Recent Additions

Papaw · February 18, 2012, 11:11:22 AM

Here are several recent additions to my collections. I'm especially pleased with the 4" BAHCO. New and unused, came in a plastic bag. The 10" King Dick has major chrome loss on the head.
An unknown alligator I got from John Harper- Wvtools- http://stores.ebay.com/WVTools/WVTools-Website-and-Store.html

Two other King Dick wrenches- a #A704- 11/16 x 3/4 AF DOE , and a 11/16 AF Combo.

1930 · February 18, 2012, 12:11:00 PM

I dont especially care for the alligators, ( all that chewing bugs me ) but I sure do like that little wrench

1930 · February 18, 2012, 12:11:56 PM

Noel is there a possability that was fabricated, looks like it to me with the marks and the center section, either way nice wrench

Papaw · February 18, 2012, 12:22:56 PM

Judging by the uniformity of the teeth and the cut of the half inch opening, I believe it to be a production piece rather than a one-off fabrication. I'm thinking it may have been a sample to be offered as an advertising item. There have been many alligator patterns used as ad pieces, usually with a company name or logo on the tool.

Papaw · February 18, 2012, 12:27:51 PM

One thought was that it could have been for those nuts behind the knob on old radio equipment.

Wrenchmensch · February 18, 2012, 03:30:37 PM

I think the Bahco 4-inch is neat. Wish I'd found it!

rusty · February 18, 2012, 03:31:39 PM

The knob nuts on old radios are on the outside so you can unscrew them ;P

For some reason I am thinking that that is a bicycle wrench, tho, I can't tell you why ...

Either way, it looks hungry....

volvadi · February 19, 2012, 11:07:28 PM

That 4" BAHCO is sweet! Do you happen to know of what decade it came from?

Papaw · February 20, 2012, 12:15:52 AM

According to Bruce's Bahco Collections - http://www.melbys.net/bahco/Gen_four.htm

QuoteWrenches 0669 - 0675
These were produced from 1969 to 1983. Production of these began after the production of 70-series wrenches ended
1969 was the highlight of this wrench series
669-675 changed to 0669-0675.
The series 669-675, and Series 0669 - 0675 are identical.

Wrenches 969-975
These were produced from1954 to 1968.
These had a right hand threaded screw, but otherwise, was dentical to 669-675.

anglesmith · February 20, 2012, 01:13:16 AM

Wow great site, another one I hadn't found yet! Thank you for the link, Papaw. I have a collection Bahco adjustables that are users, some may have to be retired to the collectable section!
Graeme

amertrac · February 20, 2012, 04:49:06 AM

there is a club in nys that caters to 4 in and under adjustable wrenches the rules are simple you have to turn over ownership to the curator. LOL

NICE FIND bob w.

eddie hudson · February 20, 2012, 07:06:52 AM

Quote from: amertrac on February 20, 2012, 04:49:06 AM
there is a club in nys that caters to 4 in and under adjustable wrenches the rules are simple you have to turn over ownership to the curator. LOL

NICE FIND bob w.

I heard about that club. That's why every time I get to exit 113 on Rte 17, I put the pedal to the metal. LOL

amertrac · February 20, 2012, 10:46:22 AM

next time give me a call we can have coffee its only 5 miles from exit 112 i will pm my phone no. bob w

eddie hudson · February 21, 2012, 07:00:44 AM

Quote from: amertrac on February 20, 2012, 10:46:22 AM
next time give me a call we can have coffee its only 5 miles from exit 112 i will pm my phone no. bob w

I'll take you up on that in the spring

Papaw · February 21, 2012, 09:01:06 AM

Quote...only 5 miles from exit 112

Sure, but it is all uphill!

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