Show off your DOE's!

[Rileysan]

No mystery about these wrenches. These all came in a box I purchased last week.

I forgot to photograph the reverse side to document the "V" markings. Dammit ...

Brian

 

[ChaseDE]

do flares count? these are flares right?

 

[twertsy]

do flares count? these are flares right?

Yup, them be flares and they count IMO.

 

[LesserSon]

Any way to date Jenbro? This model 3J5056 is 1/2x9/16AF (across flats). If the black paint is original (I think so), then it's NOS.

 

[Outlawmws]

Any way to date Jenbro?

Flowers, dinner and a movie.

 

[F124C]

Any way to date Jenbro? This model 3J5056 is 1/2x9/16AF (across flats). If the black paint is original (I think so), then it's NOS.

The paint drip inside the open end/jaw on the left is classic Jenbro!
so it's likely the paint is original. I've never seen any other color used.

Al.

 

[BFBOB]

I'm new to this site
as THE 'SUPERRENCH' and has a symbol

Fixed it for ya!

 

[montanafordman]

Hi... I'm Aaron, and I have a Plomb/Proto DOE problem. I don't know how it happened but I put the board up and they just keep multiplying. In fact, a couple are in the mail. Different styles, eras, etc.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Flowers, dinner and a movie.

LOL. Although, with a name like Jenbro, her gender might be questionable.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Picked these up today, just because I had never seen them before, and, because there were three. EFT? Those initials don't map to any major maker I know of. Quick google reveals other examples, but no answer. Anybody?

 

[twertsy]

Picked these up today, just because I had never seen them before, and, because there were three. EFT? Those initials don't map to any major maker I know of. Quick google reveals other examples, but no answer. Anybody?

Any COO marks?

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[Private Lugnutz]

Nope. And flip side is completely bare.

 

[lbgradwell]

ETF out of St. Catharines, ON...
"Engineering Tool & Forgings".

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[Private Lugnutz]

Thanx, lb.

 

[bonneyman]

A forum member just gifted me with a pair of Controlled Steel DOE's. Not a big fan of open end wrenches, but the feel of the relieved shanks in the hand is real nice. Plus I like J P Danielson tools. So I've been on the hunt to complete a set of these.
Now I'm missing only the 3/8x7/16 and the 15/16x1.

 

[timbitca]

Picked these up today, just because I had never seen them before, and, because there were three. EFT? Those initials don't map to any major maker I know of. Quick google reveals other examples, but no answer. Anybody?

ETF out of St. Catharines, ON...
"Engineering Tool & Forgings".

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ETF indeed. One of my new "obsessions". Having found out that they were Canadian I'm now on a mission to buy all I find, even though I do remember leaving behind quite a bit.

I've found a claw hammer, ballpeen hammer (also marked CNR, so doubly Canadian) and an 18" pipe wrench. I'm almost certain I also have an ETF nail puller at my Mom's place, but I'll have to verify that.

Found the 1960-1962 ETF Catalogue to download somewhere (was it you who did that lbgradwell?)

Also found a couple pages from a catalog on ebay last night. They had quite the extensive tool lineup.

 

[lbgradwell]

Found the 1960-1962 ETF Catalogue to download somewhere (was it you who did that lbgradwell?)

Partly. Member Neals over at Papaw's place provided the scans and I converted it to a PDF and host it.

If you've found the link to download, you have doubtlessly read the very interesting story of ETF...



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[timbitca]

Partly. Member Neals over at Papaw's place provided the scans and I converted it to a PDF and host it.

If you've found the link to download, you have doubtlessly read the very interesting story of ETF...



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I did!

First ETF tool I bought was the CNR ballpeen hammer. Same guy also had a pipe wrench (I think a 14") but I didn't have any money left, and I hadn't yet read your story about it. A quick google search and I found that thread and the other one on that blog I know you've also commented on, and I was hooked.

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[DWise]

Purchased these Craftsman in the late 60's. I don't remember where the Meteor came from.

 

[Outlawmws]

Nice Meteor ignition set!

 

[LesserSon]

I don't really know why I picked these up...just seeing a lot of Dunlap lately, and couldn't help myself.

 

[Outlawmws]

I always pick up decent condition and priced Dunlaps and toss them in with the long C Craftsman collection. they are very good tools generally they just didn't come with a lifetime warranty, Dunlap branding ran from 1941 to 1960 with some lasting til 64 (based on the catalogs)

 

[Private Lugnutz]

ETF indeed. One of my new "obsessions".

Tim,
If you're interested in the DOE's, PM me. I have the 3/4 x 7/8 wrench, too. I found it on my workbench the other day and realized I forgot to include it in the picture.

 

[BlueBomber]

These came with another batch of wrenches, and I thought I'd share.



Superrench, Penens, and Blue Line.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

That blue line is awesome, I see their chisels quite often, but still yet to see any of the wrenches.

 

[BlueBomber]

That blue line is awesome, I see their chisels quite often, but still yet to see any of the wrenches.

It's my first Blue Line ever. Alloy Artifacts has a few entries on them, made by a company called HP.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

It's my first Blue Line ever. Alloy Artifacts has a few entries on them, made by a company called HP.

Indeed, HP was based in Philadelphia PA. I'm probably way off but the Blue line combo #s look like Mac part numbers wonder who the OEM is for them. Any chance it was Bonney?

 

[Mintgrun]

I found an interesting old Bonney tappet wrench today. I looked it up on Alloy Artifacts and found one almost exactly like it, aside from the date code. Theirs is marked EN and mine is EP. (1922 and 1924 respectively... I believe)

 

[twertsy]

Got this monster the other day, thanks to Don!

 

[LesserSon]

Indeed, HP was based in Philadelphia PA. I'm probably way off but the Blue line combo #s look like Mac part numbers wonder who the OEM is for them. Any chance it was Bonney?

I don't think Bonney made Blue Line, if that's what you mean. Not much info about HP anywhere on the net beyond the little on AA, though.
I see Blue Line occasionally - maybe because of my location, if their distribution was regional. First time, I mistakenly thought it might relate to Blue Point.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

I don't think Bonney made Blue Line, if that's what you mean. Not much info about HP anywhere on the net beyond the little on AA, though.
I see Blue Line occasionally - maybe because of my location, if their distribution was regional. First time, I mistakenly thought it might relate to Blue Point.

You are probably correct, their combos have a v open end, so maybe they were just copying Bonnney.

 

[BlueBomber]

Indeed, HP was based in Philadelphia PA. I'm probably way off but the Blue line combo #s look like Mac part numbers wonder who the OEM is for them. Any chance it was Bonney?

I think a lot of manufacturers use that numbering system (Vlchek, S-K, Snap-on, just to name a few within reach). The part number is the wrench end sizes of each end, in 32nds.

 

[BlueBomber]

I see your 1-5/8" Proto and raise you a German-made Dowidat DOE in the 1"W size. It came with an Ebay batch of DBEs.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

I think a lot of manufacturers use that numbering system (Vlchek, S-K, Snap-on, just to name a few within reach). The part number is the wrench end sizes of each end, in 32nds.

You are correct, I should have been more specific in my meaning. The prefix is what I noticed. For example search CW16 on eBay and it brings up Mac and Blue line combos. To your point though they are both 1/2". The similarities are more then likely a coincidence, there were a few companies making v open end wrenches.

After some more browsing I see Cornwell also used the CW prefix and also used a V open end.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

Good day for DOEs!

 

[Zeeman]

Not so good of a day for that poor Craftsman!. Nice finds.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

Indeed, but since I was able to find both ends i figured I would give it a new home. I passed on a couple other modified DOEs though that were missing one end.

 

[pstemari]

Leaving aside collectable status, can that wrench be welded together? Does the chrome prevent that?

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[Sam'sAutoParts]

I thought about, it's already kinda ruined, but I'm not sure my welding skills are up to it.

 

[Jim C.]

I don't know exactly why, but for some reason I'm fascinated by these "Show Your......." threads. I keep up with some of them and occasionally contribute a picture or two if I think I have something that might be of interest. Some of the hoards are amazing and awe inspiring. Still, when I see various posts, I wonder what the heck you guys do with all those wrenches? Are you building sets? A lot of the posts are a hodgepodge of assorted wrenches. Do you buy a lot, pick out the good ones and sell the others? Some guys post frequently. Where do you guys get all these wrenches on a seemingly regular basis? Where do you store them? After accumulating dozens and dozens of assorted wrenches, how are you able to keep track of what you have? I'm not knocking anyone's collecting habits or acquisitions, as I battle my own collecting "sickness" and tool insanity every day. I was just wondering what others are doing with all these wrenches?

Jim C.