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Pennsylvania Steel Co. Steelton Pa. Big wrenches.

Started by wrenchguy, April 28, 2021, 04:09:54 PM

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wrenchguy

Better pic showing size/scale, loading the monster along with "Steelton Rich".

wrenchguy

Just got this from Steelton Rich, it's a list of scrapped stationary steam engines from the mill/building that these wrenches came from.  Dated 8-22, Still trying to figure out which engine the wrench is for by looking for drawings of piston nuts of each.  Maybe the print/drawing is still there, maybe not.
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wrenchguy

A friend impressed with the treasure at the coolspring engine show.
Short vid too with the wrench display.
https://youtu.be/6L3cSLAVSSE

wrenchguy

#19
3 minute video taken yesterday at my hometown show.  Has some info about cast vs forged and some details about the smallest wrench of the treasure.(below)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VIqxwD2d7I&t

p_toad

interesting weld job on that smaller wrench.   :smiley:

wrenchguy

Thanks, I wish I actually knew more about forge welds but alas i can only explain best what i see.  I believe that particular joint is kinda normal for joining 2 pieces.  In the next video I'll feature a couple wrenches with a different looking weld.  1 I never seen before.

wrenchguy

Page & Storms wrench from the mill.
Trying to get info I can on this 1. Can the shape of the opening and that stamped number give a indication of years produced. It's a 3" opening and 24" long. This company was taken over in 1919.
video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=740Fssg3k3E&t



wrenchguy

#23
Another video of a different neat wrench. I believe it has a cleft welded head on it.  I'm posting a different wrench with video the next couple nights. Thanks 4 looking.

video, https://youtu.be/SC8OOin1iVw


wrenchguy

Friday evening, july 23 entry.
Not being knowledgeable enough about the ends of this 1, its a puzzler. Videos have the best detail. Thanks.
video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAI6NdK2ooo

wrenchguy

July 24 entry.
PB&W RR wrench, each end cleft welded, stamped with "PS" in Keystone logo.
Video, https://youtu.be/szxYoF7_a3g

wrenchguy

Had a mix up and late getting this wrench up.  It's located at the bottom left of this 9-06 drawing.
This is the last post concerning individual wrenches at this time.
Video,
https://youtu.be/GUgfld4kibs
Drawing,