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Offline RedVise

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inch markings on wrench
« on: June 20, 2011, 09:18:00 PM »
I have not seen this before, could not find anything in AA about it (I coulda missed it too).
1 inch markings on the wrench, had to take this one home with me.

Brian L.
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Re: inch markings on wrench
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2011, 09:22:57 PM »
That should be a plow wrench. Used to measure the furrow as well as a wrench.
Many used it to measure fuel in the tank but that wasn't its purpose. Any other markings? The one I have is marked MH for massey Harris but there are many others.
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Re: inch markings on wrench
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2011, 09:53:22 PM »
No markings that I could see, will post clearer pic after the vinegar bath is over.

Thanks

Brian L.
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Re: inch markings on wrench
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2011, 10:11:45 PM »
Often seen on old Ford wrenches of a certain size, and many think it was to measure the fuel, but it is not, as stated above.
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Re: inch markings on wrench
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2011, 02:06:05 AM »
Dipping fuel tank is one school of thought, the other for measuring the dept of furrow on tractors with the new fangled three point linkage!!
Maybe it was for both? Sort for out here for the little grey furgy's (Ferguson)
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Re: inch markings on wrench
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2011, 03:43:55 AM »
wow, i thought those markings were to measure the "gas" ... not so?  always good to have you folks around.
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Re: inch markings on wrench
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2011, 01:23:57 PM »
There are a variety of these "furrow depth" measurement tools, domestic and foreign, out there.
From top to bottom in the picture below, a few more:
-Ferguson (stamped on larger jaw)
-Tang Yugoslavia
-MHF (Massey Harris Ferguson - MHF embossed on back)
-FoMoCo (acronym for Ford Motor Company)
« Last Edit: June 21, 2011, 01:26:16 PM by Wrenchmensch »
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Re: inch markings on wrench
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2011, 01:41:40 PM »
heres another,,fergy spanner,,marked EN18
one side in inches,the other in centimetres.

PS ,,me old dad says,,they were used as dipsticks only cos they was to near to hand.
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Re: inch markings on wrench
« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2011, 03:17:09 PM »
OK, now mine is starting to look a little plain compared to these !

All good stuff to see and learn about, thanks.

Brian L.
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Re: inch markings on wrench
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2011, 07:31:46 PM »
OK, no markings on mine, just a good sturdy plow wrench.
Got to love a wrench that is 1/2 inch thick at the fat end !

Brian L.
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Re: inch markings on wrench
« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2011, 03:55:43 PM »
Assuming you still have my address when will I be seeing that screwdriver
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Re: inch markings on wrench
« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2011, 06:46:24 PM »
Quote from: 1930 on June 22, 2011, 03:55:43 PM
Assuming you still have my address when will I be seeing that screwdriver

Jason, this was the red handle screwdriver. Please check your email account for my messages.

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Re: inch markings on wrench
« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2011, 08:11:43 PM »
Ah Ha !!  That screwdriver!  Sorry I miss read that.

Of course now I cant lay my eyes or hands on it, give me a day or so.

Brian L.
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Re: inch markings on wrench
« Reply #13 on: June 23, 2011, 08:44:17 AM »
Brian,

What is embossed on the backside of your rusty furrow wrench?

Bob W.
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Re: inch markings on wrench
« Reply #14 on: June 23, 2011, 12:30:12 PM »
Quote from: Wrenchmensch on June 21, 2011, 01:23:57 PM
There are a variety of these "furrow depth" measurement tools, domestic and foreign, out there.
From top to bottom in the picture below, a few more:
-Ferguson (stamped on larger jaw)
-Tang Yugoslavia
-MHF (Massey Harris Ferguson - MHF embossed on back)
-FoMoCo (acronym for Ford Motor Company)

There is also another variety marked "Harry Ferguson, Inc." on the main beam of the wrench. I sent one to Australia a few years back.
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