3 found tools

IMR4198 · **on:** August 10, 2023, 08:07:41 PM

Three small tools. The little locking pliers my Dad found at a flea market years ago. I don't know how much he paid. I found the little 4 " wrench. IREGA brand from Spain. I don't know anything about the brand, but it looks good. One dollar. The last tool is one I found in my rustic old driveway. Cherokee. A rain washed it out of the dirt.
Mini tools are appealing to me in some way. How about you? Best wishes. Gary

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zoidberg · **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2023, 04:49:38 AM

Nice.
I have a few Irega but in larger sizes.
The only 4" one I have here is Japanese, Toho Koki Hitroi.

IMR4198 · **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2023, 04:47:50 PM

One more mini tool. I don't know how I forgot it before. Diamalloy, Duluth. I often stick it in my pocket. An easy carry.
To friend zoidberg: You often say how much you like your Echo. I will post an Echo photo someday soon. Look for it under the chainsaw section, okay? Best wishes Gary

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zoidberg · **Reply #3 on:** August 12, 2023, 01:30:56 AM

MadPlumbarian · **Reply #4 on:** August 12, 2023, 03:01:30 AM

I found these at a tag sale, they were part of a set including a larger one but I didn’t want it so I made an offer for the pair and they were like sure, so I snatched them both for I think $4, I have an old school one with wood handle that is like the same size, and also a vicegrip that’s also the same size,, idk where they are and of course I don’t have a pic..
JR

IMR4198 · **Reply #5 on:** August 12, 2023, 04:27:59 AM

Cool. A pair of 6 inch Ridgid wrenches. And you bought them at a steal/bargain. I think I have one. Now where did I put that..... ? Best wishes. Gary

IMR4198 · **Reply #6 on:** August 12, 2023, 02:53:52 PM

One more little Ridgid. Not so nice paint on this one. Best wishes. Gary

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PitCarver · **Reply #7 on:** August 12, 2023, 06:23:33 PM

Quote from: MadPlumbarian on August 12, 2023, 03:01:30 AM

I found these at a tag sale, they were part of a set including a larger one but I didn’t want it so I made an offer for the pair and they were like sure, so I snatched them both for I think $4, I have an old school one with wood handle that is like the same size, and also a vicegrip that’s also the same size,, idk where they are and of course I don’t have a pic..
JR

Great score. Those are awesome.

MadPlumbarian · **Reply #8 on:** August 13, 2023, 04:20:05 AM

Nice! Found the other little ones, an old school pipe wrench and also a very small pair of vice grips!
JR

Fireman · **Reply #9 on:** August 23, 2023, 02:08:23 PM

I wanted a 4" adjustable wrench, but all the new ones seem a bit junky. Then I found an old one in good shape.

Fireman · **Reply #10 on:** August 23, 2023, 02:10:26 PM

Here are some tools I found in my grandfathers stuff twenty years ago. Hunter Tool Gear Grip and old school Craftsman pliers.

IMR4198 · **Reply #11 on:** August 23, 2023, 04:31:35 PM

Looks like the V mark on your Craftsman pliers. Vlchek made some nice tools. Their pliers often had that strange flare at the end of the handles. I have a really cheaply made Vlchek pair of pliers somewhere. Got to get them out for a look. Enjoying the old tools like the Diamalloy adjustable 4" etc. These are great old tools to use. Or collect I suppose. Best wishes. Gary

Fireman · **Reply #12 on:** August 23, 2023, 05:05:14 PM

They are marked with a P. I keep them in my truck toolbox.

IMR4198 · **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2023, 07:35:28 PM

Looked a little like a V under the RA in CRAFTSMAN in the pliers. Might just be a smudge. P code is Wilde. I see it on your handles. My pliers below have a V and are crude as can be. The handles look like they were chopped out of the forging. They have a strange coating and work well. Vlchek, Cincinnati sold those things for $.23 before WW2. The Craftsman ratchet was made by the same company. Nicely finished. Best wishes. Gary

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pfrsantos · **Reply #14 on:** September 06, 2023, 05:28:34 PM

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Here are some tools I found in my grandfathers stuff twenty years ago. Hunter Tool Gear Grip and old school Craftsman pliers.

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Cool! How does the top one work? You just adjust the jaws manually and then engage the handle to keep it there?

ThundahBeagle · **Reply #15 on:** April 09, 2024, 01:53:29 AM

Quote from: IMR4198 on August 23, 2023, 04:31:35 PM

Looks like the V mark on your Craftsman pliers. Vlchek made some nice tools. Their pliers often had that strange flare at the end of the handles. I have a really cheaply made Vlchek pair of pliers somewhere. Got to get them out for a look. Enjoying the old tools like the Diamalloy adjustable 4" etc. These are great old tools to use. Or collect I suppose. Best wishes. Gary

Sir,

Not sure if we are looking at the same symbol or same picture, but I think I see a B in a circle, or possibly it's a P at the end of the plyers handle. I forget who the P stood for but B is sort of not determined.

Respectfully, i believe the "V" you refer to on Craftsman plyers, and other tools stood for Moore Drop Forge out of Springfield, Mass., which unfortunately is now a row of medical offices.

ReamerPunch · **Reply #16 on:** April 09, 2024, 05:18:18 AM

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Here are some tools I found in my grandfathers stuff twenty years ago. Hunter Tool Gear Grip and old school Craftsman pliers.

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