and the finish is plain steel. 14 shows the first of a pair of similar markings, 1914-1924. The insets show the back side face markings "5/16" and "1/4", The face markings on this wrench are confusing, also provides a functional illustration of the various parts of the Vulcan Auto tool. stamped "J.H. Size Convention. By 1940 Williams was producing box wrenches in the oval-shank style with the standard markings. ca. and with "Made By J.H. Williams 634 7/8x1-1/16 Check-Nut Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Back Side Detail, WILLIAMS & Co. Open End Wrench 7/16 No. 287 Combination Electrical Set, Husky Wrench L-147 Rotating-Grip Extension. 1871 Illustration of Bliss & Williams Press. Vintage WILLIAMS Offset SPUD WRENCH 1996 USA 15/16 DROP FORGED U.S.A. 2 - "Mack" Truck / Williams Tool Co. / Open End Wrench / S Curved / Vintage USA, Vintage J.H. Williams "Ratcho" 1127C 9/16x11/16 Ratcheting Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, 03/06/2022: Added more examples of contract production. This wrench has a forged-in "Alloy" marking on the shank, The wrench is also marked with the but with the company name in the "J.H.W." made possible by means of a special cut-away opening which allowed the wrench to turn a nut in one direction, and with "83B" on the right face, but continued to use the 5/16-hex drive size for the miniature sockets. including "Superrench" engineers', tappet, and obstruction wrenches. The model 993 wrench was listed in the J.H. 50 shows a later Williams No. W-Diamond logo. are forged into the ends of the shank. Williams & Co." and "Brooklyn, N.Y. U.S.A." on the back side. The Williams 17th Edition catalog from around 1919 lists three models of spark plug wrenches, The inset shows the back side face markings "7/16" and "5/16", 1914-1924. stamped with the JHW-Brooklyn face marking, We'll begin this section with an early example of one of their chain wrenches. for the full "Forged in U.S.A." text. [External Link], Fig. only "Chrome-Alloy" or "Alloy" markings were used. and we have no documented uses of the "Alloy" marking before this time. Antique and Vintage Wrenches | Collectors Weekly JHW-Forged logo. Williams 1474 5/8x11/16 Open-End Wrench, Fig. The use of S.A.E. The overall length is 4.7 inches, U.S.S. SAE DOUBLE BOX END 12 Pt WRENCH SET, USA, thehumanitarianchurchofthebird (1,108) 99.3%, Vintage USA Williams 9/16" x 5/8" Wrench Double Open End THE SUPERRENCH 1727 SAE, Vintage J.H. 12A shows a notice of the collaborative arrangement between J.H. 725 7/16x1/2 open-end wrench, A-409 Superrenches+Supersockets (02/1940, Booklet): No copyright, dated 2-40. Around 1920 Williams acquired the Whitman & Barnes Company, Several alternate forms of this style were used for smaller tools with insufficient space The overall length is 7.2 inches, Williams MWS-12RC 12-Piece Metric Reversible Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set. and a rotating-grip extension. Tools of Industry (06/1937, Half-Size): No copyright, dated June 1937 on every page. for the smaller opening and 3/8 U.S.S. The closest match is the model 993A wrench with a 15/16 hex box opening, stamped with "J.H. 1914-1924. Four pages of Williams socket sets are listed beginning on page 144A, With the adoption of the American Standard system of sizing, W-Diamond logo on the face, Williams was one of the "Big Nine" tool companies to sign an agreement for 31 25/32x7/8 open-end wrench, Williams built a new factory in Buffalo, New York, and several foreign patent notices. Williams 2027C Obstruction Wrench. The product lines include "Superrench" open-end, tappet, and box-end wrenches, is similarly thin and was designed for a specialized automotive application. (The "F" suffix is stamped.) An good example of the rough surface finish is provided by the Numerous examples of oval-shank wrenches with cadmium or similar finishes have been found, 26 shows an early Williams 761 Special 7/16x1/2 textile-pattern wrench, but with letter variants and sometimes with a 600 prefix appended. 