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If you are looking for any of these wrenches contact me and I will let you know if I have one to sell again.
Don Haury - 7913 SW 24TH - Halstead KS 67056 - 316-283-5876 or 316-284-7345
donhaury@southwind.net


******* Miscellaneous Farm Type Wrenches *******



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Acme M210 Wrench - Acme Hay Harvester Company - Peoria, Illinois

Acme M210 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "ACME M210".
  • Markings side two: Not marked.
  • Length: 7.25 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's Book Volume Two, page 2.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: SOLD (ref: FW/131-1)

One of the rarer Acme Hay Harvester wrenches.

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Acme Wrench - Acme Hay Harvester Company - Peoria, Illinois

  • Markings side one: "Acme".
  • Markings side two: No markings
  • Length: 6.75 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 4.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/51-1) SOLD
Another rare Acme Hay Harvester wrench.
Acme Wrench Image

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Advance-Rumely Thresher Company - Battle Creek, Michigan "169J" Wrench

  • Markings side one: 169J
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 7.75 inches
  • Reference: 1902 Advance Thresher Co. Parts Book. Rathbone's book Volume Two, page 4.
  • Condition: Some hammer damage on end.
  • Price: (ref: FW/32-2) SOLD
Advance-169J-Wrench
Another of the previously unidentified wrenches found listed in a 1908 parts lists for the Advance Thrasher Company of Battle Creek, Michigan as being issued with their simple and compound steam engines.

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Advance-Rumely Thresher Company - Battle Creek, Michigan "171J" Wrench

  • Markings side one: 171J
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 11.5 inches
  • Reference: 1902 Advance Thresher Co. Parts Book. Rathbone's book Volume Two, page 4.
  • Condition: Good Plus
  • Price: (ref: FW/149-1) SOLD
Advance-171J-Wrench
This wrench is described in Advance Parts Books as Stuffing box wrench for 15 HP compound steam engines.

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Advance-Rumely Thresher Company - Battle Creek, Michigan "105N" Wrench

  • Markings side one: "105N".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 12.75 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's Volume Two page 4 and old Advance Parts Books.
  • Condition: Good Plus, small end opening has been enlarged.
  • Price: (ref: FW/48-1) SOLD
Advance Steam Engine Wrench. Listed as a "stuffing box wrench" in old Advance Parts Lists.
Advance Steam Engine Wrench 105N Pic

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Advance-Rumely Thresher Company - Battle Creek, Michigan "214A" Wrench

  • Markings side one: 214A
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 6.5 inches
  • Reference: 1902 Advance Thresher Co. Parts Book, Rathbone's Volume Two, page 4
  • Condition: Excellent with a nice dark patina
  • Price: (ref: FW/33-2) SOLD
Advance-169J-Wrench
This is the smallest known of the previously unidentified wrenches found listed in a 1908 parts lists for the Advance Thresher Company of Battle Creek, Michigan. It is described as an "oil cup wrench and was issued with their simple and compound steam engines.

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American Harrow Co. DD36 Wrench - Detroit, Michigan and Ontario, Canada

  • Markings side one: "American Harrow Co.".
  • Markings side two: "Detroit Disc DD36"
  • Length: 15 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 14.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/72-1) SOLD
The American Harrow Company had branches in Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Frost & Woods bought the Canadian branch in 1897.
American Harrow DD36 Wrench Pic

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B. F. Avery & Sons "E1014" - Louisville, Kentucky

  • Markings side one: "B. F. Avery & Sons - Lou. KY"
  • Markings side two: E1014
  • Length: 18"
  • Reference: Rathbone's book page 37
  • Condition: Good Plus
  • Price: (ref: FW/45-1) SOLD
B. F. Avery E1014 Wrench
This big impressive looking wrench is the largest of the known B. F. Avery and Sons wrenches. B. F. Avery manufactured several different farm implements as well as tractors. They were acquired by the Minneapolis Moline Company in 1951.

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Aultman & Taylor Machinery Company H415 Wrench - Mansfield, Ohio.

Aultman & Taylor H415 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "H415"
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 7 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's Book Volume Two, Page 17.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/107-1) SOLD
This odd anchor shaped socket wrench was identified from a listing in a 1910 Aultman & Taylor Machinery Co. Repair Price List.

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Dr. R. C. Brophy's Apparatus Wrench - Toledo, Ohio

Brophy's Apparatus Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "DR. R. C. BROPHY'S APPARATUS"
  • Markings side two: "THE RANSOM & RANDOLPH CO."
  • Length: 8.25 inches
  • Reference: Not listed
  • Condition: Excellent
  • (MC/11-1) SOLD
Wrench collectors have always wondered what the heck is Dr. Brophy's Apparatus? To find the answer check out the February 21, 1911 patent 985,080.

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Campbell Corn Drill Company Wrench (Harrison, Ohio)

Campbell Corn Drill Co. Wrench
  • Markings side one: No markings.
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 5.5 inches.
  • Reference: Not in Rathbone's books. Identified from Parts List.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: SOLD (ref: FW/211-1)
This wrench was an orphan till a listing with picture was found in a Campbell Corn Drill Company Parts List.

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Clark & Utter Manufacturing Company 39 Wrench - Rockford, Illinois

Clarke &: Utter 39 Wrench
  • Markings side one: "39".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 9.25 inches.
  • References: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 104.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/153-1) SOLD
Extremely rare wrench from a company founded in 1852. They produced Gorham Seeders, Tiger Riding Corn Cultivators, steam engines, etc. They also made threshers for John H. Manny and were instrumental in getting Manny to move his company (which eventually became the Emerson &: Brantingham Company) to Rockford. Only of a couple of these wrenches are known. Rathbone book only has a parts book image not a picture of the actual wrench.

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Clipper Chilled Plow Company Wrench - Elmira, New York

CC Plow Co. Wrench
  • Markings side one: "CC PLOW CO".
  • Markings side two: "ELMIRA NY".
  • Length: 8.5 inches.
  • References: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 73.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/152-1) SOLD
A scarce plow company wrench from Elmira, New York. The Clipper Chilled Plow Company was in business from 1882 to 1904.

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David Bradley Manufacturing Company ET Wrench (variant) - Bradley, Illinois

David Bradley ET Variant Wrench
  • Markings side one: "ET".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 10 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone Vol. One. page 126 .
  • Condition: Light pitting, some hammer dings
  • Price: (ref: FW/160b-1) SOLD
Variant with "ET" marked horizontally and a larger teardrop cutout

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David Bradley Manufacturing Company Bradley Cultivator U12 Wrench - Bradley, Illinois

David Bradley U12 Wrench
  • Markings side one: "U12 Bradley Cultivator".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 9.75 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone Vol. One, page 126.
  • Condition: Pitting, some edge dings.
  • Price: (ref: FW/164-1).SOLD

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David Bradley Manufacturing Company G99 Wrench - Bradley, Illinois

David Bradley G99 Wrench
  • Markings side one: "G99".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 8.5 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone Vol. One. page 126.
  • Have two:
  • Condition: Old crude weld repair. Price: $15.00 (ref: FW/158-1)
  • Condition: Some pitting. Price: (ref: FW/158-2) SOLD
Used on several models of David Bradley Cultivators.

