My small but growing DBE wrench collection

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I had to dig though this terribly organized stall at the flea market to come away with this one Blackhawk DBE. Probably the largest that I have at 1-1/16" and 1-1/8" openings. Once I got all the rust off, it looks like it's seen relatively little use.
I think the date code '8' indicates 1948 production.

 

[bonneyman]

Hey BlueBomber, have you found any more of the deep offset Blackhawks with the middle groove? (Like the one I sold you). I only came across the one - was hoping you'd have more luck with those.

 

[twertsy]

Hey BlueBomber, have you found any more of the deep offset Blackhawks with the middle groove? (Like the one I sold you). I only came across the one - was hoping you'd have more luck with those.

I need those for my big chief set! Those are pretty difficult to find.

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[Sam'sAutoParts]

The Blackhawk is really nice!

Couple today, I passed on a few and kinda regret it now. Maybe they will still be there next week.

Top to bottom: Craftsman, New Britain, Craftsman, Vlcheck, select steel, Barcalo, Lectrolite, and Allen.

 

[BlueBomber]

Hey BlueBomber, have you found any more of the deep offset Blackhawks with the middle groove? (Like the one I sold you). I only came across the one - was hoping you'd have more luck with those.

I've only seem one other, on ebay. I looked at it long and hard, but in the end couldn't bring myself to drop $20 on one wrench. I'm always looking, however.

Nice Blackhawk, username!

 

[chopper1]

I had to dig though this terribly organized stall at the flea market to come away with this one Blackhawk DBE. Probably the largest that I have at 1-1/16" and 1-1/8" openings.

What part of Ohio do you call home?

 

[d42jeep]

Here are a few random DBE wrenches I've picked up lately.
User Name resides in a beautiful log home in Cincinnati.
-Don

 

[BlueBomber]

Don: I can't quite make it the brands on those DBEs, although the top two seen to be of Indestro/Duro origin. Any more details or higher res pics?

 

[d42jeep]

Sorry, the GJ is so iPad unfriendly. Here it is again. From top to bottom, Indestro, BMW, Bridgeport, Lectrolite and Fairmount.
-Don

 

[bonneyman]

BlueBomber: I was going through my mobile book of want items (so when I'm out I know what I have and what I don't), and came across the grooved Blackhawk page. (Info from AA, ebay, and others).
Before tossing it, I figured I post the info for your search.

15622 3/8x7/16?
15623 1/2x9/16
15624 5/8x11/16
15625 3/4x25/32
15626 13/16x7/8?

They were made 1941-1952. The number indicates the year. -3 means 1943.
Edit: I now realize -1 and -2 could be either decade. Don't know how to distinguish between those.

 

[BlueBomber]

BlueBomber: I was going through my mobile book of want items (so when I'm out I know what I have and what I don't), and came across the grooved Blackhawk page. (Info from AA, ebay, and others).
Before tossing it, I figured I post the info for your search.

15622 3/8x7/16?
15623 1/2x9/16
15624 5/8x11/16
15625 3/4x25/32
15626 13/16x7/8?

They were made 1941-1952. The number indicates the year. -3 means 1943.
Edit: I now realize -1 and -2 could be either decade. Don't know how to distinguish between those.

Thanks, bonneyman! I need to build one of those now that my DBE collection is approaching 200 (aka .6 twertsies).

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

I need to do a list as well, but my collection is small enough I could do a "have" list. It would have helped on Monday cuz I passed on a wrench I thought I had, only to realize later I was mistaken.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

Another New Britain DBE arrived today from eBay. I'm have yet to find any of these deep offsets anywhere but there.

 

[martin666]

Majority of my DBE's most older Snap On, rest early 50's Blue Point. Really like the older round beam wrenches.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

That is a really nice set of DBEs martin, I wouldn't mind some snappys for daily users myself.

 

[bonneyman]

Thanks, bonneyman! I need to build one of those now that my DBE collection is approaching 200 (aka .6 twertsies).

 

[BlueBomber]

Majority of my DBE's most older Snap On, rest early 50's Blue Point. Really like the older round beam wrenches.

Pretty cool, martin. I like the round beam Bluepoints, too. Normally, I sell Snappy on eBay, but DBEs I buy when the price is right. I have yet to find multiples in the wild.

 

[BlueBomber]

Visual proof that the BlueBomber Working Museum of DBEs lives up to its name. Replacing the struts in SWMBO's Subaru Outback and needed a 15/16" for the spring compressors. Oh look, there's one in that pile on my bench waiting to get hung on the wall. Time to put one to work!

