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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.
Quick Index
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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)
Yankee Tools Checklist (Page 1)
| No. |
Description |
Sizes (in.), Models |
| 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 |
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Yankee Tools Checklist (Page 2)
| No. |
Description |
Sizes (in.), Models |
| 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 |
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Yankee Tools Checklist (Page 3)
| No. |
Description |
Sizes (in.), Models |
| 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 |
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Yankee Tools Checklist (Page 4)
| No. |
Description |
Sizes (in.), Models |
| 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 |
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Yankee Tools Checklist (Page 5)
| No. |
Description |
Sizes (in.), Models |
| 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) |
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Yankee Tools Checklist (Page 6)
| No. |
Description |
Sizes (in.), Models |
| 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 |
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Ratchet Screwdriver Accessories
| Description |
Sizes (in.), Models |
| 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) |
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Push Drill Accessories
| Description |
Sizes (in.), Models |
| 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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Breast Drill Accessories
| Description |
| D handle |
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Catalogs
| Description |
Year |
| "Yankee" Tool Book: |
1905, 1917, 1920, 1922, 1923, 1926, 1931 |
| Dealer Catalog: |
1923, 1926, 1931 |
| Repair Parts Catalog: |
1956 |
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