Adjustable Wrench

[Aguafan2]

I found this old spring loaded adjustable wrench going through tools last week.
Don't know if its for tubing, small pipes or what. Some research shows it was made by Marion-Craftman Co.. Sears bought the rights to the "CRAFTMAN" name from them for $500. The printing is very clear:
THE CRAFTMAN TOOL CO., CONNEAUT, O. PAT. NOV. 1907; and CRAFT 8 IN
Seems in excellent condition for 109 yrs. old. Anyone with any more info?

 

[pendragon1998]

No info, other than I think you're correct about that being Marion-Craftsman (or could it be earlier, since the Marion name is not on there?) Very cool, very old hand tool. I hope someone else chimes in with more info. Welcome aboard!

 

[gdocktor3]

Looks like an old self adjusting pipe wrench.

 

[LB-1911]

Patent Info

CRAFT roller-jaw pipe wrench
Pipe-Wrench
http://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?id=25278

Pipe-wrench.
US 870781 A
https://www.google.com/patents/US870781

 

[Richard Cranium]

Welcome to the group, Please update your profile to include your state and if you would like your city also.
Thanks for posting your pipe wrench.

 

[crguy]

Those came in several sizes. A word of caution - when you're playing with it keep your fingers away from the gears!

 

[don long]

I have one about twice the size of yours on a display board but I didn't look into just what it was.