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Buying, Selling, and Trading => The Missing Link => Topic started by: Paladin on March 29, 2013, 11:17:23 PM

Title: Thorsen wrenches (2032 and 2038)
Post by: Paladin on March 29, 2013, 11:17:23 PM

Hey all- I'm trying to complete a set of SAE Thorsen's. I gave up for a while, but hopefully someone has these two wrenches. The two I'm looking for are the Thorsen 2032 (1" combo) and Thorsen 2038 (1-3/16" combo). Anyone have them that you could part with? Thanks!

Title: Re: Thorsen wrenches (2032 and 2038)
Post by: OilyRascal on March 30, 2013, 06:31:57 AM

Post a picture of your incomplete set.  I could likely help you with the 2032 depending on vintage and style.  Good luck with the 2038 in any style.  PM for details on the 2032 after I can get a pic or description on the style.

Title: Re: Thorsen wrenches (2032 and 2038)
Post by: Paladin on March 30, 2013, 10:28:23 AM

This set isn't mine, but this is the style Thorsen I'm looking for:

(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/7831/t2ec16rhjfoe9nh6nwy4bro.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/t2ec16rhjfoe9nh6nwy4bro.jpg/)

Title: Re: Thorsen wrenches (2032 and 2038)
Post by: OilyRascal on March 30, 2013, 11:05:45 AM

Those are in nice condition for sure.  The 2032 and 2038 both came in "short" and "long" patterns.  I assume you're seeking the long pattern but it should certainly be made clear.

Title: Re: Thorsen wrenches (2032 and 2038)
Post by: Paladin on March 30, 2013, 04:53:25 PM

I generally prefer long pattern, but I think the ones I have are standard length. For example, the 15/16" is about 12" long, if that tells you anything about which pattern they are. Thanks for your help- Steve

Title: Re: Thorsen wrenches (2032 and 2038)
Post by: johnsironsanctuary on March 31, 2013, 09:17:23 AM

Pardon my ignorance, but why is a set numbered with even numbers. What were odd numbers used for?

Title: Re: Thorsen wrenches (2032 and 2038)
Post by: rusty on March 31, 2013, 09:19:59 AM

The last 2 digits are the wrench size in 32nt's

Title: Re: Thorsen wrenches (2032 and 2038)
Post by: OilyRascal on March 31, 2013, 01:26:18 PM

IMO "Long" was used synonymously with "Standard" with these wrenches.  The 15/16" at 12" long would be a long pattern wrench.

Title: Re: Thorsen wrenches (2032 and 2038)
Post by: Paladin on March 31, 2013, 04:53:53 PM

Thanks for your help Oily! So, I need a long-pattern 2032. Hopefully one turns up here!

Title: Re: Thorsen wrenches (2032 and 2038)
Post by: Tswang on July 16, 2013, 10:14:17 PM

Just trying price some old tools on line and came across your post. I have the 2032 wrench you still may need. It is used but in really good shape. Hope this helps.