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Offline d42jeep

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« Reply #15 on: April 14, 2019, 03:52:10 AM »
A few more Barcalo adjustable wrenches. The first picture is of the unique double panel adjustable wrenches. The next wrenches are a similar style but with reinforced hanging holes. The last picture is of their conventional adjustables except the bottom wrench was made by Danielson.
-Don
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« Reply #16 on: April 14, 2019, 10:21:46 AM »
Nice collection Don! Those double panel adjustables have unique styling.  Do you have a time frame of when they were manufactured?
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« Reply #17 on: April 14, 2019, 10:34:34 AM »
This is from 1920. One recently turned up in a picture of a WW2 specialized toolset.
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« Reply #18 on: April 14, 2019, 02:34:07 PM »
They are pretty sexy-looking. And thanks for posting the pictures. Nice collection!
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« Reply #19 on: April 15, 2019, 12:42:25 AM »
My pleasure. Here is some more 7 in 1 info.
-Don
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« Reply #20 on: April 15, 2019, 06:57:05 AM »
Quote from: d42jeep on April 15, 2019, 12:42:25 AM
My pleasure. Here is some more 7 in 1 info.
-Don

I have a 7-in-1.  Couldn't resist.  Hit me high on the quirkiness meter.
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« Reply #21 on: April 15, 2019, 07:59:45 AM »
While we're on the Barcalo brand, I admit having an affinity for the modern tool (1958)  with the distinctive box end.

http://alloy-artifacts.org/Photos/tools/barcalo_c24_wrench_combo_scoop_panel_f_cropped_inset2.jpg
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« Reply #22 on: April 15, 2019, 04:24:10 PM »
Quote from: Yadda on April 15, 2019, 06:57:05 AM
Quote from: d42jeep on April 15, 2019, 12:42:25 AM
My pleasure. Here is some more 7 in 1 info.
-Don

I have a 7-in-1.  Couldn't resist.  Hit me high on the quirkiness meter.
Welcome to the international 7 in 1 club!
-Don
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« Reply #23 on: April 15, 2019, 04:31:56 PM »
Quote from: Northwoods on April 15, 2019, 07:59:45 AM
While we're on the Barcalo brand, I admit having an affinity for the modern tool (1958)  with the distinctive box end.

http://alloy-artifacts.org/Photos/tools/barcalo_c24_wrench_combo_scoop_panel_f_cropped_inset2.jpg
When I saw this on eBay, I couldn't resist it.
-Don
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« Reply #24 on: April 15, 2019, 09:20:22 PM »
Well played, d42.
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« Reply #25 on: April 16, 2019, 07:14:21 AM »
Quote from: Northwoods on April 15, 2019, 07:59:45 AM
While we're on the Barcalo brand, I admit having an affinity for the modern tool (1958)  with the distinctive box end.

http://alloy-artifacts.org/Photos/tools/barcalo_c24_wrench_combo_scoop_panel_f_cropped_inset2.jpg

Is the box end a design feature or does it have a practical applicability?
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« Reply #26 on: April 16, 2019, 08:50:23 AM »
Don't know whether the design is cosmetic or structural.  It does, though, allow for a flatter profile, FWTW.
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« Reply #27 on: April 16, 2019, 09:13:47 AM »
'Transitional' pattern providing the advantage of an offset wrench while eliminating the offsetting process in manufacture.
See AA for more info.
Patent D177636.
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« Reply #28 on: April 17, 2019, 06:48:43 AM »
Quote from: leg17 on April 16, 2019, 09:13:47 AM
'Transitional' pattern providing the advantage of an offset wrench while eliminating the offsetting process in manufacture.
See AA for more info.
Patent D177636.

Quote from: Northwoods on April 16, 2019, 08:50:23 AM
Don't know whether the design is cosmetic or structural.  It does, though, allow for a flatter profile, FWTW.

Great info, led to some great reading.  Thanks!
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Re: Barcalo Buffalo
« Reply #29 on: April 17, 2019, 12:09:15 PM »
Quote from: leg17 on April 16, 2019, 09:13:47 AM
'Transitional' pattern providing the advantage of an offset wrench while eliminating the offsetting process in manufacture.
See AA for more info.
Patent D177636.
( http://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?number=177636&typeCode=2 ) is my DATAMP entry for design patent D177,636. 
( https://books.google.com/books?id=MSwDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA164#v=onepage&q&f=false ) Is Dec. 1958 Popular Science "new tool" summary of the TAPER DESIGN wrenches from BARCALO.
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