Tool Talk
Wrench Forum => Wrench Forum => Topic started by: bonneyman on December 17, 2012, 05:52:19 PM
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With the help of a forum member over at GG, I was able to get the last double ratcheting box wrench I needed to complete a Dunlap set I had going. Dis-assembled and deep clean, ready for work. (The 5/16 has already seen duty removing side battery terminal on the work truck.)
Simple mechanism, really tough, and parts can be made at home if they ever break (which I doubt).
Took me about a year to complete. Total outlay less than $30 I think. I am pleased!
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very nice set. Congrats.
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That is a very nice set and I dont think you could buy even an ok set now for that price
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Very nice! How old do you think they are?
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According to AA, Dunlap stopped making tools for Sears in 1964. So, either they went under, or Sears picked a different manufacturer, or Sears owned them and just stopped having them make their stuff, I don't know.
Here's an internal view of one of the smaller ones to show how simple the guts are and how easy it would be for the backyard mechanic to "manufacture" a part.