My dad found these digging in the basement last week. They are left over from when Harry (my great-grandfather) was buying tools from the US military. This is a 5/8 x 9/16 Fairmount Open End Wrench. It could also be used as a dumbbell for children as they weigh one pound each.
Have pretty much the same wrench in Armstrong as well, just a little beefier. We’re selling them for $10.00, but if you find them cheaper at Home Depot, we’ll cut the price in half.
PS
I did some box art for a guy who wanted me to paint a box on a box and I accidentally erased the pics that I took of it. If that guy is out there, and still has the box, send us some pics.
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I still have the box but no digital camera. I plan on purchasing one within the next few months so I’ll send some pictures then.
Cool! Thanks!
Set Screw Open End Wrenches.
Use to be a common tool found in mechanics tool boxes.
We had them in our tool kits in the Seabees.
CM’s,EN’s, MM’s, BT’s remember these well.
Fairmont Tool & Forge Company of Cleveland, Ohio.
Beleive to still be in operation, now as the Martin Hand Tool Division of Martin Gear of Fort Worth, Texas.
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http://store.harryepstein.com/dailydispatch/2012/11/new-bessey-deal-on-the-way/
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