Non Sparking Tools, Ampco, Berylco, Ect

[don long]

Having found several more tools I redid my Brass tool display

IMG_2184 by don long, on Flickr

 

[Rileysan]

My first contribution to this thread is an Ampco W-3120-C beryllium 7/16" x 1/2" DBE wrench. Found at ReStore for $1.

Brian

 

[davethorik]

My first contribution to this thread is an Ampco W-3120-C beryllium 7/16" x 1/2" DBE wrench. Found at ReStore for $1.

Brian

That wrench is made of bronze, but a good score regardless!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

As first reported in the 2018 Garage Sale thread, I found this AMPCO hammer at the flea market this morning. Most likely brass. The striking faces could use a little dressing up, but it's in great shape with a fine marking. Also stamped "45" on the head and "E & B MILL SUPPLY YARD" on the handle.

 

[Lelandwelds]

I had some beryllium copper and aluminum bronze tools. I mentioned them and was offered too much money for them. They became wall hangers.

 

[d42jeep]

I should have posted this wrench here rather then the Copper Caper thread. It’s my first Berylco wrench. I found it at an estate sale Thursday.
-Don

 

[DadsTools]

I had some beryllium copper and aluminum bronze tools. I mentioned them and was offered too much money for them. They became wall hangers.

You were offered "too much money" for them, so you hung them on the wall instead??? Mentioned them where?

 

[DadsTools]

Having found several more tools I redid my Brass tool display

IMG_2184 by don long, on Flickr

WOW

 

[Mick56]

My only one, Ampco W3160, 5/8 x 3/4, their website says its aluminum bronze.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Mick,
I could be wrong, but that thing looks older than AlBr to me! That's what they make them out of now, and ever since they dropped Beryllium. It might be BeCu. I know your post is from back in August. I just saw this now doing some searches on a relate topic.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

This is a first for me - a non-sparking antique/vintage nail puller!

 

[davethorik]

This is a first for me - a non-sparking antique/vintage nail puller!

You don't see those everyday...nice grab!

 

[rlitman]

This is a first for me - a non-sparking antique/vintage nail puller!

I've got one of those. I've never seen another till now. Mine is in a picture higher up in this thread.

 

[Targa68]

My first, and only, Ampco. Made in USA

 

[Targa68]

- double -

 

[Stillgottimefor1]

Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

 

[Tylermorris]

Ampco wrench

 

[Provincial]

My first Ampco. Marked AMPCO-P31-BE CU-USA.

 

[Tylermorris]

Berylco punch

 

[Mintgrun]

I picked this up yesterday. The only markings I can find say MADE IN USA and 7607885. It's a 7/16" driver.

 

[Username already in use]

double post

 

[Username already in use]

Picked up this nice set of Berylco slip joint pliers over the weekend. With the nice patina, I don't think the seller knew what they were.

I don't think I see a pair of slip joints in Don Long's display...



Model number is P102

 

[Mick56]

Picked this Harwell up at a recent sale, not sure what it's for.

 

[3baygarage]

Those are different.


Berylco 12”.

 

[MR.X]

Picked this Harwell up at a recent sale, not sure what it's for.

think that's for water meters and the key end is to get into the box that protects them.

 

[bonneyman]

I've got an AMPCO DBE I found a while back.

Here's some pics.

 

[Kandyman]

Would you like to know the Berilco tool is produced only by SAE or is there a metric?

 

[Mintgrun]

I picked up these Berylco P-108 pliers yesterday. They might have to go in the for-sale pile. I try to avoid working in conditions where a spark could cause an explosion and some tools are nicer than I need them to be.

 

[PSCo1867]

Here's a few more non-sparkies:
Ampco W-122 1-1/4" spud wrench
Ampco W-211 pipe wrench
Ampco W-212 pipe wrench
Bull Dog 7/8" box wrench
Wizard No. 121 multi bung-wrench
Ampco W-213 pipe wrench
Berylco 1-1/16" X 1" DBE wrench

Regarding the Bull Dog wrench: I don't know of its origin or its purpose. Although it's bronze, I doubt it was made for non-sparker use. I've posted this question several times on GJ: Could this be for a Prentiss swivel vise?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Regarding the Bull Dog wrench...[ ]...Could this be for a Prentiss swivel vise?

I remember you posting that before. I still think that's a good bet, even though the hyphen gives me some pause.

That Wizard bung wrench is freaking awesome.

 

[Mick56]

Ampco S-48 screwdriver

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I picked up these P-35 linesman pliers at the flea market today. Dollar table. Seller did not know what they were.

 

[don long]

Going through some tools today I assembled these for a quick display



I showed them in a bigger group shot but not close up.

 

[Fred Knox]

Just picked up my first AMPCO adjustable wrench - a W-70, 6" length.

 

[HeelSpur]

Picked up this Briggs & Stratton flywheel wrench last year.

DSCF4025 (2) by wvwheaties, on Flickr

All I have besides some hammers and a concrete trowel.

DSCF4025 (2) by wvwheaties, on Flickr

 

[Graeme]

2lb spark proof ball pein hammer. Beryllium bronze?
Make unknown
Handle will be changed!

 

[Zeus36]

Back in the mid 1980s we had three hand carry tool boxes of non-sparking aircraft tools. Each box was about 24" wide, 18" tall, like a suitcase. They were sequestered in the tool room to be turned in due to beryllium issues. I said what a waste to the tool room manager. He said he was going to lunch and would turn in the two tool boxes when he got back in an hour. I said wait, there are three..... and he just winked at me. The box ended up a friend's machine shop. That friend passed away 25 years ago and his wife won't talk about selling anything even though I have some of my stuff there. I consider it gone now.

 

[Graeme]

I bought a beryllium copper ball pein hammer a few weeks ago so when I saw these sockets at the local autojumble, I bought them. No real need for them, but never mind.
Berylco, 7/16, 5/8, 19/32, 1/2" drive.

 

[goldtang]

My only two are screw drive bits (just diffident years) used in a brace , only thing I know is what is written on them

 

[Ricky Joe]

Back in the mid 1980s we had three hand carry tool boxes of non-sparking aircraft tools. Each box was about 24" wide, 18" tall, like a suitcase. They were sequestered in the tool room to be turned in due to beryllium issues. I said what a waste to the tool room manager. He said he was going to lunch and would turn in the two tool boxes when he got back in an hour. I said wait, there are three..... and he just winked at me. The box ended up a friend's machine shop. That friend passed away 25 years ago and his wife won't talk about selling anything even though I have some of my stuff there. I consider it gone now.

Easy come, easy go!