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Wrench Forum => Wrench Forum => Topic started by: Papaw on October 06, 2011, 02:43:01 AM

Title: Latest wrench with a surprise
Post by: Papaw on October 06, 2011, 02:43:01 AM

I bought this 6" Oswego pipe wrench because I had not seen a handle quite like this. While inspecting it, I found a surprise. The manufacturer put a view of the wrench in the forging of the movable jaw. I think that is a sign of pride in manufacture that is lacking these days.
The wrench is a 6" Dickson Stillson wrench made by The Oswego Tool Co. of Oswego, New York USA.
Patent #1026661 of May 21, 1912.
The patent is for the method of attaching the shaft to the frame with rivets, with the intention of making parts replaceable when worn or broken.

Title: Re: Latest wrench with a surprise
Post by: Wrenchmensch on October 06, 2011, 07:13:51 AM

Wow! That's a beauty, Noel!

Title: Re: Latest wrench with a surprise
Post by: scottg on October 06, 2011, 11:20:30 PM

Wow is that ever cool!
 I love the little picture, class!
 yours Scott

Title: Re: Latest wrench with a surprise
Post by: Papaw on October 07, 2011, 09:13:31 AM

Class is absolutely true!
Little things like that have been replaced by shiny, flashy ideas these days. The simple, understated action of placing that little icon in a place that is hard to see was a classy move, in my opinion.