by captain hardley worthit Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:54 pm, Post The Diamond Calk Horseshoe Company. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Of course you would have an overabundance of pliers too! by JAB Fri Dec 01, 2006 12:45 am, Post ] This thread is also quite old, but I guess no one will complain for my reviving it: too many intersting pictures, on a subject that is at present discussed about.Enjoy! Your email address will not be published. attempt not to spend big $ on them. /ModDate (D:20090831104055-05'00') Diamond Caulk also made pick-mattocks in WW2 . 722 722 778 778 778 778 778 584 778 722 722 722 722 667 667 611 Ive found it quite handy. scmcgeorge you are correct about the DCHS the companies full name is. They also make a few sizes of those too, a mini and standard: Channellock 6WCB WideAzz Adjustable Wrench with Code Blue Grips I have a mix of cushion-grip Channellock wrenches and bare metal wrenches andlikeboth styles. 400 549 300 300 333 576 453 250 333 300 310 500 750 750 750 444 750 222 222 333 333 350 556 1000 333 1000 500 333 944 750 500 667 250 333 500 500 500 500 200 500 333 760 276 500 564 333 760 500 I believe it was Diamond Tool and Horseshoe Company. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. endobj by lucakiki Fri Dec 01, 2006 5:02 pm, Post Back in the day used to check the local pawn shop for tool deals. Ill check again in 6 months, maybe the price will come back down towards $25 shipped. The best seemed about as tight as any I had seen, and the loosest werent bad, Id call them OK to pretty good, but if you are considering one, check several, you might find one tighter than the rest. Channellock onceasked me for feedback, I think it was about my favorite Channellock tool,and so I told them exactly whatI thought about their adjustable wrenches. 667 778 722 667 611 722 667 944 667 667 611 278 278 278 469 556 It passes the hub test. I was introduced to Channellock adjustable wrenches more than 6 years ago, and since then I have purchased quite a few of them. Can't post a picture because my PC took a dump about 2 weeks ago and I still have to get my photo capability back on track. 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 333 333 584 584 584 611 It's easy! 722 722 778 778 778 778 778 584 778 722 722 722 722 667 667 611 Heres what I just ordered: I mentioned theseadjustable pliers in last years post about Engineer Incs thin-jaw adjustable wrenches. I frequently put this little guy in my pocket. 556 556 556 556 556 556 889 500 556 556 556 556 278 278 278 278 Regulars and new visitors come from all kinds of backgrounds., Itd be interesting to know what percentage of people on this website go to work in a suit and tie, I just started buying Knipex a few years ago. an old USA tool manufacturer swallowed up by industry conglomeration, a shell of what they where. http://www.sears.com/craftsman-4-in-adjustable-wrench/p-00944601000P. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Their quality is amazing, and, Knipex makes mini Cobra pliers and Pliers Wrench sizes, 6 Knipex Pliers Wrench that I mentioned is on my holiday shopping list, Engineer Incs thin-jaw adjustable wrenches, I was introduced to Channellock adjustable wrenches. Well, I finally pulled the trigger. For my toolbox, I keep the cushion grip ones more rechable. Nikko, the hole is in the 11" Auto Dropped Forged wrench, not the D-C. What I find interesting is that of the dozen or so that I have & of the dozen or so that I sold with my tool kits on eBay no two were identical. Enco Super Pre-Holiday Savings: 25% Off, Plus Free Shipping! %PDF-1.3 On the back of our orchard tractor, a Kubota 2420, the 3 point linkage arms and the control arms are close to the drive shaft going from the PTO to the implement. Theyre top quality from what Ive seen. Required fields are marked *. We send our grass only fed Beef bred Hill country( Means born and raised on grass in rough hill country) for a year and a half seeing man about two or three times before going to a market where we purchase and run on flatter easier country, grass only to around 800Kgs (1750-1800ibs) yes they are mean spirited at times to each other and we the shepherds. But I wanted to replace my mini pocket adjustable pliers anyways. Sometimes what you need for EDC or a portable tool kit is a mini adjustable wrench. That Engineer stubby adjustable, if it had full jaws, would be great for me. