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Buying, Selling, and Trading => Buying, Selling, and Trading => Topic started by: gibsontool on March 20, 2012, 10:15:13 AM

Title: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: gibsontool on March 20, 2012, 10:15:13 AM: I have several of these wrenches in different sizes.I borrowed this picture from Alloy Artifact as I don't have any of mine with me. I am trying to find out how many and what sizes make up a set and to get one of each size. I have the following:

2- 7/8 x 25/32
5- 3/4 x 5/8
3- 11/16 x 19/32
1- 9/16 x 1/2
1- 1/2 x 7/16
1- 13/32 x 5/16
I am interested in buying or trading until I have a complete set.I have lots of different tools for trade material so let me know what your looking for and maybe we can work something out. This example says western auto stores which none of mine do,all of mine just say Barcalo. Thanks, Jim
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o316/jgwedo/barcalowrench.jpg)
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: lucakiki on March 23, 2012, 06:46:50 PM: I know for sure that there is the 7/16" x 3/8" size, as I am holding one while typing this.
Mine is unused,parkerized/black oxidized.
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: gibsontool on March 23, 2012, 09:21:43 PM: Sound like your a lucky guy to have one in new condition, all of mine are used,some more used than others But, what does parkerized mean? does yours say western auto parts or just Barcalo? The ones I have sound similar in terms of finish.Any chance you want to part with yours? Let me know. Thanks, Jim
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: keykeeper on March 23, 2012, 10:31:00 PM: I have a stack of these laying around somewhere, that I hoped to assemble into a set. If I have any you don't, you are welcome to them.
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: lucakiki on March 24, 2012, 02:17:01 AM: Quote from: gibsontool on March 23, 2012, 09:21:43 PM
Sound like your a lucky guy to have one in new condition, all of mine are used,some more used than others But, what does parkerized mean? does yours say western auto parts or just Barcalo? The ones I have sound similar in terms of finish.Any chance you want to part with yours? Let me know. Thanks, Jim

Parkerized means finished with a parkerized finish. Google parkerization
My wrench only says Barcalo-Buffalo.
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: gibsontool on April 06, 2012, 11:00:37 PM: Sorry I didn't reply sooner but I've been on the road for a bit,I'm not sure what the Vlchek WBE or WB series that you are looking for actually look like but if you can show me an example I'll dig thru my stuff and see if I have any and maybe we can work a trade . I'll be on the road again for about 3 or 4 days so I'll check back when I get settled in at home. Jim
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: lucakiki on April 10, 2012, 05:05:29 AM: I will snap a picture of the wrench. Do not worry it is not going anywhere.
We will find something to trade: my needs change by the day.
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: gibsontool on April 10, 2012, 09:01:20 AM: sounds good, let me know what you need when you have time. Jim
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: keykeeper on April 10, 2012, 10:06:05 AM: Gibsontool,

I'll try to round up all of the wrenches I have like these this evening and see what I have that you need for a set.

If you go to this link http://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/vlchek-story-p2.html , the ones I mentioned are all pictured near the end of the page.
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: gibsontool on April 10, 2012, 05:01:20 PM: Aaron. This is a full list of the Vlchek that I have
1- W1214
1-W1820
1- 67
1-1A1442
1-W2022
1-94
1-31
1-W2426
1-WBH2628
Let me know if there is anything you like. Jim
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: lucakiki on April 11, 2012, 11:48:32 AM: (http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/LUCA_WRENCHES_005.JPG)

Here are two of them, identical, snapped together to show the two sides.

Right now one thing I would really need is a 28-S Barcalo Buffalo with " raised oval pad" style.
This is the style:

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/barcaloxlarry.jpg)

If anyone has that 28-s ( not the chrome molybdenum version!) please let me know.

EDITED: I do not need that 28-s Barcalo any more...
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: gibsontool on April 13, 2012, 10:43:59 AM: I have a fair amount of misc wrenches at my place in town which I will check next time I am there,if my memory serves me correctly I have some similar to what your looking for. I'm at the lake now and the best Ling Cod fishing is just before the ice goes off so depending on the weather I may be here for a few day.
Title: Re: Barcalo wrench.
Post by: lucakiki on April 29, 2012, 10:40:29 AM: I have mailed the wrench to your Canada address.
Here is my idea: when you receive it,and only then, just send whatever you feel like as a contribution to the Papawswrench site.
No need to tell me how much. Deal?
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: gibsontool on April 30, 2012, 12:10:34 PM: You have a deal. That's is a very good idea. Best regards Jim
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: johnsironsanctuary on May 14, 2012, 05:32:45 PM: Jim,
Here are a few Barcalo's from my weekend bonanza. Don't know if they are of interest or not.

