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Offline jimwrench

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19689 wrench
« on: May 30, 2012, 02:36:14 PM »
Went to auction Monday. Got these two wrenchs. Already had two of the P1189 IHC wrench.
Bought the 19689 because it was different. Its 1 1/16 open end and 5 inchs across jaws.
Has a mouse hole in one jaw which makes it unique. Anyone ever seen one or know what its for?
Jim
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Offline johnsironsanctuary

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Re: 19689 wrench
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2012, 03:09:18 PM »
I don't have a clue what it's for, but the mouse hole looks more like a casting flaw than something functional.
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Re: 19689 wrench
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2012, 05:00:23 PM »
 I thought so also but casting flaws are not rare but a mouse hole ina wrench is.
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Offline rusty

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Re: 19689 wrench
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2012, 05:11:59 PM »

Watch out for those iron eating mice. if one should get into your wrench collection....
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

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Re: 19689 wrench
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2012, 09:18:04 AM »
Wrench-eating mice leave a mess.  I've never seen any, but the telltale signs, heavy rust and pitting, give clear indications that they've been there.