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Wrench Forum => Wrench Forum => Topic started by: J.A.F.E. on August 21, 2011, 09:10:56 PM

Title: D.R.G.M. Wrench
Post by: J.A.F.E. on August 21, 2011, 09:10:56 PM

Picked up this little gem since it called to me so nicely. Besides, I have an obligation to collect anything marked with four initials separated by periods. Never heard of D.R.G.M. so any idea of who made it or what it's for would be appreciated. Besides the initials and odd logo the only marking is the size, an 8, at the open end.

(http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae275/thejafe/general/100_2927.jpg)

(http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae275/thejafe/general/100_2928.jpg)

(http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae275/thejafe/general/100_2929.jpg)

Title: Re: D.R.G.M. Wrench
Post by: rusty on August 21, 2011, 09:25:57 PM

Normally, I would tell you that DRGM means Deutsche Reich Gebraumeister, which is a German technical patent. They ran from 1891 to WWII.

However, there should be a 5 or 6 digit number on it......

And the symbol is weird..so....

Title: Re: D.R.G.M. Wrench
Post by: J.A.F.E. on August 21, 2011, 09:40:03 PM

No other numbers and there is room - the other recessed panel not shown is empty.

Title: Re: D.R.G.M. Wrench
Post by: anglesmith on August 21, 2011, 10:30:02 PM

The symbol is a lathe dog, used  for turning between centers.
Graeme

Title: Re: D.R.G.M. Wrench
Post by: J.A.F.E. on August 21, 2011, 10:43:24 PM

That's brilliant! I thought the symbol was chipped but after reading you post and looking closer you are correct. Thank you. I guess I now what the wrench was for.

Title: Re: D.R.G.M. Wrench
Post by: anglesmith on August 21, 2011, 11:11:05 PM

When I googled d.r.g.m. lathe dog, it came up with this.  http://www.lathes.co.uk/glass/
Graeme

Title: Re: D.R.G.M. Wrench
Post by: Branson on August 21, 2011, 11:44:25 PM

Quote from: anglesmith on August 21, 2011, 11:11:05 PM

When I googled d.r.g.m. lathe dog, it came up with this.  http://www.lathes.co.uk/glass/
Graeme

And what's that I see lying on the ground in the first picture?  A little single end wrench.  Maybe  a J.A.F.E. wrench?