Old pipe wrenches

[Jnmario]

Picked up 3 old pipe wrenches and an older bench grinder today. One of which is a mystery to me. The one in the 1st pics. The only markings I see are "255" just under the lower jaw. The smaller one is a Walworth 10, and the last is a L. Coes and is stamped May 15, 1900. Disregard the vise. It was included but is not worthy. Tell me something good.

 

[Stuart in MN]

The wood handle one is actually a monkey wrench, not a pipe wrench. Pretty cool, though.

 

[Jnmario]

The wood handle one is actually a monkey wrench, not a pipe wrench. Pretty cool, though.

The bigger wood handled one I assume? That's cool though.

 

[crguy]

Hard to say anything good about old pipe wrenches.

 

[Jnmario]

Hard to say anything good about old pipe wrenches.

Is it? Cool. Thank you for giving me YOUR opinion. I wouldn't even click on a thread about something I don't like. Much less read the description AND comment on it. That's me though. I posted this for the people that like old pipe wrenches to see and appreciate. But thanks though. Have a great night.

 

[notlob]

Hard to say anything good about old pipe wrenches.

I find old pipe wrenches to be aesthetically pleasing, satisfyingly hefty, surprisingly ubiquitous, and prudently affordable.

 

[Jnmario]

I find old pipe wrenches to be aesthetically pleasing, satisfyingly hefty, surprisingly ubiquitous, and prudently affordable.

Yes! Worded beautifully! Thank you.

 

[Stuart in MN]

And they work just as good as a new pipe wrench.

 

[tym]

And they work just as good as a new pipe wrench.

And they're better made and less likely to break!

 

[crguy]

Is it? Cool. Thank you for giving me YOUR opinion. I wouldn't even click on a thread about something I don't like. Much less read the description AND comment on it. That's me though. I posted this for the people that like old pipe wrenches to see and appreciate. But thanks though. Have a great night.

The fact is: I've collected old tools for over 30 years, and pipe wrenches are one of those things that Almost nobody cares about. Not just My opinion - it's that of Many collectors.

If you like them - go ahead and knock yourself out.

 

[Jnmario]

The fact is: I've collected old tools for over 30 years, and pipe wrenches are one of those things that Almost nobody cares about. Not just My opinion - it's that of Many collectors.

If you like them - go ahead and knock yourself out.

I don't base my interests on what everybody cares about. I like them. I don't care if you don't. What exactly is your point? Your 2 cents isn't needed. (Well 4 cents now). This isn't rocket science here. If you dont like a thread don't click on it. I don't even have time to look at half the threads I want to on here about things I do like, I can't imagine having enough time to click on threads about things I don't like and leave comments. This doesn't require a reply as this is the end of the discussion. I am here for pleasure, not drama. Take care.

 

[Jnmario]

And they're better made and less likely to break!

All 3 are functioning perfectly still. Not sure of the age on 2 of them but the 1 is from 1900. 118 years and still working perfect, I'll take that anyday.

 

[Jnmario]

And they work just as good as a new pipe wrench.

I would imagine so. I think they are cool as hell. Bought a bench grinder today and these came with it. The seller is in her 70's and these wrenches were her grandfather's. Pretty cool to hear the history on them.

 

[d42jeep]

I have quite a few vintage pipe wrenches. I like Walco pipe wrenches because the date is marked on the side of the handle. Here are some of mine. The NOS dark finish ones are from my early wartime tool set and were made around 1941 or 1942. The large group ranges from 6” to 24”. The last picture is some Ridgid pipe wrenches made before 1950, excellent user wrenches!
-Don

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

L. Cord and is stamped May 15, 1900.

those letters fade after the first centurey or so, but they say L. Coes. good thread on there about them somewhere. Also much less common to find the old ones with jaws that still close parallel.

 

[Jnmario]

I have quite a few vintage pipe wrenches. I like Walco pipe wrenches because the date is marked on the side of the handle. Here are some of mine. The NOS dark finish ones are from my early wartime tool set and were made around 1941 or 1942. The large group ranges from 6” to 24”. The last picture is some Ridgid pipe wrenches made before 1950, excellent user wrenches!
-Don

nice collection!

 

[Jnmario]

those letters fade after the first centurey or so, but they say L. Coes. good thread on there about them somewhere. Also much less common to find the old ones with jaws that still close parallel.

Thanks

 

[Jnmario]

I have quite a few vintage pipe wrenches. I like Walco pipe wrenches because the date is marked on the side of the handle. Here are some of mine. The NOS dark finish ones are from my early wartime tool set and were made around 1941 or 1942. The large group ranges from 6” to 24”. The last picture is some Ridgid pipe wrenches made before 1950, excellent user wrenches!

 

[d42jeep]

That is a nice looking pre ‘50 Ridgid. The date of manufacture is probably on the moveable jaw.
-Don

 

[Jnmario]

That is a nice looking pre ‘50 Ridgid. The date of manufacture is probably on the moveable jaw.
-Don

It looks like it says "013". I included a pic of an old Proto pipe wrench as well.

 

[Jnmario]

those letters fade after the first centurey or so, but they say L. Coes. good thread on there about them somewhere. Also much less common to find the old ones with jaws that still close parallel.

" L Cord" haha hilarious. I just realized this an fixed it. Autocorrect I swear! The L. Coes is still very legible and I typed it as such not realizing my phone switched Coes to Cord.

 

[d42jeep]

It looks like it says "013". I included a pic of an old Proto pipe wrench as well.

I would say that the Ridgid was made in 1943.
-Don

 

[Jnmario]

I would say that the Ridgid was made in 1943.
-Don

Nice. Thanks Don I appreciate it.

 

[Neal From California]

I believe you are looking at a JP Danielson. Are you going to put it on your grinder? If you use a fine wire brush, you’ll find the name JP Danielson. Are you interested in selling or only collecting? Neal from California


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[Elvisidal]

You need a king **** in your collection

 

[d42jeep]

You need a king **** in your collection

Who could argue with that? Here are some recent pictures of my Dunlap circle Y and Proto pipe wrenches along with some metal handled monkey wrenches.
-Don