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 778 778 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 At $26, its a bit of a splurge, but hopefully thesmall size, handle grip, and thin jawsmake it a useful and justifiable part of my kit. [ When I was in the Navy, a few friends of mine had these tiny 4? This is the only dated pick mattock from WW1 that I have ever seen. endobj Still, for $25, the Engineer Inc. model is probably the better choice, despite not having a similarscrewdriver bit-holding function. 11 0 obj You can post now and register later. [ This thread makes me quite happy. 333 556 556 500 556 556 278 556 556 222 222 500 222 833 556 556 Here is what used to be my best 11" adjustable, before I managed to get a Fairmount:note gow stock number forged in on handle. I also have a 4 inch Williams AP-4 along with a pretty full set of Williams APL (locking adjustable) wrenches now all probably 40 years old. I also have a few antique monkey wrenches from Coes, Crescent (called Auto wrenches like the C79H and C711H that are still made). by MB43arewe Sun Dec 03, 2006 5:25 pm, Post 975 722 722 722 722 667 611 778 722 278 556 722 611 833 722 778 1015 667 667 722 722 667 611 778 722 278 500 667 556 833 722 778 250 333 408 500 500 833 778 180 333 333 500 564 250 333 250 278 Steve McG, Hello Robinb and scmcgeorge , nice pick I think I have a WW 1 dated example not sure of maker i will have to check. The price will only bug me at the time of purchase, and I figure that Ill never think of itagain during the years of good service Im expecting for this wrench. By 278 333 556 556 556 556 280 556 333 737 370 556 584 333 737 552 556 750 278 556 500 1000 556 556 333 1000 667 333 1000 750 611 750 They make two other sized ones too: Engineer TWM-03 Thin Jaw Adjustable Smart Monkey Wrench Pasted as rich text. Cool! May 30, 2016 in Hand Tools. 667 667 667 667 667 667 1000 722 667 667 667 667 278 278 278 278 Now, you could only find it for $30 and change at Amazon. ] 556 750 222 556 333 1000 556 556 333 1000 667 333 1000 750 611 750 endobj Manufacturers, configurations, Shovels, Axe, Wrenches, Oiler, F/E etc. I'm not really much of a fan, tbh but to each their own. This one was on my wishlist, butits no longer available for $19 plus $6.50 shipping. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tools in Action anyone collect? 500 556 500 500 500 500 500 549 500 556 556 556 556 500 556 500 14 0 obj Im pretty sure i have some Diamond and Diamalloy somewhere around here. seems that diamond branded drivers are rare, and the occassional one that shows up on fleabay is over my price range. 250 333 555 500 500 1000 833 278 333 333 500 570 250 333 250 278 That way I can stick with only having to make sure I have one instead of all sizes which always means not having the right mouth size on hand when you really need it. Other than that, Amazon has the best price Ive found. 278 278 355 556 556 889 667 191 333 333 389 584 278 333 278 278 611 778 722 556 667 722 722 1000 722 722 667 333 278 333 581 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 278 278 564 564 564 444 I have a fairmount cleve. Robin: I have one just like it. DCHS also made wire cutters. 930 722 667 722 722 667 611 778 778 389 500 778 667 944 722 778 /Producer (BCL easyPDF 5.00 \(0312\)) 556 556 333 500 278 556 500 722 500 500 500 334 260 334 584 750 xXH}pEh4_fno#OcTEIj=%0Ry9yd/Q4|}B+zWp~XR] n4\oN(JWwY6zw4xCw"G0GSK~y$^hNn_-#-nixg}-MF%{Z6Fzf}w)jGCl [@} Y@(,}$y/hh$jogOi,4mUmRFz0t+z"?6n5%5[MU@Bw \HHB8=_G? bH7XX+3wgb .C?.A8Pm^|5h -%&3/Co0 8 0 obj Sections: EDC, Pocket, & Multitools, Wrenches Tags: Adjustable Wrenches, Channellock 804, Engineer TWM-08More from: Channellock, Engineer Inc. Thinking back at this past year,Ive used pliers on-the-go much more often thanadjustable wrenches,and mini pocket pliers even more so. These are reference photos showing different types of WW2 surplus 11 inch adjustable wrenches. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 778 778 The slim jaws are particularly useful for electronics and cabling when you need a lot more sensitivity. I have a 1945 MB, DOD 16 Jan 1945, MB # 407049, Hood # 20673717 S, Engine # MB 537670, Body Serial # 178043. May 1, 2014 in FIELD & PERSONAL GEAR SECTION. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY /Filter /FlateDecode Most WWI picks I've seen are just stamped US like the shovels. Have an ancient pair of Diamond (remember them?) Post Nice find! 722 722 722 722 722 722 889 667 611 611 611 611 333 333 333 333 722 722 722 722 722 722 1000 722 667 667 667 667 389 389 389 389 I figured that it was still worth a mention. 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 278 278 584 584 584 556 by lucakiki Wed May 25, 2011 7:49 am, Post I search around from time to time, but not that I have seen or heard. 722 722 722 722 722 722 722 564 722 722 722 722 722 722 556 500 722 722 778 778 778 778 778 570 778 722 722 722 722 722 611 556 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Is That an Adjustable Wrench in Your Pocket? 333 444 500 444 500 444 333 500 500 278 278 500 278 778 500 500 Picked up a couple of 4 Crescent brand adjustable wrenches, an 8 and a couple of 10 wrenches, (one chrome, one black oxide) for $12 bucks. ] I bought a Craftsman or mini adjustable wrench once, and it was alright except for being a little sloppy. Forsomething that might ride around in my pocket or a compact tool bag kit, I prefer bare metal. Tool Reviews, New Tool Previews, Best Tool Guides, Tool Deals, and More! I will buy these tools when they are released. Theres no indication as to whether Crescent still makes this size in the USA, but even if they do, I like Channellock adjustables much better than my USA-made Crescents. we use them particularly when doing plumbing work on our farm where we run Beef cattle and sheep. 19 0 obj 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 549 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 I have some of the same ones as pictured here & again they vary (in some cases only slightly) from these too. It works well for this purpose. 750 278 278 500 500 350 556 1000 333 1000 556 333 944 750 500 667 You cant put much torque on a tool like this, even compared to a 4 wrench, but I suppose its still better than having to hand-tighten or loosen something. 17 0 obj The only exception to that rule is that I occasionally have a small folding knife in the watch pocket of my jeans. We had some of the regular Channellock wide mouth wrenches when I was working and most of the guys like them. % 611 611 389 556 333 611 556 778 556 556 500 389 280 389 584 750 I honestly have no idea, I dont believe in gatekeeping. robinb, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. 611 611 611 611 611 611 611 549 611 611 611 611 611 556 611 556 Probably the worst old adjustable that I have is a vintage Crescent B11012 that is double-ended. New Klein Glow in the Dark Screwdrivers , Tool Brands USA Expansion Updates Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Price-Drop: Knipex Cobra & Diagonal Cutter Pliers Set, ToughBuilt Reload Utility Knife Review - Fun & Functional, Tool Brands' USA Expansion Updates - Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Milwaukee M4 Cordless Screwdriver is 10 Years Old, Still no RedLithium USB, Lowe's Launched a New Kobalt 4V Cordless Screwdriver. Irega makes all of Channellocks adjustable wrenches in Spain. 400 549 300 300 333 576 540 250 333 300 330 500 750 750 750 500 For sure i will check out more posts. Brian I have a Billings & Spencer Co. Hardford Conn.11 in..between the jaws it says Made in The U.S.A. Everyone should just buy knipex immediately. without posting up the m/n's. by Nikko Fri Dec 01, 2006 12:05 am, Post Powered by Invision Community, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. 556 722 667 556 611 722 722 944 722 722 611 333 278 333 469 500 long shafted slots, and an incomplete set of nut drivers. But I prefer the WideAzz Adjustable Wrench models. Lets not forget about the Handspan adjustable wrench keychain that Benjamen posted aboutlast year. i find these on flea bay. 400 549 333 333 333 576 537 278 333 333 365 556 834 834 834 611 Your previous content has been restored. 