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Offline oldtoolguy

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Mystery wrench of the day
« on: August 02, 2015, 06:43:05 PM »
Anybody know what this one is for?  It's 1/8" thick x 4 1/8" long.  Biggest opening is 11/16".  No markings seen.

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Offline Nolatoolguy

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Re: Mystery wrench of the day
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2015, 09:59:37 PM »
Ime stumped, never saw one like it before. Sure does have a lot of different sizes. I can't imigane being able to get much leverage with it.
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Offline mvwcnews

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Re: Mystery wrench of the day
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2015, 11:58:34 PM »
Coleman "Universal" wrench for stoves, gas irons, etc.  It has been noted on papawswrench before,  with a link to ( http://tgmarsh.faculty.noctrl.edu/wrenchaf.html ) --   [scroll down to the one labeled " This Coleman wrench is part no. 605-950" ]

Offline oldtoolguy

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Re: Mystery wrench of the day
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2015, 09:54:24 AM »
Thank You!   :smiley:

Offline Bill Houghton

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Re: Mystery wrench of the day
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2015, 11:28:06 AM »
Also looks a lot like the wrenches for English racer bicycles.  Both English racers* and those wrenches were, at one time, all over the place.  Alas, hard to find both now (although some brands of the English racers command insane prices).
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*Narrow 26" tires, Sturmey-Archer three-speed hub shifter, front and back brakes activated by levers on the handlebars.  Ideally, came with front or side baskets.  If you were really into calico, a wicker basket on the front.  Just about unkillable, even with minimal maintenance.