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Offline rusty

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Utica Select-o-lock
« on: August 11, 2014, 05:00:25 PM »
The problem with gimmicks is when the other guy has one, you need one also.

This was Utica's answer to locking the thumb nut...

(Doesn't work well, the thin sheet metal lock gets stuck in the knurl so well you can't get it loose...)

Note sure what patent might apply, Utica had several other patented designs that also were 'select-o-lock'...
« Last Edit: August 11, 2014, 05:02:35 PM by rusty »
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

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Re: Utica Select-o-lock
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2014, 06:53:11 PM »
These have recently gotten my attention, to the point I now have a 4, 6 and 10 inch versions. Don't know if they made a 12 and bigger or not. I also have my eye on a 8 inch.

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Re: Utica Select-o-lock
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2014, 07:43:33 PM »
After seeing this one, and a few on the forum, and quite a few different strange patents, I find myself pondering a collection. So far tho, I only have this one.

Does 1 count as a collection?

Sadly, someone ground all the chrome off the head of this one, probably to erase user marks, It would have been a definite leave-on-the-table if not for the unusual lock thinggy. (I wanted to play with it and see how well it actually worked)

I think locking adjustables are now on my list tho....
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

Offline Charles Garrett

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Re: Utica Select-o-lock
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2014, 10:52:14 AM »
I have used adjustables for nr 80 yrs and never felt  a need for a lock.   Odd balls tho survive in the best condition for collectors.   Chuck Garrett

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Re: Utica Select-o-lock
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2019, 07:07:19 AM »
These have recently gotten my attention, to the point I now have a 4, 6 and 10 inch versions. Don't know if they made a 12 and bigger or not. I also have my eye on a 8 inch.

Ressurecting this thread to answer the question.  Utica did make the a 12 inch version of the Select-o-lock adjustable wrench.
You might say I have a tool collecting problem....

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Re: Utica Select-o-lock
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2019, 07:27:58 AM »
I have a 12 inch Utica Select-O-Lock on e-bay at the present time---see coolford

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Re: Utica Select-o-lock
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2019, 01:37:31 PM »
Did any other manufacturer make an adjustable wrench with the sheet metal lock? I have a 6" adjustable with a plastic handle and the lock, but I can't determine the manufacturer without cutting off the handle and I'd rather leave it intact.
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Re: Utica Select-o-lock
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2019, 04:16:27 PM »
Yes, there were other manufacturers, cannot think of them right off, would have to check my index cards.

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Re: Utica Select-o-lock
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2019, 05:21:37 PM »
Proto. Regards, Lou
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Re: Utica Select-o-lock
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Re: Utica Select-o-lock
« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2019, 07:45:33 PM »


Neat, another one to add to the list. Love the display board!

You might say I have a tool collecting problem....

Offline EVILDR235

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Re: Utica Select-o-lock
« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2019, 06:29:35 PM »
love the prices on the tool board.

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Re: Utica Select-o-lock
« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2019, 12:11:36 PM »
I have one of those Crestolock 8" adjustables. They belong in collections rather than tool boxes! Hard to adjust and pinched my thumb. If it had been a success they would be everywhere.