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David Bradley Manufacturing Company WET Wrench - Bradley, Illinois

David Bradley WET Wrench
  • Markings side one: "WET".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 9.75 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone Vol. One, page 126.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/163-1).SOLD
This wrench makes me wonder what was the thinking behind David Bradley's part numbering system. Issued with Queen Sulky Rakes.

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Greenville Plow Works Wrench - Greenville, Michigan

Greenville Plow Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "GREENVILLE PLOW WKS".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 10.25 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone Volume One, page 208.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/134-1) SOLD


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Harvest King Co "X" Wrench - Harvey, Illinois

  • Markings side one: "HAR'KING CO X".
  • Markings side two: "HAR'KING CO X".
  • Length: 5.25 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Vol One, page 225.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/186-1) SOLD
Only two different wrenches are known to have been supplied by the King Harvester Company, manufacturers of one of the first successful twine binders.
Harvest King X Wrench

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300 Huber Steam Engine Wrench (Huber Manufacturing Company - Marion, Ohio)

Huber 300 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "300".
  • Markings side two: No Markings.
  • Length: 17 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone Vol. Two, page 133 and Huber Steam Engine Parts Books
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/204-1) SOLD

This wrench is listed in early Huber Steam Engine Parts books as a "Union Wrench, 1 1/2 inch".

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La Crosse Plow Company K128 Wrench - La Crosse, Wisconsin

La Crosse Plow K128 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "LA CROSSE PLOW COMPANY"
  • Markings side two: "K128"
  • Length: 17.75 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's Book Volume One, page 289.
  • Condition: Good Plus
  • Price: (FW/115-1) SOLD
Similar to the La Crosse K29 wrench except rarer, longer, and with more graphic, larger markings.

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Maxfer Truck & Tractor Wrench - Chicago, Illinois

Maxfer Truck & Tractor Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "MAXFER TRUCK & TRACTOR COMPANY"
  • Markings side two: "150A"
  • Length: 18 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's Book Volume One, page 184.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/113-1) SOLD
At 18 inches long this impressive looking wrench could double as an advertising sign.

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Sterling M’F’G. Co. D127 Wrench - Sterling, Illinois

Sterling D127 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "STERLING M’F’G. Co. D127".
  • Markings side two: "Sterling ILL".
  • Length: 12 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone Volume One, page 439.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/135-1) SOLD

Impressive, large lettering on this neat looking wrench.

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Tiger Wrench (with stud) (possibly Stoddard Mfg. Co. - Dayton, Ohio)

  • Markings side one: "Tiger".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 7.75 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Vol One, page 441.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/67-1). SOLD
Tiger S.D. Wrench with Stud
This wrench is listed as a Stoddard Mfg. Company product in Rathbone's books but no parts book proof has surfaced. Stoddard did make a Tiger Self Dump Rake but so did a couple other companies. This Tiger wrench has a distinctive square peg or stud on the side.

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Minneapolis Threshing Machine 149M Steam Engine Wrench - West Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis Threshing Machine 149M Wrench Image

This unusual shaped single open end wrench was identified from a 1910 Minneapolis Threshing Machine Steam Engine Part List. Described as a "Cross head pump wrench, 10 inch.".

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Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company 1W Deering Type Wrench - West Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis Threshing Machine 1W Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "MTM Co"
  • Markings side two: "1W"
  • Length: 7.5 inches.
  • Reference: Listed in Rathbone Vol One under Minnesota but later found listed in Minneapolis Threshing Machine Parts Books.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (FW/122-1) SOLD
This wrench and the similar MTM 2W are much thicker and heavier than the other Deering type wrenches. Used with Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company Grain Separators (threshing machines).

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Minneapolis Threshing Machine 2915W Gas Tractor Wrench - Hopkins, Minnesota

Minneapolis Threshing Machine 2915 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "2915W"
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 7 inches.
  • Reference: Pictured in Rathbone's Book Volume Two, page 204 under Minnesota Threshing Machine Co. but found listed in Minneapolis Threshing Machine Gas Engine Parts Books??
  • Condition: Has a drilled hang hole otherwise Good Plus.
  • Price: (FW/121-1) SOLD
Another unique shaped wrench from the Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company. This one was for their gas tractors. Described as a "Wrench for water packing nuts." in a 1929 Type A and B 17-30 and 27-42 Gas Tractor Parts List.

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Nichols and Shepard / Oliver Steam Engine Wrench "5312" - Battle Creek, Michigan

Nichols amp; Shepard 5312 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "5312".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 10.25 inches.
  • Reference: Nichols and Shepard Parts Book.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • (ref: MS/4-1) SOLD

Listed in a Nichols and Shepard parts book as a "Friction clutch wrench".

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The Ohio Cultivator Company DA32 Wrench - Bellevue, Ohio

Ohio Cultivator DA32 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "THE OHIO CULTIVATOR CO"
  • Markings side two: "DA32" and a "H" in a square logo.
  • Length: 15.75 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's Book Volume One, Page 357.
  • Condition: Has most of it's original finish and would grade Excellent except for a jaw corner crack.
  • Price: (FW/117-1) SOLD
A large "named" wrench with a small jaw crack.

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Ohio Cultivator Company - Famous Ohio J276 Wrench - Bellevue, Ohio

Famous Ohio J276 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "Famous Ohio J276"
  • Markings side two: no markings.
  • Length: 9.5 inches.
  • Reference: Pictured in Rathbone's Volume One, page 357.
  • Condition: Excellent with original finish?.
  • Price: SOLD (FW/174-1)

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R & Co 44 Wrench (Robinson & Co, Richmond, Indiana)

Robinson and Co. 44 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "R & Co 44"
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 10.75 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone Vol. 1, page 398.
  • Condition: Has a drilled and threaded hole through the "o" in "Co".
  • Price: (ref: FW/126-1) SOLD

A very rare, old wrench with a distinctive shape. The Robinson Company manufactured steam engines, threshing machines, etc. Francis Robinson first began business in Richmond, Indiana in 1842.

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Star Drill Wrench with Hammer "100" - Rushville, Indiana

  • Markings side one: "STAR DRILL 100"
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 7 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book page 437
  • Condition: Good with no breaks or dings but it does have overall pitting.
  • Price: (ref: FW/5) SOLD
Star Drill 100 Wrench
This wrench with the neat little hammer has no signs of use and the lettering is readable but it does have surface pitting.

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J. W. Tufts Wrench - Boston, Massachusetts

  • Markings side one: "J. W. Tufts - Boston".
  • Markings side two: on each wrench opening "VS - BC - SC -LC".
  • Length: 18 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Vol One, page 460.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: SOLD (ref: FW/67-1).
J. W. Tufts Wrench
Although not farm related this wrench is listed in Rathbone's book. It is a very sought-after wrench by collectors because of it's massive size and eye appeal . Mr. Tuft made carbonating and bottling equipment and judging by the size of this wrench, huge carbonating and bottling equipment. Rarely offered for sale.

