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[davethorik]

hmmm.... I'm not so sure on that.... I have Indestro Super chrome adjustables in 4, 6, and 8-inch. (not sure if I have a 10?)
Perusing Ebay ads just a couple days ago I ran across a "Power-Kraft" 10-inch adjustable with a "D" stamping on it.
I am more inclined to think Duro/Indestro was making them for others, not the other way around.

The Indestro Super ganymede has is different than those posted by you and Rileysan. It has a radiused 90° on the jaw, which is most likely JP Danielson or not as likely, Utica which are the only two adjustables I know of with this feature.

Yours and Rileysans look like 98% other adjustables with hex gullet.

 

[four.cycle]

^ I'm stumped on this one, as well as the slip-joint pliers that came up in another (now deleted) thread.
Let's agree that not every tool manufacturer made all of their own product, okay? Let's say it's a given that they were ALL outsourcing something from somebody else.

That said, who was making the adjustable wrenches, and who was making the slip-joint pliers?
Sorry to go off on a tangent, but when I cruise through Ebay ads, other than the brand name stamped on the piece, I can't see any difference between a pair of 6 or 8-inch slip-joint pliers made by Indestro, Diamond, CeeTee, or half a dozen other tool "manufacturers".
The same with the adjustables, as you just mentioned above.
With most of those companies out of business, and the few that remain reluctant to say who supplies what to who, it may well remain a mystery.

 

[four.cycle]

I didn't know those came in 4 & 5 pc sets! I always assumed the ones missing a couple were just missing them!

Outlaw - take a look at my last couple of posts in the "Auto Kit" wrench thread HERE: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=354478

Those little "combination open/box end wrenches" (aka "pump wrenches") came in a whole mess of flavors: 4-piece, 5-piece, and 6-piece sets.
The "Klip-Tite" (or "Kliptite") Indestro sets were available in forged combination/open box end ("pump wrenches); standard double-open ends, combinations, double-end box, short double-end box, offset double-end box, and short offset double-end box, in 3, 4, 5, and 6-piece sets.

Many of them were also available in two variants: plain plated "rust proof" finish, or "plated and polished" finish.

And then there were no fewer than three variants made, depending on vintage.

I've been focused on other stuff, and just delved into those little "pump wrenches" recently. A comment by Private Lugnutz in that "Auto Kit" thread made me take a closer look at the catalog pages and the price lists. Indestro made a crazy number of different variations of all those wrench sets.

 

[davethorik]

^ I'm stumped on this one, as well as the slip-joint pliers that came up in another (now deleted) thread.
Let's agree that not every tool manufacturer made all of their own product, okay? Let's say it's a given that they were ALL outsourcing something from somebody else.

That said, who was making the adjustable wrenches, and who was making the slip-joint pliers?
Sorry to go off on a tangent, but when I cruise through Ebay ads, other than the brand name stamped on the piece, I can't see any difference between a pair of 6 or 8-inch slip-joint pliers made by Indestro, Diamond, CeeTee, or half a dozen other tool "manufacturers".
The same with the adjustables, as you just mentioned above.
With most of those companies out of business, and the few that remain reluctant to say who supplies what to who, it may well remain a mystery.

I only said something because I had to do a little detective work on some JPD relabels recently. They relabeled for a lot of brands back in the day, possibly even more than WF. Definitely Proto and their ilk once JPD was bought by Proto (Proto, Challenger, Fleet, P&C, Penens, probably others). found a JPD labeled as Cornwell that is totally unlike the examples on AA.

 

[Outlawmws]

FC, I'll have to see if I have the energy to did mine out. (I'm still recovering/suffering from the Flu. (Day 12 today...).

I have quite a few marked AutoKit and others. Some most likely rebrands.

If I can I'll shoot for some pics in the next 3-4 days...

 

[4x4_G30_Sportvan]

Got this one from ebay a little while back. I think it is set up for a slide hammer.
264 Indestro Super.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=5536&pictureid=68626

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=5536&pictureid=68627

View media item 68626
View media item 68629

 

[Outlawmws]

I think its missing the main screw?

