Double End Adjustable Wrench’s

[mikeswrenches]

     For a long time I have been under the impression that there were only 3 manufacturers of double ended Crescent type adjustable wrenches. That being Crescent, Diamond, and Scholler. With the Scholler being the hardest to find.
     While looking through a 1927 Pexto catalog that I got at the Peach Meet last weekend, I came across a page showing Pexto double ended adjustable's, in a complete range of sizes, from the 4-6 to the 10-12. These appear to be the old style with the heavy carbon steel jaws.

The question is, have any of you seen these in any of the sizes?

Mike

[coolford]

Mike---I just sold one on e-bay for $32.10, it was a 6-8 and in poor condition.  It was in my collection for at least 20 years and it took that long to find a better one.  When I get out to the shop I will check to see if there are others.  X-Florida guy

[coolford]

Mike---you have been under the wrong impression, here is what I have aside from the ones you mentioned.  Doehl (Germany) 6-8, Durex (Japan) 10-12, Fulton 6-8,Hall Hardware Co. 10-12, Lakeside 4-6, 6-8, 8-10, 10-12, Merit Tool 6-8, 8-10, 10-12, Peck Stowe and Wilcox 4-6, 6-8, 8-10 and that is what I accumulated over the years.  Really haven't been looking much lately for them.  As to who made them, I will not go out on a limb about who was responsible.----Charles

[mikeswrenches]

Charles,
    Thanks for the help. While it didn’t make much sense that there were only three, some how that was my thought. I only collect the 4-6 size but have never run across any of the others in any size. I guess I’ll have to try harder. Thanks again!

Mike

[Northwoods]

Borderline, but does this Wakefield Wizard No. 120 count?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Wakefield-Wizard-No-120-Double-End-Quick-Adjust-Wrench-6-8-Unique-USA/183625584176?hash=item2ac0f00e30:g:peEAAOSwbF1bvRJz

[coolford]

I have one, but don't count it in the same category as the other doubles as the mechanism is quite different and it is not as accurate.

[Nasutushenri]

Don't forget the highly sought after 10" BAHCO 71/72.

http://www.melbys.net/bahco/Collections/Wrenches/Model%2071_72%20Wrench/target1.html

Regards,
Henri

[mikeswrenches]

Thanks Henri, I wasn’t aware of that one either. The only double ended Bahco I was aware of was the rather common one with the fixed alligator wrench on one end and a Crescent wrench on the other. I think they were marked Volvo also.

I just remembered that Bemis & Call also made one that had an 'S' shaped handle with an adjustable alligator wrench on one end and a regular adjustable on the other. I believe they were only available in a smaller size, like about 6 in. long.

Thanks for all the input!

Mike

[mvwcnews]

Have not looked at Tool Talk for quite a while.  Many years back there was a list of "crescent" style adjustable double enders that had something like 20 "brands" and a couple more have turned up since then.  HERBRAND & KEEN KUTTER are in there somewhere.  The B&C "S" double end pipe & nut was only made in 6 inch - introduced in 1909 & appeared in catalog lists into the 1920s.  Some weird poorly made 1920s imports have odd size markings & no maker name.  Some house brands like "LAKESIDE."