Tool Talk
What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: Mac53 on October 05, 2017, 11:59:12 AM
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Can anyone tell me what type of wrench these are, or what to search to find more of them? Pencil for scale.
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Stamped steel? Possibly bicycle, or motorcycle??
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Yes, fairly simple stamped steel. Pretty small, size similar to ignition wrenches, but I can't find anything similar under that name. I have one other that has a large end and a small end, as well.
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I've seen similar router collet wrenches, not sure if I have seen that type with a hole in the handle. Regards, Lou
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Don't know the name, but probably part of an auto, bicycle, or motorcycle "set." The hole in the middle was probably for a bolt that held the set together. Such sets came in more substantial forged steel versions; I have one of the more substantial versions in my "gee, these are interesting wrenches" box. I'm not a wrench gatherer, like many folks here are, so the box isn't very large; and it's pretty well buried behind/below other tools, so I can't easily pull it out for a show and tell.
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I am not sure what those were for, but I have several sets of small wrenches that are not ignition wrenches. Ronson made a set , as did others, like Morgan Mechanix.
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Hello, Papaw. I hope that you are doing better, and get home soon!!! So, what would be the letter designation on those? An OEA? Just kidding, I have never seen those before with the open end, and the alligator jaw. Take care, Lou
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I guess OEA would be correct, though no one ever used that !
I am doing OK. Waiting for one more test before I get sprung from here.
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they look like radio repair wrenches, the open/alligator wrenches.
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Indestro made a sorta similar wrench is sets for auto tool kits. Unfortunately I don't recognize yours.
If you do a search for stamped steel kit wrenches you may have some luck.
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I have a "dremel" rotary tool, that is from 1977, and it uses a wrench shaped like that to tighten the collet. I would have to measure it to make sure.
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Thank you a lot everyone! You'll all probably hate what I do with these things though... I turn them into rings. Mostly I use standard ignition wrenches that are common, but these just look a lot cooler. I try not to wreck anything with much collector value, as I appreciate the tools just for what they are as well. Now and then a larger wrench falls victim to my hammer though...
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Those sramped wrenches were included with lots of products. A good example is bifold closet doors, for adjusting the swiiel hinge height.
I got one with a set of 3" wheels I purchased from Lowes lat weekend. I added them to my jointer to move it around.
Because they were and are supplied so commonly, I think it would be hard to identify specifically. Unless someone recognizes a certain one.
Chilly