Old Ring Spanner

[Paul Aslanides]

I found this rusty old Double-Ended ring spanner at a flea market recently for AU$2. One side is stamped 'CHROMEMOLYBENUM MADE IN U.S.A.' The other side '25/32 VLCHEK WBA 2425 3/4'. I'm guessing that this one goes way back to the 1940's, and is AF size, SAE, of course. Wonder what the VLCHEK WBA means. Suits a VL Harley ? or a VL Chev model K ? Three good reasons I couldn't resist this one: * the odd size 25/32 * I like the raised rib down the centre, both sides * If I ever aquire an old Indian motorcyle again, this spanner is bound to fit somewhere. Cheers.

 

[dutchgray]

Vlchek is who made it.

 

[Stubby1743]

There is a whole thread devoted to Vlchek tools here:-

Show Your Vlchek Tools

I searched and could not find a thread like this. I just got my first Vlchek tool a few days ago and wanted to share. It is a 12" adjustable

www.garagejournal.com

 

[Paul Aslanides]

Thanks, fellas. Very interesting. I've never seen a VLCHEK tool before.