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Wrench Forum => Wrench Forum => Topic started by: oldtoolguy on November 27, 2011, 05:09:02 PM

Title: Big wavy handle wrench - identify?
Post by: oldtoolguy on November 27, 2011, 05:09:02 PM

I still don't actually collect wrenches, but couldn't pass this beast up for a wall hanger. 
No markings found - anybody know who made it and when?
It's about 20" long, heavy, and appears to be well made. 
I should also add it's either nickel or chrome plated.

Mel

Title: Re: Big wavy handle wrench - identify?
Post by: john k on November 27, 2011, 05:28:10 PM

It isn't too often that I am blown away by a tool, but this one is something.   No name, numbers, pat's, tells me it was made in a shop or a school by an accomplished student.   To prove his worth on a mill, shaper, lathe.  Could even have been forged to shape then finished on the rotating tools.   Have never seen an adjustable opening that was round.  Was finished, inspected, passed around the journeymen and masters of the shop, then taken home and put away.   Othewise it would be full of nicks and dents.  I could be wrong, but this is what it seems to be to me.

Title: Re: Big wavy handle wrench - identify?
Post by: rusty on November 27, 2011, 05:33:30 PM

hmm,,,reminds me of an english made wrench....

Title: Re: Big wavy handle wrench - identify?
Post by: Papaw on November 27, 2011, 06:19:33 PM

That pattern was used by several makers in the past.

Title: Re: Big wavy handle wrench - identify?
Post by: skipskip on November 27, 2011, 07:31:53 PM

That's one very handsome wrench

Title: Re: Big wavy handle wrench - identify?
Post by: bonneyman on November 27, 2011, 08:38:22 PM

It's a beauty!

Title: Re: Big wavy handle wrench - identify?
Post by: walker on November 28, 2011, 03:08:52 AM

that type of wrench is called a "clyburn type"after richard clyburn who invented the
adjustable wrench in 1842.fairly common here ,but havent seen a plated one.
brian

Title: Re: Big wavy handle wrench - identify?
Post by: johnsironsanctuary on November 28, 2011, 07:25:31 AM

Looks like something that Raymond Loewy or Brooks Stevens would have thought u[ in the late thirties or forties. That is a wrench with STYLE!

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Post by: benjy on November 28, 2011, 12:25:45 PM

i wish mine had that finish

Title: Re: Big wavy handle wrench - identify?
Post by: john k on November 28, 2011, 04:38:18 PM

Are there any numbers or stamps on those?  Have never seen one before.

Title: Re: Big wavy handle wrench - identify?
Post by: oldtoolguy on November 28, 2011, 09:57:57 PM

Thanks for the input.  It looks good hanging on the wall.

Mel

Title: Re: Big wavy handle wrench - identify?
Post by: kxxr on December 09, 2011, 06:50:00 AM

Check out this one on ebay. If you scroll down to the bottom where the good pictures are, you can see where to look for markings. This one is a Hazet and the asking price is $189. Cool wrenches all.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hazet-Adjustable-Wrench-Vintage-VW-Samba-/110775595520?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr&hash=item19cabd7200