Herb Page the author and publisher of "The Brothers Coes and Their Legacy of Wrenches" has given The Wrenching News the opportunity to add his excellent book to our inventory of books for wrench collectors. For a review and ordering information Visit the Wrenching News Book Store.
If you have any interest in Deere Company wrenches I highly recommend you acquire a copy of Dan Chopiak's "John Deere and Merged Companies Wrenches and Tools". - Over 600 wrenches are pictured and described in this sixty-nine page list. The pages are in protective sheets in a three ring binder. As it has been over ten years since Wayne Dill's last John Deere tool list Dan's wrench numbers will be used for reference in future Wrenching News Wrench Auctions. The list will be updated whenever they are enough new entries to warrant a new edition. The current 2017 edition is $23.00 postpaid. Contact: Dan Chopiak's - 1628 King Hill Road - Endicott, NY - 13760 - 607-237-1599 - email:dchopiak@yahoo.com"
If International Harvester wrenches (or tool boxes, seats, oil cans, etc.) are your thing then you need a copy of "IHC Tools and Equipment That They Were Issued With" and "IHC Tool List" which is updated every year. These lists were originated by Gill Irps and are now updated by Glenn Lofdahl: 2316 V Road - Strong City, Kansas - Phone: 620-340-3896. email:
glennlofdahl@yahoo.com
Guide for Identifying Markings Found on Collectible Wrenches - One of the most frequent requests for information I receive is asking help in identifying the logos, initials, etc. seen on old wrenches. This is an attempt to identify these markings. A work in progress, keep checking for new additions. Any comments or new information will be appreciated. Click Here
A list of Steam Engine and Separator Wrenches of The Advance Thresher Machine Co. Battle Creek, Michigan compiled from old parts books. Click Here
An article on wrenches furnished with Hercules and Economy Gas and Kerosene Engines.Click Here
Links to Past Wrench Auctions Catalogs
We have prices realized and printed catalogs for most of these auctions. See the Wrenching News Book Store for prices and ordering information or email or call for details.
April 2024 -Wrenching News Spring 2024 Antique Wrench Auction - York, Nebraska. - Catalog is here
April 2023 -Wrenching News Spring 2023 Antique Wrench Auction - York, Nebraska. - Catalog is here
2020 2021 -Wrenching News Spring 2020 2021 Antique Wrench Auction - York, Nebraska. - Catalog is here
April 2019 - Wrenching News Spring 2019 Antique Wrench Auction - York, Nebraska. - Catalog is here
Oct. 2018 - 2018 Antique Bill Rhodes Wrench Auction -Marshalltown, Iowa. - Catalog is here
To see the Wrench & Misc. Photos - Click here
To see the Seats, Planter Lids, Tool Boxes, Jacks, Etc. Photos - Click here
April 2018 - Wrenching News Spring 2018 Antique Wrench Auction - York, Nebraska. - Catalog is here
April 2017 - Wrenching News Spring 2017 Antique Wrench Auction - York, Nebraska. - Catalog is here
October 2016 - Wrenching News Fall 2016 Antique Wrench Auction - El Dorado, Kansas. - Catalog is here
April 2016 - Wrenching News Spring 2016 Antique Wrench Auction - York, Nebraska. - Catalog is here
October 2015 -Wrenching News Fall 2015 Antique Wrench Auction - El Dorado, Kansas. - Catalog is here
April 2015 - Wrenching News Spring 2015 Antique Wrench Auction - York, Nebraska. - Catalog is here
October 2014 - Wrenching News Fall 2014 Antique Wrench Auction - El Dorado, Kansas. - Catalog is here
October 2014 - Wrenching News Fall 2014 Antique Wrench Auction - El Dorado, Kansas. - Catalog is here
April 2014 - Wrenching News Spring 2014 Antique Wrench Auction - York, Nebraska. - Catalog is here
April 2013 -Wrenching News Spring 2013 Antique Wrench Auction - York, Nebraska. - Catalog is here
April 2012 - Wrenching News Spring 2012 Antique Wrench Auction - York, Nebraska. - Catalog is here
March 2012 - Robert Burkey's Antique Wrench and Tool Auction - Larned, Kansas - Catalog is here
April 2011 - Wrenching News Auction of the Virgil Saak Antique Wrench Collection - Catalog is here
Sep. 2010 - Wrenching News Auction of the King Herrington Antique Wrench Collection - Catalog is here
Apr. 2010 - Wrenching News Auction of the Doug Busch Antique Wrench Collection - Catalog is here
Sep. 2009 - Wrenching News Davenport, IA Antique Wrench Auction (Wilbur Hall, Doug Bush and Others). - Catalog is here
Apr. 2009 - Wrenching News Auction of the Don Ervin and Robert Matz Antique Wrench Collections. - Catalog is here
Feb. 2009 - The Richard Carter Auction, Sedalia, MO. (Catalog only, no price list available - Catalog no longer on the web)
Oct. 2008 - Antique Wrench Auction by Wisconsin Members of the Missouri Valley Wrench Club - Catalog is here
Sep. 2008 - Auction of the Earl Varney Antique Wrench and Tool Collection - Catalog is here
Apr. 2008 - Wrenching News Auction of the Don Ervin Antique Wrench Collection - Catalog is here
Oct. 2007 - Missouri Valley Wrench Club 2007 Antique Wrench Auction, Indianapolis, Indiana - Catalog is here (No price list available)
Apr. 2007 - Wrenching News Auction of the Vern Nail Antique Wrench Collection - Catalog is here
Oct. 2006 - Missouri Valley Wrench Club Fall Antique Wrench Auction, Indianapolis, IN - Catalog is here (No price list available)
April 2006 - Wrenching News Auction of the Ed and Judy Friedman Antique Wrench Collection - Catalog is here
April 2005 - Wrenching News Antique Wrench Auction - Catalog is here
Feb. 2003 - Cabin Fever Antique Wrench Auction - Catalog is here
Feb. 2001- Russ Marshall's Antique Wrench Auction with Prices Realized - Catalog is here
Note:
The original old home page with all the old pages can be found
Here
A Missouri Valley Wrench Club membership form can be found
Here
Carl Bolt's Antique Tool Museum
Lots of pictures of Carl's Tool Museum including tractors, gas station equipment, old wrenches, more tool links and an informative page on wrench standard markings found on old wrenches.
Pa Paws Wrench
First-rate site for wrench and other antique tool collectors with a friendly and helpful discussion forum.
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia (HTPAA)
History and heritage of tools of Australia. Has several pages of wrenches pictured and identified and an extensive "Directory of Australian Tool Manufacturers and Makers"
Great Planes Trading Company
Mike Urness' site. He manages several tool auctions a year. Mostly wood working tools but most auctions do have a few good wrenches.
Hans Brunner Tools
Australia's First Vintage Tool Site Established 1997 - Tools for sale, auctions and more.
A Millers Falls Home Page Randy Roeder's excellent site on Miller Falls products. One of the best laid out and informative sites on old tools I have seen.
Dean's Antiques & Collectibles Including Safes & Padlocks
Sure padlocks are tools and most tool collectors have a few (I have several hundred down from over a thousand). Excellent pictures of locks, safes, and advertising items from Dean's collection plus "caveat emptor" Let The Buyer Beware", an excellent section on reproductions.
My Old Tools
A mostly woodworking tool site from the Lone Star State - Tools, Books, and Manuals for sale with a discussion board and an excellent list of links.
