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Welcome Forum => Welcome Board and Introductions => Topic started by: cclfn on January 24, 2013, 07:54:41 PM

Title: Just dropped in
Post by: cclfn on January 24, 2013, 07:54:41 PM

My dad told me he found an "old" wrench in the bottom of his tool box (1950's SO) and I could have it if I wanted.  Having been inflected with the old vise virus last summer, I fear it has worsened to include old tools.

While searching the web for the metal handled 18 inch adjustable wrench, I found this site and liked what I have been reading.  It turns out it is an 18 inch Coes/Billings monkey wrench.  never saw an all metal version.  I will post some pic's later.

Just wanted to say Hello and thanks for an informative site.

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Post by: Neals on January 24, 2013, 09:20:53 PM

Hi and welcome from Alberta! A picture would be nice as not all of us have seen one either.

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Post by: Lostmind on January 24, 2013, 09:22:33 PM

Welcome from North central Ohio. Enjoy

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Post by: john k on January 24, 2013, 10:00:43 PM

Welcome to the site, don't be afraid to share these fine old tools.  The all metal monkey wrenches were generally used in industry, and railroad.  The wood scale handles, aka perfect handle,  were sold to farmers, and workmen doing lighter repair.   I have seen the all steel ones belt though. 

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Post by: Papaw on January 24, 2013, 10:07:14 PM

Welcome to Tool Talk!

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Post by: johnsironsanctuary on January 24, 2013, 10:17:15 PM

More monkey wrenches are a good thing! Welcome from Wisconsin

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Post by: amertrac on January 25, 2013, 05:44:17 AM

WELCOME FROM NEW TORK STATE bob w.

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Post by: mikeswrenches on January 25, 2013, 08:14:49 AM

Welcome from sunny Florida.  This is a great site.  A really helpful bunch of guys!!!

Mike

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Post by: bird on January 26, 2013, 12:37:55 AM

We're happy to have you. Stay in touch.
cheers,
bird.

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Post by: Batz on January 26, 2013, 01:08:00 AM

Hi from Australia.

batz

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Post by: oldtools on January 27, 2013, 03:01:43 AM

Welcome & Aloha from Hawaii, Join in on the fun & education...

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Post by: gibsontool on January 27, 2013, 07:30:50 PM

Welcome and hello from British Columbia.

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Post by: DM11 on February 18, 2013, 11:53:18 AM

Howdy!

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Post by: Plyerman on February 18, 2013, 07:56:24 PM

Greetings from the frozen tundra of northern Michigan!

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Post by: crankshaftdan II on February 19, 2013, 08:54:29 AM

Welcome from the frozen pipes of Wisconsin!