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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: Wrenchmensch on March 23, 2012, 01:19:38 PM

Title: Todays Find No. 2
Post by: Wrenchmensch on March 23, 2012, 01:19:38 PM

I picked up this 6 1/2-inch self-adjusting pipe wrench today. It is weakly stamped "SELF ADJUSTING WRENCH" and operates like a Speednut with the spring in the "off" position. I have never seen another one exactly like it. Maybe you have and you can tell us about it.

Title: Re: Todays Find No. 2
Post by: jimwrench on March 23, 2012, 03:38:15 PM

 Schultz lists as No 2 Self Adjusting wrench( item 330). Also one sold in Vern Nail's auction listed as No 1 Self Adjusting wrench. Maybe different sizes were made.

Title: Re: Todays Find No. 2
Post by: wvtools on March 24, 2012, 07:40:55 AM

Most of the ones I have seen like that with a mark were Made in Germany.  I think I may have had a made in France one too, but I may be confusing it with those odd shaped European crescent type adjustables.

Title: Re: Todays Find No. 2
Post by: rusty on March 24, 2012, 08:51:36 AM

Interestingly, there is a patent titled 'Self Adjusting Wrench", from 1924, it doesn't show that wrench, but it does show that *type* of wrench. Could be coincidental tho....

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The heart shaped back jaw is an interesting variation.....

Title: Re: Todays Find No. 2
Post by: m_fumich on March 31, 2012, 08:04:22 PM

Looks to be based off the Cochran Speednut wrench.