Identification Help, Please...

[rgordon233]

Hi.  I'm new to this site and forum, and I'm still learning how to navigate around it.  I found this site while trying to research a wrench I found a couple of days ago, and I'm hoping someone here can help me identify it.  But first I'd like to thank the Tool Talk Team for maintaining this great website, and accepting my request to join in.

I found this double ended adjustable wrench at a local garage sale.  It's marked 'Buckeye' in raised letters on one side, and has a 9 cast into one jaw on the opposite side (which I assume is the length or size).  Both ends adjust by loosening a wing nut and sliding the jaw to a wider (or narrower) opening.  The smaller jaws open from ~ 1/4" to 7/8".  The lager end opens from ~ 3/8" to 1 3/8". 

I've not seen this tool before and haven't yet found it in any of my reference books, past auction guides that I have or the web.  The only thing I have found thus far on the web are links to the worth-point site, but it offers no info unless I pay them.

Does anyone here recognize this wrench, and by chance does anyone have the patent number for it?
Thanks in advance,
Bob

[Northwoods]

AA shows the Lamson and Sessions Company using the Buckeye name.


I think my only Buckeye wrench is a double offset.

I see this one similar to yours on the ebay advanced search: 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Early-Buckeye-8-Adjustable-Wrench-Unusual-Shape-Primitive-Tractor-Truck/352533549758?hash=item5214a312be:g:ei0AAOSwjQVcBCNc

[Lewill2]

Listed in Schulz, #303 & 304. They are sometimes found with Belmont or just a B cast into them. Buckeye Mower & Reaper is listed in Rathbone's Vol II but nothing on the adjustable open ended "S" wrench. I've seen them before but never had much interest in them. You can probably find something in one of the past Missouri Valley Wrench Club auctions if you go to the website Wrenchingnews.com towards the bottom of the page are links to past auction listings with pictures. That will give you some info on the wrench if you see one listed in a past auction. Stan might be able to help with pricing or info if he sees this post.

[Lostmind]

Welcome  neat wrench.

[international3414]

cool wrench,one sold on ebay for about 20.00....seems to me should have been more?

[p_toad]

interestingly enough, i still see that wing nut and bolt combination used on basin wrenches.   That one looks to be in pretty decent condition.   

[rgordon233]

Thanks to all for the replies.  I do appreciate everyone's feedback.
Bob

[Yadda]

Nice find Bob!  I really like quirky adjustables. Welcome!  Drop by the intro thread when you have a minute.

[EVILDR235]

Welcome to TOOLTALK.

EvilDr235

[mvwcnews]

Listed in Schulz, #303 & 304. They are sometimes found with Belmont or just a B cast into them. Buckeye Mower & Reaper is listed in Rathbone's Vol II but nothing on the adjustable open ended "S" wrench. I've seen them before but never had much interest in them. You can probably find something in one of the past Missouri Valley Wrench Club auctions if you go to the website Wrenchingnews.com towards the bottom of the page are links to past auction listings with pictures. That will give you some info on the wrench if you see one listed in a past auction. Stan might be able to help with pricing or info if he sees this post.

No patent I'm aware of; high water on prices was 20 years ago so $20 + shipping  on current auction might be low but not awfully low.  I thought Dan Gaier had come up with a foundry name for these malleable "S" wing nut adjustables & that  is where my incomplete "index" to past MVWC newsletters  fails me.  Stan Schulz, editor Missouri Valley Wrench Club Newsletter.
P.S.  I see an attribution in the listing for lot #34 in the upcoming 2019 "wrenchingnews" spring auction ( http://wrenchingnews.com/2019-york-auction/catalog.html ):
"0034. BUCKEYE / 9 - - 9.5" double headed malleable nut wrench with two sizes of Crescent looking wrenches but adjusted by loosening a wing nut and sliding jaw into position. Mfd. by the U. S. Mfg. Co. - Canton, Ohio. Minor pitting. (S303) "

[lptools]

Hello, Bob. Welcome to Tool Talk. Nice find on the wrench!! Regards, Lou