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Started by jimwrench, August 17, 2011, 03:09:42 PM

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jimwrench

 Got a pair of Duro(mark not legible) but design pat # 119441 is stamped on face of plier. Alloy shows similar pair with this patent and model # 2114. This pair has model # 7505 on face. Whats the difference ? Did they make these with different size box ends. This pair has 9/16 and 5/8 box ends. Alloy doesn't say what size ends on 2114 are.
These were beyond restoration when I got them,but a vinegar bath and a little buffing got them in usable if not collectible shape.
Jim
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rusty


There could be different versions I suppose, the terminals on large batteries have bigger bolts in them....

Never thought about that one before....hmm...
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

eddie hudson

There is a # 2115 battery plier on page 18 of the 1935 Duro catalog, but it looks nothing like yours.

ToolsorDie

Duro-Chrome 2114 Battery Pliers, Patent #D119,441

Found on this page, exact match.  http://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/duro-indestro-p2.html

Looks like the ends of the handles were box wrenches




64longstep/Brian

I've seen a pair like those...  I like them...
If all else fails use a bigger hammer...
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jimwrench

  my question is what is difference between model 2114 and 7505 ?
Jim
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ToolsorDie

Looks like none, some manufacturers change part numbers when upgrading their numbering system.

Papaw

I just scored a pair marked Belden. Model 7505 with the same design patent. Now for some clean-up.






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Papaw

#8
I try to use the least invasive cleaning possible, and on these pliers, I just used some SS Steel wool. Not bad results, huh?



Now, if I get out to the shop tomorrow, I might wire wheel them a bit.
By the way, the box ends are 9/16 and 5/8.
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Plyerman

Not bad. Do you figure that's chrome plating on them, or nickel?
My friends call me Bob. My wife calls me a lot worse.

Papaw

If plated at all, it is nickel. Pliers are made of Chrome Vanadium Steel, not to be confused with chrome plating.
The similar Duro #2115 seen in Alloy Artifacts is cadmium plated. Sure these are not.

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Yadda

Saw  a pair of these on the bay.  Neat tool.
You might say I have a tool collecting problem....

john k

Never owned or seen a pair like that.  I have 4 pair of batt. pliers, but believe those would be handy, especially working on the old stuff.
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bonneyman

What sizes are the 12 pt box ends?
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Papaw

QuoteBy the way, the box ends are 9/16 and 5/8.
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