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Wizard wrenches

Started by Nolatoolguy, April 08, 2012, 12:31:06 AM

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Nolatoolguy

I got a friend who was looking for a little information on a wizard wrench from his grandfather. I will post pictures of the wrench soon. In the mean time does anyone have any good resources for wizard?
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Lewill2

There are several wrenches named Wizard.  The Richards wizard ratchet wrench is probably the most valuable one. I forget but the patent date but they are marked on the back with the information. They are listed in Copes Book. I have several in my collection. I have a parts one too. One of the jaws and one of the adjustment screws is busted. I can't figure out how someone broke the teeth off of the parts. I guess they thought it was a hammer.

EVILDR235

Wizard was a brand name used by Western Auto stores for many years. I recently picked up a Western Auto solding gun made by Weller for them. Our local Craigs list has a Wizard skilsaw listed for sale. Several companys made tools for Western Auto over the years.

EvilDr235

Nolatoolguy

Here are the pictures he sent me.

Any info is well appreciated.
And I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
~Lee Greenwood

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RedVise

Quote from: Nolatoolguy on April 08, 2012, 07:36:10 PM
Here are the pictures he sent me.

Any info is well appreciated.

Good Timing, I just picked up one of these. Nice Wrench, my markings look exactly the same.


Brian L..

Nolatoolguy

Does anyone know were the thread about polishing is? I cant find it, but know we have one.
And I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
~Lee Greenwood

Branson

There's just something attractive about these Wizard wrenches.  I picked up a #19 last summer.  Just fell in love with it.  It wasn't up for sale, so I had to do a bit of dickering and throw in another wrench to get it.