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Dreis & Krump Odd Shaped Wrench - Chicago, Illinois

Dreis & Krump Wrench Picture
  • Markings side one: "DREIS & KRUMP MFG CO CHICAGO ILL".
  • Markings side two: only with a "F" in a square logo.
  • Length: 12.25 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone Volume One, page 151.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: MC/2-1) SOLD
Unusual shaped six opening thick steel wrench.

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Cockshutt Plow Company "A" Wrench - Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Papec 591 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "A"
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 11.75 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone Vol 1, page 106.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/125-1) SOLD
This wrench with the two overlapping square cutout is a variant of the Cockshutt "A" wrench shown in Rathbone's book.

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Avery Steam Engine Wrench "1224" - Peoria, Illinois

  • Markings side one: "1224".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 14 inches
  • Reference: Old Avery Parts Catalogs not in Rathbone's
  • Condition: Good Plus, no cracks, rust, or pitting, minor edge dings. Nice dark patina.
  • Price: SOLD
Avery Tractor Wrench 1224
This heavy duty, cast, double hex socket wrench is not listed in Rathbone’s book but I have an early Avery Company Parts Lists that pictures this wrench and lists it as a "Socket wrench for ¾ inch hexagon nuts on Avery steam engines". It may of been issued with other Avery tractors and threshing machines as well. I will include with the wrench a copy of the page from the parts list that shows the wrench. See page 25 of Rathbone's book for more information on the Avery Company .

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Wallis - Massey Harris - Case Plow - Tractor Wrench "2362

  • Markings side one: "2362"
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 9.5 inches
  • Reference: Parts list for Wallis Tractors, not in Rathbone's
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Price: SOLD
Wallis 2362 Tractor Wrench
This hex socket wrench with handle was identified from a listing found in Wallis Tractor parts catalogs. The Wallis Tractor Co. of Racine, Wisconsin was part of the J. I. Case Plow works when Case was purchased by Massey Harris in 1927. This enabled Massey Harris to enter the tractor market.

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Allis Chalmers / La Crosse Works Wrench "300755"

  • Markings side one: "ALLIS CHALMERS MFG. CO. LA CROSSE WORKS".
  • Markings side two: "300755"
  • Length: 11½ inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book page 11
  • Price: (ref: FW/23-3) SOLD
Allis Chalmers 300755
A double box end Allis Chalmers (of Milwaukee, Wisconsin) wrench from the Old La Crosse Tractor Works factory. Rathbone's book pictures only six identified Allis Chalmers wrenches, this is the only one marked "Allis Chalmers".

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D. M. M. Co. wrench (Dempster Mill Manufacturing Company - Beatrice, Nebraska)

Dempster D. M. M. Co. Wrench
  • Markings side one: "D. M. M. Co.".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 12 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 143.
  • Condition: Fair because of overall pitting.
  • Price: (ref: FW/81-1) SOLD
Dempster's main products were windmills but they also made gas engines and farm equipment. I haven't seen a parts book listing to determine what product this wrench came with.

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N720 Wrench (E. W. Ross Company - Springfield, Ohio)

Ross N720 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "N720"
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 16 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's Book Volume One, page 402.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/112-1) SOLD

Another of the similar shaped wrenches (and one of the longest) that came with silo filling equipment.


******* CUTOUT TYPE WRENCHES *******


Zenith Cutout Wrench

  • Markings side one: "Zenith".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 10 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 501.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: SOLD
Although the origin of this wrench is not known it is the same shape as one issued by the Blount Plow Works of Evansville, Indiana. A rare and desirable, graphic cutout wrench
Zenith Cutout Wrench Pic

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Litchfield M437 Cutout Wrench (Litchfield Mfg. Co., Waterloo, Iowa)

  • Markings side one: "Litchfield" in cutout letters and "M437".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 6.75 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 299.
  • Condition: Cutout letters "H" and "E" have tight cracks.
  • Price: (ref: CO/016-1) SOLD
Although the Litchfield S437 and M437 look alike, the M437 is much harder to find.
Litchfield M437 Cutout Wrench Pic

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Iron Age E39 Cutout Wrench (Bateman Mfg., Madison, Ohio)

  • Markings side one: "Iron Age" (in cutout letters) and "E39".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 8.5 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 260.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: CO/009-2) SOLD
This is an example of the larger of the two Iron Age cutout wrenches.
Iron Age Cutout Wrench Pic

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Black Hawk Cutout Wrench (no stud variant) - Sechler, Oliver, and Ohio Cultivator Co.

  • Markings side one: "Black Hawk" (in cutout letters).
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 7.5 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume Two, page 36.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: CO/008-1) SOLD
The Black Hawk cutout wrenches without the stud are considerably rarer than those with the stud.
Blackhawk No Stud Cutout Wrench Pic

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Granite State Cutout Wrench (Granite State Mowing Machine Co., Hinsdale, New Hampshire)

  • Markings side one: "Granite State" (in cutout letters).
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 5 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 207.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: CO/010-1) SOLD
A nice example of the smallest of the cutout wrenches.
Granite State Cutout Wrench Pic

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P & O / IHC 1338 Cutout Wrench (Parlin & Orendorff Co. - Canton, Illinois)

  • Markings side one: "P & O (in cutout letters".
  • Markings side two: "1338"
  • Length: 6 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 370.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (Ref: CO/4-2) SOLD
These Planet Jr type wrenches can be found with the part numbers marked on the front or the back side. This one has them on the back side.
P & O 1338 Cutout Wrench Pic

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Verity P61 (Verity Plow Co / Massey-Harris)

  • Markings side one: "Granite State" (in cutout letters).
  • Markings side two: P61.
  • Length: 6.25 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 472.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: CO/011-1) SOLD
The Verity Plow Co. of Brantford, Ontario, Canada was purchased by Massey-Harris in 1896.
Verity P61 Cutout Wrench Pic

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Buffalo Pitts Cutout Wrench (Buffalo, New York)

  • Markings side one: "Pitts" (in cutout letters) and "H. O. Buffalo NY".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 10 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 68.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: CO/012-1) SOLD
The Buffalo-Pitts Company manufactured steam and gas tractors and threshing machines from 1877 till 1914.
Buffalo Pitts Cutout Wrench Pic

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Deere A196 Cutout Wrench

  • Markings side one: "Deere" (in cutout letters) and "A196".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 8 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 131.
  • Condition: Has a crack on small end.
  • Price:(ref: CO/013-1) SOLD
This variant of the Deere cutout wrench is marked "A196" above the small open end jaw.
Deere A196 Cutout Wrench Pic

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Deere A196A Cutout Wrench

  • Markings side one: "Deere" (in cutout letters) and "A196A".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 8 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 131.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: CO/14-1) SOLD
This variant of the Deere cutout wrench is marked "A196A" vertically beside the square box wrench opening.
Deere A196A Cutout Wrench Pic

