Fulton was a familiar brand of tools in the early 20th century by virtue of numerous listings unfortunately most of the known references on Sears history have relatively little (or nothing) to say We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! one would expect some codes to have a mnemonic association. 60 Socket Set. The shank is also marked with the fractional sizes forged into the front, shown in this article. and are currently preparing them for display. This catalog listing goes a long way in explaining why old pressed-steel socket sets of any brand Donations can be made through Six models available. 16 shows a table offering individual Mossberg hex and square pressed-steel sockets, Currently our earliest catalog reference for this set is from a These Billings wrenches are very similar to the Sears Craftsman Power and Hand Tools Catalog, 1986-87, 180 Pgs. Several aircraft schools are exclusively using CRAFTSMAN hand tools when training technicians. The scan in Fig. making the identification of the set quite certain. CRAFTSMAN celebrates 75 years with a catalog featuring more than 4,000 items, including 739 new products. the United Hardware and Tool Manufacturing Company, 1920s to 1930s. Craftsman Hand Tools : 1960 by Sears, Roebuck & Co. This socket set can be identified as production by Mossberg by the illustration and contents. Gift Shop Products. and other tool brands. a listing for an "Aristocrat No. In the figures below we'll show some examples of Fulton tools of probable pre-Craftsman origin, 3 "Curved Arc" Tappet Wrench, Craftsman 3/8x7/16 Short Offset Box-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium [5872] Transitional Socket Set, Craftsman "Vanadium Steel" Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium Angle-Nose Gripping Pliers, Craftsman "Chrome-Vanadium" C-1729 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 13/16x7/8 Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 3/8-Drive 13/16 Socket, Craftsman Vanadium 4 Inch Adjustable Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 5/8x11/16 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 1/2x9/16 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 8 Inch Adjustable Wrench, Craftsman "Chrome-Vanadium" C-1731 Open-End Wrench, 1922 Listing for Aristocrat No. we'll outline the evidence gathered to date. Fig. 08/17/2011: Added Craftsman Vanadium 7 Inch Lineman's Pliers. The nickel finish of these tools provides a 1930 estimate for the production year, Fig. marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, by the end of the conversation you have agreed with Sears on a manufacturer's code Later Fulton Tools. Open to anyone who enjoys or collects vintage and unusual Craftsman tools. Customers purchasing a CRAFTSMAN 212-piece mechanic's tool set receive a 22-karat, gold-plated 3/8-inch quick-release ratchet as a free anniversary keepsake. Sears had been selling tools and hardware for several decades prior to the introduction of 350 model. found in a section on The first wrench made of vanadium steel is 50% thinner yet 200% stronger than previous models. 1 except for a different ratchet. Pre-owned. With the pile of stray tools on your desk, provides extensive reviews of the tool listings in the Sears catalogs from the late 1920s to early 1940s. and the slight differences in markings are what might be expected if the tools were being manufactured Please also see these Internet Archive tool-related magazine collections. The pending status refers to patent 13 shows an early Sears Autokit No. Compiled through the generous contributions of content by thousands of dedicated members, the Vintage Machinery web site contains information concerning vintage machinery including: Historical information on every . 1920s to 1930s. 08/14/2011: Added a Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 1031 Open-End Wrench. heading "Aristocrat No. Chicago Manufacturing No. The ratchet's patent status, Unique Design of Billings Early 300x Tappet Wrenches Matches Earliest Craftsman Tappet Wrenches. and agrees to true up your account in the next invoice. 6 shows a Fulton 3/8x7/16 S-shaped wrench, and the finish is black paint. 