for #133H | |
332 | 1/4in. Standard bit for #133H | |
351 | #1 Phillips bit for #35 | |
352 | #2 Phillips bit for #35 | |
433H | (HANDYMAN) S. R. screwdriver, quick return | |
445 | 3/8in. hand drill, 2 speed, plain, 2 jaw, hollow handle for bit storage | |
455 | 1/2in. breast drill, 2 speed, plain, 2 jaw | |
455A | 1/2in. breast drill, 2 speed, plain, 2 jaw | |
500 | Chain drill, 2 jaw | |
540 | 3/8in. hand drill, 1 speed, ratchet, 2 jaw, hollow handle for bit storage | |
545 | 3/8in. hand drill, 2 speed, ratchet, 2 jaw, hollow handle for bit storage | |
550 | 1/2in. breast drill, 1 speed, ratchet, 2 jaw | |
555 | 1/2in. breast drill, 2 speed, ratchet, 2 jaw | |
555AA | 1/2in. breast drill, 2 speed, ratchet, 2 jaw | |
No. | Description | Sizes (in.), Models |
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633H | (HANDYMAN) Spiral Ratchet screwdriver, quick return, hollow handle | |
990 | Drill press vise w/ removable swivel jaw | |
991 | 1 1/2in. Vise w/ v-groove block | |
991A | 1 1/2in. Vise | |
992 | 2in. Vise w/ v-groove block | |
992A | 2 1/4in. Vise | |
993 | 2 3/4in. Vise w/ v-groove block | |
993A | 3in. Vise | |
994 | 4in. Vise w/ v-groove block | |
994A | 4in. Vise | |
1003 | 1/4in. bench drill, 1 speed, with wrench | |
1005 | 1/2in. bench drill, 2 speed, with wrench | |
1251 | Ratchet tap wrench, 5/16in. capacity, 13in. long | |
1251A | Ratchet tap wrench, 5/16in. capacity, 13in. long | |
1430 | 3/16in. hand drill, 1 speed, plain, 3 jaw | |
1430A | 3/16in. hand drill, 1 speed, plain, 3 jaw | |
1431 | 9/32in. hand drill, 1 speed, plain, 3 jaw (Radio hand drill) | |
1431A | 9/32in. hand drill, 1 speed, plain, 3 jaw (Radio hand drill) | |
1435 | 1/4in. hand drill, 2 speed, plain, 3 jaw, hollow handlefor bits | |
1441 | 3/8in. hand drill, 1 speed, plain, 3 jaw | |
1445 | 3/8in. hand drill, 2 speed, plain, 3 jaw, hollow handle for bits | |
1446 | 3/8in. hand drill, 2 speed, plain, 3 jaw, hollow handle for bits | |
1455 | 1/2in. breast drill, 2 speed, plain, 3 jaw | |
1455A | 1/2in. breast drill, 2 speed, plain, 3 jaw | |
1500 | Chain drill, 3 jaw | |
1530 | 3/16in. hand drill, 1 speed, ratchet, 3 jaw, hollow handle for bits | |
1530A | 9/32in. hand drill, 1 speed, ratchet, 3 jaw, hollow handle for bits | |
1540 | 3/8in. hand drill, 1 speed, ratchet, 3 jaw, hollow handle for bits | |
No. | Description | Sizes (in.), Models |
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1545 | 3/8in. hand drill, 2 speed, ratchet, 3 jaw, hollow handle for bits | |
1550 | 1/2in. breast drill, 1 speed, ratchet, 3 jaw | |
1555 | 1/2in. breast drill, 2 speed, ratchet, 3 jaw | |
1555A | 1/2in. breast drill, 2 speed, ratchet, 3 jaw | |
1593 | 1/4in. Drill chuck, 1/2in. straight shank | |
1593BB | 1/4in. Drill chuck, bit brace shank | |
1594 | 3/8in. Drill chuck, 1/2in. straight shank | |
1594BB | 3/8in. Drill chuck, bit brace shank | |
1595 | 1/2in. Drill chuck, 1/2in. straight shank | |
1595BB | 1/2in. Drill chuck, bit brace shank | |
1991 | 1 1/2in. Vise, w/ v-groove block & swivel base | |
1992 | 2in. Vise, w/ v-groove block & swivel base | |
1992A | 2 1/4in. Vise, with swivel base | |
1993 | 2 3/4in. Vise, w/ v-groove block & swivel base | |
1993A | 3in. Vise, with swivel base | |
1994 | 4in. Vise, w/ v-groove block and swivel base | |
2000 | Cutter for brake lining and belting | |
2100 | Bit Brace | 8, 10, 12, 14 |
2100A | Bit Brace | 8, 10, 12, 14 |
2101 | Bit Brace | 8, 10, 12, 14 |
2101A | Bit Brace | 8, 10, 12, 14 |
2150 | Bit extension | 15, 18, 21, 24 |
2151 | Bit extension (heavy duty) | 15, 18, 21, 24 |
2590 | Plain screwdriver (standard) | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 |
2992 | Vise clamp for 992 or 1992 vise | |
2993 | Vise clamp for 993 or 1993 vise | |
3011 | 7/32in. Standard bit for #30 | |
3012 | 1/4in. Standard bit for #30 | |
