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Offline bonneyman

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Found another double ratcheting flare nut wrench!
« on: August 12, 2013, 01:58:36 PM »
Since stumbling upon the smaller wrench a few years ago, I've been keeping my eyes open for the next bigger double wrench. And today I found one! Cleaned up nice, and will just soak it in solvent before I put it to work.
Guess now I'll have to find the next two bigger sizes and complete the set.
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Offline rusty

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Re: Found another double ratcheting flare nut wrench!
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2013, 08:33:04 PM »
Very nice find:)
They are not common, I have come across only one in the last few years, and the fellow wanted more than I was willing to give him for it....


[Edit: To be fair, Rusty is a cheap SOB..]
« Last Edit: August 12, 2013, 08:34:41 PM by rusty »
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

Offline Nolatoolguy

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Re: Found another double ratcheting flare nut wrench!
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2013, 08:49:58 PM »
Very nice, haven't saw any of those in person yet.
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Offline bonneyman

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Re: Found another double ratcheting flare nut wrench!
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2013, 09:32:55 PM »
Very nice find:)
They are not common, I have come across only one in the last few years, and the fellow wanted more than I was willing to give him for it....


[Edit: To be fair, Rusty is a cheap SOB..]

So am I!

 I offered $2, he said $5, and I didn't even haggle!
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Re: Found another double ratcheting flare nut wrench!
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2013, 04:26:21 AM »
Kool Tools, never seen one here in Hawaii...
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Offline mikeswrenches

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Re: Found another double ratcheting flare nut wrench!
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2013, 06:01:54 AM »
For what it's worth, those were also made with a single opening and are usually marked Swage-Lok.
I've never seen the double opening one. 

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Offline fflintstone

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Re: Found another double ratcheting flare nut wrench!
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2013, 06:59:03 AM »
I think I have a single floating around somewhere. never seen a double.

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Re: Found another double ratcheting flare nut wrench!
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2013, 07:51:10 AM »
I have a couple singles. First double I've seen. I'll have to look a little harder.
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Offline bonneyman

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Re: Found another double ratcheting flare nut wrench!
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2013, 04:12:34 PM »
I've seen a couple of 5/8 x 3/4 for sale:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-CAM-LOC-AC-FILTER-SERVICE-WRENCH-3-4-AND-5-8-MADE-IN-DETROIT-/310722836898?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item48588639a2

And I think there was a member over at GJ that had a 9/16 x 11/16 sitting as a paperweight on his desk. Now, if I could only find his name.....lol
« Last Edit: August 13, 2013, 04:14:13 PM by bonneyman »
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Re: Found another double ratcheting flare nut wrench!
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2013, 04:16:40 PM »
I have a 1/2" single for evap cooler work:

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Re: Found another double ratcheting flare nut wrench!
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2013, 12:27:27 AM »