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Universal Cutout Wrench (Ames Plow C0. - Boston and New York)

  • Markings side one: "Universal" (in cutout letters).
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 5 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 466.
  • Condition: Good with some pitting.
  • Price: SOLD
These small cutout wrenches are pictured with Universal Garden Cultivators in Ames Plow Company catalogs.
Universal Cutout Wrench Pic

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Universal E12 Cutout Wrench (Ames Plow C0. - Boston and New York)

  • Markings side one: "Universal"(in cutout letters) and "E12".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 5 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 466.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: SOLD
These small cutout wrenches are pictured with Universal Garden Cultivators in Ames Plow Company catalogs. This example was purchased at the September 2007 Elmo Rinehart Wrench Auction.
Universal E12 Cutout Wrench Pic

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Planet Jr. 2 Cutout Wrench

  • Markings side one: "Planet Jr." (in cutout letters).
  • Markings side two: "2".
  • Length: 6.5 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 360.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: CO/018-1) SOLD
Planet Jr. No. 2 garden cultivator cutout type wrench with small hammer poll.
Planet Jr 2 Cutout Wrench Pic

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Planet Jr. 3 Cutout Wrench

  • Markings side one: "Planet Jr." (in cutout letters).
  • Markings side two: "3".
  • Length: 6.5 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 360.
  • Condition: Excellent.
  • Price: (ref: CO/019-1) SOLD
A nice example of one of the more often found cutout wrenches.
Planet Jr 3 Cutout Wrench Pic


******* Deering Style Wrenches *******


A J Harwi Utility Deering Style Wrench - Atchison and Wichita, Kansas

A J Harwi Utility Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "A J Harwi" and "6000"
  • Markings side two: "UTILITY".
  • Length: 7.5 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone Volume One, page 226.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: DR/6-1) SOLD

Simmons Deering style wrench from the rather small Kansas hardware jobber that was in business from 1875 to 1937.


******* Silo Type Wrenches *******


Fasts Coupling Wrench - No 2

  • Markings side one: "FASTS COUPLING"
  • Markings side two: "2".
  • Length: 11 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book page 176.
  • Condition: Good Plus with only a trace of surface roughness.
  • Price: (ref: FW/4-1) SOLD
Fasts Coupling No. 2 Wrench
No information known concerning the company that produced this six point socket wrench in the traditional silo wrench shape. A 8½ inch version of this wrench is marked "1".

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Unadilla Silo Company Wrench (Y-shaped variant) - Unadilla New York

Y-Shaped Unadilla Silo Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "UNADILLA SILO CO"
  • Markings side two: "UNADILLA N Y"
  • Length: 8.5 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone Volume One, page 462.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: SL/9-1) SOLD

Y-shaped Unadilla Silo wrench.

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Vesper Silo Wrench - Vesper, Wisconsin

Vesper Silo Wrench Picture
  • Markings side one: "VESPER SILO".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 11 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's Volume One, page 473.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: SL/3-1) Sold .
Exceptional, rare wrench with unique Y-shape.


******* Cream Separator Wrenches *******


Sharples Tubular "4" Cream Separator Wrench - Sharples Separator Company, Chicago, Illinois.

Sharples Tubular 4 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "THE SHARPLES SEPARATOR CO." and "4"
  • Markings side two: "TUBULAR"7.5.
  • Length: 6.25 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 422.
  • Condition: Good Plus Plus.
  • Price: $25.00 (CS/4-1) SOLD
This cream separator wrench features a hook spanner on one end and a face spanner on the other.


******* BUGGY & WAGON WRENCHES *******



Moyer Buggy Wrench "224" - H. A. Moyer - Syracuse, New York

Moyer 224 Buggy Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "MOYER".
  • Markings side two: "224".
  • Length: 8 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 342.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: BW/9-1) SOLD


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Moyer Buggy Wrench "225" - Syracuse, New York

Moyer 225 Buggy Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "MOYER".
  • Markings side two: "225".
  • Length: 7.25 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 342.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: BW/10-1) SOLD

Different style buggy wrench.

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H. A. Muckle 310 Buggy Wrench (St. Paul and Merriam Park, Minn.)

H. A. Muckle 310 Buggy Wrench
  • Markings side one: "H. A. MUCKLE".
  • Markings side two: "310".
  • Length: 8 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume Two, page 210.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • (ref: BW/15-1) SOLD
A rare buggy wrench variant from the H. A. Muckle Co. which started business in St. Paul Minnesota in 1888 and later relocated to Merriam Park, Minnesota.

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Dalzell & Co 24 (South Egremount, Massachusetts)

  • Markings side one: "Dalzell & Co 24".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 11.5 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 123.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: BW/1-1) SOLD
Dalzell 24 Buggy Wrench Pic

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Frazier Buggy Wrench - W. S. Frazier & Company Aurora, Illinois

Frazier Buggy Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "FRAZIER".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 7 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 183.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: BW/8-1) SOLD
Different style buggy wrench.

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Henney / Moline Plow "B" Buggy Wrench - Freeport, Illinois

Henney
  • Markings side one: "Henney"
  • Markings side two: "B"
  • Length: 7.5 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone Volume One, page 229.
  • Condition: Good with some weak markings.
  • Price: (ref: BW/3-1) SOLD
The Moline Plow company acquired majority control of the Henney Buggy Company in 1904.

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FREEPORT "D" Buggy Wrench (center square opening variation) - Moline Plow Company - Moline, Illinois

Freeport

  • Markings side one: "FREEPORT"
  • Markings side two: "D"
  • Length: 7.5 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's Book Volume One, Page 184.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: BW/6-1) SOLD

The Moline Plow Company owned the Freeport Buggy Company and used several different variations of this "Dayton style" buggy wrench for their buggies.

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Ideal 7321B Buggy Wrench with 1" Square Nut Holder - Eberhard Manufacturing Company, Cleveland, Ohio.

Ideal 7321 Buggy Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "IDEAL 7321B" with an "E" in a circle logo.
  • Markings side two: "PAT APR 28 1903" and "B".
  • Length: 8.5 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone Volume One, page 246.
  • Condition: Good Plus, "7" in "7321B not readable.
  • Price: (ref: BW/7-1) SOLD

These buggy wrenches with the square box end with a spring that retains the nut were patented April 28, 1903 by Nathaniel B. Stone of Outlook, Washington and made with several different size box ends (this one measures 1 inch) by the Eberhard Manufacturing Company, Cleveland, Ohio. Eberhard also made this wrench for several buggy manufactures imprinted with their name.

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McKay Buggy Style Wrench - McKay Carriage Works - Grove City, Pennsylvania.