(http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb373/johnsironsanctuary/Barcalo.jpg)

(http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb373/johnsironsanctuary/Barcalo1.jpg)

I'll do it like Lucakiki did and price them at a donation to Papaw's wrench plus postage to Portland in a small flat rate box.
Title: Re: Barcalo Pliers
Post by: lucakiki on May 16, 2012, 02:24:54 AM: Is that an eight or six inch pliers?
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: gibsontool on May 18, 2012, 11:56:41 AM: Thanks for the offer but I'm only after the one type of Barcalo, but it sounds like lucakiki is showing some interest.
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: OilyRascal on June 16, 2012, 06:26:47 AM: Quote from: gibsontool on March 20, 2012, 10:15:13 AM
I have several of these wrenches in different sizes.I borrowed this picture from Alloy Artifact as I don't have any of mine with me. I am trying to find out how many and what sizes make up a set and to get one of each size. I have the following:

2- 7/8 x 25/32
5- 3/4 x 5/8
3- 11/16 x 19/32
1- 9/16 x 1/2
1- 1/2 x 7/16
1- 13/32 x 5/16
I am interested in buying or trading until I have a complete set.I have lots of different tools for trade material so let me know what your looking for and maybe we can work something out. This example says western auto stores which none of mine do,all of mine just say Barcalo. Thanks, Jim
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o316/jgwedo/barcalowrench.jpg)

I have found a 15/16" x 1", 9/16" x 1/2", and 11/16" x 19/32" in this "style" if you care for them.
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: gibsontool on June 17, 2012, 02:29:22 PM: I would love to have those, I don't have the big guy and my 9/16 is not the best. Do you want some cash or what are you interested in, I have a little bit of everything and more than willing to do a trade of some kind, Let me know,Thanks ,Jim
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: OilyRascal on July 01, 2012, 10:59:41 PM: I just happened across a lot on Ebay that has ONE of the wrenches you seek:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Lot-22-Open-End-Box-Wrench-Tool-S-K-Williams-Heyco-Barcalo-Thorsen-USA-/230819180794?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35bde530fa#ht_500wt_1287
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: sumner52000 on July 02, 2012, 07:23:52 PM: I found one of the small ones the other week. It is 5/16 and something. I have a couple other larger ones. I'll try to get pics up sometime this week.

Update: Here are pics. Small is ?/32 and 5/16 says "MADE IN USA"; Middle is 11/16 & 19/32 Says "Forged BARCALO IN USA; larger one is 3/4 & 5/8 with same writing as the middle but more worn and hard to read.
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: gibsontool on July 04, 2012, 11:50:57 PM: I do have at least one of each of the ones you have, however some of mine are not the best, so I am always looking for others. I may be interested in a trade if I have something you may be looking for. I have a fair amount of parts for Stanley planes and a fair amount of older American wrenches and lots of other vintage stuff,let me know what you like and we'll take it from there. Thanks for the post. Jim
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: sumner52000 on August 08, 2012, 09:13:45 AM: This guy has a couple of these wrenches for sale. His prices seem kind of high.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152872
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: oldtoolman on August 29, 2012, 04:40:45 PM: I have a -7/16 x1/2- in excellent condition,appears to be nickel plated.also some you already have. Larry
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: gibsontool on September 04, 2012, 10:20:39 AM: I do have a 1/2 x 7/16 but it's not very nice, I would be interested in all you have, are you looking to trade or would you prefer a cash deal? Sorry for the slow reply but I've been out salmon fishing for the last several days. I do have a fair amount of old tools from wrenches to planes to plumb bobs etc etc etc. So if your interested in a trade let me know what your looking for and i'll see what I have. Thanks, Jim
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: OilyRascal on September 04, 2012, 06:12:01 PM: I have three put to the side for you. One of them the smallest. Will get them out soon.
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: gibsontool on September 05, 2012, 09:12:10 PM: Thanks oily, have not come across any Thorsen tools recently but I'm looking
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: oldtoolman on September 07, 2012, 04:35:57 PM: the wrench I mentioned is 7/16 to the left of forged & 1/2 to the right of USA also have 9/16x1/2 & 3/4x5/8 no black finish left but very good condition. will trade.. Larry
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: gibsontool on September 09, 2012, 11:09:48 AM: Larry. I would be interested in a trade, give me an idea as to what your interests are and I'll dig thru my stuff and see what I can find. Thanks. Jim
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: keykeeper on September 10, 2012, 10:15:29 AM: I still have the big one in 1 x 15/16 for you. We can work a trade on it. I lost my old PC a few weeks ago, so lost the email you sent me of vlchek trade fodder.

Let me know, getting ready to do a blitz of all the stuff I don't need or want. Most will be put on here or eBay.
Title: Re: Barcalo wrenchs looking to buy or trade
Post by: gibsontool on September 24, 2012, 09:04:47 PM: Aaron. Following is a list of the Vlchek that I have,
All are Double open end unless noted otherwise
13/16x3/4 W2426
11/16x5/8 W2022
5/8x9/16 W1820
7/16x3/8 W1214 (in rough shape)
9/16x9/16 IAI442
7/8x25/32 has Vlchek stamped on one end and 31 on the other end
7/8x3/4 as above but has No 94
5/8x9/16 as above but has No 67

13/16 x 7/8 WBH2628 DBE

If any of these interest you let me know and I can get some help with posting pics and send you some
Let me know. Thanks Jim