Popular Mechanics
Issue: Feb, 1949
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Posted: 12/12/2006
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Gizmo Tool Co (Feb, 1949)

Every time I see this ad I think it’s for a website called Gizmo.net. It’s even in the bay area.

Gizmo Tool Co

SAVE ON TOOLS
MECHANICS NET PRICES

Send 25c in stamps for “Illustrated Catalog.” Hundreds of Nationally Known, NEW & GUARANTEED Hand & Specialty Tools at Mechanics NET prices. Guaranteed by manufacturers. NOT War Surplus.

GIZMO TOOL CO.
BOX 656-A SAN FRANCISCO 2. CALIF.

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  1. Stannous says: December 12, 20065:00 pm

    There is a social networking site called Gizmo.net:
    http://www.gizmo.net/
    but I have no idea whether they are from SF.

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