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Is this a Bemis & Call wrench?

Started by oldgoaly, October 25, 2016, 02:42:29 PM

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oldgoaly

It's rough, dirty and beat to h**l  are they worth making a new handle and ???
I don't have any others so I was thinking a wall hanger in the pedal and treadle shed.
It isn't like I don't have 1000's of projects, but I get into the streaks of handle making and other things.
Yes the iron part of the handle need straightening, no problem with heating it in the forge and  straightening it out. Some are simple some are a "bleeeeeeeeeeping" pain in the arse.
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mvwcnews

The pin holding the pipe gripping "tooth" in the jaw along with the rest of the style  point to  Bemis & Call.   In my opinion,  given the overall rough shape & the relatively low prices these things bring on the auctions I'm familiar with,  it is toast.  I've tossed some from dad's left-overs into the scrap metal "bins," or if you have an artistic bent you could turn it into one of those "critters."

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I agree with Stan to a point, but if you want to rehandle it go ahead. It will be a good easy project.
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oldgoaly

Quote from: mvwcnews on October 25, 2016, 03:46:20 PM
The pin holding the pipe gripping "tooth" in the jaw along with the rest of the style  point to  Bemis & Call.   In my opinion,  given the overall rough shape & the relatively low prices these things bring on the auctions I'm familiar with,  it is toast.  I've tossed some from dad's left-overs into the scrap metal "bins," or if you have an artistic bent you could turn it into one of those "critters."
Some how I lack the artist gene and got 2 fart genes!
I won't throw it away, I've got lots of buckets full of old iron junk just in case I need something.
Thanks for the feedback!
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