 

[four.cycle]

^ Yes, it is missing the pressure screw and t-bar.



Occasionally I see single pressure screws listed on Ebay that have become separated from the pullers they belong to. Most of the time they are for the larger OTC "Grip-O-Matic" style pullers.
I suppose one might be able to make one out of the proper size Grade 8 bolt, but I think you'd have a hell of a time grinding a point onto the end of it.

Causes me to wonder if they're available separately from OTC maybe?

 

[matthew]

Interesting new old stock item on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Duro-Chrome...175726?hash=item3adf94d32e:g:3DkAAOSwcUBYQLo-

 

[ecotec]

I got this set for $7.99.

 

[ecotec]

I will try that again...

 

[jeeper46]

Here's a tiny little set I picked up last week:

 

[dutchgray]

This nice little 1/4" drive set just arrived, still mostly sealed in the shrink wrap.
View media item 70421Did cost me $60 by the time shipping and import taxes were added on.

 

[jl4c]

Did cost me $60 by the time shipping and import taxes were added on.

There are worse uses of $60.

 

[dutchgray]

Got this 3/8" and 1/4" set to go with the other one, this was already in the UK and cost me £28
View media item 70656Ratchet is a bit tight, 5/8" socket is missing, both adaptors and the 6" extension are aliens.
Otherwise all the Indestro bits are in good order, plastic insert is falling apart as you'd expect and it needs a clean.

 

[Rileysan]

Deep offset shorty line wrench. Very unusual!





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[mike_paxton]

Came across a Duro Tools of Progress Display Tool Peg Board that is numbered at bottom as being 20204.

Pic 7 shows the back of the tool board.

Mike

 

[dutchgray]

Nice board, now you have to fill it.

 

[Scotty_B]

First, how many of you actually use any of this stuff? I'm curious.

Here's a few things I just picked up recently.

The ratchet is a 1/4" drive 2875 I got on eBay. It wasn't any more expensive than the comparable used SK and Proto ratchets, so I nabbed it. I have to say, I like it better than my SK and Wright 1/4" ratchets. It's got 52 teeth, but it feels much finer. Really smooth and very little backdrag. I probably shouldn't use it too heavily since it has historical value. I really WANT to use it, though!

I got the deep offset box-end wrenches at a pawn shop for $1 each! They were heavily rusted, but they cleaned up pretty nicely. I might break them out for use occasionally since such deep offsets are hard to find these days. I can see the 3/4" and the 15/16" ends getting used for some stuff I work on.

Again, I kind of hate to use tools that are no longer made, but dang it! These tools were built to be used!

 

[Rileysan]

This nice little 1/4" drive set just arrived, still mostly sealed in the shrink wrap.
View media item 70421Did cost me $60 by the time shipping and import taxes were added on.

I somehow missed this post. Outstanding set. I'm truly envious!

Brian

 

[Outlawmws]

Scotty, my Indestro flex head ratchet was my first one, and I still use it all the time.

 

[matthew]

First, how many of you actually use any of this stuff? I'm curious.

I do. Not that I have any mint-condition collector stuff, but I like using it, and I feel like it's the highest compliment you can pay to its makers, plus if it has stood the test of time I don't think I need to treat it like glass.

I have a 1/4" ratchet like yours and I totally agree - it's probably the nicest ratchet I own. I'll admit to treating it a little more kindly not because it's delicate but just because I'd have a hard time replacing it.

 

[dutchgray]

I somehow missed this post. Outstanding set. I'm truly envious!

Brian

Thanks, I have removed the shrink wrap and put it in the tool box now, its a nice little set, I can see why those ratchets are quite popular.

 

[jvitez]

I got the deep offset box-end wrenches at a pawn shop for $1 each! They were heavily rusted, but they cleaned up pretty nicely.

Congrats on a great find! How did you clean them up so nicely?

 

[Scotty_B]

Congrats on a great find! How did you clean them up so nicely?

Mostly WD-40, a couple of Scotch Brite pads, and some elbow grease cleaned those wrenches up. Most of the rust was an even coating on the chrome.