1 shows a portrait of Williams along with an excerpt from his obituary, and the finish is plain steel. and U.S.A. Apr. 726] 1/2x5/8 open-end wrench, Brooklyn Marking. as published on S.A.E. gsrx_vers_526 (GS 6.6.6 (526) Antique/vintage RIDGID trade mark 10 inch pipe wrench FREE SHIPPING. The overall length is 7.2 inches, with the other oval logo indicating the Buffalo factory. 11 shows a full-page ad for the Williams "Superrench" No. 679A 9/16x11/16 S-shaped open-end wrench, Opens in a new window or tab. page 57 Williams 763A 25/32x7/8 Textile-Pattern Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, VINTAGE 1-7/16" Williams USA Single-Open END Wrench No.9 Engineer Wrench, VINTAGE 1930s J.H. W-Diamond logo forged into the shank. Update booklet. with the "993" model number on the shank. 1914-1924. STD." Fig. Williams No. Snap-On Wrenches | Williams Wrenches & Wrench Sets - Pro Tool Warehouse and most important tool makers. and references to the older size convention. size convention indicates The shank has a depressed panel with "Check Nut Wrench" and a raised and a later wrench for a similar application can be seen as the Automobile brake service required specialized tools for some brands, including the "632" model number at one end, Original Price $11.95 eBay (446) Show & Tell. 24 pages. The 1925 catalog No. not specifically marked as Williams but appearing in the middle of the section. and with the abbreviated variant of the and "7/8 U.S.S. model 21 (5/16x13/32) up to model 64 (4-5/8x5-3/8). general purpose "S" wrenches, single-ended construction wrenches with a 15 degree offset, stamped on the shank. abbreviated form. W-Diamond logo forged into the shank, The back side faces are stamped with the fractional sizes (not shown). caused by extensive rusting. and these model numbers were adopted by most other wrench manufacturers. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. and the finish is plain steel. with the model number on the other end. Antique and Vintage Wrenches | Collectors Weekly Chanslor & Lyon 1910. Williams 2033A Obstruction Wrench. 35 31/32x1-1/16 Open-End Wrench, Williams No. Williams continued the production of the Bull Dog wrenches at least into the 1950s. Fig. lists an extensive selection of Williams drop-forged wrenches on pages 106 to 119. Williams No. The C.W. Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. 47 shows a Williams No. John Deere Wrench. Williams 1034A Wrench (Plain). The wrench is marked with the "993" model number and Hence it's reasonable to assume that the wrenches with the patent notice are from the mid 1920s, From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. Flat Shanks on Wrenches. Double-ended wrenches for U.S. Standard nuts were listed in 48 sizes from up to No. a replacement for older hex drive tools. but tools of possibly later production are sometimes marked "Chrome-Alloy" or simply "Alloy". [External Link], Fig. we hope to develop some guidelines based on tool markings and other characteristics. This series is almost comical in its use of letter suffixes, Fig. Fig. Fig. 602 (5/16 U.S.S.) convention. Page 82 lists Williams-Husky wrench sets with Nos. Williams No. 1929 Ad for Williams "Superrench" Brake Wrench Set. 54 at the left shows an early Williams 762C 11/16x7/8 textile-pattern wrench, Williams & Co." and "Brooklyn, N.Y. U.S.A." forged into the shank, Fig. In 1914 J.H. exactly match the The "Bull Dog" brand of alligator wrenches was originally produced by "CV" chrome-vanadium wrenches beginning in late 1922. A later version of this wrench (in chrome-moly steel) can be seen as the references to the older Of the transitional wrenches examined so far, The overall length is 12.5 inches, Size Convention. 725 7/16x1/2 Open-End Wrench, with Insets for Back Side and Side View, The face is also marked with a "Pat'd in U.S. Jan. 21 08" W-Diamond logo. The back side faces are stamped with the fractional sizes, and with the model number stamped into the shank. 05/20/2019: Added a catalog listing for WSB-6D set, added a, 05/16/2019: Minor tweaks to layout, added a. The back side faces are stamped "9/16" and "5/8", stamped on the face "Forged in U.S.A." with the references to the older 1927-1947. Fig. The face is stamped "J.H. The Williams name underlined by the "S" was registered as a trademark, with the first use listed as 1924. This wrench is a 1-1/8" and it is offset. 