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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: jimwrench on May 16, 2012, 11:33:20 AM

Title: Eagle Claw by Dasco
Post by: jimwrench on May 16, 2012, 11:33:20 AM
Anyone know when Dasco got associated with Eagle Claw bolt holder pliers? Always a little curious about how long Eagle Claws were made in Chicago as all I've seen were marked Rockford,Il. Schultz shows both a Chicago pair and a Rockford pair. Maybe they were made in both cities concurrently. Anyway I acquired a pair Mon. that are marked Rockford but they also have a Dasco stamp. These are old enough that they still have 1912 patent info stamped on them. Assume patent info would be terminated after patent expired. Rockford and Chicago co listed as manufacturers in Datamp but Dasco not included.
Title: Re: Eagle Claw by Dasco
Post by: Twertsy on December 15, 2015, 06:56:10 AM
Thread Resurrection!  I picked up a pair, although slightly different yesterday.  Anyone answer the original question or can tell me what mine are for?
Title: Re: Eagle Claw by Dasco
Post by: mikeswrenches on December 15, 2015, 03:11:48 PM
The Herbrand's in the middle are a brake adjusting tool. Seems to me it was for Chevrolet but I can't remember the exact name or year.  I have a pair with all the info on a tag but of course they are buried in one of my many boxes.

If nobody chimes in with the correct information, I'll see if I can find them.

The pair in the foreground, look like a valve spring tool.

Mike
Title: Re: Eagle Claw by Dasco
Post by: Lostmind on December 15, 2015, 04:01:39 PM
the bottom pair are battery cable removal pliers
Title: Re: Eagle Claw by Dasco
Post by: Twertsy on December 16, 2015, 03:24:54 AM
The Herbrand's in the middle are a brake adjusting tool. Seems to me it was for Chevrolet but I can't remember the exact name or year.  I have a pair with all the info on a tag but of course they are buried in one of my many boxes.

If nobody chimes in with the correct information, I'll see if I can find them.

The pair in the foreground, look like a valve spring tool.

Mike

They are for Huck style brakes, and the Bonneys on the bottom are batter cable pliers.  What I was actually looking for is information, like the OP's question, about the Eagle Claws.  Much more detailed pics here: http://toolarchives.com/node/1754
Title: Re: Eagle Claw by Dasco
Post by: krusty the clown on December 16, 2015, 04:21:58 AM
At least we are getting some info on the herbrands! Lol!

I dont even know about dasco. Who were they? Im guessing something auto supply co?
Title: Re: Eagle Claw by Dasco
Post by: bill300d on December 16, 2015, 07:21:13 AM
Most of what Dasco makes are striking tools used in the construction trades.
Title: Re: Eagle Claw by Dasco
Post by: krusty the clown on December 16, 2015, 07:41:25 AM
thanks bill, I guess I should uses google and learn :grin:
Title: Re: Eagle Claw by Dasco
Post by: bill300d on December 16, 2015, 11:41:20 AM
I,ve got a couple of Dasco star drill bits around here somewhere. If you want I could send you one to try out Krusty.
Title: Re: Eagle Claw by Dasco
Post by: krusty the clown on December 16, 2015, 12:10:39 PM
thanks! but I haven't had the need for one yet! in fact I haven't even seen one used since my childhood. I did look on their site and I may pick up one of the little wonder bars.
Title: Re: Eagle Claw by Dasco
Post by: krusty the clown on December 21, 2015, 03:12:33 PM
well you convinced me....picked this up today, now the krustette want's one of her own.

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd154/matco01/dasco_zpsbpyjhskt.jpg) (http://s220.photobucket.com/user/matco01/media/dasco_zpsbpyjhskt.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Eagle Claw by Dasco
Post by: bill300d on December 21, 2015, 04:17:51 PM
Got something in mind to tear up with that or just hang it on a hook?
Title: Re: Eagle Claw by Dasco
Post by: krusty the clown on December 21, 2015, 05:17:14 PM
Got something in mind to tear up with that or just hang it on a hook?
looks handy for paint cans other that that it's just a novelty.......unless I start demolishing doll houses, then i'm set!
Title: Re: Eagle Claw by Dasco
Post by: J.A.F.E. on December 21, 2015, 11:40:54 PM
I have one of those and it works well for finish nails and small trim. I recently used it a lot taking some 1/4 round off the kitchen cabinets.
Title: Re: Eagle Claw by Dasco
Post by: Aunt Phil on December 22, 2015, 11:38:32 AM
Pretty much a single use tool. 
We bought a couple dozen when the Dollar place had them and Santa left one for everybody.  About a week later the only one who could find hers was the secretary.  They come in handy, and get left where they get used.
Title: Re: Eagle Claw by Dasco
Post by: krusty the clown on December 22, 2015, 05:39:36 PM
So just like a tape measure then!