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Offline amecks

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From a barn in Intercourse, PA
« on: April 24, 2022, 07:24:52 PM »
Just returned from a weekend in Pennsylvania Dutch country.  This barn is full of old items of every discription, including a few tools.  Not your typical PA Dutch tourist trap full of curated antiques.  Bring gloves and a wire brush!
Billings offset adjustable, Wilcox angle pliers, Stanley screwdriver and a Shelley (England) Whitworth wrench.




Al
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Re: From a barn in Intercourse, PA
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2022, 08:34:24 PM »
I can't say I have seen another angle adjustable.  Interesting item.  Nice tools.
"FORGED IN THE USA" myself.  Be good to your tools!

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Re: From a barn in Intercourse, PA
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2022, 09:47:13 PM »
I’ve only run across one Shelley wrench. I seem to remember that there was some relationship between Shelley and a British motorcycle manufacturer, maybe BSA or Norton. Mine is not Whitworth.
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Re: From a barn in Intercourse, PA
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2022, 11:38:17 PM »
Neat finds!
You might say I have a tool collecting problem....

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Re: From a barn in Intercourse, PA
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2022, 05:08:30 AM »
What vehicles came with Shelley wrenches?  I know they made tools for vehicles, including motorcycles.  I plan on reselling it and it would be very helpful to know what make vehicles came with Shelley tools. 
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Al
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Re: From a barn in Intercourse, PA
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2022, 03:07:03 AM »
Hey Al,
I spotted this on the internet.
http://progress-is-fine.blogspot.com/2014/06/shelley-wrenches.html
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Re: From a barn in Intercourse, PA
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2022, 05:06:20 AM »
Thanks very much Don.  I'm very involved with Brit bikes but not owning Nortons.  That may help me sell the wrench.
Al
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