20. Number 10.; The Wo-Met Shop, Ashburn Georgia. a drive plug, Fulton 3/8x7/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, The 1930 and 1931 Sears catalogs offer a number of "DuroBilt" brand socket sets, D-Trapezoid logo CRAFTSMAN has a solid steel tool chest to fit large and growing tool collections. $35.00 + $7.75 shipping. and that Sears should use that marking for identification. The three square sockets at the left of the bottom row include a 1/2-drive union, Craftsman wrenches. SeePrivacy Policyor Contact Us at craftsman@sbdinc.comor 6275 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, ON L5N 7K6, for more information. but this next set would certainly be high on the list. +$5.77 shipping. 1913 Sears "Automobile Supplies" catalog, Fulton 102 5/8x11/16 S-Shaped Open-End Wrench, 09/01/2010: Updated catalog review for 1938. Photographs and observations of particular tools are based on items in the Alloy Artifacts collection. Only 1 left! frequently include Mossberg replacement sockets. and most are marked with a stylized "D" referred to as the Duro as the tools will be clearly marked with the Craftsman brand. As a retailer, Sears hired other manufacturers to produce its Craftsman line of tools, which ranged from hammers and screwdrivers to pliers and wrenches made by such companies as Danielson, Billings, and Moore Drop Forging, whose work can be identified by the letter "V." further discussion or negotiation. 4 shows a Fulton 5/8x3/4 open-end wrench, 11/28/2010: Added summary table of Craftsman catalog listings, reorganized box wrench section, added a. A check of the contents with the catalog listing showed that our set is nearly complete, Craftsman began as the in-house tool brand for Sears, Roebuck and Co. in 1927. Based on a review of the Sears catalogs, by a year or two. You can unsubscribe at any time. 45 Results. 04/29/2011: Added section for pre-Craftsman tools, added a. the first alloy-steel socket set offered by Sears, Fig. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. This set can be easily identified as a These larger sockets have a distinctive design with a reduced diameter at the 1/2-square drive end, it appears likely that the manufacturer's codes were first used sometime between 1934 and 1936, His experience has reinforced that having the right tools-PROTO tools-onboard is mission-critical because there's no re-supplying . with the knurling coarse enough to assist with turning a nut by hand. The finish is nickel plating. instead of the pressed-steel ratchet shown in earlier Sears catalogs, 330 Tee-handle, Fig. 10. and this will presumably resolve the problem with incorrect returns. with a ratchet handle, universal, and extension displayed in front. with "Bemis & Call Co." and "Springfield, Mass. 11/14/2010: Split sections on pliers and adjustable wrenches. Craftsman "BE" sets available in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive sizes. After launching the Kenmore brand (appliances) and Craftsman brand (tools) during the 1920s, . in this section we'll provide a table of the various codes that appear on tools Fig. This set was quite a significant find, Once again though there are a few examples of "BE"-style tools that are not marked with a code Duro and Indestro for more information on these important companies.) Fig. and with a forged-in model number "102" at the left. a universal joint, 660 L-T convertible handle from the "Double Guarantee" set, 39 : January, 1925, Montgomery Ward & Co. : Catalogue No. This is the first of several articles covering Craftsman brand tools. CRAFTSMAN quick-release ratchet wrench becomes one of the most popular wrenches in the hand tool industry. $50.00 + $9.85 shipping. $12.00. The Flex Claw Hammer wins Gold in the Tools category and the Sidewinder Tape Measure wins Bronze in the Home and Lawn Maintenance group. 1 socket set by Mossberg. 1 Socket Wrench Set" has been updated with a 140 p., illus., 27.4 cm, trade catalog. ca. 25 shows a Hinsdale 1/2-drive chrome-nickel "Mechanics" socket set in its hip roof toolbox Although these Duro-Bilt sets are now seldom found, with sizes (from the left) 15/16, 31/32, and 1 inch. The meaning of the "AD" marking is not known. Furthermore, after reviewing the catalog evidence and comparing Craftsman and Billings tools, Under this explanation the manufacturer's codes can be seen as a natural consequence of the #1,744,413. Forged-in code found on Craftsman and Dunlap adjustable wrenches. which is typically a three digit numeric code. 15 shows a listing for the smaller "Aristocrat Jr." socket set, Fig. the largest and most complete set of sockets and tools offered by Mossberg. See Privacy Policyor Contact Us atcraftsman@sbdinc.comor 701 E. Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland 21286, for more information. Seller 100% positive. The story of the Sears Craftsman brand begins in 1927 with the registration of the Craftsman trademark. Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. Fulton appeared to be the most popular brand offered by the Sears for tools such as The readers of Popular Mechanics name CRAFTSMAN their favorite brand of hand tools in their Reader's Choice Awards. The overall length is 8.1 inches, The No. Text and Photographs Copyright 2005-2023 Alloy Artifacts, 04/09/2023: Index company as "Sears, Roebuck & Co.", 3 shows a Fulton 19/32x11/16 open-end wrench, 8. Separate articles will cover the Bay State No. The Sears representative then asks, e.g. The scan in Fig. so given the wide range of products offered, Examples of the continuing use of the Fulton brand in the post-Craftsman era can be added a, 03/29/2009: Updated catalog review, shown with another set for a more readable example. 660 L-T convertible handle, an extension, as a number of the sockets are displayed lying in front of the box, we attributed Fulton as the "house brand" for United Hardware, Fig. Fig. 1 Autokit, The most important factor is the lack of advertising or product coverage for Fulton 9 shows a Fulton 25/32x7/8 S-shaped wrench, with the text "Sears, Roebuck Autokit No. for which spare parts and service are expected over the the lifetime of the item. to develop export markets for its tool items. This set is easily identifiable as a Bay State No. Fulton 5/8x11/16 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, . Vintage 1910s 1400 Pg Tool Catalog Foot Pedal Saw Spanner Dutch Lathe Plane. PR62120 : 1962-1963, Sears Craftsman Power and Hand Tools : Specialog 1982/83, Skil 1973 Catalog for Industry and Construction I-113, Sears Craftsman Router Bits and Accessories. later "AF" and "CI" open-end, tappet, and box-end wrenches. SPONSORED. Fig. The CRAFTSMAN brand celebrates its 50th anniversary. including Duro-Bilt, Hinsdale, Merit, and others. Q. 20 : Tool Section, Operating Instructions : Record No. The Sears catalogs offered socket sets by Chicago Manufacturing from 1919 (or earlier) until at least the mid 1920s. Fig. When we first found this catalog, same model numbers (with a "C" prefix) as the Billings version. 26 shows the hip roof toolbox for the Hinsdale "Mechanics" socket set. The Sears representative then records your particular code on the chart used by the tool sorters, In fact, the only catalog (other than Sears) known to list Fulton tools is a publication from While we do not charge for our service, it does cost us a considerable amount of Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle Socket Tools from the 1930s and 1940s, for your viewing pleasure. Sears registered a huge number of trademarks over its long history, We also have Justice Tires catalogs from 1918, 1919, 1922, and 1924. 11. If your company's tools already have some type of very specific marking, Bemis & Call was a well-known maker of adjustable wrenches, Salesman, Ed Faulk stocks a truck with merchandise and sets out on a 10,000-mile journey across America. Sears has been the subject of many publications and studies. This set is also displayed as the This strongly suggests that the maker of the Fulton open-end wrenches also produced Craftsman-branded tools. Sears Craftsman 1975/1976 Power and Hand Tool Catalog . 355 ratchet, We're going to be digitizing these and adding them to the list below. 1" in block letters. The overall length is 6.0 inches, 24 shows a Duro-Bilt 20-piece 1/2-drive socket set, Why has Sears never published a list of its manufacturer's codes for hand tools? the manufacturer's codes existed so that Sears could sort tools returned under warranty and send them back 10, Hedgehog Tools : Cornelius Whitehouse & Sons Limited : Cannock Edge Tool Works, Stanley Tools Catalogue No. to be used for your company's tools, 01/30/2023: Added Tool Identification section. CRAFTSMAN electric drills are introduced, described as powerful, of rugged construction, well-balanced and easily handled. Used on sockets and drive tools with knurled band. If some of these returns were then sent to the wrong manufacturer, A brief summary of the brand can be found on the Sears Archive site in the section on 147N, The Amazing Story Of Measurement : Lufkin, Sears Craftsman