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Started by jimwrench, July 08, 2014, 08:52:51 PM

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jimwrench

 Anyone recognize this unmarked wrench ? Two sizes on openings on right end and single size on left end. openings are 1 9/16;1 7/16;and 1 3/16 on left end. openings are 1 1/16-1 1/4; 1/2-13/16; 3/4-1 on right end. wrench is 5/8 thick on right end;1/2 thick on left end and 3/8 in middle.
Jim
Mr. Dollarwrench

rustcollector

I have seen that wrench listed somewhere. I'll see if I can find it again. I like it and would really like to find one myself someday.

Bus

It's a Whitman & Barnes wrench. I think it was shown in a W & B catalog reprinted in one of the past Missouri Valley Wrench Club Newsletters. Maybe Stan will know which one and post a scan.

It's also pictured on Rathbone's Oddball page in Volume one.

jimwrench

 Thanks Bus. will do some searching in MVWC issues.
Jim
Mr. Dollarwrench

jimwrench

  Whoops That was evidently in 1964 newsletter which is before my time.
Jim
Mr. Dollarwrench

mvwcnews

#5
Sept. 1984 MVWC Newsletter, pg. 7.  Dad had borrowed an 1894 W&B catalog & copied all the wrench information from it.
The wrench is listed as W&B Malleable "S" wrench which fit 9 sizes 1/2" through 1 1/2". 

jimwrench

 Thanks again Bus and Stan. Will tag it and retire it to basement.
Jim
Mr. Dollarwrench