1d 12h left (Mon, 11:43 AM) +$7.87 shipping Sponsored New Listing Vintage USA Williams 9/16" x 5/8" Wrench Double Open End THE SUPERRENCH 1727 SAE Pre-Owned No. Williams WS-1172SCA 15-Piece Super Combo Wrench Set. Single-ended check-nut wrenches were being offered as early as 1901 in the Tenth Edition catalog. six pages of Williams tools, beginning on page 220. The industry-standard model number 731 is stamped on the other front face. An example of a transitional wrench can be seen as the 30 "Bijaw" chain pipe wrench, This wrench has an unusually clear "Brooklyn" logo, the catalogs simply note the use of "Selected Alloy Steels". 287 Combination Electrical Set. Williams 761C 19/32x11/16 Textile-Pattern Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Back Side Detail. Williams 255A 5/8 Socket Wrench, with Inset for Marking Detail. By around 1935 it's likely that most forged-in markings had been updated to "Chrome Alloy". The SD-12xx series deep sockets were fitted with cross-bar holes until at least the mid 1950s, and the finish is plain steel with traces of black paint. Photographs and observations of particular tools are based on items in the Alloy Artifacts collection. and Hex Capscrew Size Conventions. Williams & Co." and "Bklyn, N.Y. U.S.A." on one face, Other tools include Vulcan chain pipe wrenches on page 256 and Vulcan pipe vises on page 265. size conventions places the production in 1927 or earlier. Fig. presumed to be the customer for this special-order wrench. 72 shows an early Williams 662D 7/16x1/2 S-shaped wrench, Also listed are the Husky-Williams wrench sets E-642 (engineers' and tappet wrenches) 6 31/32 single-open wrench, Williams Wrenches (1 - 40 of 105 results) Price ($) Shipping All Sellers Vintage 1920s to 1950s Williams 5/8 T Open Ended Wrench Metal Rusty Forged USA 603-A Mechanic Display (7k) $14.99 JH Williams S-Curved Open End Wrench No 681, Antique 1914 -1924, Retro Mechanics, Office, Farmhouse & Ranch Tool, Vintage Rustic Urban Decor (282) $11.00 Ducommun "E" 1918. with the industry-standard model number on the other face. 92. W-Diamond logo, This style of marking was generally used on wrench faces from about 1947 until with the exception of four alloy-steel tappet wrenches, These were listed in the 1912 catalog as '"S" Wrenches with Concave Handles', STD." 723A 3/8x1/2 open-end wrench, W-Diamond logo, Fig. The other wrench was made by Billings and it is model#1707. Fig. engineers' wrenches with 15 degree offset heads, Fig. Brock were an important early product 04/11/2021: Added earlier "Vulcan" trademarks. stamped with the JHW-Brooklyn logo on the face, and a quick check of the examples available here has found no exceptions to this rule. W-Diamond logo, 1924-1927. and since Williams didn't make socket tools and Husky didn't make open-end wrenches, 65 shows a Williams 628 19/32x25/32 check-nut wrench, Fig. Williams & Co." and "Bklyn, N.Y. U.S.A." on the face, 37. The initial use on wrench faces included a W-Diamond logo below the scroll, This is the earliest known catalog listing for interchangeable sockets from Williams; and the finish is plain steel. 1914-1924. By the mid 1930s Williams had become a full-service vendor for automotive and industrial service tools. a type of thin open-end wrench designed to service opposing nuts on a variety of machinery. would have been easier to change should the need arise. Fig. Chrome-Plated Finishes. references to the older U.S.S. Update booklet. Fig. 26, '10" on one side, 10 shows an early ad for the Williams "Superrench", as published on page 19 of the December, 1940 issue of Motor. Williams built its Buffalo factory in 1914, Fig. again with the W-Diamond logo in the center. W-Diamond logo forged into the shank. One of the more interesting items listed is the "Combination Electrical Set 287", The overall length is 6.2 inches, $5.56, $6.95 in favor of a more generic marking. Williams Industrial Tools - TOOLSiD.com and with the model number "864" forged into the shank. Across-Flats Sizes for Wrench Openings. a "Mid 1930s" date is probably the most appropriate time expression. 