3013 | 9/32in. Standard bit for #30 | |
3030 | Countersink to fit #30 | |
3080 | Chuck adaptor to fit #30 | |
3111 | 1/4in. Standard bit for #31 | |
3112 | 9/32in. Standard bit for #31 | |
3113 | 5/16in. Standard bit for #31 | |
3130 | Countersink to fit #31 | |
3180 | Chuck adaptor to fit #31 | |
3400 | Offset ratchet screwdriver | |
3412 | Offset ratchet screwdriver, phillips 1 & 2 | |
3422 | Offset ratchet screwdriver, phillips 2 and R&P 2 | |
3423 | Offset ratchet screwdriver, phillips 2 & 3 | |
3511 | 5/32in. Standard bit for #35 | |
3512 | 3/16in. Standard bit for #35 | |
3513 | 7/32in. Standard bit for #35 | |
3530 | Countersink to fit #35 | |
3580 | Chuck adaptor to fit #35 | |
3600 | Offset handle (for hollow screws – square, hex, phillips) | |
3600-5 | Offset driver kit (incl. 3600 handle, 3611, 3612, 3613 & 3614 hex keys in metal box) | |
No. | Description | Sizes (in.), Models |
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3601 | 1/4in. screwdriver adaptor | |
3602 | 13/32in. screwdriver adaptor | |
3611 | 5/64in. hex key adaptor for 3600 | |
3612 | 3/32in. hex key adaptor for 3600 | |
3613 | 1/8in. hex key adaptor for 3600 | |
3614 | 5/32in. hex key adaptor for 3600 | |
3615 | 3/16in. hex key adaptor for 3600 | |
3616 | 7/32in. hex key adaptor for 3600 | |
3617 | 1/4in. hex key adaptor for 3600 | |
3618 | 5/16in. hex key adaptor for 3600 | |
3631 | No. 1 Phillips adaptor for 3600 | |
3632 | No. 2 Phillips adaptor for 3600 | |
3633 | No. 3 Phillips adaptor for 3600 | |
3634 | No. 4 Phillips adaptor for 3600 | |
3800 | Offset ratchet screwdriver | |
3900-5 | Offset driver kit (incl. 3900 handle, 3911, 3912, 3913 & 3914 hex keys in metal box) | |
3992A | 2 1/4in. Angle vise, without swivel base | |
3993A | 3in. Angle vise, without swivel base | |
4130 | Stock Box | |
4595 | Plain screwdriver (cabinet) | 1.5, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 |
4992A | 2 1/4in. Angle vise, with swivel base | |
4993A | 3in. Angle vise, with swivel base | |
Description | Sizes (in.), Models |
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Hexagon Sockets for #30 | 1/4, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2 |
Hexagon Sockets for #31 | 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8 |
Hexagon Sockets for #35 | 3/16, 1/4, 5/16 |
Combination Sockets for #30 | 1/4, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2 |
Combination Sockets for #31 | 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8 |
Combination Sockets for #35 | 1/4, 5/16 |
Bit with screw holder to fit: | #30, #31, #35 |
Bit with screw eye holder to fit: | #30, #35 |
Bicycle or slotted bit (to fit #30 only) | |
Phillips bits for #30: | 301(#1), 302(#2), 303(#3) |
Standard bits for #30: | 3011(7/32), 3012(1/4), 3013(9/32) |
Phillips bits for #31: | 311(#1), 312(#2), 313(#3) |
Standard bits for #31: | 3111(1/4), 3112(9/32), 3113(5/16) |
Phillips bits for #35: | 351(#1), 352(#2) |
Standard bits for #35: | 3511(5/32), 3512(3/16), 3513(7/32) |
Standard bits for #133H: | 331(5/32), 332(1/4) |
Drill set for #133H (#2, 4 & 6 drill bits w/ oversize shank) in plastic tube | |
Chuck adaptor & drills (to fit): | 309(#30), 319(#31) |
Chuck adaptor (to fit): | 3080(#30), 3180(#31), 3580(#35) |
Countersink (to fit): | 3030(#30), 3130(#31), 3530(#35) |
Description | Sizes (in.), Models |
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Set of drill points in wood tube | |
Set of drill points in plastic tube | |
Individually sized drill points in wood tube: | #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 |
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Description | Year |
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“Yankee” Tool Book: | 1905, 1917, 1920, 1922, 1923, 1926, 1931 |
Dealer Catalog: | 1923, 1926, 1931 |
Repair Parts Catalog: | 1956 |