McKay Buggy Wrench Picture
  • Markings side one: "McKay".
  • Markings side two: "Pat Apr. 28, 1903".
  • Length: 8.5 inches.
  • Reference: Google search for "McKay Carriage Co".
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: BW/5-1) SOLD
One of rarest of the "Ideal" type patented buggy wrenches. It was Patented April 28, 1903 by Nathaniel B. Stone of Outlook, Washington and usually manufactured by the Eberhard Manufacturing Company, Cleveland, Ohio. for several different buggy manufacturers. Rathbone attributes this wrench to the H. V. McKay Company of Australia which eventually became Massey-Ferguson of Australia. A more likely candidate is the McKay Carriage Works of Grove City, Pennsylvania. The few McKay wrenches that have turned up were found in the Eastern USA not Australia.




******* ORPHAN WRENCHES *******
These are wrenches that have not been identified yet.
If you happen to know what these wrenches were used on let me know and we will give these orphans a home.


Oddball "7" Wrench (orphan)

Orphan 7 Wrench Picture
  • Markings side one: "7".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 9 inches.
  • Reference: Not listed, no information found.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: ref: 0R/6-1). SOLD
Different, unique design on this five opening wrench.

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Orphan "42" Silo Blower Wrench?

Ross 42 Wrench Picture
  • Markings side one: "42".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 11.5 inches.
  • Reference: Not listed, no information found.
  • Condition: Good with some light pitting.
  • Price: (ref: OR/4-1) SOLD
No identification source has been found for this wrench but the shape would suggest it came with silo filling or related equipment.

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124 Wrench (orphan)

Orphan 124 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "124"
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 9 inches.
  • Reference: Not listed, no information found.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: OR/10-1) SOLD


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Odd 369 Orphan Wrenches (two variants)

Two 369 Orphan Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "369".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 6.5 inches.
  • Reference: Not listed. No information.
  • Condition: Good plus, weak markings as usual.
  • Price: ref: OR/22-1) SOLD

Two variants of the odd 369 wrench with the gear teeth on one end. One has a peg or stud on the edge of the jaw, the other does not.

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Crane 17912 Wrench (orphan)

Crane 17912 Wrench Picture
  • Markings side one: "CRANE".
  • Markings side two: "17912".
  • Length: 15.5 inches.
  • Reference: Pictured in Rathbone's book Vol. One, page 118 with no information.
  • Condition: Excellent, like new with most of the original finish.
  • Price: (ref: 0R/5-1) SOLD
Large wrench with lots of "eye appeal" in unused condition.

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Oddball Orphan Wrench

Oddball Orphan
  • Markings side one: No markings.
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 6.75 inches.
  • Reference: Not listed, no info. Pictured on "Oddball Wrenches" page, Rathbone's Vol. One, page 504.
  • Condition: Some minor edge dings, otherwise Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: OR/23-1) SOLD
Neat oddball with five wrench openings and three irregular cutouts.

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Unmarked Odd Ball Orphan Wrench (The "Wheel Wrench")

The Wheel Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: No markings.
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 10 inches.
  • Reference: Pictured on Rathbone's Odd Ball page 504, no information found.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: OR/13-1) SOLD

This is a real "oddball" with eight different wrench openings on a 10 inch wrench. Nicknamed "The Wheel Wrench" by wrench collectors because of the big end's resembles to an old steel lugged tractor wheel.

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Unmarked Odd Ball "Baseball Player" Wrench (orphan)

Orphan Baseball Player Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: No markings.
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 13 inches.
  • Reference: Not listed, no information found.
  • Condition: slight twist and bend .
  • Price:(ref: OR/12-1) SOLD
This odd shaped wrench has been nicknamed "The Baseball Player" as it resembles a baseball player catching a fly ball.

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2867 L-Shaped Socket Wrench (orphan)

2867 Orphan Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "2867".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 8 inches.
  • Reference: Not listed. No information found.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: OR/17-1) SOLD


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Oddball Orphan Wrench with Hammer

Orphan (7 opening and hammer) Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: No markings.
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 7.25 inches.
  • Reference: Not listed. No information found.
  • Condition: Slight twist.
  • Price:(ref: OR/16-1) SOLD
This oddity with all the open spaces has a small hammer poll.

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234 Oddball Wrench (orphan)

234 Orphan Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "234".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 9 inches.
  • Reference: Not listed. No information found.
  • Condition: Light pitting, drilled hang hole.
  • Price: (ref: OR/18-1) SOLD
Neat looking wrench with no known pedigree.

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The Ampersand Wrench (orphan)

Ampersand Orphan Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "&".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 8 inches.
  • Reference: Not listed. No information found.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: OR/20-1). SOLD
Never seen this one before. Makes you wonder and what?

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Seeder Wrench (orphan)

Seeder Wrench Picture
  • Markings side one: "SEEDER".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 7.75 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's Book page 420.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: OR/2-1) SOLD
There was a Seeder Manufacturing Company in Homer, Michigan but no proof has been found linking this wrench to them. A neat looking wrench.


******* Advance Thresher, Rumely, and Advance-Rumely Company Wrenches *******

There are forty-seven Advance Threshing Machine Company wrenches that have been found in parts books. Of the forty-seven I know of twenty-seven in collections. See the Wrenching News List of Advance Stream Engine and Threshing Machine Wrenches for a complete list of Advance Steam Engine and Threshing Machine wrenches. After 1911 when Rumely acquired The Advance Company some of these wrenches were listed in their parts books. Several of the wrenches are thick, heavy and crudely cast.



Advance-Rumely Thresher Company - Battle Creek, Michigan "170J" Wrench

  • Markings side one: 170J
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 10 inches
  • Reference: 1902 Advance Thresher Co. Parts Book. Not in Rathbone's book
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Price: (ref: FW/31-2) SOLD
Advance-170J-Wrench
This previously unidentified wrench is listed in a 1908 parts lists for the Advance Thresher Company of Battle Creek, Michigan as being issued with their simple and compound steam engines.

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Advance-Rumely Thresher Company - Battle Creek, Michigan "185J" Wrench

  • Markings side one: "185J".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 12 inches
  • Reference: Old Advance Parts Lists (not pictured in Rathbone's books).
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price:(ref: FW/049-1) SOLD
Advance Steam Engine Wrench. Listed as a "wrench for packing sleeve flange" in old Advance Parts Lists.
Advance Steam Engine Wrench 105N Pic

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Advance-Rumely Harvester Wrench "D5D1096"

  • Markings side one: "D5D-1096" with an A in a circle logo
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 14 inches
  • Reference: Advance-Rumely parts catalog
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Price: (ref: FW/9-2) SOLD
Advance Rumely D5D1096 Wrench
This wrench which is not listed in Rathbone's book has recently been identified as a header axle wrench for a No. 3 Advance-Rumely Prairie Type Combine Harvester. It is pictured in a parts catalog owned by a Missouri Valley Wrench Club member.

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Advance-Rumely Prairie Combine Harvester Wrench "D5D733"

Rumely D5D733 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "D5D733"
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 16 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone Volume One, page 226.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/37-1) SOLD
This wrench was used for adjusting the header axle on Rumely's Prairie Combine and other combine harvesters according to information found in old Rumely Parts Catalogs.

