I just found this little alligator and something about it was just irresistible. The size for one - it seems pretty small for an alligator but I am no expert on the subject - I'm not even well informed. But this is just a little curiosity I like quite a bit.
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It seems to be in very nice shape and the teeth seem to be as sharp as new although one is a little munged. If I read this right it is a size 0. Does anyone have info on the wrench or possible era?
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Here is my V&B alligator with the patent. Slightly different.
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/5/4004/4405020539_52339eabca_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/7HfT8Z)Keen Kutter alligator wrench (https://flic.kr/p/7HfT8Z) by Noel Hankamer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nhankamer/), on Flickr
Both neat! The differences are interesting. Makes me think each tool was designed for a different, but specific purpose.
That is quite a nice looking wrench and it's pretty cool against the patent drawing. Thanks for posting that.
Quote from: Yadda on June 14, 2016, 09:46:32 PM
Both neat! The differences are interesting. Makes me think each tool was designed for a different, but specific purpose.
I bet you're right. Like maybe part of a tool kit included with a bicycle for instance?
I found a photo of my W&B that is more similar.
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8075/8323443755_bed7d1bdb2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/dFvPQX)Alligator Wrench (https://flic.kr/p/dFvPQX) by Noel Hankamer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nhankamer/), on Flickr
Except for the stampings they could be twins. Thanks for the outstanding pic.
if you google Vaughan & Bushnell, they have a short history of the company.
they are still in the U.S.A. making hammers and other items
Vaughan was an interesting person.