Hello, I had these in the Wrench Forum a while ago, I thought I would try again in the What's It Forum.I am still trying to find info on these 2 wrenches , with no luck. The one at top is Stamped ARMSTRONG SPECIAL 567 , looks to be 1-1/8" across the flats, and the box end also appears to be a 1-1/8" opening. The one at bottom is stamped ARMSTRONG 1033-A 7/8 15/16 , and on the shank HI-TENSILE, although the E is faint. I found the same wrench number 1033-A in a Billings Vitalloy, Williams, and even a current Martin. Thanks, Lou
Here is what I can tell you lp.
There is no definitive answer but rumor has it that the Hi-Tensile wrench was war time (42-25). After the war, and I don't know for how long, they were marked Hi-Ten. 1033-A is an industry standard wrench no. for that type wrench.
The Special is as it says special meaning it is a non-standard or special-order size or shape wrench. You wont find it in a catalog and unless you talk to the person who got it when new you probably know as much as you are going to know about it.
Hello, Bill. Thanks for the info!!!!! I am guessing from the weight of the Special Wrench that it may have been ordered for a specific machine tool, lathe, milling etc. Thanks again, Lou
I think I may have this one figured out. The 1969 Armstrong catalog lists this wrench as a Double Head Tool Post Wrench for Nuts and Set Screws. The normal pattern 567 has a 1 1/4 inch open end and a 1 inch 8 point box end (for square head set screws). Yours appear to be broached out slightly larger and with a 12 point box end, which would make it a Special.
They cost 9.40 each in 1969, and you can bet your special wrench cost a good bit more than that.
Hello, Thanks for the info!!!!!!!! Regards, Lou