Walden No. 1451

[coolford]

Finally snagged this uncommon Walden No. 1451.  However I don't have the catalog that tells me exactly the proper sockets that belong on it.  I know the type sockets, need the sizes. Can someone help on this?  This is only the second one I have seen and the first went high at auction and was not entirely correct.

[turnnut]

 in 1923, Walden listed that as a "tire & rim wrench with five sockets.  5/8", 11/16",  3/4", 13/16" & 7/8", Frank

[Northwoods]

The original sockets are likely scattered along roadsides all across America.

[Papaw]

The original sockets are likely scattered along roadsides all across America.

Or stuck on lug nuts !

[Bill Houghton]

in 1923, Walden listed that as a "tire & rim wrench with five sockets.  5/8", 11/16",  3/4", 13/16" & 7/8", Frank

Pretty tiny lug nuts, 5/8".

[coolford]

Thanks Turnnut, I had the one's I needed, as three were correct so only needed two out of my box of spares.

[turnnut]

 5/8" was common in the early 20's as well as the 3/4".

  that wrench was used for lug nuts as well as the rim wrench. (spoke wheels)j

[john k]

I have one with fixed sockets.   Not a Walden though.   Popular at gas stations back when.  As said was more useful on the demountable  rims,  from the Model T Ford era. 

[Northwoods]

Mine is fixed as well. It is a Copperhead, I believe. If it had any copper paint or plating, it is long gone.