Vintage Jensen Tools JTK-17 Kit – Original Tough Case – Highly Complete Tool Set For Sale

Up for sale is a premium, vintage Jensen Tools JTK-17 Electro-Mechanical / Electronics Field Service Master Kit. This is a legendary, highly complete setup sourced straight from the peak manufacturing era of American field engineering. Designed for precision field service, telecom, radar, aerospace, and mainframe computer repair, this kit features top-tier industrial brands bundled directly by Jensen Tools out of Tempe, Arizona.
The entire kit is housed in its ultra-rugged, original Jensen Super Tough Case constructed from heavy-gauge, vacuum-formed gray polyethylene with distinctive anti-crush exterior ribs.What Makes This Kit Special:Unlike most gutted or heavily mismatched vintage kits found online, this setup retains its original core identity. Major custom-stamped components—including the "Jensen Tools - Tempe, Arizona" snap ring pliers, custom-branded yellow long-nose pliers, iconic amber acetate handles, and an incredibly rare vintage "Vented Screws - Mt. View, CA" sliding pocket rule—remain fully intact.Detailed Component Inventory Included:
1. Fixed-Handle Precision Drivers & Handles• JENSEN 36B566: Long-reach cabinet-tip flathead screwdriver
• JENSEN 36B363: Long-shank precision Phillips screwdriver
• JENSEN 36B100: Medium technician flathead/slotted screwdriver
• JENSEN 36B234: Thin-profile precision flathead alignment driver
• JENSEN 36B186: Ultra-fine pocket flathead driver
• JENSEN Miniature Slotted: Instrument terminal-block driver
• JENSEN Stubby Combo Pair: High-torque stubby flathead & stubby Phillips drivers
• JENSEN 36890 & 36891: Two large amber acetate quick-change combi torque handles2. Series 99 Interchangeable Driver Blades• 9-Piece Imperial Nutdriver Shafts: Complete color-coded, hollow-shaft imperial run (3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2")
• Multi-Piece Specialty Shafts: Slotted cabinet blades (stamped 122 & 123), Phillips tips (#1 & #2), straight allen/hex keys, and rigid steel reach extensions.3. Gripping, Stripping, & Precision Plier Sets• Diamalloy No. HL11OP, PAT 3739554, Original teal dipped-handle tongue-and-groove joint pliers (Meadville, PA, USA)
• JENSEN Convertible Ring Pliers (11831D): Red handles, stamped "For Internal Retaining Rings"
• JENSEN External Ring Pliers: Red handles, stamped "For External Retaining Rings"
• JENSEN Custom Long-Nose Pliers: Yellow high-grip handles, precision jaw
• JENSEN Specialty Needlenose Pliers: Dual orange-dipped handles for deep chassis reaching
• JENSEN TUSH Flush Cutters: Blue handles, clean-profile wire shears for delicate circuit board work
• JENSEN Heavy-Duty Cutters: Red handles, stamped 78002 wire side-cutters
• JENSEN Slide-Lock Strippers: Yellow handles with adjustable sizing lock screw4. Mechanical, Calibrator, & Diagnostic Tools• JENSEN 3-Way Yellow Drive Handle: Heavy socket receiver pattern
• Schrade Folding Lockback Knife: Olive drab textured handle with classic silver oval shield
• West Germany Feeler Gauges: Pre-reunification vintage steel leaves (.0015 to .025)
• Vented Screws Sliding Depth Rule: Stainless steel 6" pocket ruler with integrated depth stop
• Specialty Alignment sticks: Non-conductive tuning rods (red/black/yellow contact burnisher)
• Accessories: Dual-ball joint telescoping inspection mirror, knurled drive pin punches, cross-lock tweezers, and right-angle offset Z-screwdrivers.Condition Report:• Tools: All tools are in excellent mechanical working condition with light surface scuffs, patina, and workspace grime consistent with age. Handle markings are crisp and completely readable.
• Case & Pallets: The gray hardshell outer case shows light exterior scratching but absolutely zero cracks or structural failures. The metal piano hinge and locking draw-latches function smoothly. The inner leatherette palettes have strong pockets with intact stitching and solid support straps. (Please view high-resolution photos to verify completeness).