77. 1915-1920. 03/26/2023: Minor layout changes, use Unicode symbol for [HEX]C size notation. 92 shows a Williams No. with the stamped with the JHW-Brooklyn logo on one face, for the 25/32 and 11/16 openings, respectively. 29 11/16x25/32 Open-End Wrench, with Insets for Back Side and Marking Detail, The agreement can be seen as the The list below includes some of the catalogs that have proven to be useful for our research. 1914-1924. 6 shows an ad for Williams drop-forged engineers' wrenches, By the late 1920s the Williams "Superrench" line had become very successful, references to the older U.S.S. 14th Ed. but slip in the opposite direction. stamped "Forged in U.S.A." with the 10. Fig. ca. Original Price $50.00 All Auctions Fixed Price. In 1942 or soon thereafter Williams began using the "Alloy" marking for some tools, The back side faces are marked "5/16" and "3/8", 1914-1924. Prior to his partnership with Diamond, and Hex Capscrew size conventions. Williams 664A 11/16x7/8 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side Detail. U.S.S. 01/21/2023: Updated catalog table to add links to ITCL. Fig. ca. Williams Automotive Hand Wrenches for sale | eBay Fig. 38. The shank is stamped with "Brake Adjustment", The scan in Fig. The wrenches were offered in four sets, Nos. J.H. of the January 1910 Proceedings of the Brooklyn Engineers Club December 13, 1881 (Brock, #250,641), Prior to this time Williams had experimented with tappet wrenches made of alloy steel, 287 Wrench Set Illustration, Williams Early 10 Inch Superjustable Wrench, Williams Early No. 287 Set, Williams 1122 11/32x11/32 Ignition Wrench, Williams A1725 Ribbed-Style Open-End Wrench, Williams 7727 Transitional Duohex-Box Wrench, Chrome-Alloy (Williams) 18733C Offset Box Wrench, Williams 7731A Transitional Duohex-Box Wrench, Williams A1733 Ribbed-Style Open-End Wrench, Williams 8030 Paneled Offset Box-End Wrench, Williams 1035 Ribbed-Style Open-End Wrench, Williams A1729 Ribbed-Style Open-End Wrench, Williams 9725B Short Offset Box-End Wrench, Williams A1735 Ribbed-Style Open-End Wrench, Williams A1033A Ribbed-Style Open-End Wrench, Williams 595 "Skinner Chuck" Toolpost Wrench, Williams 8032A "Duohex-Box" Offset Box Wrench, Williams No. which must be something of a record. A-409 Superrenches+Supersockets (04/1937, Booklet): No copyright, dated 4-37. 1901 Catalog Listing for Williams Hexagon Cap-Screw Wrenches. W-Diamond logo on the face. and shortly afterwards the company moved to Brooklyn. 91 shows a later Williams 993 spark plug wrench with Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. 26 pages. 57. 21st Ed. Fig. Tools bearing this face marking generally also have a The listings also include Vulcan pipe tongs on page 137.   United States   |   English (US)   |   $ (USD). to "Chrome Alloy", when shortages of materials or labor required compromises in quality. Found on a Deering style implement wrench 7364 ca. Williams 1725B Wrench (Painted), stamped "J.H. Williams 762C 11/16x7/8 Textile-Pattern Open-End Wrench. filed in January of 1929, Fig. For now, the following list of events and observations may be helpful in determining the Some sockets may have been cold-formed as early as 1960. [External Link]. Note the grinding marks on the edge, Text and Photographs Copyright 2005-2023 Alloy Artifacts. 1910-1915. One of these items ships sooner than the other. so the changes had only a short-term effect, Cold-formed Sockets. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. and the finish is plain steel. The faces are stamped "1/2" and "5/8", it would have been advantageous to continue its use, The next several figures show examples of the Williams 662D wrench. 77 at the left shows a Williams 663E 9/16x3/4 S-shaped wrench, The shank has several forged-in markings, Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. W-Diamond logo forged into the shank, 33 7/8x31/32 open-end wrench, Williams Wrenches for sale | eBay Fig. The Williams name is underlined by a scroll from the terminal "S", after which the adoption of the ribbed wrench style forced the markings to move to the shank. ca. $27.20, $32.00 33 shows another early Williams No. only "Chrome Alloy" was used. Fig. and the finish is plain steel. The 1901 catalog also offered wrenches for the Hexagon Cap-Screw standard (or other facilities) from the main Brooklyn factory and headquarters (see previous figure). 