Gray Brand BSF Wrench Set-Made in Canada

[Model A Fan]

Somewhere over the past several years, I acquired a set of BSF (British Special Fine) wrenches not really paying close enough attention to see that they're no where near SAE in sizing. I only noticed because I am going through excess wrenches to lighten my tool collection.

What would the value be if I were to post the set for sale? They're rather oddballs it seems (Gray is an uncommon brand in the US already, let alone the BSF sizing).

If for nothing else, they're cool to show off .

 

[The Cobbler]

they might appeal to someone with an old British car . Ebay probably a good place to list

 

[Dave455]

In the U.K. now, Whitworth / BSF wrenches (particularly those of high quality, particularly those in excellent condition) tend to go for strong money.

You will pay considerably more for good Whit / BS than for SAE, where supply far exceeds demand.

That’s partly because you are always selling against what’s readily available now (and you would have to buy Elora, or maybe even Snap On to match Gray quality), and partly because the demand for ”classic” tools has risen along with the demand for classic cars, and classic accessories to furnish your “man cave” with.

I know that’s not as much use to you in the U.S, and I’m reluctant to put a price on them there, but in the U.K. I’d probably be asking £50 to £60 ($65 to $80). Pretty sure I’d see the £50 quite quickly.

 

[lotus_esprit]

It’s British Standard Fine, not Special.

 

[Gmonkee]

Is a vehicle kit tool worth more or less than a mechanic type set? A few of them filtered into my old collection over time, but always the car/bike kit tool.

That odd stuff made it into Mexico.

 

[Model A Fan]

In the U.K. now, Whitworth / BSF wrenches (particularly those of high quality, particularly those in excellent condition) tend to go for strong money.

You will pay considerably more for good Whit / BS than for SAE, where supply far exceeds demand.

That’s partly because you are always selling against what’s readily available now (and you would have to buy Elora, or maybe even Snap On to match Gray quality), and partly because the demand for ”classic” tools has risen along with the demand for classic cars, and classic accessories to furnish your “man cave” with.

I know that’s not as much use to you in the U.S, and I’m reluctant to put a price on them there, but in the U.K. I’d probably be asking £50 to £60 ($65 to $80). Pretty sure I’d see the £50 quite quickly.

I imagine in the US, they're even more obscure/oddball. I don't remember where I bought them, but I'll toss them on eBay for now and see what interest they draw. Gray is a good brand and not one I come across often. Someone may pay more for the Canadian aspect if they're in Canada to use on their little British sportscar.

 

[KnurledNut]

I imagine in the US, they're even more obscure/oddball. I don't remember where I bought them, but I'll toss them on eBay for now and see what interest they draw. Gray is a good brand and not one I come across often. Someone may pay more for the Canadian aspect if they're in Canada to use on their little British sportscar.

Check them closely before listing. Unfortunately that 1/4BSF has been modified.

Gray used to have a USA market. A local industrial supplier carried a good portion of the hardline tools. When Gray stopped distributorship, I tried to get the awesome display tool boards but they were spoken for.
The oval beam of their wrenches is unique. No frills, but dependable metallurgy and tolerances. Finish is typical industrial grade and wears well from the heavily used tools I have seen.

 

[i84x]

BSF is British Standard Fine, they're the fine thread version of BSW British Standard Whitworth.

I still use BSW ocassionally when working on old machines and I've picked them up for pretty cheap over the years.
In the US though I imagine they are far rarer. People who want something like that over there are most likely going to be people with british cars / bikes made before the 60s/70s.

 

[Model A Fan]

Check them closely before listing. Unfortunately that 1/4BSF has been modified.

Gray used to have a USA market. A local industrial supplier carried a good portion of the hardline tools. When Gray stopped distributorship, I tried to get the awesome display tool boards but they were spoken for.
The oval beam of their wrenches is unique. No frills, but dependable metallurgy and tolerances. Finish is typical industrial grade and wears well from the heavily used tools I have seen.

They seem to be a lot like the Proto/Plomb industrial finish. Its quite comfy in your hand. I've been trying to build an all MAC brand SAE set either in this industrial finish or the shiny chrome as I have a metric set from 6mm-24mm in shiny chrome by MAC. Otherwise my whole SAE set is Craftsman, which are more nostalgic than anything. I got them as Christmas and birthday gifts from my parents.