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Offline Twertsy

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T. O. Byrum
« on: March 06, 2016, 07:23:08 AM »
I have exhausted all research resources attempting to identify T. O. Byrum.  Seeking information on the maker and/or T. O. Byrum.  Openings are slightly under 5/16 and slightly under 1/4.

Offline leg17

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Re: T. O. Byrum
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2016, 03:41:43 PM »
Looks hand made by one Mr. T.O. Byrum.

Offline Northwoods

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Re: T. O. Byrum
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2016, 08:52:24 PM »
And fine job he did!  I came home with a handmade wrench last week, much smaller and more crude.
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Offline bonneyman

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Re: T. O. Byrum
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2016, 10:15:07 PM »
New one to me!
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Offline leg17

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Re: T. O. Byrum
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2016, 09:26:26 AM »
Take a closer look.

I find a T. Q. Byrum, born July 1842, living in Durham N.C. in 1900.
His occupation was blacksmith.

Could be your man.

Offline turnnut

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Re: T. O. Byrum
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2016, 10:35:59 AM »
his occupation and time of existence makes for a strong positive identification.

also, after looking at the 2nd picture again, it does look like a tail on the O to resemble a Q.

just adding my 2 cents worth here.

Offline Twertsy

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Re: T. O. Byrum
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2016, 05:47:32 PM »
his occupation and time of existence makes for a strong positive identification.

also, after looking at the 2nd picture again, it does look like a tail on the O to resemble a Q.

just adding my 2 cents worth here.

I'll agree that it does make sense but the T has a period after it, which would dictate that the O/Q does too.  I used a good glass today and can't see a Q.  That said, the wrench is old and I like the story!