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Wrench Forum => Wrench Forum => Topic started by: john k on May 22, 2012, 12:40:56 AM

Title: Coes monkey wrench
Post by: john k on May 22, 2012, 12:40:56 AM

This is the iron handled Coes monkey wrench I recently found, is 13 inches long.  The opposite side says Billings.   The Coes name is usually in tiny stamped letters.  This script really surprised me.  How many have one?

Title: Re: Coes monkey wrench
Post by: sumner52000 on May 22, 2012, 06:28:23 AM

I think Billings bought out Coes and they started stamping both sides.  I don't have one but have passed on a few at the flea.

Title: Re: Coes monkey wrench
Post by: Lewill2 on May 22, 2012, 06:51:00 AM

I commented on this in another post.

http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=4503.msg28410#msg28410

This is from the era right after Billings purchased Coes and they double marked them due to the Coes reputation.

Title: Re: Coes monkey wrench
Post by: keykeeper on May 22, 2012, 11:00:28 AM

I have one just like it in very good condition. All metal handle, with the Billings "B in a triangle" logo right in the middle on each side.