Tool Talk
Wrench Forum => Wrench Forum => Topic started by: mvwcnews on June 29, 2015, 03:09:01 PM
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A couple of "striker wrenches" for the COOPER engine at Rough & Tumble, Kinzers, PA. One has a bolt to keep the jaws from spreading, the other has a web that straddles the piston rod shaft. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH-ZTPd0ubY ) shows the engine, and includes details of some of the mechanism. The "whistle / wheeze" in the video is the intake & exhaust of the the piston type compressor that is integral to the engine -- it was a natural gas pipeline pumping station engine & compressor built in 1913.
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For those who missed it, Stan delivered the 72" Coes to Rough & Tumble.
(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1897821_119901038345118_2398388431333270027_n.jpg?oh=a3499d215470fb858467f08c66abde48&oe=56323823)
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I'm a little behind on wrench knowledge - how many of the 6' Coes wrenches are there?
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I believe that the one shown with Stan is the 2nd known 6 footer.
readers beware; I have been known to have been wrong.
Stan, I hope that you had a good visit there. my wife & I were there in 1988 and everyone
tells me it has grown.
real friendly folks in that area.
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I try and attend the Threshermans reunion every year in mid August, Planning on going again this year. A great meet with the most steam powered equipment in one place that I have ever seen. I think this years dates are August 11 or 12 through the 15th.
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Here in the NW, we have the Great Oregon Steamup at Brooks OR. All kinds of engines, tractors, equipment, etc. Swap meet, a number of permanent displays, etc. Just all kinds of fun!