722 722 722 722 722 722 1000 722 667 667 667 667 278 278 278 278 I have a couple of Diamalloy adjustable wrenches. I hesitated to buy Channellocks 4.5 adjustable wrench in the past based only on a bang-for-the-buck standpoint, but recently decided that the $15 price point is justifiable. Despite my more recent preference for the Knipex Plier Wrenches, I picked up some Engineer thin jaw adjustables TWM-08 (4.3 inch) , TWM-03 (6 inch) and a pair of Channellock slim jaw wide mouth wrenches 6SWCB and 8SWCB). I love all my Engineer brand tools including the one you mention above. Display as a link instead, 778 333 333 500 500 350 500 1000 333 1000 389 333 722 778 444 722 Or very adjustable pliers. 667 778 722 667 611 722 667 944 667 667 611 333 278 333 584 556 Keep up the good work. By You could find this wrench for $1 less fromZoro, which is where I ordered mine from because they have a limited time promo on $250+ orders. Crescent makes a slightly less expensive 4 adjustable wrench, butat $12 its not priced low enough for me togive it serious consideration over the Channellock. 333 500 556 444 556 444 333 500 556 278 333 556 278 833 556 500 << stream I dont use adjustable wrenches on a daily basis, but they do come in handy fairly often. The last time I was at Sears, I noticed that their better line of Craftsman adjustable wrenches were still USA made. [ adjustables, are only about 5 in length and open about 12mm or so, but are handy from time to time. The form factor is normal no goofy handle overmoldings to get in the way. 500 500 333 389 278 500 500 722 500 500 444 480 200 480 541 778 A few years later, a reader informed me that Channellock posted my recommendation on their site. I, It doesnt matter generally speaking. 250 333 500 500 500 500 220 500 333 747 300 500 570 333 747 500 These are my favorite adjustable wrenches, and I have not yet found any others that come close at least none within my budget to try. I still want one. {IGo&e!u6]Z|IC]xZ2MA`e [ 500 778 333 500 500 1000 500 500 333 1000 556 333 1000 778 667 778 If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I remain open minded aboutMilwaukees upcoming adjustable wrenches, but even if quality and performance are equal, Channellockssourcing might still give them an edge. Engineer TWM-07 Thin Jaw Adjustable Smart Monkey Wrench. I have use CHANNELLOCK 804 MINI ADJUSTABLE WRENCH many time.It will be beneficial to anybody who utilizes it, including me. 500 778 333 500 444 1000 500 500 333 1000 556 333 889 778 611 778 333 556 611 556 611 556 333 611 611 278 278 556 278 889 611 611 endobj G` G*=wN'? /Length 2357 They had half their backroom floor covered with 5 gallon buckets full all sorts of wrenches, sockets, etc.. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 750 750 by Robert Tofson Fri Dec 01, 2006 12:49 am, Post Knipex makes mini Cobra pliers and Pliers Wrench sizes, but theyre both pliers and require constant handle pressure to maintain a secure grip. I have to loosen/tighten 1 lock nuts on the adjusters to take out the sideways slop and even using the 6 adjustable is a pain. These things must have been mass-produced by every tool manufacturer with a drop forge for 50 years or more starting in the early 1900's & on many different production lines! 921 722 667 667 722 611 556 722 722 333 389 722 611 889 722 722 11" with the handle shaped like the one in photo# 3 from left. Z6-^F,hA3A[/}]P8E/!5 pz]\]\-5KRCS\u)rv|O 'O6eN~L2tYe. I forgot to mention. Im also a fan of Chanellock. I havent been able to find one since. Clear editor. I fiddled with a few, and noticed that some had more rattle than others. WRENCH-reference photos-. >> 444 444 444 444 444 444 667 444 444 444 444 444 278 278 278 278 Nah I dont collect but those are some nice looking hand tools you got there. Personally, I dont carry ANY tools loose in my pants pockets as a matter of safety. 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 333 333 570 570 570 500 Channellock 8WCB WideAzz Adjustable Wrench with Code Blue Grips. Paste as plain text instead, Thats why I will soon buy the 6 Knipex Pliers Wrench that I mentioned is on my holiday shopping list. I use a 4 inch Harbor Freight adjustable as a quick gauge to measure rootstock and scion diameter when grafting. It made quite a range of tools. This right here is my favorite adjustable wrench , it has a 4 inch body but the head of a 6 or 8 incher. Since I misplaced it recently perhaps my subconscious wanted this to happen I orderedtwo new ones. << by captain hardley worthit Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:03 pm, Post I carry it in belt pouch along several other tools. I have enjoyed the wonderful practical use of DiamAlloy what some around here call parrot beak or polly pliers. Powered by Invision Community. Among the more specialized adjustable wrenches that Ive seen lately are ones for AN Fittings like these: http://www.jegs.com/p/Proform/Proform-Adjustable-AN-Wrenches/1192220/10002/-1. ford wrenches made by Crescent. 