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Farm and Implement Wrenches and Tools => Farm Implement Wrenches and Tools => Topic started by: mikeswrenches on October 19, 2013, 04:01:54 PM

Title: The History of Old Time Farm Implement Co's. and the Wrenches they Issued
Post by: mikeswrenches on October 19, 2013, 04:01:54 PM

I got a postcard in the mail this afternoon advising that the 3rd. Volume of Pete's book is now available.  Price is $55.00 post paid.

"The new book is over 259 pgs, pictures over 1200 different wrenches, has the history of 239 new companies, as well as corrections to entries in the first two volumes.

This book also comes with a supplement that has over 6000 part numbers matched to the company that issued the wrench as well as an updated price guide."

I think the price guide alone would probably be worth the cost.

Mike

Title: Re: The History of Old Time Farm Implement Co's. and the Wrenches they Issued
Post by: johnsironsanctuary on October 19, 2013, 08:18:45 PM

I have been thinking about buying one of Rathbone's books. Which one should I buy first?

Title: Re: The History of Old Time Farm Implement Co's. and the Wrenches they Issued
Post by: mvwcnews on October 19, 2013, 08:34:08 PM

Quote from: johnsironsanctuary on October 19, 2013, 08:18:45 PM

I have been thinking about buying one of Rathbone's books. Which one should I buy first?

John,
They are a (now)   three-part whole; if you have none buy all three  -- unless you're lucky enough to find the earlier vols. "2nd hand" somewhere.
Regards, Stan S.

Title: Re: The History of Old Time Farm Implement Co's. and the Wrenches they Issued
Post by: mikeswrenches on October 19, 2013, 09:31:39 PM

John, Stan is right...buy all three if you can justify it.  Current price for all three together is $155.00 which includes the postage.  They are good books.

Mike