Mysterious breaker bar

[Oldtuleguy]

Was curious about this fixed head breaker so I bought it. Has some stamp on it but I can't read it

 

[Farmer J.]

Looks like a couple of vertical lines followed by an F (maybe 11F)? Is it 11" long by any chance? and then a gap and then maybe FAHT or FAMT?

Ah, an H and an F... Got it, must be an early 'Harbour Freight'!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Looks like a Milwaukee Tool and Forge to me, Otg. I think they were the only mfgr making an offset handle with a bend like that instead of a hammer head with a 90* drive stud on the end (like a Sliding T head without it sliding, in other words) or some other kind of head with a fixed drive stud. And on top of that, MTF had a "TRUE-FIT" brand. (Not to be confused with but related to the similar and later Lectrolite brand name.) I think I could be talked into seeing "TRUE-FIT" in that marred branding.

EDIT: The other was Snap-on, but the reason their early offset handle looked the same was they probably got it from MTF!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

You could try chalking the marking. Just rub a piece of chalk up and down the marking strenuously, then lightly wipe the area in one direction with a finger. It will leave the chalk in the marking. Unfortunately, it's going to leave chalk in some of those divots, too. But it might help.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I'm pretty sure you're going to agree it's an MTF "TRUE-FIT" offset handle when you see this...

http://alloy-artifacts.org/Photos/tools/mtf_12dr_truefit_breaker_ell_f_cropped_inset.jpg

 

[Oldtuleguy]

You could be right. It's like 15 inches long, maybe mtf

 

[Private Lugnutz]

You could be right. It's like 15 inches long, maybe mtf

Now you're just ******* me off! I'd bet my next paycheck there is no "could" or "maybe" about it.

What is the drive size? 1/2?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

 

[Private Lugnutz]

The only other offset handle bar it could be is Snap-on No. 1 - because MTF was probably making it for them, but that doesn't look like a Snap-on marking.

 

[Thirdyfivepickup]

Now you're just ******* me off! I'd bet my next paycheck there is no "could" or "maybe" about it.

What is the drive size? 1/2?

I believe you. You're awesome. Less than 30 minutes...

 

[Oldtuleguy]

It's longer than the snap on

 

[Private Lugnutz]

It's like 15 inches long

Did you see post #8?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I will get an exact measurement later

 

[snapmom]

Looks like a Milwaukee Tool and Forge to me, Otg. I think they were the only mfgr making an offset handle with a bend like that instead of a hammer head with a 90* drive stud on the end (like a Sliding T head without it sliding, in other words) or some other kind of head with a fixed drive stud. And on top of that, MTF had a "TRUE-FIT" brand. (Not to be confused with but related to the similar and later Lectrolite brand name.) I think I could be talked into seeing "TRUE-FIT" in that marred branding.

EDIT: The other was Snap-on, but the reason their early offset handle looked the same was they probably got it from MTF!

I vote mtf also.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I believe you. You're awesome. Less than 30 minutes...

Well, not from scratch. I have one (Snap-on), I have seen them before, and I did a little deep dive on the evolution of the Sliding Tee from old fixed type L-/Offset handles a few years ago. All of which helped me recognize it. But thanks for the vote!!

I will get an exact measurement later

Okay, but I'm good with "it's like 15 inches long," or not! AA has a shortie, so my hunch is they made them in different sizes for different sets, just like later hinge handles.

I vote mtf also.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

This is where I'm seeing the marking. I'm not as sure about that as the ID, but the ID is not really dependent on the marking.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

15.5 inches. Sharpied it and rubbed off the high spots, I think it does say Tru fit

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Good intuition on a curiosity buy!

 

[3baygarage]

It's an MTF. I think I have the same one.