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Buying, Selling, and Trading => Buying, Selling, and Trading => Topic started by: woodland_hank on February 26, 2018, 10:17:56 AM

Title: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: woodland_hank on February 26, 2018, 10:17:56 AM

I'm looking for a couple Hinsdale double open end wrenches to complete a set.  It's a 6 wrench set and I have #3 and #4.  I'm looking for #1, #2, #5 and the smallest one which is 1/4 x 3/8.  Not sure if that one is #0 or how they designate it.  These wrenches are the Chrome Vanadium Steel ones with the big logos.  Looks like this:

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: Northwoods on February 26, 2018, 04:21:53 PM

I have the 5-piece set.  Don't know about a small small one.
They are generally available on the bay.

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: Northwoods on February 26, 2018, 04:39:15 PM

Here is what AA says:  "Six models were available, with openings ranging from 1/4 to 1 inch, although the smallest 1/4x3/8 wrench is somewhat rare."
They go on to Picture # 1 through 5.  Their #1 is 7/16 by 1/2. And their #5 is 7/8 by 15/16.
Very curious.
This does not account for their 1/4 orrrrr their 1".
Any thoughts?

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: bill300d on February 26, 2018, 10:21:24 PM

There were 6 wrenches 0-5
1/4x3/8,  7/16x1/2,  9/16x19/32,  5/8x11/16,  3/4x25/32,  7/8x15/16

there were 3 different sets available
a 6pc set 0-5
and 2 5pc sets   0-4 and 1-5 

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: Northwoods on February 27, 2018, 08:20:17 AM

So, there was no 1" wrench. And the Zero wrench appeared in two of the three sets-- but is uncommon.
Looks like I have some looking to do.

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: strik9 on February 27, 2018, 02:48:38 PM

I only ever found one, the 3 by the list.  Love that big proud logo.

   Only five more for me!   Lol.

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: Yadda on February 27, 2018, 09:14:43 PM

Quote from: strik9 on February 27, 2018, 02:48:38 PM

Love that big proud logo

+1

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: woodland_hank on February 28, 2018, 08:53:00 AM

I want to make some smaller wrench displays to compliment the big Williams display I recently made.  I've had these Hinsdale wrenches sitting around in a drawer (with numerous others) for a couple decades.  Time to show them off.  I'm on a kick to finish up stalled out projects from years past.  In the last 2 years I've accomplished a fair amount and am pleased with myself.  It feels good to get things done.

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: Northwoods on February 28, 2018, 11:37:19 AM

     +1

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: p_toad on February 28, 2018, 06:43:08 PM

"compliment the big Williams display"

If they come out as sweet as that one please make sure you include a photo for us to drool over.   :embarrassed:

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: woodland_hank on March 01, 2018, 01:08:19 PM

The displays I have in mind will be very similar to the Williams but smaller.  I'm planning to cut vinyl with each brand's logo as well.  I have an old set of Craftsman DOE, a set of 1950's-60's Snap On angled DOE and the Hinsdale I'm looking for.  I might supplement with some other tools.  Somewhere on here I saw a collection of brace bits and a couple braces.  I have a bunch of my grandfather's bits that might make a nice display similar to that.

I have so many tools that I enjoy looking at.  I have my go-to standard tools that I use on a regular basis, but the rest are simply for display.  In the next 2 years I will be upgrading to a bigger house and will likely have a man-cave/rec room that will benefit from some wall hangings. 

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: Plyerman on March 01, 2018, 04:43:52 PM

Nice, I can't wait to see them.

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: woodland_hank on March 02, 2018, 10:21:20 AM

Well, I've resorted to ebay for the remaining wrenches.  I will have #'s 1-5 after they ship.  Anybody have a lead on the elusive #0 wrench?

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: Tommy2000 on March 23, 2018, 02:36:34 AM

There are a lot of them on Amazon.

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: leg17 on March 24, 2018, 09:55:02 PM

Yes Virginia, there is a number zero.

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: skipskip on March 24, 2018, 11:00:23 PM

I have

5,4,3,0


would have spoke up before, but I couldn't find the thread

Skip

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: woodland_hank on April 04, 2018, 03:17:29 PM

You have the 0 wrench?  Can you post or send me a picture?

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: Northwoods on April 04, 2018, 05:12:21 PM

Yikes

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: woodland_hank on April 05, 2018, 09:08:07 AM

Sure would look pretty with that #0....

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: skipskip on April 06, 2018, 11:32:10 AM

Here is a picture of the 0

needs some cleaning, but I'll leave that up to you

Skip

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/806/40381646255_1c91edbe52_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24wouyg)DSCF9482 (https://flic.kr/p/24wouyg) by Skip Albright (https://www.flickr.com/photos/skipskip/), on Flickr

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/810/40381647925_f5150cdd72_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24wov44)DSCF9481 (https://flic.kr/p/24wov44) by Skip Albright (https://www.flickr.com/photos/skipskip/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: woodland_hank on April 06, 2018, 12:18:30 PM

How much do you want for it?Take paypal or how do you want payment?

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: skipskip on April 06, 2018, 07:14:30 PM

It will be my usual price for wrenches on Tooltalk.

1) PM me your address

2) make a donation to your local pet adoption agency

3) thank Papaw for hosting this site

Skip

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: woodland_hank on April 13, 2018, 02:38:48 PM

Skip,

I received the wrench yesterday in the mail.  Thank you so much!  Papaw, thank you for hosting this site.  I've received so much help with my wrenching hobby from the great people here on Tool Talk that I'm continuously impressed.  Skip, you are a cross sectional example of what Tool Talk is about.  Again, thank you!  I will be dropping a bag of dog food into the donation bin at my local Petsmart store.

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: Papaw on April 13, 2018, 04:32:30 PM

Thanks for the kind words.

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: skipskip on April 13, 2018, 08:09:37 PM

Quote from: Papaw on April 13, 2018, 04:32:30 PM

Thanks for the kind words.

from me too

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: woodland_hank on April 20, 2018, 08:37:55 AM

Any interest in the 5 wrench board? 

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: leg17 on April 20, 2018, 08:07:48 PM

Quote from: woodland_hank on April 20, 2018, 08:37:55 AM

Any interest in the 5 wrench board?

Hank
What are dimensions inside the border trim?
I might be interested.
Thanks, Tom

Title: Re: Looking for Hinsdale DOE Wrenches
Post by: woodland_hank on April 23, 2018, 09:45:12 AM

Quote from: leg17 on April 20, 2018, 08:07:48 PM

Quote from: woodland_hank on April 20, 2018, 08:37:55 AM

Any interest in the 5 wrench board?

Hank
What are dimensions inside the border trim?
I might be interested.
Thanks, Tom

Inside the frame it's 10 5/8" wide by 10 1/4" tall to the bottom of the vinyl logo.