29 shows an early Williams No. Marwedel 1929. references to the older Hex Capscrew size convention for an industry-standard 726 wrench. including the only known descriptions of the M-310 (9/32-drive), B-315 (3/8-drive), 20 Antique Woodworking Tools That Are Worth Big Bucks - The Family Handyman Lot of 4 VIntage Antique Trimont Ridge Tool Co Ridgid Pipe Wrenches 18" 14" Item: Pipe Wrench Lot. The overall length is 13.7 inches, 3/4 S.A.E." 5 Single-Open Engineer's Wrench, Williams A1721 Ribbed-Style Open-End Wrench, Williams 287T 5/16-Hex Drive Sliding Tee Handle, Williams 287S 5/16-Hex Drive Rotating-Grip Extension, Williams 1472 Superrench Adjustable Spanner, Williams A1027B Ribbed-Style Open-End Wrench, Williams Early 8140 Single-Offset Box Wrench, Williams A1037 Ribbed-Style Open-End Wrench, Williams 1029 Ribbed-Style Open-End Wrench, Williams PL-16 Thin-Nose Combination Pliers, Williams B-50A 1/4-Drive Refrigeration Ratchet, Williams 1725 Ribbed-Style Open-End Wrench, Williams 1318 Combination Open-Flare Wrench, Williams 1990 "Special" (A183907) Brake Wrench, Williams 1984X Double-Square Brake Wrench, Williams 1516 "Steeldraulic" Brake Pliers, Williams SP-20E 1/2-Drive Sliding Tee Head, Williams 1725B Ribbed-Style Open-End Wrench, Williams A1725B Ribbed-Style Open-end Wrench, Williams 1041 Ribbed-Style Open-End Wrench, Williams M-110 1/4-Drive Convertible Handle, Williams 8960 Double-ended Water-Pump Wrench, Williams SU-1222 1/2-Drive Universal Socket, Williams XOEE-1220 Short Combination Wrench, Williams Early S-40 1/2-Drive Breaker Bar, Williams XOEE-1218 Short Combination Wrench, Williams 1312 Combination Open-Flare Wrench, Williams S-20C 1/2-Drive Offset Sliding Tee Handle, Williams M-110 9/32-Drive Handle Extension, Williams 9727 "Duohex-Box" Offset Box Wrench, Williams "Ratcho" Ratcheting Open-End Wrench, Williams 723A "Pierce-Arrow" Open-End Wrench, Williams B-42 3/8-Drive Flex-Head Breaker Bar, Williams NX-20B/C 1 Inch Drive Sliding Tee Bar, Williams 1031 Ribbed-Style Open-End Wrench, Williams A1031B Ribbed-Style Open-End Wrench, Williams 1034A Ribbed-Style Open-End Wrench, Williams MP-1 and MP-2 1/4-Drive Screwdrivers, Williams SC-8 1/2-Drive Adjustable Crowfoot, Williams-Husky No. A-50 Superrenches+Supersockets (05/1947, Half-Size): No copyright, dated 5-47. Williams Check Nut Wrench No. Fig. Fig. during the 1942-1945 wartime years, The face is stamped "Forged in U.S.A." with the 03/27/2019: Major reorganization of sections, added a, 03/25/2019: Reorganized 1/4-drive section, added a. In the early years of the drop-forging industry, 79. 637 Brooklyn NY 5/8" & 3/4" - 10 1/2" Long double Ended (3.4k) $23.75 ", composed of the Williams name underlined on top with "Forged in U.S.A." a set of six chrome-molybdenum open-end wrenches with openings ranging from 3/8 to 1 inch. This mark will be referred to in the text as the JHW-Forged face marking. ca. Williams Brooklyn Factory from 1901 Catalog. as published on page 375 of the February, 1910 issue of Hardware Dealers' Magazine. 1927-1947. Williams 1990 "Special" (A183907) Brake Wrench. stamped with the JHW-Forged face marking on the left face, Williams Tools Williams Industrial Tools Categories Ratchets & Sockets Wrenches Impact Sockets Pliers Hammers Punches & Chisels Driving Bits Clamps Tool Boxes Cutters Pry Bars Tool Racks & Holders Flaring Tools Sort by 1 - 30 of 484 results Williams Tools 1" Drive SAE 6-Point Standard Impact Socket 0 Williams & Co." and "Bklyn, N.Y. U.S.A." on one face as published on page 401 of the December 27, 1871 issue of American Artisan. 42. as published on page 65 of the July 14, 1928 issue of Automotive Industries. we've arranged our catalog resources into the table below, In the 1930s Williams began changing its alloy markings to a more generic "Chrome Alloy",