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Private Lugnutz
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Could be. Looks like an antique farm implement to me. For multiple pieces of equipment around a farm. Buggies, plows, etc.
I'm thinking multi sized bung wrench too
wrenchguy
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Implement wrench from the horse drawn days.
harley jim
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manwithtools
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RTM
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I always thought the two prongs up on left was the definition of bung wrench, but I’m not a wrench guy.
nadogail
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Definitely a Bung Wrench.
wrenchguy
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2 prongs up on this wrench is for reaching in a hub and turning a simple spindle nut thats prolly held up by some cotter bore burrs. They could also be used as retainers/aligners when the wrench was fastened to a frame member when stowed. They made tens of millions of unmarked multipurpose wrenches like this and it has very little value in ag wrench collecting circles.
2me a true bung wrench will have a offset in the handle for avoiding skinned knuckles from the barrel lid.
Caveat, If the above wrench fits ur bung use it at ur risk.
RTM
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Learned something new, thanks
Check out this crazy modern universal bung wrench! It's not offset, has protruding fingers on the bottom to grab plugs with notches or holes, and a host of other openings. Non-sparking bronze too.
https://www.jmesales.com/vestil-bronze-universal-bung-wrench/
https://www.jmesales.com/vestil-bronze-universal-bung-wrench/
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Bro! don't try and de-escalate this now. It's right at the point where ego's get involved enough to motivate posters to back up their positions with evidence.
.....hopefully CONCLUSIVE evidence.wrenchguy
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Welcome back, Some had foundry logo markings or some numbering/lettering. R U sure none of that on ur wrench?
The largest ag wrench collecting group in the world is Missouri Valley Wrench club. Check'em out online if you wish.
good luck.
Private Lugnutz
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Haha! Troublemaker!Bro! don't try and de-escalate this now. It's right at the point where ego's get involved enough to motivate posters to back up their positions with evidence.
Your instincts were good. The other end (the end that has no prongs under dispute) is a classic farm implement configuration for cultivators. Google "farm implement wrench" and start scrolling. You will see dozens of farm implement wrenches with that same configuration made by Gale, Bradley, Wagner, Kirlin, etc etc, and also unmarked. Mike's advice is good, too. Go to the MVWC's Wrenching News site and scroll around. They have one with prongs, no open end, unmarked, which they identify as an unusual configuration. Maybe it's a combination implement/bung wrench.
Let us know what you find out, if anything.BTW, I see you just joined. Welcome to the forum! Lots of great info, knowledgeable people and stimulating conversation. Sorry you picked up a troll post on your first thread. Sometimes when someone is unhappy about something on the thread, they'll try to start trouble by making it personal. Trust me, you won't get that in every thread. Most will stay on topic and try to contribute something substantive. So don't hesitate to ask about something again in the future--there's a huge knowledge base here.
Hi, not sure this guy needs a white knight...as a matter of fact your post that started "check out this crazy modern universal bung wrench!" could very easily be taken as an unnecessarily sarcastic reply to a previous poster that didn't have exactly the same take as you on the wrench ID. IMOO, these threads are most valuable when evidence is produced and then the readers get to analyze it and if it's compelling everyone wins. Sometimes posters, who have lives outside of Garage Journal need a little push to get them motivated enough to do a deep dive to defend their position. It's hard to read intent into these posts, and sometimes what people assume is the posters motivation will tell the person doing the assuming more about themselves then the person they're judging.
PugetDude
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Welcome to the GJ, where you can get a free comprehensive online psychological evaluation in response to a question about an antique wrench.
Private Lugnutz
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FWIW, I thought, "don't try and de-escalate this now" was 100% sardonic spot on GJ kidding funny, and the rest 100% true, and a lighthearted intro to the new guy on how these threads can sometimes go. No harm, no foul.
I actually don't pick up the anteeks too often, unless they catch my eye for some reason, and my collection of bung wrenches (see the future funky geometric mantlepiece sculpture and the little letterpress tool next to it at the top of the pic) and various farm buggy implement wrenches/tools is very small. Ironically, though, I astonishingly have an example of the type of implement wrench with the prongs that Mike (wrenchguy) is describing in post #10 above.
I actually don't pick up the anteeks too often, unless they catch my eye for some reason, and my collection of bung wrenches (see the future funky geometric mantlepiece sculpture and the little letterpress tool next to it at the top of the pic) and various farm buggy implement wrenches/tools is very small. Ironically, though, I astonishingly have an example of the type of implement wrench with the prongs that Mike (wrenchguy) is describing in post #10 above.
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At least he finally came out with who he was going after personally. I must admit, Mr X gave perhaps the most psychologically convoluted justification for a troll post I've ever seen. Don't know what the award for that might be, but he may have won it!
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wrenchguy
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Vintage ag wrenches are very collectible and have a strong group of support. There are several identification reference books in numerous volumes supporting the hobby. I believe the millions made during the industrial revolution to the end of horse drawn days were turned into tanks and ships. The adjustable wrench ruled most farm yards. Best of my knowledge the highest priced paid for any collectible wrench is $16,500. It is a ag wrench, 2019 was its 100th birthday of its production with 9 examples known. I hope the OP comes back with more info about his barn. It was not my intention to insult anyone, if that is what a troll is.
At least he finally came out with who he was going after personally. I must admit, Mr X gave perhaps the most psychologically convoluted justification for a troll post I've ever seen. Don't know what the award for that might be, but he may have won it!
There's literally 3 people on this thread who thought you might be referring to them when you initially made your overly sensitive and technically incorrect "Troll" assertion. One private messaged me asking who you were referring to and the other one said as much in a post here....plus me. Were you aware of that? If you could identify what it was about the original post in question that you consider to be trolling we might be able to move forward.
Hi. I thought your ID looked familiar.....For full disclosure maybe you can post a link to the conversation we had before that I sure hope isn't the motor for your posting here. Thanks.
PugetDude
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Can't recall ever having had a conversation with you before, Doc.
CN Spots
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Horse drawn buggy wheel wrench tool.
Private Lugnutz
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Well, that makes three of us. We get a few more on our side and we can play the bung wrenchers in a pick-up game of hoops. Winner takes all.
steaks&anvils
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I agree.
this link has 74 pages of vintage farm/buggy etc wrenches from a single collection.
I'm sure the one we are discussing is in there somewhere.
http://wrenchingnews.com/2015-fall-auction/all-pics-one-page.html
I didn't even look at any of the other areas of that website...