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djjsr
05-26-2008, 09:26 PM
We all know there have been some unusual tools made over the years. Many of the real old ones have never been seen by alot of folks. If you have any, please post a pic or two. I really dig 'em and I don't think I'm alone.

My first contribution...........

Craftsman ratcheting screwdriver. I think it's from around 1930 something. My dad was a carpenter after WWII and he used this thing every day. Gave it to me over 30 years ago. Still works great. It's reversible and the batteries don't go dead. :D

http://pic19.picturetrail.com/VOL1059/4393681/18297072/318892664.jpg

http://pic19.picturetrail.com/VOL1059/4393681/18297072/318892661.jpg
wilbilt
05-26-2008, 09:30 PM
Just like a Yankee.
The mainstay of electricians before cordless drills.
I have a few somewhere.
nissan_crawler
05-26-2008, 09:48 PM
Ford (monkey) wrench:
http://www.maniccollector.com/images/fordwrench.jpg
Moose-LandTran
05-26-2008, 10:08 PM
i have some odd old Snap-on tools. funky wrenches and what not. will get some pics of the stuff i have in the box, and the other eBay things.
djjsr
05-26-2008, 10:14 PM
Ford (monkey) wrench:
http://www.maniccollector.com/images/fordwrench.jpg

What's the square tab on the bottom of the handle for? I've got an old monkey wrench and it doesn't have that.
nissan_crawler
05-26-2008, 10:18 PM
What's the square tab on the bottom of the handle for? I've got an old monkey wrench and it doesn't have that.

To be honest, not sure.
Uncle Buck
05-26-2008, 10:19 PM
To be honest, not sure.

I think for use as a tire iron if I am not mistaken. :pimpflash
lbgradwell
05-26-2008, 10:56 PM
I think for use as a tire iron if I am not mistaken. :pimpflash

Yep, I'd have to agree!
eschoendorff
05-27-2008, 05:08 AM
http://pic19.picturetrail.com/VOL1059/4393681/18297072/318892664.jpg



have one of those....

Ford (monkey) wrench:
http://www.maniccollector.com/images/fordwrench.jpg

and several of those....


not bad! :beer: