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Wrench Forum => Wrench Forum => Topic started by: Nolatoolguy on February 18, 2012, 11:48:07 AM

Title: 2 Stillson pipe wrenches and a basin wrench
Post by: Nolatoolguy on February 18, 2012, 11:48:07 AM

Picked these up today from the pawn shop 15 bucks for all 3. How did I do was that a good deal?

One of the stillson 24 sais genuine stillson and the other just sais stillson. They both say Walworth made in USA
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And the basin wrench sais Speedy basin wrench Chicago spec mfg co pat no 2166449(7-18-39) others pend
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Title: Re: 2 Stillson pipe wrenches and a basin wrench
Post by: Papaw on February 18, 2012, 12:17:53 PM

Walworth was the original maker of Stillson wrenches- http://www.papawswrench.com/wrenches.htm#stillson (http://www.papawswrench.com/wrenches.htm#stillson)
After the patents ran out many others produced stillson wrenches, and lots of folks still call most pipe wrenches "stillson" wrenches.
If you have uses for those wrenches, you did well, Neil.

Title: Re: 2 Stillson pipe wrenches and a basin wrench
Post by: Nolatoolguy on February 18, 2012, 12:25:59 PM

Quote from: Papaw on February 18, 2012, 12:17:53 PM

Walworth was the original maker of Stillson wrenches- http://www.papawswrench.com/wrenches.htm#stillson (http://www.papawswrench.com/wrenches.htm#stillson)
After the patents ran out many others produced stillson wrenches, and lots of folks still call most pipe wrenches "stillson" wrenches.
If you have uses for those wrenches, you did well, Neil.

Thanks for the link.

I will use the basin wrench, I like it the grips are nice and not worn down like I first expected. I probably wont use the pipe wrenches much but If I need to I will use them. I just have a few small ones an then a few big ones so its nice to have something this size if I need it.

Title: Re: 2 Stillson pipe wrenches and a basin wrench
Post by: bonneyman on February 18, 2012, 03:26:20 PM

The first time you need to work under a sink you'll find out how much you love the basin wrench. Although the handyman magazine I get every month has a "newer" style  tool that supposedly works better. Not wanting to pay $26 to find out.

Title: Re: 2 Stillson pipe wrenches and a basin wrench
Post by: Dakota Woodworker on February 18, 2012, 06:26:20 PM

If you have to replace a sink faucet you are going to appreciate that old basin wrench, a very handy tool indead.

Title: Re: 2 Stillson pipe wrenches and a basin wrench
Post by: Nolatoolguy on February 18, 2012, 11:58:38 PM

I have never had to work alone under a sink. I worked along side a plumber once who had one and see were it is very handy. Without one I could just imigane the frusteration of having to do stuff under a sink.

I am sure there will be a day were I will need it.

Oh and I thought it was cool so I wanted it. For one dollar I couldnt go wrong.

Title: Re: 2 Stillson pipe wrenches and a basin wrench
Post by: amertrac on February 19, 2012, 09:10:14 AM

You are officially welcomed to amertrac pawn/flea/auction  any time we have a large selection of pipe paraphernalia   bob w.

Title: Re: 2 Stillson pipe wrenches and a basin wrench
Post by: Nolatoolguy on February 19, 2012, 08:42:26 PM

Quote from: amertrac on February 19, 2012, 09:10:14 AM

You are officially welcomed to amertrac pawn/flea/auction  any time we have a large selection of pipe paraphernalia   bob w.

Ausome :)