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Wrench Forum => Wrench Forum => Topic started by: Victor11 on November 17, 2014, 11:12:21 AM

Title: Anybody know this manufacturer?
Post by: Victor11 on November 17, 2014, 11:12:21 AM
Hello,
I found this neat forum in my search for the manufacturer of these impact sockets. I just recently came across a box of sockets of Proto, Mac, Challenger and Wright. I found a few of these old impact sockets but its driving me crazy not knowing who made them. They have what appears to be "WW" inside a circle, at the end of the size it has the letters PD stamped. I do not see any USA markings. I tried looking online and no luck. Any hints would help a lot. Thank you in advance.
Title: Re: Anybody know this manufacturer?
Post by: J.Musgrove on November 17, 2014, 11:41:06 AM
According to alloy artifacts it's made by Stevens walden
Title: Re: Anybody know this manufacturer?
Post by: turnnut on November 17, 2014, 01:43:29 PM
WW in a circle would be Walden Tool Co. in Worcester, Massachusetts

SW in a circle would be Stevens-Walden in Worcester, Massachusetts after the merger of the
two companies.

yes, both are the same company.

Walden tool co. was one of the 1st companies to make aftermarket wrenches for the
automobile trade in the early 1900's.

the early transition from blacksmith shop to automobile repair shops.
Title: Re: Anybody know this manufacturer?
Post by: Victor11 on November 17, 2014, 07:36:48 PM
Thank you both for the help. You guys nailed it. The website really helped also. Your time and help was really appreciated.
Title: Re: Anybody know this manufacturer?
Post by: bonneyman on December 01, 2014, 06:05:30 PM
We want to see pics!