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Early 20th c. alternative adjustable design

Started by Wrenchmensch, June 23, 2011, 09:34:22 AM

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Wrenchmensch

June 23, 2011, 09:34:22 AM Last Edit: June 23, 2011, 09:51:04 AM by Wrenchmensch
This 6 1/2" Braunsdorf-Mueller (BMC) Holtyte adjustable, developed in the 1900-1910 period, was intended to compete with the Crescent adjustable wrenches just then coming into the market. Found at a local flea market. 

Donny B.

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June 23, 2011, 09:43:26 AM
It must have made your eyes pop to see that sitting on the counter.

Nice little item!

lbgradwell

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June 23, 2011, 09:51:08 AM
Very cool; I've never seen one before...

And what did that set you back at the flea?

Kijiji King

Wrenchmensch

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June 23, 2011, 11:18:17 AM Last Edit: June 23, 2011, 11:20:42 AM by Wrenchmensch
I don't remember. Not much. I am chintzy.

Papaw

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June 23, 2011, 07:31:31 PM
That is a great one to have! I bet there weren't many of them.
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bonneyman

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June 24, 2011, 10:45:08 AM
Don't get me wrong - it's a nice piece! - but I can see why the Crescent design stayed and this one disappeared. The "knurl in the middle" style is easier to adjust one-handed, and you don't have a thumbwheel sticking out the side.
Again, it is a beauty.
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jimwrench

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June 24, 2011, 10:16:51 PM
 Very nice wrench. I would surely have wanted it.
Jim
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