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Advance Rumely Threshing Machine Wrench "C3K236"

  • Markings side one: "C3K236"
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 11 inches
  • Reference: Advance-Rumely Threshing Machine Parts Book for threshing machines. Not in Rathbone's
  • Condition: Excellent with strong high relief embossing but does have a small drilled hang hole about 2" from the larger end.
  • Price: SOLD
Advance Rumely C3K236 Wrench
Listing found in a Parts Lists for Rumely Ideal Steel Separators states this wrench is a "socket wrench for beater head". A nicely embossed double square socket wrench with a nice dark patina.

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Maytag - Rumely 43R (mold error for same wrench marked R43?)

  • Markings side one: "43R"
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 4 x 7 inches
  • Reference: Not in Rathbone's
  • Condition: Excellent with strong high relief embossing
  • Price: SOLD
43R Wrench
This wrench is identical to the R43 wrench identified from listings found in Maytag self Feeder and Advance-Rumely parts books. I have not been able to find a reference for a number 43R wrench in any parts books so I think that this is probably a mold makers mistake for the Rumely R43 wrench. If any body knows different I would appreciate an email. Considerably rarer wrench than the 43R and in great condition.


******* Samson Tractor and Janesville Machine Company Wrenches *******

General Motors purchased the Samson Tractor Company of Stockton, California and the Janesville Machine Company circa 1917. They combined the two companies and used the Janesville plant to manufactured the Samson Sieve-Grip tractors. They couldn't compete with the Fordson tractors and ceased tractor production in 1922. Several of the old Janesville wrenches were given a different part number after the consolidation.



Samson Tractor Company 750368 Wrench - Stockton, California & Janesville, Wisconsin

Samson 750368 Wrench Image
  • Markings side one: "750368".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 9.5 inches.
  • Reference: Samson Parts books, not pictured in Rathbone's book.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/100-1) SOLD
The Samson 750367 replaced the identical Janesville Machine Company wrench marked "J. M. Co". There are two known marking variations if this wrench, One has the numbers in the center of the wrench and the other (like this one) is marked under the larger jaw.

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J.M. CO. Wrench (large letters with three periods variation) - Janesville Machine Company later Samson Tractor

Janesville J.M.CO. Wrench Image
  • Markings side one: "J.M.CO.".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 9.5 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Vol. One, page 265.
  • Condition: Some pitting, hammer mushrooming on edge.
  • Price: (ref: FW/101a-1) SOLD
This wrench was replaced by the identical Samson Tractor Company wrench "750368". There are at least four known marking variations: "J M CO" (no periods), "J M. CO" (one period), "J.M.CO. (three periods), and one with smaller letters and reverse markings (reads from small end to large end). The Lacrosse Plow Company wrench marked "LAX PLOW CO" is a "look-alike".

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Janesville Machine Company / Samson Tractor Company "E" Wrench

Janesville Machine
  • Markings side one: "E".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 6.5 inches.
  • Reference: Not pictured in Rathbone's book.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/93-1) SOLD
The Janesville Machine "E" wrench was replace by the 750627 wrench after the Janesville and Samson Tractor merger (same wrench different number).

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Samson Tractor Company 750627 Wrench - Stockton, California & Janesville, Wisconsin

Samson tractor Co. 750627 Wrench Image
  • Markings side one: "750627".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 6.5" inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone Volume Two, page 256.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/92-1) SOLD
This Samson 750627 replaced the identical Janesville Machine Company "E" wrench.

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Janesville "DISK" Wrench - Janesville Machine Company - Janesville, Wisconsin (later Samson Tractor Company)

Janesville DISK Wrench Image
  • Markings side one: "DISK".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 14.5 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone Vol. One 265.
  • Condition: Good Plus with some hammer mushrooming on edges.
  • Price: (ref: FW/103-1) SOLD
This "DISK" wrench is listed and pictured in a Jamesville Machine Company Parts Book for Disk Cultivators. There are several "look-alike" wrenches from other companies, usually used on disk harrows or cultivators. Their is one marked "DISC" instead of "Disk" which may be a Johnson Harvester Company (later Massey-Harris) product.

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Samson Tractor Company 754372 Wrench - Stockton, California & Janesville, Wisconsin

Samson Tractor 754372 Image
  • Markings side one: "SAMSON TRACTOR CO".
  • Markings side two: "754372".
  • Length: 14.5 inches
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/87-1) SOLD
This is the only Samson Tractor wrench known that is marked "Samson". No part book listing has been found but I'm fairly certain this wrench was for the Samson Tractors.

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Samson Tractor Company 752425 Wrench - Stockton, California & Janesville, Wisconsin

Samson tractor Co. 752425 Wrench Image
  • Markings side one: "752425".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 7 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone Volume Two, page 256.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/90-1) SOLD
This Samson 752425 replaced the identical Janesville Machine Company "C" wrench.

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******* JOHN DEERE & RELATED COMPANIES WRENCHES *******



John Deere Automotive Type Adjustable Wrench (Deere part number HZ6758)

Deere Auto Type Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "Deere".
  • Markings side two: "2".
  • Length: 9 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone Volume One, page 133.
  • Condition: Good + +.
  • Price: (ref: JD/15-1) SOLD

You can literally look at a thousand auto type wrenches and not find this one. A variant is marked just "JD". These wrenches came with the tools for early 1900's Deer Binders and Mowers.

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Union Mal Iron Co Wrench (Union Malleable Iron Co. of Moline, Illinois)

  • Markings side one: "Union Mal Iron Co.".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 10.25" inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 465.
  • Condition: Some pitting, hammer marks on large open end.
  • Price: (ref: JD/002-1) SOLD
Rare and early wrench from the Union Malleable Iron Co. that was acquired by Deere & Co. in 1911.
S. C. P. Co. 6 Wrench Pic

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Dain Manufacturing Co (Ottumwa Iowa) Wrench - Small Letters Variant

  • Markings side one: "Dain Mfg. Co.".
  • Markings side two: "Ottumwa IA.
  • Length: 9.75 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 121.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: JD/004-1) SOLD
Small letters variant of the Dain wrench. Dain Manufacturing was acquired by Deere & Co. in 1911.
 Dain Small Letters Wrench Pic

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Dain Manufacturing Co (Ottumwa Iowa) Wrench - Large Letters Variant

  • Markings side one: "Dain Mfg. Co.".
  • Markings side two: "Ottumwa IA.
  • Length: 9.75 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 121.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: JD/003-1). SOLD
Scarce, graphic early wrench, rarer large letters variant. Dain Manufacturing was acquired by Deere & Co. in 1911.
 Dain Large Letters Wrench Pic
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Letz / Deere E6075 Wrench - Crown Point, Indiana

Letz E6075 Wrench Image
  • Markings side one: No Markings.
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 15.5 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's Book page 296.
  • Condition: Excellent.
  • Price: (ref: JD/9-2) SOLD
The Letz Manufacturing Company had a line of feed mills that were marketed by John Deere. This double socket wrench held a locking nut while the set screw was being adjusted.

