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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: wvtools on March 17, 2014, 09:22:16 PM

Title: Two Whatsits
Post by: wvtools on March 17, 2014, 09:22:16 PM
The first one is an unknown logo.  The second is some kind of odd opener or burnisher thing.

(http://www.wvtools.com/images/ebaystore/141446a.JPG)

(http://www.wvtools.com/images/ebaystore/141446c.JPG)

(http://www.wvtools.com/images/ebaystore/141441b.JPG)

(http://www.wvtools.com/images/ebaystore/141441c.JPG)

(http://www.wvtools.com/images/ebaystore/141441e.JPG)
Title: Re: Two Whatsits
Post by: john k on March 17, 2014, 09:27:04 PM
The first one is of a type I have seen in Japanese motorcycle or car tool kits.   The second one greatly resembles a printers tool for picking up sheets of paper, if it only had an upper half with an adjustable tooth.   
Title: Re: Two Whatsits
Post by: Hm Wrench on March 17, 2014, 09:34:06 PM
The top one is for a subaru tool kit.

Thanks,
Kirk
Title: Re: Two Whatsits
Post by: BruceS on March 18, 2014, 09:12:12 AM
Have to ask Capt. Kirk or Spock about the wrench Logo,  It looks like Starfleet Command Logo to me ;-)
Title: Re: Two Whatsits
Post by: Bill Houghton on March 18, 2014, 10:31:29 AM
Have to ask Capt. Kirk or Spock about the wrench Logo,  It looks like Starfleet Command Logo to me ;-)
Only if you hold the wrench vertically.
Title: Re: Two Whatsits
Post by: amecks on March 18, 2014, 12:22:08 PM
Quote from: BruceS on Today at 10:12:12 AM

    Have to ask Capt. Kirk or Spock about the wrench Logo,  It looks like Starfleet Command Logo to me ;-)

Only if you hold the wrench vertically.

In space there is no "up" or "down".
Title: Re: Two Whatsits
Post by: wvtools on March 18, 2014, 02:00:52 PM
I am not sure that is it.  I searched Ebay and Google for Subaru wrenches and Subaru logos, and I could not find a confirmation.
Title: Re: Two Whatsits
Post by: amecks on March 18, 2014, 03:17:36 PM
Lexus? It is a lot like a Lexus logo although the "L" is more stylized on the wrench. But the wrench is almost certainly Japanese in that is so similar to Honda and other Japanese wrenches.
Title: Re: Two Whatsits
Post by: bill300d on March 18, 2014, 04:34:18 PM
I've got a flip shank screwdriver with that mark on it and I assumed it was from a Lexus tool kit. now you all have got me wondering.
My guess on the other would be a burnishing tool also, maybe leather.
Title: Re: Two Whatsits
Post by: Papaw on March 18, 2014, 07:53:43 PM
We've seen that logo on a wrench before and I don't think we came to a conclusion.
Title: Re: Two Whatsits
Post by: Lostmind on March 18, 2014, 08:30:12 PM
I've got a flip shank screwdriver with that mark on it and I assumed it was from a Lexus tool kit. now you all have got me wondering.
My guess on the other would be a burnishing tool also, maybe leather.

Seems like when there is a weird unidentified tool , it ends up being for leather work.
Title: Re: Two Whatsits
Post by: Hm Wrench on March 18, 2014, 10:01:20 PM
Here is a link to an ebay auction where you can see the logo if you blow up the photo.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Subaru-Tool-Kit-From-1977-Wagon-/261425715008?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cde2fd740&vxp=mtr

Someone on the site had asked their mechanic and actually gave away a Subaru tool kit with the marked wrenches on tool talk.

Thanks,

Kirk
Title: Re: Two Whatsits
Post by: wvtools on March 18, 2014, 10:18:24 PM
I did not think to search Subaru tool kit.  Thanks for the info.  I guess that settles it then.

Thanks,

John
Title: Re: Two Whatsits
Post by: bill300d on March 18, 2014, 10:20:13 PM
Here is a link to an ebay auction where you can see the logo if you blow up the photo.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Subaru-Tool-Kit-From-1977-Wagon-/261425715008?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cde2fd740&vxp=mtr

Someone on the site had asked their mechanic and actually gave away a Subaru tool kit with the marked wrenches on tool talk.

Thanks,

Kirk

Well I'll be. Guess I'll have to change my notes on that one
Title: Re: Two Whatsits
Post by: Bill Houghton on March 19, 2014, 11:11:10 AM
I've got a flip shank screwdriver with that mark on it and I assumed it was from a Lexus tool kit.
Lexus issues a tool kit?  I'd be surprised - their target demographic is unlikely to be doing field repairs.
Title: Re: Two Whatsits
Post by: bill300d on March 19, 2014, 07:37:50 PM
I've got a flip shank screwdriver with that mark on it and I assumed it was from a Lexus tool kit.
Lexus issues a tool kit?  I'd be surprised - their target demographic is unlikely to be doing field repairs.
Around here Lexus seams to be fairly popular with the youngins to race around town with. But I don't think a factory tool kit would do much good after they get done with them.

I have learned that my Subaru screwdriver was made by Clover Mfg. Co. LTD.  They also made other hand tools, namely, saws, hammers, spanners, nail pullers, nippers, pincers and scoops; hoes along with a host of other things mainly for sewing. I've not been able to confirm that they made the wrench wvtools posted but its a possibility.