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Offline Lewill2

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Hilary Klein Wrench Collection
« on: August 14, 2020, 07:30:44 PM »
My lock down project was to build 2 new wrench display cases for my wrench collection. After I started building them I determined that they would be large enough to display my complete Hilary Klein wrench collection with room for the ones that I still need to fill out the collection in the event I get lucky enough to fill in the holes. The wrenches are in numerical order per my booklet. Previously the collection was housed in my Gerstner cabinet that took up 2 1/2 drawers. The covers are lift off design to access the inside of the cabinet.  The second cabinet still has room for my Jim Keats miniature wrenches.

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Re: Hilary Klein Wrench Collection
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2020, 07:35:05 PM »
Hello, Lewill2. That is an impressive collection!! And a beautiful job on the display cabinets!! Regards,Lou
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Re: Hilary Klein Wrench Collection
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2020, 01:59:40 PM »
There are two spots for wrench 51.   Two versions or do you just like that one better?
You might say I have a tool collecting problem....

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Re: Hilary Klein Wrench Collection
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2020, 02:19:35 PM »
Astonishing. 
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Re: Hilary Klein Wrench Collection
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2020, 04:11:03 PM »
We are all deeply impressed, Les !
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Re: Hilary Klein Wrench Collection
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2020, 05:46:26 PM »
There are 2 spots for #51 because I know of 1 different variation for that wrench, there are 4 #34's in the case as there are 4 different variations of that one #34 is the Coes wrench, #51 is the E. B. Smith patent.

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Re: Hilary Klein Wrench Collection
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2020, 08:25:20 PM »
Nice molding too, Federal style? vintage?

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Re: Hilary Klein Wrench Collection
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2020, 06:51:35 AM »
What are the dimensions on the cabinets?
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Re: Hilary Klein Wrench Collection
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2020, 12:43:24 PM »
Molding on the cabinets is new pine painted with Old Village acrylic latex paint, Cabinet Maker's Blue and Rittenhouse Red. The cabinet bases are 12 inches X 42 inches outside dimensions, the covers are 15 inches X 45 inches outside. I use 1 X 4 oak for the cabinet side, left over 3/4 oak flooring for the backs. Mounted high they will fit over the door on the wall next to the door. I have 4 cabinets a little smaller that fit resting on doorway molding and still allow space to lift the covers off for access.

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Re: Hilary Klein Wrench Collection
« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2020, 03:13:00 PM »
Great job, really shows off the wrenches.  As to the molding, I have used a lot of that to make picture frames, as I picked up 10 pieces eight foot long at an auction.

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Re: Hilary Klein Wrench Collection
« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2020, 07:41:18 PM »
Very impressive, beautiful job.