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Offline cclfn

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Just dropped in
« 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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Re: Just dropped in
« Reply #1 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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Re: Just dropped in
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2013, 09:22:33 PM »
Welcome from North central Ohio. Enjoy
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Offline john k

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Re: Just dropped in
« Reply #3 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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Re: Just dropped in
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2013, 10:07:14 PM »
Welcome to Tool Talk!
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Re: Just dropped in
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2013, 10:17:15 PM »
More monkey wrenches are a good thing! Welcome from Wisconsin
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Re: Just dropped in
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2013, 05:44:17 AM »
WELCOME FROM NEW TORK STATE bob w.
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Re: Just dropped in
« Reply #7 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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Re: Just dropped in
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2013, 12:37:55 AM »
We're happy to have you. Stay in touch.
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Re: Just dropped in
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2013, 01:08:00 AM »
Hi from Australia.

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Re: Just dropped in
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2013, 03:01:43 AM »
Welcome & Aloha from Hawaii, Join in on the fun & education...
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Re: Just dropped in
« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2013, 07:30:50 PM »
Welcome and hello from British Columbia.

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Re: Just dropped in
« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2013, 11:53:18 AM »
Howdy!
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Re: Just dropped in
« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2013, 07:56:24 PM »
Greetings from the frozen tundra of northern Michigan!
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Re: Just dropped in
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2013, 08:54:29 AM »
Welcome from the frozen pipes of Wisconsin!
E-mail address  dhdslimbow@yahoo.com
Looking for USA made ratchets-all sizes-drives and lengths  also S-K SuperKrome wrenches ditto.  Like to trade vs buy run it past me-nothing is cut in stone!