Spreading the Bonney affliction!
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I might be interested. Let's see it!
I'll get a photo up today.
You can see one connector is gone and a couple pins, along with the broken hook. I haven't used it in years, since I got a posilock. My dad probably got it in the 1960s. I was going to Goodwill with it and noticed it was a Bonney, thought someone might want it.
No charge if anyone can use it or needs it for a collection.
twertsy
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Sam'sAutoParts
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That are some real nice looking streamline DOEs. Like the little adjustable as well. Do you happen to have a full set of streamline DOEs? Would love to see pics if possible.
Private Lugnutz
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Wasn't me - but, ye reaps what ye sows, Todd - and your Tools Archives are some good karma.Box of unknown origin sitting outside my shop this morning. Turns out to be from a member on another forum. All Bonney. Very generous!
(Bubba did some grinding on the one end of that CV tappet wrench!)
twertsy
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Not quite complete yes, but those filled to empty spots.....
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Also have the B-Shield from 1/4 to 25/32.
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twertsy
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Appreciate the kind words Greg, and thank you for helping me dig out those last few items I need to complete some sets, I really appreciate it! Yeah, too bad too cuz it's the 2nd earliest date code wrench I own, AN (Jan 1922).
You can see one connector is gone and a couple pins, along with the broken hook. I haven't used it in years, since I got a posilock. My dad probably got it in the 1960s. I was going to Goodwill with it and noticed it was a Bonney, thought someone might want it.
No charge if anyone can use it or needs it for a collection.
Oh, I'll take it!
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Sam'sAutoParts
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I guess I was wrong.......3/8 to 1 1/8
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Those are some great looking wrenches. I thing the streamline series has to be one of the classiest wrenches ever.
lbhsbz
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I already had one, but I bought this plain steel #4090 ½" extension because it has a DATE CODE on it. The "Chrome Vanadium" in italics seems to date from at least 1928, then. I think the roman typeface replaced it, as it continues into later designs.
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twertsy
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Nice. Pretty uncommon for those to have date codes. Nice score!
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Almost a full set of loc rite 3/8" SAE. Just missing 3/8-9/16. Also a few random 1/2" drive older sockets.
twertsy
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If the older 1/2" drive say CV, I need 1/2, 9/16, and 7/8 to complete my set.......Almost a full set of loc rite 3/8" SAE. Just missing 3/8-9/16. Also a few random 1/2" drive older sockets.
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Sam'sAutoParts
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Ok, I will take another look, I just stuck them in the box after I took the pics.
Almost a full set of loc rite 3/8" SAE. Just missing 3/8-9/16. Also a few random 1/2" drive older sockets.
Let me dig in my stash and see if I have a spare 3/8 and 9/16 Loc-Rite in 3/8 drive gathering dust.
Nope, just looked. I do have a few 5/8" and 11/16" though.
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Sam'sAutoParts
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Looks like I may have a hunt ahead of me, I didn't see any on eBay either.
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Cool board, Twertsy. I wish I had the #21 for you, but no dice. I looked through a few boxes and came up with these guys.I don't suppose the want ads get much attention so I'm going to post this here. I need the #21 wrench in that exact style to finish my board. Anyone willing to part with one?
#504 DOE
#23 DOE
#5 SOE (with lots of owners marks)
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Nearly complete set of 1/2" drive Bonney. I already had the 11/16" the rest were in a tool box I bought at the flea today. Still need a 1/2" socket for the set, only a couple are marked CV. All of the have a model # that starts with A.
Private Lugnutz
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The A model series was thin straight wall. The D model series was tapered. No (CV) mark probably indicates production after 1942. Very nice find!
Stopped into a thrift store today around lunch time. Picked a couple things, including this small refrigeration ratchet, totally seized. Oil and whacking finally dropped the cylinder out. The small...pawl, is it? was pretty buggered on the business end, so I tried flipping it around, but then the buggering sticks instead of slides. Tried to smooth it with a stone, but still locks up. Think they are hardened? I do. So not sure how to proceed. Such a simple design, but depends on everything being smooth.
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If I recall the guts of mine, the wheel was hardened and the pin was relatively soft. Would make sense - the pin (which is cheaper and easier to replace) would take all the wear. I'd try getting some steel rod stock of the appropriate diameter and fashion one.
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I had a decent weekend at the flea for some more Bonney goodness.
Long DBE 5/8"x3/4", water pump pliers, small 1721 DOE, Interesting 1727 DOE, and a handful of 1/2" drive sockets which are a mix of A and D series sockets. Sorry SamsAutoParts, no 1/2" size.
The patent on the pliers (2152563) was granted in 1939!
The 1727 (CV) DOE, which is obviously of Bonney manufacture, is actually branded WRIGHT.
Date code is (B.T.)
Long DBE 5/8"x3/4", water pump pliers, small 1721 DOE, Interesting 1727 DOE, and a handful of 1/2" drive sockets which are a mix of A and D series sockets. Sorry SamsAutoParts, no 1/2" size.
The patent on the pliers (2152563) was granted in 1939!
The 1727 (CV) DOE, which is obviously of Bonney manufacture, is actually branded WRIGHT.
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Sam'sAutoParts
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Picked up this Bonney SOE wrench today. No. 7 1-1/16
The 1727 (CV) DOE, which is obviously of Bonney manufacture, is actually branded WRIGHT.
"T" is 1928. Wright Aeronautical Corporation (1919-1929) merged with Curtiss in 1929. My guess is, your wrench is for building airplanes.
Edit - and now I see it's under discussion elsewhere on the web.
http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=268746&start=60
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Picked up this Bonney SOE wrench today. No. 7 1-1/16
I would call that an engineers wrench.
Looks like it's had a tough life.
twertsy
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Yes, but "T" is also 1944 and based on the style, it's not 1928 so I'd proffer it's 1944, particularly considering the finish.
dutchgray
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View media item 62070Couple eBay purchases
1/4" ratchet was £4.89 and is really nice
11/16" socket was a couple £ and appears to be nos.
1/4" ratchet was £4.89 and is really nice
11/16" socket was a couple £ and appears to be nos.
dutchgray
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Yeah, it looks like it might have had a socket on it a couple times but that's about it. It shows how unknown Bonney is here that I got it for so little.
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Sam'sAutoParts
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Most likely the 10th one of these to be posted in this thread, but it's my first one.
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twertsy
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Bruce! I'm interested if you can pick and ship. Happy to papal you.
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egnorant
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I would but it is about a 6 hour round trip. Already put out the word to friends in the area to see if they can pick it up for me.
Bruce