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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: 1930 on September 02, 2012, 04:07:31 PM

Title: Wrench
Post by: 1930 on September 02, 2012, 04:07:31 PM
I know there is alot of talk on here about Bonney and that is the only reason I consider this but then the deal was sealed when I noticed its condition. Whats the deal with this wrench, hate to ask but whats it worth and did I do any good on buying it for a dollar.

Anyone need it?
Title: Re: Wrench
Post by: rusty on September 02, 2012, 04:25:16 PM

AN series, Bonney made those right up till the end, and they were just about the only source (Martin seems to have the patterns and makes them now). The aircraft and race guys love those things, they are tubing collar wrenches.

Current list is $18-$30 for those, so yes, it was worth a dollar ....

(You can still buy NOS bonney ones for most, but not all sizes btw)

(Wright also makes a wrench for the same purpose, but it's not as nicely shaped imho)
Title: Re: Wrench
Post by: HeelSpur on September 02, 2012, 06:06:53 PM
Well it sold for $1.10 in 1948, so I guess a buck in 2012 isn't so bad.
Title: Re: Wrench
Post by: 1930 on September 02, 2012, 06:56:37 PM
Thanks, I told my wife she could have it after I bought it and although at the time she didnt seem thrilled now shes a little more into it
Title: Re: Wrench
Post by: rusty on September 02, 2012, 07:40:31 PM

Tell her that 1-1/4 fits the wheel bearing nut on her car so now she can do that nasty bearing job herself...;P
Title: Re: Wrench
Post by: kxxr on September 03, 2012, 12:33:26 PM
Rusty>>(Wright also makes a wrench for the same purpose, but it's not as nicely shaped imho)
Wright version. I don't know, Rusty. Pretty handsome.