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Title: Was this old wrench used for a specific purpose?
Post by: PDRPrescott on September 27, 2017, 06:44:21 PM

Hi guys,
Another tool from my dad's shop. Assume it's a socket wrench of some kind. Wondering if this wrench was used on his 1929 Model A Truck? It's marked OWATONNA TOOL CO.

Thanks!

All best,
Paula

Title: Re: Was this old wrench used for a specific purpose?
Post by: lptools on September 27, 2017, 07:07:22 PM

Hello, Paula. Looks like a flex head box wrench. Do the heads pivot? Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Was this old wrench used for a specific purpose?
Post by: PDRPrescott on September 28, 2017, 01:22:35 PM

Hi Lou,

Thanks for your reply.  Yes, the heads do pivot. 

Best,
Paula

Title: Re: Was this old wrench used for a specific purpose?
Post by: Notlobster on September 28, 2017, 01:42:09 PM

A number of companies used to make double flex head socket wrenches.  I have examples from OTC, Truth, and Snap On.  IFAIK, they are not vehicle or application specific.

Title: Re: Was this old wrench used for a specific purpose?
Post by: PDRPrescott on September 28, 2017, 02:31:52 PM

Thanks for the reply.  Any idea of the era these were manufactured?

Best,
Paula

Title: Re: Was this old wrench used for a specific purpose?
Post by: bill300d on September 28, 2017, 04:22:34 PM

 Also known as Saltus wrench or a flex combination wrench. OTC's manufacture of these probably started around 1940. By the late 70's most mfg's that made them were discontinuing them.
By the looks of yours I would think 40's-50's.

Title: Re: Was this old wrench used for a specific purpose?
Post by: coolford on September 28, 2017, 05:52:06 PM

I have been trying to put a set of these (OTC) together, have 6 so far, but don't know how many make a set.

Title: Re: Was this old wrench used for a specific purpose?
Post by: humber2 on September 29, 2017, 01:06:15 AM

Quote from: coolford on September 28, 2017, 05:52:06 PM

I have been trying to put a set of these (OTC) together, have 6 so far, but don't know how many make a set.

You have 1 to go according to Cat 49-J  from 1-52

F1214, F1618, F1820, F2022, F2224, F2628, F3032

We're offered in pouch sets of 3 or 4 but not the lot.

Title: Re: Was this old wrench used for a specific purpose?
Post by: PDRPrescott on September 29, 2017, 01:36:25 PM

Many thanks, guys, for the prompt and informative reply.  I do like this site!

Best wishes,
Paula

Title: Re: Was this old wrench used for a specific purpose?
Post by: leg17 on September 30, 2017, 08:01:11 AM

There is a F1214 and F2224 on the bay today.
Which one you looking for Coolford?

Title: Re: Was this old wrench used for a specific purpose?
Post by: coolford on October 02, 2017, 06:02:56 PM

Thanks humber-2, according to the list you provided I have them all.  So I will stop looking.