[TheForge] TheForge Digest, Vol 112, Issue 18

[Charles]

Allstate was in fact a Sears brand.   It was used for tires first, then a car 
built by Kaiser and sold by Sears, and later scooters built by Puch,  as well as 
Sears brand Auto Insurance.    The insurance company is all that remains of the 
brand as far as I know.   Sears also used the brand on some automotive test 
tools.  Sears traditionally had several brands for their tools, with craftsman 
being the top of the line.   Other brands included Dunlap, and Companion.  


If you are going to hang out with blacksmiths you will have to get used to old 
farts with old tools and long memories.........

Charles




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From: Carlton McKenney <Carlton.Mckenney at mindspring.com>


Craftsman is the Sears tool brand.  Allstate is the insurance co.