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Four Variations of the "196" John Deere Plow Works Wrench"

Four Deere 196 Wrenches Image

  • Markings side one: "196" except one with triangular cutout which is too pitted to read.
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 7.25 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone Volume One, page 75.
  • Condition: See description below.
  • Price:(ref: JD/20-1) SOLD

The Deere 196 wrench is listed in a 1907 John Deere Plow Works catalog with Deere plows, cultivators, listers, and binders. There are four different variations in this lot, from left to right they are:

  • Three slots, two square, and two round cutouts (has some edge nicks).
  • Square and triangular cutouts (severe pitting, if the numbers were they are not readable now.
  • two square cutouts (has medium pitting).
  • One square cutout (light pitting).

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Deere A523F Deere Hay Loader Wrench

John Deere A523F Wrench Picture
  • Markings side one: "A523F".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 6 inches
  • Reference:
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: JD/7-1) SOLD
Listed in 1901 Deere & Mansur Hay Loader Parts Catalogs. A rare wrench, only four collectors have it marked on Dill's John Deere Tool List.

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John Deere 22509 Plow Wrench - Moline, Illinois

John Deere 22509 Wrench Picture
  • Markings side one: "22509 JOHN DEERE".
  • Markings side two: "JOHN DEERE".
  • Length: 16 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone Volume One, page 133.
  • Condition: Overall light pitting.
  • Price: (ref: JD/6-1) SOLD
The 22509 wrench is listed in a 1916 John Deere Plow Works Catalog as being used on their disc plows.

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John Deere Plow Work W2 Wrench

Deere W2 Wrench Picture
  • Markings side one: "W2".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 8.75 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's Book page 130.
  • Condition: Excellent.
  • Price: (ref: JD/11-1) SOLD .

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John Deere 1340SC Wrench (John Deere Marseilles Works, Marseilles, Illinois)

  • Markings side one: "John Deere".
  • Markings side two: 1340SC.
  • Length: inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One page 310.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: JD/5-1) SOLD .
This wrench is listed in John Deere parts books from the Marseilles Works for their manure spreaders.
John Deere 1340SC Wrench



******* Oliver Wrenches *******

Although there are over 40 known Oliver wrenches only six are marked "Oliver".
Those are the RP206, RP207. RP208, RP209. RP210 and CP245 wrenches



Oliver RP208 Wrench - Oliver Chilled Plow Works - South Bend, Indiana

  • Markings side one: "Oliver".
  • Markings side two: "RP208 Oliver".
  • Length: 8.5 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Vol One, page 361.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: OL/01-1) SOLD
Oliver RP208 Wrench
The RP208 is one of the six known marked "Oliver" wrenches. These wrench dates back to the Oliver Chilled Plow Works era of the Oliver Farm Equipment Company.

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Oliver H63 Wrench - Oliver Chilled Plow Works - South Bend, Indiana

Oliver H63 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "H63".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 7.25 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's Book Volume Two, page 2.
  • Condition: Painted red, looks like some light paint under the paint.
  • Price: (ref: OL/8-1) SOLD

This wrench came with Oliver Spring Tooth Harrows.

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Oliver F153 Wrench - Oliver Chilled Plow Works South Bend, Indiana

Oliver F153 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "F153".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 8.75 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's Book Volume One, page 360.
  • Condition: Good ++.
  • Price: (ref: OL/7-1) SOLD

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Sechler Black Hawk (Oliver) M95 Wrench - Moline, Illinois

  • Markings side one: "Black Hawk M95 ".
  • Markings side two: "Sechler Moline ILL".
  • Length: 10.25 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Vol. One, page 419.
  • Condition: Slight damage to end of screwdriver.
  • Price: (ref: FW/81a-3) SOLD
Sechler Moline Black Hawk M95
One of the most unique and graphic of all the farm wrenches. The few we have sold have been badly pitted, this one isn't. Sechler Black Hawk manure spreaders were distributed by the Oliver Chilled Plow Works in the early 1900's.

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Sechler Black Hawk (Oliver) M166 Wrench - Moline, Illinois

Sechler Black Hawk M166 Wrench
  • Markings side one: "M166".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 4 X 9.5 inches.
  • Reference: Blackhawk spreader parts books.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/155-1) SOLD
Very scarce Sechler "L" shaped socket wrench. Listed in Rathbone's Supplement but not pictured in the book. Identified from Blackhawk Manure Spreader parts books. The Blackhawk spreaders were made by Sechler and sold by Oliver.

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Sechler Black Hawk (Oliver) M167 Wrench - Moline, Illinois

Sechler Black Hawk M167 Wrench
  • Markings side one: "Black Hawk".
  • Markings side two: "M167".
  • Length: 10.5 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Vol. One, page 419.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/154-1) SOLD
Sechler Black Hawk manure spreaders were distributed by the Oliver Chilled Plow Works in the early 1900's.

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Oliver and International Harvester G1 Wrench

Oliver & IHC G1 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "G1".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 12.5 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Vol One, page 361 and Irps' IHC Tool List.
  • Condition: Some hammer damage on edge otherwise excellent with dark patina.
  • Price: (ref:OL/9-1) SOLD

This is an Oliver Walking Plow wrench it is also listed on the IHC tool List as International manufactured Oliver Plows in Canada for some time at the Hamilton Plow Works in Hamilton, Ontario.


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Oliver 183 Sulky Plow Wrench with Hammer Head - Oliver Chilled Plow Works South Bend, Indiana.

Oliver 183 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "183"
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 12.75 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's Book Volume Two, Page 360.
  • Condition: Some damage to hammer poll edge and a few other minor dings, nice dark patina.
  • Price: (OL/10-1) SOLD

This wrench came with Oliver's horse drawn sulky plows.


******* J. I. CASE THRESHING MACHINE CO. WRENCHES *******


Case EG Wrench Image

J I Case "EG" Odd Wrench.

  • Markings side one: "EG"
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 11 X 10 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's Book Vol. One, Page 82.
  • Condition: Good Plus, one socket has a crack.
  • Price: (ref: JIC/20-1) SOLD
Odd Y-shaped super rare Case wrench.

