Monkey wrench markings

[Debcrow]

I certainly love old tools. Just one of the reasons I like GJ. I do not particularly look for the traditional 'Monkey Wrench', but if one comes up cheap enough at a sale, I will pick it up.
Could not pass this one up for $2 since it is railroad marked on one side.
My question is the only other marking on the wrench: 'Intermediate'.
I only seem to find this marking on railroad monkey wrenches. Is this a reference to the size of the wrench? Is this a term only used in the Railroad industry? Is it associated with the manufacturer? Just curious.

 

[akasrick]

I certainly love old tools. Just one of the reasons I like GJ. I do not particularly look for the traditional 'Monkey Wrench', but if one comes up cheap enough at a sale, I will pick it up.
Could not pass this one up for $2 since it is railroad marked on one side.
My question is the only other marking on the wrench: 'Intermediate'.
I only seem to find this marking on railroad monkey wrenches. Is this a reference to the size of the wrench? Is this a term only used in the Railroad industry? Is it associated with the manufacturer? Just curious

Possibly a hint to the wrencher?
Use it on a brass fitting...you're making the fitting.
Use it on a wheel...order a new wrench now.
'Intermediate'...ahh just right.




akasrick