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Offline turnnut

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Columbia pipe wrench $$$$$
« on: January 20, 2015, 06:38:11 PM »
MJD tools list today has a Columbia pipe wrench made by the True Mfg. Co. Brockton, Mass.

patented on Sept. 3, 1892
patent number 482527

5 inches long, with a selling price of $575.oo  not in auction, but buy it now sale.
 

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Re: Columbia pipe wrench $$$$$
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2015, 07:27:32 PM »
5" size-
A rare five-inch size example of the "COLUMBIA" PIPE WRENCH as produced by the True Manufacturing Company, Brockton, Massachusetts. This rare small size wrench was patented on September 3, 1892. Approximately 70% of the original nickel plating remains.
Length: 5.000in.
Maker : the True Manufacturing Company, Brockton, Massachusetts
Condition: GOOD+
U.S. Patent No.: 482527
Price: $575.00
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Re: Columbia pipe wrench $$$$$
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2015, 09:46:31 PM »
I assume the "True" and "Truth"  tolls bear no relation to each other.

but we all know....

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Offline mvwcnews

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Re: Columbia pipe wrench $$$$$
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2015, 11:43:38 PM »
Also known as the "BABY COLUMBIA," with smooth jaws for nuts -- one of the rarer bicycle wrenches for sure.  I've only seen one other.

Offline Lewill2

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Re: Columbia pipe wrench $$$$$
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2015, 07:57:29 AM »
It is listed on eBay for $600