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Early J I Case Gas Steam Engine Wrench "880C"

  • Markings side one: "880C".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 16.5 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book page 81 and old Case Steam Engine Parts Catalogs.
  • Condition: Good Plus with no cracks or other damage, some minor dings on edges.
  • Price: (ref: JIC/13-1)
This large double open end S-wrench is listed in Case Steam engine Parts Catalogs as a "wrench for stuffing box prior to 1909".
J I Case 880C Wrench Pic

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Extra Large J. I. Case Steam Engine Wrench "1823C"

  • Markings side one: "1823C" with the Case "Old Abe" eagle logo.
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 24 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book page 81 and old Case Steam Engine Parts Books.
  • Condition: No breaks or repairs but does have some pitting. The part number is weakly marked and hard to read.
  • Price: (ref: JIC/14-1) SOLD
At 24" long and with 2-25/32" and 2-13/32" jaw openings this is the largest of the Case Steam Engine wrenches.
J I Case 1823C Wrench Pic

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J. I. Case Threshing Machine Key Wrench "5015T"

  • Markings side one: "5015T".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 8 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book page 81 and old Case Threshing Machine Parts Books.
  • Condition: Excellent with dark patina, no signs if abuse.
  • Price: (ref: JIC/16-1) SOLD
This square socket wrench with a loop type shaft is described as a "Key Wrench" in Case Threshing Machine Part Lists.
J I Case 5015T Wrench Pic

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J I Case Gas Tractor Wrench "3329A"

  • Markings side one: "3329A" with a "X" logo and the Case "Old Abe" eagle.
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 8.5 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book page 82 and old Case Parts Catalogs.
  • Condition: Excellent except for start of a tiny jaw crack. Dark patina, bold, clear markings.
  • Price: (ref: JIC/12-1) SOLD
This offset single open end cast wrench is described as a water pump stuffing pump wrench in early Case Gas Tractor Parts Books (Model 12-20 and others).
J I Case 3329A Wrench Pic


******* IHC AND RELATED COMPANIES WRENCHES *******


Champion Mower & Reaper Company H68 Wrench (IHC related company)

Champion-IHC H68 Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "CHAMPION"
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 11 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's Book Volume One, Page 95.
  • Condition: Overall light pitting or casting roughness, excellent dark patina.
  • Price: (ref: FW/110-1) SOLD
This wrench has also been seen marked very lightly "H68" on the reverse side. Only a couple collectors on the IHC Tool List have this one.

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Newell Sanders Plow Company A120 Wrench (rare variant) - Chattanooga, Tennessee (IHC related company)

Newell Sanders A120 (large letters) Wrench
  • Markings side one: "Newell Sanders Plow Co"
  • Markings side two: "A120"
  • Length: 13.5 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's page 351.
  • Condition: Some very light pitting.
  • Price: (ref: FW/24b-1) SOLD
Only a couple of these Newell Sanders A120 wenches have turned up without the hex box wrench and marked with larger letters.

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Newell Sanders B20 Wrench - Chattanooga, Tennessee (IHC related company)

Newell Sanders B20 Wrench
  • Markings side one: "Sanders"
  • Markings side two: "B20"
  • Length: 10.5 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone Volume One, page 411.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price:(ref: FW/83-1) SOLD
One of the scarcer Newell Sanders wrenches.

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Newell Sanders Plow Company "24" Wrench - (IHC related company)

  • Markings side one: "Sanders 24"
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 11.25 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book page 411
  • Condition: Good Plus with a few jaw edge dings and a tiny hairline crack.
  • Price: SOLD
Newell Sanders 24 Wrench
One of the rarer Newell Sanders wrenches.

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Newell Sanders Plow Company A120 Wrench (scarce variant) - Chattanooga, Tennessee (IHC related company)

Newell Sanders A120 (variant) Wrench
  • Markings side one: "A120"
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 13.5 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone Volume One, page 351.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/24C-1) SOLD
A scarce variant of the Newell Sanders A120 wrench with two square and one open ends and marked with only the part number.

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Newell Sanders A416 Wrench - Chattanooga, Tennessee (IHC related company)

Newell Sanders A416 Wrench
  • Markings side one: "Sanders"
  • Markings side two: "A416"
  • Length: 13 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone Volume One, page 411.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: FW/84-1) SOLD

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Newell Sanders Plow Company "A260" Wrench - (IHC related company)

  • Markings side one: "Newell Sanders Plow Co A260"
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 18.75 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book page 351
  • Condition: Some damage or grinding to small end
  • Price: (ref: FW/42-4). SOLD
Newell Sanders A260 Wrench
At 19" long this is the biggest and most impressive looking of the known Newell Sanders wrenches.

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IHC 632LA Wrench Image

McCormick Deering / International Harvester Socket wrench "632LA"

  • Markings side one: "632LA"
  • Markings side two: with an IHC logo
  • Length: 4.75 inches.
  • Reference: IHC Parts Books. Rathbone Vol 1, page 251.
  • Condition: Excellent.
  • Price: (ref: IHC51-1) SOLD
This heavy cast hex socket wrench has only been seen in parts catalogs for McCormick Deering Ensilage Cutters.

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International Harvester New Old Stock S786 Grease Cup and G3172 Wrench

IHC Grease Cup & Wrench Image

  • Markings side one: "G3172" with IHC logo
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Grease Cup: Marked "S786" with IHC logo.
  • Length: Wrench is 6.75 inches, cup is 2".
  • Reference: Rathbone's Book Volume Two, Page 253.
  • Condition: grease cup is unused, like new. Wrench is Good Plus.
  • Price: (IH/6-4 and IH/52-1) SOLD

This New Old Stock IHC grease cup was found in an old hardware store in Kansas several years ago. It has never been used and has it's original paint. Included with the cup is the IHC G3172 wrench that fits the grease cup nut.

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International Harvester Drill Wrench "F8121"

  • Markings side one: F8121".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 7 inches
  • Reference: Rathbone's book page 252 and old IHC Parts Catalogs.
  • Condition:
  • Price: Price: SOLD
IHC F8121 Wrench
This wrench is listed in old McCormick-Deering Parts Lists as being issued with several different drills. There are several variations of this wrench two of which are pictured in Rathbone's book. Known implements that used this wrench are:
  • McCormick Deering Plow Press Drill
  • McCormick-Deering Four Row Beet Drill
  • McCormick-Deering Plain Fluted Feed Grain Drills (Export)  (Richmond Type)
  • McCormick-Deering Deep Seeding Drills (double run feed)
  • McCormick-Deering Two Horse and Larger Grain Drills

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IHC / P & O 7458 Wrench (Parlin & Orendorff - Canton, Illinois)

  • Markings side one: "P & O Canton ILL USA".
  • Markings side two: "7458".
  • Length: 22 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 370.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: IH/45-1) SOLD
A large very rare wrench from the International Harvester family. Seldom offered for sale. Used on P & O's large Mogul Tractor Plows (5, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 12 furrows).
P & O 7458 Wrench

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IHC / P & O Disk Plow Wrench 3637 (Parlin & Orendorff - Canton, Illinois)

  • Markings side one: "P & O Disk Plow Canton ILL 3637".
  • Markings side two: No markings.
  • Length: 20.5 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 370.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • (ref: IH/46-1) SOLD
Another one of the hard to find P & O large wrenches. This one came with P & O Disc Plows circa 1898-1899.
P & O 36373637
Wrench

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IHC / P & O 4128 Plow Wrench (Parlin & Orendorff - Canton, Illinois)

  • Markings side one: "P & O Canton ILL".
  • Markings side two: "4128".
  • Length: 15 inches.
  • Reference: Rathbone's book Volume One, page 370.
  • Condition: Good Plus.
  • Price: (ref: IH/47-1) SOLD
This rare, large wrench was used on P & O's Diamond and Success Sulky and Gang Plows.
P & O 4128 Wrench

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