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 549 611 556 556 556 556 500 556 500 778 333 333 444 444 350 500 1000 333 980 389 333 722 778 444 722 Sign up for a new account in our community. However as a Union Millwright that makes a living with my tools and works with. Your link has been automatically embedded. We simply work them and they are the best I have ever used, they some how fit your hand and are smooth to work with. Your email address will not be published. &hL! 556 556 556 556 556 556 889 556 556 556 556 556 278 278 278 278 I had a pair of their glass running pliers. /CreationDate (D:20090831104055-05'00') by Jim Moore Wed May 25, 2011 8:18 am, Return to G503 Tools & Equipment ( Vehicle & Pioneer), Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. 278 333 556 556 556 556 260 556 333 737 370 556 584 333 737 552 2 0 obj by Workdawg Thu Nov 30, 2006 4:56 pm, Post Dave LCarrying it in a belt pouch sounds like a great idea; I assume this is the kind that electricians and others wear that hold one or several tools. 556 556 444 389 333 556 500 722 500 500 444 394 220 394 520 778 >> If you get any of these tools which are a bit to shabby for your collection I would love to hear from you and purchase them. I bought an Engineer wrench from that sale. Maybe they have one with full jaws? by JAB Fri Dec 01, 2006 10:59 am, Post After owning a pair of Wrench Pliers, I think these might fill the gap for people who want something compact but doesnt require hand pressure to grip something. Upload or insert images from URL. 278 333 474 556 556 889 722 238 333 333 389 584 278 333 278 278 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ] I believe DCHS is Diamond Caulk, but can't remember what the HS stands for. I think they were absorbed into what became the Apex Tool Group. Hopefully its exactlylike my larger Channellock adjustable wrenches,only smaller. Was this used for a tire tool, or was it even a war time item, G503 Tools & Equipment ( Vehicle & Pioneer), WillysMB#344142 6-19-44 Navy N.S.Blue Grey, __________________________________________, _____________________________________________, G503, WWII Jeeps, Willys MA, Willys MB, Ford GP, Ford GPA, Ford GPW, Bantam BRC, Willys MB & Ford GPW, For Sale Section, Jeeps used by: USMC, USN, USCG (-NO EBAY-CRAIGSLIST-COMMERCIAL SALES-), Willys Go Devil Engine Based GENERATOR SETS and COMPRESSORS(Includes Hobart Bros. & other GenSets), G503 Tools & Equipment ( Vehicle & Pioneer), Unit & Vehicle Markings, General Military History, Unit-Battalion-Division Information, G740, G758, Willys M38 (MC), Willys M38A1 (MD), Willys M170 (MDA), HAND CARTS - FOR SALE & WANTED - General Discussion & Knowledge Base, Living History / Reenacting Knowledge Base, Living History / Reenacting Wanted, For Sale, Models, Toys, and Remote Control MV Equipment, Amphibian, DUKW, GPA and other wheeled amphibian, Boats, Ships, Landing Craft, and Tracked amphibian, Warbirds - Wanted, For Sale (NO AUCTION or EBAY) and Knowledge Base, Re: 11 INCH ADJ. I should have bought this when I wanted to. phffter, /Creator (easyPDF Printer Driver 5.0) i do like to acquire the green dipped handles. 400 549 333 333 333 576 556 278 333 333 365 556 834 834 834 611 You cannot paste images directly. 500 500 500 500 500 500 722 444 444 444 444 444 278 278 278 278 endobj here's my feeble assemblage. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 750 750 5 Things That Make Channellock Adjustable Wrenches so Good, New Crescent Wide-Jaw Adjustable Wrenches w/ Micro-Serrations, Hot or Not: Universal Wrenches are Back for the 2020 Holiday Shopping Season. Actually, I remember seeing the name Diamalloy on some of my wrenches or adjustable wrench, i can't remember anymroe. they seemed to have an omg lineup of pliers.