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Title: Syracuse Z2 wrench--Bent?
Post by: Lostmind on July 12, 2015, 12:12:22 PM

I found several on ebay  , but not photographed to show if the handle is straight or bowed?
It's not in great condition , I don't collect plow wrenches , just curious.

Title: Re: Syracuse Z2 wrench--Bent?
Post by: jimwrench on July 12, 2015, 02:11:58 PM

 Since end has been broken and ground down any bend is moot since wrench has no value.

Title: Re: Syracuse Z2 wrench--Bent?
Post by: HeelSpur on July 12, 2015, 03:38:43 PM

Had 2 of these in my hands yesterday but they were severely pitted and the wanted 5 a piece for them. This one looks great compared to those 2 except for the bend.

Title: Re: Syracuse Z2 wrench--Bent?
Post by: Lostmind on July 12, 2015, 03:43:57 PM

Quote from: jimwrench on July 12, 2015, 02:11:58 PM

Since end has been broken and ground down any bend is moot since wrench has no value.

I don't see evidence of grinding , must have been 75 years ago before it was buried in the barn floor under the manure. I'm not concerned with the value , wanted to know if it was bent.
Seems like it would have broken before bending.
Where is it ground down?

Title: Re: Syracuse Z2 wrench--Bent?
Post by: mvwcnews on July 12, 2015, 07:19:45 PM

Quote from: Lostmind on July 12, 2015, 03:43:57 PM

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Where is it ground down?

Lot # 416 in this photo from 2011 Virgil Saak auction (wrenchingnews auction) ( http://s222.photobucket.com/user/buswrench/media/saak-2011/VS-411-423.jpg.html ) shows an intact SYRACUSE Z2

Title: Re: Syracuse Z2 wrench--Bent?
Post by: bill300d on July 12, 2015, 08:17:02 PM

Well someone did a good job of making it look like its supposed to be that way, except for the bend.

Title: Re: Syracuse Z2 wrench--Bent?
Post by: Lostmind on July 12, 2015, 09:09:42 PM

Quote from: mvwcnews on July 12, 2015, 07:19:45 PM

Quote from: Lostmind on July 12, 2015, 03:43:57 PM

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Where is it ground down?

Lot # 416 in this photo from 2011 Virgil Saak auction (wrenchingnews auction) ( http://s222.photobucket.com/user/buswrench/media/saak-2011/VS-411-423.jpg.html ) shows an intact SYRACUSE Z2

I see the difference. Must have broken off when they bent it , probably using it as a pry bar?
It was a long time ago , no color difference.
I'll examine it tomorrow for the grind marks.
Thanks for the help guys , got my question answered and an education.
It was a freebie , tossed in with another purchase , I was curious about the bend.