Page-Storms forge code

[Cruiserman]

I cannot find any info in regards to the numeral 3 stamped on my Page-Storms 3/8 wrench. It is stamped in two places as you can see. What do you think it indicates?

 

[Michael B.]

Hey Cruiserman, I have no idea about the wrench. Is that a painting of your 40?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I cannot find any info in regards to the numeral 3 stamped on my Page-Storms 3/8 wrench. It is stamped in two places as you can see. What do you think it indicates?

It's the model number for a very early single open end wrench with a 3/8" milled opening. A SOE wrench with a 3/16" opening was No. 0. A SOE wrench with a 1/4" opening was No. 1. A SOE wrench with a 5/16" opening was No. 2. And so forth.

It may have been made for P-S by someone else, which is odd. Note that the "3" on the shank was forged in when the wrench was forged. The "3" on the jaw was stamped, like the (P-S) logo, and likely at the same time.

Nice find. There aren't too many Page-Storm tools around.

 

[Cruiserman]

Hey Cruiserman, I have no idea about the wrench. Is that a painting of your 40?

No just one I like. I would never have mine that close.to salt water.

 

[Cruiserman]

It's the model number for a very early single open end wrench with a 3/8" milled opening. A SOE wrench with a 3/16" opening was No. 0. A SOE wrench with a 1/4" opening was No. 1. A SOE wrench with a 5/16" opening was No. 2. And so forth.

It may have been made for P-S by someone else, which is odd. Note that the "3" on the shank was forged in when the wrench was forged. The "3" on the jaw was stamped, like the (P-S) logo, and likely at the same time.

Nice find. There aren't too many Page-Storm tools around.

Thanks for the info. I have alot.to learn about these old tool makers.

 

[wrenchguy]

Uncommon around here , plus was bought out in late 19 teens.

 

[Michael B.]

What year is your 40 and are you on Mud?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Thanks for the info. I have alot.to learn about these old tool makers.

You're welcome. When it comes to early manufacturing, nobody really "knows" that much. But when you page through enough old trade mags and catalogs it starts to sink in. Also, as Mike alludes to here...

...plus was bought out in late 19 teens.

...Moore Drop Forge sucked up Page-Storms very early. I don't think I've ever seen a Page-Storm catalog, but for a good visual for you, attached below is an excerpt from a 1912 Williams catalog, which can always be counted on as representative of industry.

 

[Cruiserman]

What year is your 40 and are you on Mud?

73. Yes on mud I am cruiserman13 how about you.