There were a few stubborn spots, and I did a quick vinegar soak to loosen those up some. Then more WD-40 and more scrubbing. Then I washed them with soapy water to make sure all the vinegar and grime was rinsed off. Then another coat of WD-40 was rubbed on to inhibit any further rusting. I wasn't going for a perfect restoration. The chrome is still dark and a little rough in a couple of spots, but it's not flaking. I mostly just want to keep them from rusting again.

I use PB Blaster for breaking loose rusty bolts, but I've found WD-40 is great for cleaning and preventing rust.

They were definitely a steal. I was hoping the guy behind the counter at the pawn shop didn't hear me say "Oooh!" when I found them.

 

[DWise]

My only body hammer, bought it new in the late 70's early 80's.

 

[DadsTools]

Recent yard sale find. Haven't cleaned it, it's just as I unscrewed it off the wall. About 17.5" long x 8" high x 8.25 deep, weighs about 4.25 lbs. Has a touch of latex paint across the top where someone was painting a wall and brushed over it. Looks like it should clean up nice

 

[bonneyman]

Deep offset shorty line wrench. Very unusual!





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Not that I have any money for tools, but I would love to get a set of these deep offsets.

 

[four.cycle]

a recent acquisition that was just too cute to pass up.

this one doesn't have a part number, and I cannot find it listed separately in any of the early catalogs. it appears to have been made available only as part of the model #131 "Handy Ignition Wrench Set" shown in the 1935 Indestro catalog.



who knew that Indestro made an "alligator" wrench?

 

[Jim C.]

Indestro Super SAE Obstruction Wrench Set by four.cycle, on Flickr

L to R: 1831 3/4", 1830 11/16", 1829 5/8", 1827 9/16", 1825 1/2", 1823 7/16", 1821 3/8"

I want these!!!

 

[Jim C.]

I have a few, but they’re not too common.....

 

[four.cycle]

Oh... they're out there... I see them listed on Ebay quite often, but it's always onesie-twosies, and conditions vary from pristine to beat-to-hell and prices can in some cases be insane.

I picked those up off Ebay from a seller in Oregon a year or so back. Most of them looked like they'd never been used. Kind of amazing to have been able to acquire the complete set in one lot - that was the only time I've seen more than one or two together.

 

[four.cycle]

listed 11/03/17 12:25 PDT

Indestro Super 1827 9/16" and 1829 5/8" obstruction wrenches

slightly used

$15 bucks for the pair incl. shipping

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Indestro...771019?hash=item1c96e6794b:g:3HsAAOSwxzdZ~MFk

 

[Jim C.]

listed 11/03/17 12:25 PDT

Indestro Super 1827 9/16" and 1829 5/8" obstruction wrenches

slightly used

$15 bucks for the pair incl. shipping

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Indestro...771019?hash=item1c96e6794b:g:3HsAAOSwxzdZ~MFk

Thanks!!! Got ‘em.

 

[four.cycle]

so.... looks like you should have... 1821 1823 1827 1829 and 1831, right?
still missing 1825 and 1830, right?

==

something I just recently figured out about Ebay:

I found those searching for " wrenches "

 

[Jim C.]

so.... looks like you should have... 1821 1823 1827 1829 and 1831, right?
still missing 1825 and 1830, right?........

Right. Still missing the 1/2” and 11/16”

 

[four.cycle]

11/16" shouldn't be too hard because it's an oddball. 1/2" might be a tough one to find in decent shape.
I'll put it on my radar screen if I can remember.

 

[Jim C.]

11/16" shouldn't be too hard because it's an oddball. 1/2" might be a tough one to find in decent shape.
I'll put it on my radar screen if I can remember.

That would be great! Thanks again for your help.

 

[four.cycle]

Jim C

listed 11/05 08:04 PST

Duro Chrome 1825 1/2" obstruction wrench
used. engraved.
$4.99 + $3.20 shipping OBO "buy now"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-DURO-C...824895?hash=item3af6821aff:g:Q24AAOSwZW5Z~zYw
(* excellent seller *)

 

[Jim C.]

^^^^^Got it. Thanks! Only need the 11/16.”