J H Williams vintage hand tools

[RTM]

The frustrating thing is finding an adjustable with a screw that has no slot - it's just a pin driven in with a friction fit. Can't get those apart!

Somewhere here, I found a post that says to whack it on a board, pin down. The sudden stop will help encourage the pin to move.

Obviously, do this over a box, in case the pin is really looser than you realize. On the 4”, you may need a cheater pipe to get the velocity up without mashing your fingers

 

[d42jeep]

If I am able to remove the screw, I disassemble the wrench to clean it. If I am unable to remove the screw, I just clean it up as well as I can. I found this 8” adjustable today and will start the cleanup soon.
-Don

I was able to take this one apart after it came out of the evaporust. It needed a bit of work with some files for the jaw to totally close. I buffed up the polished chrome area.
-Don

 

[nz44tool]

I was able to take this one apart after it came out of the evaporust. It needed a bit of work with some files for the jaw to totally close. I buffed up the polished chrome area.
-Don

Looking good!

 

[nz44tool]

Somewhere here, I found a post that says to whack it on a board, pin down. The sudden stop will help encourage the pin to move.

Obviously, do this over a box, in case the pin is really looser than you realize. On the 4”, you may need a cheater pipe to get the velocity up without mashing your fingers

I've tried that method (arm movement accompanied by some choice bad words) with no success so far. Those little pins don't have a lot of mass to accelerate.

 

[MR.X]

So I did not research this before posting but I bought 3 dirty ratchets for $2.00 total today at a Dearborn yard sale, a Husky Kenosha, a Bonney and this, which I thought was going to be a Williams by it’s shape.

 

[3baygarage]

That's some strangeness right there. Never seen anything like that.

 

[3baygarage]

I think the only anomaly I've seen up until now is the Detroit.

 

[MR.X]

I think the only anomaly I've seen up until now is the Detroit.

I was just thinking about this DTM ratchet and was going to find that thread.

 

[four.cycle]

and this

what?

 

[Steven 33]

after a few years offered, there still is a $100 reward offered for a oval logo no. 1 engineers wrench that meets my display expectations. its the last 1 needed for my 1914/1924 "silent salesman" senior retail display board. thx. DCRUTT ended up having a 702.

I have one somewhere. Commenting so I remember to look

 

[Steven 33]

One side says 528 and the other very clearly says 529. Pretty sure it's a 528 though. I think lugz posted a 529 at one point and it was a different size

 

[wrenchguy]

I have one somewhere. Commenting so I remember to look

yes, still looking... post some pics if you actually have a no. 1 with oval logo... thx.

 

[misterbill]

Fraternal twins.

 

[Cruzan80]

More like Identical twins... Vulcan and Hornet were both Williams brands.

 

[Ayrhead]

I came across a J H WILLIAMS #438 face pin spanner wrench. I believe the spacing between the pins is 3 1/2”…
I won’t be using this tool, just adding to what I already own.
I do a quick search through some catalogs on the Archive site… the 1959 was too old the tool logo was different, the 1989 catalog picture didn’t match either. The 1976 catalog did look pretty similar so I’m going to guess that this tool was made in the mid 70’s.

 

[Ayrhead]

I've tried that method (arm movement accompanied by some choice bad words) with no success so far. Those little pins don't have a lot of mass to accelerate.

Yes, I agree… I think there would be a lot of scraped knuckles as well as quite a few choice words spoken while the scraping was happening…

 

[four.cycle]

These orphans are in need of a new home:

P/M me with a valid USPS shipping address.
BK

gotta be at least one of you who needs a 25/64" open-end, right?

 

[HOF]

Williams Superector Set No. E1-12

It came with the correct 11 sockets (Hex and Square) and 4 extra Hex 620 sockets. it also has an extra ring.

 

[Ayrhead]

Williams Superector Set No, E1-12

It came with the correct 11 sockets (Hex and Square) and 4 extra Hex 620 sockets. it also has an extra ring.

Super heavy duty. I luv your set

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Awesome set, @HOF. I am really digging the wooden crate. They even painted the lid chain and the hinges Williams orange.

 

[HOF]

There is a groove in the left S-51 pawl. Was this done at the factory or by a previous owner. I disassembled about a dozen and never seen it before.

 

[d42jeep]

Here is a single offset DBE wrench found at an estate sale on Friday. 5/16” x 3/8” #7721
-Don

 

[texdude27]

Williams Superector Set No. E1-12

It came with the correct 11 sockets (Hex and Square) and 4 extra Hex 620 sockets. it also has an extra ring.

So you they guy that bought that. You got a darn good deal dude. I missed it on eBay or I would have got it

 

[wrenchguy]

this junior silent salesman board came on f-b williams tool group last nite.
its important because enlarging it shows original wrench part numbers of the board not known on any list.
it looks to have original wrench hangers, though moved from their original location??

 

[Private Lugnutz]

this junior silent salesman board came on f-b williams tool group last nite.

Is it on its way to you to join its senior version?!!

 

[wrenchguy]

Is it on its way to you to join its senior version?!!

no, to rough. information contained on that pic would be good for a accurate reproduction.

 

[HOF]

So you they guy that bought that. You got a darn good deal dude. I missed it on eBay or I would have got it

NRI Industrial Sales had it for sale at $428. Obviously I got it for less. The crate was damaged, so he deducted $25. I had to glue the sides back together and repair a broken piece of wood on the bottom.

 

[HOF]

NRI Industrial Sales had it for sale at $428. Obviously I got it for less. The crate was damaged, so he deducted $25. I had to glue the sides back together and repair a broken piece of wood on the bottom.

 

[HOF]

All Hail!

 

[pinebeetle1]

Just got these from my dad, they were my great grandfathers I'm told. Going to find somewhere to display them. Really neat old extensions and L handle. I'm guessing 1930's ??? Any info on approx. Age would be neat.

 

[pinebeetle1]

See above

 

[Cruzan80]

What drive size? The extensions with the "handles" that freely rotate I always thought were a cool idea.

 

[pinebeetle1]

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What drive size? The extensions with the "handles" that freely rotate I always thought were a cool idea.

1/2"

 

[3baygarage]

Very nice. While those extensions are tough enough find out there, that 90 fixed handle is really tough to find.

 

[HOF]

What is the part number for the Williams Breaker Bar S-???

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Fixed head s30