 

[3baygarage]

^ Way to put that baby to use.

Blackhawk 15/16" x 1" . Been painted I believe.

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[3baygarage]

Riverside wrenches from a couple weeks ago.

These have a cool look.

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[twertsy]

Riverside wrenches from a couple weeks ago.

These have a cool look.

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Those are cool 3bay. US made?

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[3baygarage]

Those are cool 3bay. US made?

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Yes I believe they were made by Duro.


There are a couple on AA about 2/3 down the page:

http://alloy-artifacts.org/duro-indestro-p6.html

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

Those riversides are super cool!

Just one DBE today, but I thought it was pretty neat.

 

[twertsy]

I got a bunch today and will post tomorrow......

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[LesserSon]

Two Craftsman today. Amazing difference of appearance considering relatively similar age. Thanks, chrome. Both have CI manufacturer code on other side, and the plain steel one also has forged-in EE. Any idea what that means?

 

[Outlawmws]

these are from the big Plvmb Buy from 2 weeks ago. Still not cleaned up, but I'm getting pics at least.

All but one Proto are Plvmb, some USA, some LA. Most are "flat" a few offset, and a couple oddities with square on one end and 8 pt on the other. 28, total count, and the dupes are stacked.

The Big uns: 1" and up:

The ones under 1":

And catching up recent other buys, I think three of these may be re-posts (the Giller is for sure)

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

That looks like a great haul Outlaw. Some real odd ones I see.

 

[BlueBomber]

Two Craftsman today. Amazing difference of appearance considering relatively similar age. Thanks, chrome. Both have CI manufacturer code on other side, and the plain steel one also has forged-in EE. Any idea what that means?

LesserSon CI = Moore Drop Forge, ca. 1935 - 1944. I don't know what it would mean for a CI wrench to have an EE forged in. Can you provide a picture of the other side?

Riverside wrenches from a couple weeks ago.

These have a cool look.

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Very nice, 3bay! Thanks for the extra pics of the Blackhawk, too. PM sent.

Those riversides are super cool!

Just one DBE today, but I thought it was pretty neat.

Imagine having a full set of those!? I'm fascinated by the same-size DBEs that are offset on only one end.

these are from the big Plvmb Buy from 2 weeks ago. Still not cleaned up, but I'm getting pics at least.

All but one Proto are Plvmb, some USA, some LA. Most are "flat" a few offset, and a couple oddities with square on one end and 8 pt on the other. 28, total count, and the dupes are stacked.

The Big uns: 1" and up:

The ones under 1":

And catching up recent other buys, I think three of these may be re-posts (the Giller is for sure)

That's a plumb heap of Plomb! Me likey.

 

[bonneyman]

Yes, great haul Outlaw! I have a couple of the shorter Proto/Plumb DBE's with the flat shank. That style just has a great feel.

 

[mtds]

Handy size for older British bikes...

 

[twertsy]

A few from yesterday.

First, Proto LA 1163, 1 5/8 x 1 7/16




Plomb 1053, 1 3/8 x 1 5/16. Perhaps someone can help with the size markings?





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[CNGsaves]

Yowsa !!! That's a beast DBE over 22" long !!! . . . .

 

[twertsy]

Bottom to top: Plomb 1135 and 1131 pebbles, Plomb 1126, Plomb 1183, Proto LA 1181, Plomb 5731, user modified Proto 1725 half moon, Indestro ratcheting.



Ampco K3200 non-sparking deep offset





Bonney 2896C and 2894A DBEs




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[twertsy]

Vlcheck WDH 3032 and WBC 1012




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[twertsy]

Wizard 6 point 2256, Later Walden 1456, Craftsman CI, Wards Lakeside, Indestro 915.





New Britain NDF-106, TUHEX 180, Interesting round shank "Chrome Molybdenum" that looks very much like some Truth wrenches I have, "Chrome Alloy" 18025.





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[BlueBomber]

Whew, that IS a haul--most excellent. I especially like the Bonney wrenches with the shafts that are both rounded and tapered from end to end. The odd size markings on the Plomb 1053 wrench are a mystery to me.

 

[twertsy]

Forgot this monster Vlchek WBH-4648





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[mtds]

Three little Craftsman DBE's:

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

Looks like like a good day, Twertsy!

Those craftsman DBE are real nice. l'm don't believe I have found any yet, but I'm gonna grab them if I do.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

Some DBE from the flea market today. Craftsman, Bonney, Hinsdale, select steel.

Combined with some I already had, pretty close to a full set


Also some pics of the set I picked up a few weeks ago.