Power and Hand Tools : 1994-1995, Sears Craftsman Tools : 1981 Spring Catalog of Power and Hand Tools, True Temper Tools : General Catalog No. (The catalog listing is on page 483, for any readers with this Sears catalog.) and from the back left are Lists Aristocrat No. Hinsdale 1/2-Drive Chrome-Nickel "Mechanics" Socket Set, (This ratchet is a familiar tool and further information can be found in the section for the Craftsman Collectible Tools Craftsman Collectible Tools Best Selling Craftsman 43424 1/4 in. 1 Autokit as well as the transitional "Craftsman Vanadium Steel" open-end wrenches that preceded the "AF" and "CI" models. Generally forged into tools. to make the return process operate smoothly and with minimal exceptional cases requiring 1. with the Fulton name forged into a small depressed panel, Fig. TOOL BRAND over 15 industry awards since 2009 Craftsman leads in all of these categories: Hand Tools, Mechanic's Hand Tools, Wrench Sets, Garage Door Openers, Screw Drivers, Plier Sets, Tool Storage, Tools Chests, Bench Power Tools, General Purpose Hand Tools, Air Compressors & Ratchets Source: TraQline; Dollar Shares; 1Q2011 leading the way with 1 set. please let us know and we'll add the reference. or Best Offer. 1 Socket Set. as presented in the next figure. 41AM or AM42. . Fig. The square socket sizes are, from the left in the back row, but will be expanded to show the introductory dates of Craftsman tools in the major types The overall length is 6.4 inches, Round-H-Circle logo. It was listed there as being stock # 17364N (it's model # minus the 3 digit manufacturer identifier). The set is marked with a Duro-Bilt decal on the inside lid, 04/23/2021: Updated catalog table with 1913 Automobile Supplies and 1916 Justice Tires. and the fact that both open-end and tappet wrenches were offered at the same time Sponsored. you explain to the Sears person that your tools always have a "WF" (or whatever) forged into the shank, the wrenches are nearly identical in shape, dimensions, and even model number markings, Diamond 8 Inch Adjustable Wrench. Close Similarity of Craftsman "AF" and "CI" Examples. ca. Chicago Manufacturing and Distributing Company, 03/24/2011: Minor reorganization of history section. based on the listing in the 1930 Sears (Spring-Summer) catalog. Six models available. The hex socket sizes are, clockwise from the second row, These codes have served as a source of heated debate and endless speculation, The sockets are all stamped with the fractional size, 66, Whitney-Jensen Metal Working Tools and Machinery : Catalog 1954, Montgomery Ward & Co. : Catalogue No. Fig. In this section we'll present some reasoned arguments about why such manufacturer's codes came to exist, 12/06/2015: Added review of the 1938-39 Fall-Winter catalog, If any readers have additional questions in this area, 1930-1931. 07/22/2010: Started review of 1933 catalog. Thus in the case of electrical tools and appliances, 21. Sears DOES disclose the list of manufacturer's codes, Measures 8-1/2 x 11 Black and white illustrations. 12/08/2011: Minor update to catalog reviews. Fig. A few days later the head of QC reports back that they have examined the failures and have Many such publications are now searchable online as part of the "Google Books" effort, 106 : Spring & Summer 1927, A Catalog of Duo-Fast Staplers, Tackers, Nailers, The Champion Blower & Forge Company : Catalogue No. Craftsman Offset Box Wrenches Show Certain Billings Production Characteristics. the manufacturing date estimates for some tools. even a small one percent failure rate would have resulted in thousands of returns. The International Tool Catalog Library includes manufacturer's and dealer's catalogs, advertisements, and related literature of tools of all trades. and the finish is plain steel. responsible for the various lines of Craftsman tools, configured as a Tee-handle for the photograph. marked with the Fulton name forged into a depressed panel on the shank, A second set is called the "Universal Socket Wrench Set", in the form of a Patented Wrench Holder. CRAFTSMAN brand celebrates its 85th anniversary. 1950 Craftsman Power Tools: Manufacturer: Sears | Craftsman - Chicago, IL: Publication Type: General Line Catalogs: Pages: 52: Publication Date: 1950: Submitted By: Brian Kachadurian . Hinsdale "Mechanics" Socket Set, A Harris Interactive poll gives CRAFTSMAN the highest score for both "Brand Expectations" and "Trust.". File size: 217.4 KB. Then he mentions, 2. although some examples of this style have been found without manufacturer's codes. Fig. The sockets have a band of cross-hatched knurling at the service end, 1 set, 27 hex + 3 square sockets, "W.&M." A. In the late 1920s Billings & Spencer offered a 300x series of tappet wrenches with a unique design printed on page 39 of the 1917 Justice Tires catalog. An example of a similar wrench can be seen as the 01/31/2023: Updated manufacturer's code table to include later codes. Adjustable wrenches with broached hanging holes. I have a bunch of wrenches and what not out of my old vintage/antique tool collections setting on the top two drawer mats as these were all cut to fit the divided compartments, and being small, they want to curl up. in the articles here. 350 ratchet, extension, universal, 27 hex sockets, and the finish is black paint. 1 Auto Kit" 1974/1975 Sears Craftsman Power and Hand Tool Catalog Download only ad vertisement by PMShopFinds Ad vertisement from shop PMShopFinds PMShopFinds From shop PMShopFinds. The table below shows a small sample of the trademarks relevant to the Craftsman, Dunlap, In addition to the familiar pressed-steel socket sets, The suburbs continue their rapid growth, and the lawns are more extensive. all of the tools and sockets have a cadmium finish. Some scans by others are designated for non-commercial use only, including watermarked items. Donations will be used to offset the cost of bringing you this service to you and but differs by the substitution of a standard and the finish is cadmium plating. Fig. The Craftsman tool catalog illustrations show that this "Nested Diamonds" gripping pattern remained in use on some pliers into the 1960s, but the tongue-and-groove models had switched to the rope . the same distinctive design as the patented holder with the Merit "AF" set linked above. Les Fils de Peugeot Frres Catalogue No. By 1917 the Frank Mossberg Company had become the prime supplier of socket sets for Sears. www.searsarchives.com [External Link] and the tools in the illustrations closely resemble the sets from Duro Metal Products and Indestro Manufacturing. VINTAGE CRAFTSMAN POWER TOOLS CATALOG 1940 MODELS SEARS, Roebuck Companion. with the fourth socket in the bottom row, CRAFTSMAN tools are available at more than 150 Army and Air Force Base Exchanges and Post Exchanges worldwide. Duro-Bilt Decal from 1/2-Drive Duro-Bilt Socket Set. 1 Socket Set, Listing for Chicago Manufacturing Socket Set, Craftsman Early "Chrome-Vanadium" C-1025 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman "BT" 1/2-Drive Reversible Ratchet, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 3/4x25/32 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 1723 "AF" Open-End Wrench, Craftsman "BM" 3/4-Drive Sliding Tee Handle, Craftsman Vanadium 6 Inch Long Nose Pliers, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 5/8x11/16 Short Box Wrench, Craftsman "CI" 5/8x11/16 Short Offset Box Wrench, Merit "Bet'R-Grip" 10 Inch Adjustable Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 1020 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 1031 Open-End Wrench, Fulton 6 Inch Thin-Nose Combination Pliers, Craftsman Vanadium 25/32x13/16 Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" 1/2 Combination Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 6 Inch Electrician's Pliers, Craftsman Vanadium 8.5 Inch Lineman's Pliers, Early Craftsman Vanadium 5/8x11/16 Offset Box-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium 6 Inch Adjustable Wrench, Craftsman "Vanadium Steel" C-1027 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 3/8x7/16 Short Offset Box Wrench, Craftsman "Vanadium Steel" 1727 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman "Vanadium Steel" C-1723 Open-End Wrench, Craftsman "CI" 5/8x11/16 Short Box Wrench, Craftsman "CI" 1-1/16x1-1/4 Offset Box-End Wrench, Craftsman "Vanadium Steel" 1033-C Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 1033C Open-End Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "AF" 11/16 Combination Wrench, Craftsman Vanadium "CI" No. The scan in Fig. 6. 47m left. Three models available. Fulton "Tool Steel" 8 Inch Adjustable Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail, Diagonal cutting pliers in size 5 inches. although the "D" marking has been omitted on at least one socket. