Adjustable Wrenches

[OilyRascal]

See the picture below, and see if you agree.

If the threaded portion were obscured it would certainly fit the profile.

[Wrenchmensch]

Rascal:

The diemaker working on the calk portion of the stamping die probably thought the outline of a calk would do the job.

[johnsironsanctuary]

Oily, I am amazed that with the vast selection of Craftsman and Williams that you didn't turn up one with the patent locking pin feature.

[OilyRascal]

The interesting thing is that I recall seeing one with markings that would have indicated it would be present, but it was not.  I can't recall off the top of my head what exactly the marking said, but something along the lines of "lock pin" - but again, I could find no difference in how it was cast other than the markings.

[johnsironsanctuary]

The Craftsman version is marked AZ in a circle near the thumbwheel on the handle inset. I can't find any distinguishing marks on the Williams, but I have never actually seen one. It appears to be the same markings as the ordinary Superadjustable You can only see one side of the handle in the catalog.



The pin sticks out of either the top or bottom of the thumbwheel. I believe that the pin is round for most of it's length and has a hex feature under the head at the bottom end. I don't think that a regular screw pin could replace the lock pin. I see by the parts kit on the catalog page that there is a snap ring holding the pin. I have not disassembled it.

[lbgradwell]

My Lock-A-Just Superjustable (no "a" John!):




The pin seems to be a hex...

[Plyerman]

A hex? Why would they make it a hex?

[rusty]

Steel rods come in 4 basic shapes , round (like a drill), square, flat, and hex, so it was probably as much expedient as anything else. All it needs to do is not rotate....

[lbgradwell]

My Lock-A-Just Superjustable (no "a" John!)

LOL! No "d" either. D'uh.

[OilyRascal]

My Lock-A-Just Superjustable (no "a" John!)

LOL! No "d" either. D'uh.

LOL - I saw that, but didn't want to call you out.  I know how you get with newbs :)~~~~

[lbgradwell]

LOL - I saw that, but didn't want to call you out.  I know how you get with newbs :)~~~~

Haha! I never mind being corrected; we should all be seeking better info...

You saw that, huh? I try to avoid stuff like that but some people just beg to feel the lash...

[Nolatoolguy]

WOW now thats some adjustables you got.

[OilyRascal]

A few more added to the collection; from the top:

2 Crescent Crestoloy 8" - one with Jamestown NY markings
Craftsman 10"
Snap-on AD6 6" (I'm not a snappy guy, but for a $1)
Thorsen-Allied AW6AL 6" (was needed for the display board - another one down)



and a 15" Challenger "ClikStop"

[lbgradwell]

Snap-on AD6 6" (I'm not a snappy guy, but for a $1)

Absolutely! I really like that older logo & it looks to be in very good condition...

[Plyerman]

Tell me about that Challenger Clikstop - does the name have something to do with the way that worm axle sticks out?