Cooke-Wilson 8 Point Wrench

[sgs236]

This wrench was in box of stuff that I bought at an auction. Only markings on it is Cooke-Wilson. I measured it and it is 3/4" 8-Point.My google skills are failing me as I can find nothing on it. I would appreciate any information anyone may have on it.

 

[woody 73]

You got me stumped, first thing that came to my mind was the old vintage Ford 8-pt.wrenches like the following:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Her...958?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2354e0e7fe

Then you said 3/4 inch and that one got me more stumped.

Then I thought of the old Ford tools made by the Moore Drop Forging company but your wrench has no markings whatsoever and that one has me stumped also.

The mystery goes on as they say...

 

[twertsy]

Looks like they were an electrical / mine equip supply company out of Pittsburgh?

Link

Google "Cooke-Wilson Electrical Supply Company"

 

[sgs236]

Looks like they were an electrical / mine equip supply company out of Pittsburgh?

Link

Google "Cooke-Wilson Electrical Supply Company"

Thanks for the information. That makes sense as this area used to have a lot of mines and we are not that far from Pittsburgh. As heavy as it is, it would be a great wrench for any 3/4" square plugs.

 

[woody 73]

twertsy good job, I tried looking up the name with no luck so you might be on to something with that company.

If indeed it is that company it would be a good find for an AA web-site but I have been told the web-site has been down (not updated) for some time. I sure hope it never leaves the web it would be a shame to have that happen.

As a final thought last night I thought maybe some kind of old farm type wrench but wrenching news was a no go.

Good find!

 

[safariknut]

Wonder if it could be a tool post wrench for a lathe? A lot of early lathes had four point bolts on the tool post.