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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: cavin722 on February 04, 2018, 08:27:57 AM

Title: Help in identifying
Post by: cavin722 on February 04, 2018, 08:27:57 AM

Can anyone help me identify this old wrench found in my grandfathers toolbox?

Title: Re: Help in identifying
Post by: gibsontool on February 04, 2018, 09:58:51 AM

That's an alligator wrench, as to age and manufacturer I don't know but others on this site can probably   help you out.

Title: Re: Help in identifying
Post by: turnnut on February 04, 2018, 10:07:58 AM

 are there any markings on that wrench ???    numbers or letters ???

Title: Re: Help in identifying
Post by: cavin722 on February 04, 2018, 10:22:40 AM

It has a large "3" near the jaws of the tool.  Cleaning the tool further I found "Rock Island Lines" on the handle.  My grandfather worked for international harvester at the rock island, IL plant.  Maybe the tool is related to working on the railroad?

Title: Re: Help in identifying
Post by: lptools on February 04, 2018, 11:20:05 AM

Hello, Here are pics of a J H Williams No. 2 Bull Dog wrench, (alligator style wrench). This one just happens to stamped NYCRR. Overall length is 9-1/8". Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Help in identifying
Post by: Papaw on February 04, 2018, 02:11:37 PM

#3 alligator wrench, and they were made by several manufacturers. The RR marking increases the sale value if you find a buyer interested in that RR.
Here is one I have- #3 Roebling

Title: Re: Help in identifying
Post by: bill300d on February 04, 2018, 06:41:33 PM

i wouldn't be surprised if you found a W in a diamond shape on that wrench cavin722.
Sometimes it is hard to see.

Papaw
I also have a no.3 Roebling.