Recent content by cliffitz

Picked up this doe wrench the other day and I need help with the makers logo. S circle could be either L. S. Starrett or H. D. Smith. I am leaning toward Starrett because of the font style of the S. What do the tool experts here think?

I have the same exact wrench. All joking aside, does anyone know what maker this is?

I need help identifying this makers mark

Would anyone recognize this double jaw monkey wrench? No makers mark or any markings that I can see.

I need help with identifying the maker of this monkey wrench. On oval mark with illegible letters or symbols. Made in the U. S. A. Below the oval. Wood handle.

That’s it, thanks!

Does anyone recognize the logo or partial lettering on this wrench?

I need help identifying this logo. This wrench is somewhat pitted but I cleaned it the best I could. The logo looks similar to the “X circle” used by Duro Metal. From other photos I’ve looked at the X in the “X circle” is more curved than the one on this particular wrench. I took the pic with a...

I’m not sure if I am posting this in the correct place as I am fairly new here. Retired wrench of 40 years, been collecting for a few years now. I am always looking for old and unusual monkey or pipe wrenches (which is it? Or are they all Stillson wrenches?) I picked this one up at a pawn shop...

Thank you again, I actually knew it was Buffum but spell check got me and I didn’t proof read before posting. Buffum tool co was apparently based out of Louisiana MO which is about 30 miles from where I live.

Thanks for your answer, I am new to collecting and also this group. I have much to learn. I find the history of American tool makers very interesting. I see many similarities to the automobile manufacturing from it’s beginning to the eventual consolidation or closure of most of the companies.

I’m fairly new at collecting vintage tools, maybe a couple of years in. I concentrate on wrenches and sockets mostly, it seems what I find more than others are d.o.e. Here are some of my more unusual d.o.e.’s. Blackhawk Hexite Wedg-head, Arcturus Mfg corp, Buffon Tool co with the ******** logo...

I have a few “Controlled Steel” and “Drop Forged” open end wrenches. They are nearly identical in design. According to Alloy Artifacts Controlled Steel was a JP Danielson brand and Drop Forged was a Vlchek brand. Since both of these companies eventually became part of Plomb (according to Alloy...

I have acquired several open end wrenches w/o any size markings or makers mark. Any ideas on manufacturer and time frame? I also have one 5/8 - 3/4 open end wrench w/o a makers mark but it sure looks like a Bonney. I have another open end wrench marked 1 1/16 - 1 1/4 only. It is rather thin with...

Thanks, I would agree with the similarities to the Skil-Kraft. But who makes Skil-Kraft?