Author Topic: 34-Inch Curved Handle Key Wrench  (Read 1980 times)

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Offline Wrenchmensch

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34-Inch Curved Handle Key Wrench
« on: June 07, 2012, 03:14:40 PM »
A visitor to the Man Cave brought this wrench by today. His father had dug the wrench up when he was bulldozing land in New Castle County, Delaware many years ago.  I was not able to identify the wrench's specific application, but I think I have seen pictures of curve-handled key wrenches before.  I did break the jaw and the key loose for my visitor, using judicious strikes with 4-lb. maul and a little Liquid Wrench.

Was this wrench designed for any special purpose?
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Re: 34-Inch Curved Handle Key Wrench
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2012, 03:56:02 PM »
I think any "curved handle" key wrench has been abused, not made that way. Can't see any practical reason for it being curved.
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