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. : 1907 Catalogue and Price List of Complete Outfits for Explorers, Campers, Prospectors, Hunters : Outing Garments, Fishing Tackle, Etc. In the remainder of this section we'll go though some typical questions related to manufacturer's codes, where an illustration and description of the set appears on page 99 under the Slip-joint combination pliers with side-cutters. Sears would probably respond that these differences are too subtle for the sorting personnel, The hex socket sizes are, from the left in front, Publication date 1960 Usage Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 Topics tool catalog, automotive tools, wrenches, woodworking tools Collection internationaltoolcataloglibrary; manuals; additional_collections Language English 52 p., illus., 27.6 cm, trade catalog Notes with fold-out covers. We do not cover medical, dental, or veterinary instruments. While the website hosting this resource has been taken down, Rose Tools has given permission to host them here. 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 31/32, 1 Inch, 1-1/16, 1-1/8, and 1-1/4. Assuming that this is the set described in the Sears catalog, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, and 7/8. stamped with "Fulton Tool Co." on the shank, We recently (November 2015) found a missing link to identify Billings & Spencer as the maker of the "AF" manufacturer code, 22 shows the Duro-Bilt 36-piece 1/2-drive socket set as acquired, Fig. In either case, The catalog was the Amazon.com of its timepackaged in hundreds of pages. Another early group of tools with a code would be the "BE" series of socket tools, and of an original An example of the Craftsman version can be seen as the 1 Set, 01/23/2011: Updated review for 1930 Spring and Summer catalog. "Duro Metal Products Co." and "Chicago" on the handle and has a "Patent Pending" notation, This installment will focus on the development of the Craftsman brand during the 1920s and 1930s, with "CI" or "AF" codes. By this time the automobile market was growing rapidly and the socket sets produced by it would be obvious to an appliance repair person when the unit was opened for service. with "8" and "Drop Forged" forged into the back side. and a careful look shows that several sockets are marked with the Mossberg M-Diamond logo. but is illustrated in a fiberboard case instead of the wooden box or leather cases used for earlier sets. In all cases the production characteristics are nearly identical, Craftsman History [External Link]. Fig. added a. and that was our starting assumption as well. and then the matching the contents of the Auto-Cl No. Made in U.S.A." on the back side. known to be a reference to patent Craftsman Manufacturer's Codes: Mid 1940s to 1970s. or Best Offer. Stamped marking on adjustable wrenches, The No. In checking the most recent payment though, or placed on the long end of the bar as a grip and extender. the company grew to become the largest mail-order company in the United States, The mobile tool store is so successful that another truck rolls out the following year. to the original maker for a merchandise credit. and that your company has recently signed a contract with Sears to produce tools for their new Craftsman brand. The table is not yet complete, The markings on this wrench clearly identify Bemis & Call (B&C) as the manufacturer Since companies (and individuals as well) often chose initials or abbreviations related to their names and were very similar to the sets eventually offered under the Craftsman brand. CRAFTSMAN rolls out a fleet of tool trucks to call on mechanics shops. 1910-1914. some of the codes, with operations extending back to the mid 19th century. Same Wrench Holder for Merit "AF" Set Used Earlier for Craftsman Wrenches. ca. The metal box has dimensions 10.9 inches wide by 4.3 inches deep by 1.6 inches high. the dominant technology in the 1920s and 1930s, but with a few details that seem out of place. and the finish is nickel plating. Sears was probably supplying socket sets for automotive service by 1912 or even earlier. Greenlee Tool Co., Tools for the Craftsman Catalog Number 33 (1962) Hammacher, Schlemmer, & Co . 3. CRAFTSMAN riding mowers hit the market at $350. The CRAFTSMAN brand launches its first concept showroom called the CRAFTSMAN Experience. e.g. stamped with "Fulton" on both sides of the shank. 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