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Offline Nolatoolguy

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Wizard wrenches
« on: April 08, 2012, 12:31:06 AM »
I got a friend who was looking for a little information on a wizard wrench from his grandfather. I will post pictures of the wrench soon. In the mean time does anyone have any good resources for wizard?
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Re: Wizard wrenches
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2012, 07:33:40 AM »
There are several wrenches named Wizard.  The Richards wizard ratchet wrench is probably the most valuable one. I forget but the patent date but they are marked on the back with the information. They are listed in Copes Book. I have several in my collection. I have a parts one too. One of the jaws and one of the adjustment screws is busted. I can't figure out how someone broke the teeth off of the parts. I guess they thought it was a hammer.
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Re: Wizard wrenches
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2012, 05:48:47 PM »
Wizard was a brand name used by Western Auto stores for many years. I recently picked up a Western Auto solding gun made by Weller for them. Our local Craigs list has a Wizard skilsaw listed for sale. Several companys made tools for Western Auto over the years.

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Re: Wizard wrenches
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2012, 07:36:10 PM »
Here are the pictures he sent me.

Any info is well appreciated.
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Re: Wizard wrenches
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2012, 07:46:50 PM »
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Re: Wizard wrenches
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2012, 07:39:04 AM »
Quote from: Nolatoolguy on April 08, 2012, 07:36:10 PM
Here are the pictures he sent me.

Any info is well appreciated.

Good Timing, I just picked up one of these. Nice Wrench, my markings look exactly the same.


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Offline Nolatoolguy

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Re: Wizard wrenches
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2012, 08:33:22 PM »
Does anyone know were the thread about polishing is? I cant find it, but know we have one.
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Offline Branson

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Re: Wizard wrenches
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2012, 08:17:24 AM »
There's just something attractive about these Wizard wrenches.  I picked up a #19 last summer.  Just fell in love with it.  It wasn't up for sale, so I had to do a bit of dickering and throw in another wrench to get it.
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