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Tool Talk => Collector's Forum => Topic started by: AJ on May 26, 2008, 02:16:14 AM

Title: A couple old wrenches
Post by: AJ on May 26, 2008, 02:16:14 AM: After reading the a few old tools (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,4801.0.html) topic I decided to see if anyone could tell me anything about these two wrenches.

(http://appliancejunk.com/imgs/wrench.jpg)

I bought the smaller one on ebay a couple years ago after first seeing them online.

I just bought the larger one this weekend at a antique store were I stop a couple times a year just to look at there old tools.

The old man in the store seem to know a lot about some of the other tools he had around there, but said he never seen one like that before.

Searching B&C online I found this site with some info on them.
http://alloy-artifacts.com/other-makers.html#b+c (http://alloy-artifacts.com/other-makers.html#b+c)

Now that I have two I can call it a collection right? :)
Title: Re: A couple old wrenches
Post by: J-sews on May 26, 2008, 03:31:18 AM: Those are pretty neat! :) Bemis & Call eh? Never heard of them, although they appear to share some history with Coes (same company that made Benner's wrench)

Wonder why the handle has such an exaggerated S-shape? What advantage would there be? :think:
Title: Re: A couple old wrenches
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 26, 2008, 09:17:48 AM: I've seen plumber's use similar tool's so they can avoid hitting pipes and stuff, hope this helps :)
Title: Re: A couple old wrenches
Post by: Benner on May 26, 2008, 11:27:11 AM: I have no more info to add unfortunately, but they do look like interesting pieces. :)

Are these just shelf queens now?
Title: Re: A couple old wrenches
Post by: AJ on May 26, 2008, 02:27:41 PM: Quote from: Benner on May 26, 2008, 11:27:11 AM
I have no more info to add unfortunately, but they do look like interesting pieces. :)

Are these just shelf queens now?

Yes, they just hang on the wall in the garage for now.
Title: Re: A couple old wrenches
Post by: Benner on May 26, 2008, 03:02:52 PM: I still use mine from time to time. They are so well built it seems a shame to not use them.
Title: Re: A couple old wrenches
Post by: Poncho65 on June 14, 2008, 08:45:12 PM: I like the look of those wrenches the offset could be handy in tight spots and you could also add some extra torque becasue of the offset as well :think: At least I think it would :D
Title: Re: A couple old wrenches
Post by: NutSAK on June 19, 2008, 11:39:16 PM: In a solid tool (with no mechanical advantage), only the length of the handle should affect the maximum torque that can be applied to the fastener.

torque = force applied X length of the lever arm

Unless, for some reason, you could apply more force to the wrench, which I don't believe is the case here.
Title: Re: A couple old wrenches
Post by: Tarrodemierda on June 19, 2008, 11:46:30 PM: hey really cool set of vintage pipewrenches u got there.i myselft collect old tools,mostly AUTO/bike industry one but also wrences.
Title: Re: A couple old wrenches
Post by: Benner on June 20, 2008, 12:07:40 AM: Quote from: Tarrodemierda on June 19, 2008, 11:46:30 PM
hey really cool set of vintage pipewrenches u got there.i myselft collect old tools,mostly AUTO/bike industry one but also wrences.

Would love to see some pics. :)
Title: Re: A couple old wrenches
Post by: Tarrodemierda on June 20, 2008, 01:09:03 AM: pics comin up sir,right after i get this midsummer festival over,there will be some 3 days of bbq,booze,swimming and few gigs,just kickin back with closest friends.
Title: Re: A couple old wrenches
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 20, 2008, 08:30:02 AM: Quote from: Tarrodemierda on June 20, 2008, 01:09:03 AM
pics comin up sir,right after i get this midsummer festival over,there will be some 3 days of bbq,booze,swimming and few gigs,just kickin back with closest friends.
Sound's like a right laugh :), if there's women, we'll demand pictures :D