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Offline john k

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Barcalo wrench set
« on: March 11, 2012, 12:41:50 PM »
Having put off thinning out the stuff on the shelves for too long, am starting light.  This is a complete original Barcalo Buffalo wrench set with metal holder of the same name.   No stamps, intials, or hammer marks.  Sizes from 5/16 to 3/4, all there, all original.  Asking $25, and should fit in a flat rate box. 
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Offline lucakiki

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Re: Barcalo wrench set
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2012, 06:07:25 PM »
This is a great set, from the thirties.
If  I  didn't own two already (one painted ,one nickel plated) I  would buy it in an heartbeat.
Great price.

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Re: Barcalo wrench set
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2012, 10:11:53 PM »
Interested, but things look a little rusty and corroded,any chance of some clearer pics of the wrenchs and the holder. Thanks,Jim

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Re: Barcalo wrench set
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2012, 10:38:30 PM »
The red spot of rust is greatly magnified by the camera.   These have a somewhat rough casting, the sides and tooth of the jaws are smooth, machine marks visible, I did no refurbishing of them, am quite certain they have never been derusted.  The smaller 3 have much smooth name stamps than the larger two.
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Re: Barcalo wrench set
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2012, 10:41:31 PM »
The jaws actually show little if any use, the holder has lots of drawer rash, maybe it spent its life in an onboard tool box.
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Re: Barcalo wrench set
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2012, 10:05:46 AM »
Those pics are much better, and the tools look to be in better shape than they first appeared, if you can tell me how much shipping will be I will most likley buy them.

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Re: Barcalo wrench set
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2012, 03:10:26 PM »
I picked up a $5.35 USPS flat rate box and they fit.  Make it an even $30.00 
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Re: Barcalo wrench set
« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2012, 07:15:01 PM »
This is now sold, thank you,
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