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Wrench Forum => Wrench Forum => Topic started by: Wrenchmensch on June 22, 2012, 03:44:39 PM

Title: In today's Mail
Post by: Wrenchmensch on June 22, 2012, 03:44:39 PM

I bought this 5.25-inch Walden-Worcester because it had a square (3/4")socket hole.  What was this part of? 

Also the stamped patent date reads July, 1909 without giving the day date.  Is this unusual?

Title: Re: In today's Mail
Post by: jimwrench on June 22, 2012, 04:10:30 PM

 Evidently Walden's July 20,1909 patent (928719) Cope doesn't list this patent date but gives usage as square tire nut bolts. Datamp gives some more info on usage.

Title: Re: In today's Mail
Post by: Lewill2 on June 23, 2012, 07:44:55 AM

Another one listed here.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-Goodrich-Co-5-Ratchet-Wrench-1909-Walden-Worcester-/180912997507?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1f414483

Title: Re: In today's Mail
Post by: eddie hudson on June 23, 2012, 07:52:44 AM

Walden used that design for their early socket sets

Title: Re: In today's Mail
Post by: Bus on June 23, 2012, 12:41:53 PM

Here's a few more Walden open frame ratchets:
Top left - Both marked B. F. Goodrich (two different size hexes)
Top right - Marked Fisk Tires
Bottom - 9-1/2" and 12.5" ratchet for early Walden pressed steel sockets.

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd3/buswrench/message-board/walden-ratchet-wrenches.jpg)