On Tue, 03 Feb 2015 10:02:07 -0800, Gunner Asch
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On Tue, 3 Feb 2015 17:57:27 +0000 (UTC), Cydrome Leader
wrote:

Bob La Londe wrote:
"Cydrome Leader" wrote in message
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Anybody have any made in USA 4" adjustable wrenches for sale? They just
don't seem to make them here anymore, even the 4" one from Klein is
imported nonsense.

I just want one or two because they're pretty darn cute. Ebay has nothing
but imports, new or used.

I've got a couple 4" adjustable wrenches as key fobs. It used to be a major
affectation for me when I was younger, but now they are just there. My
tractor key, and the spare key for my son's car still have them. After
reading your post I decided to look and see. One is a Master Mechanic
wrench stamped USA. It reminded me that back in the around '80 when my dad
opened his hardware store Master Mechanic tools (a TrueValue brand) were
still made in the USA. The other was an S-K wrench. It is also stamped
USA. I know S-K basically went out of business and then was recreated, but
they might be worth a look.

I found a old Williams on ebay, should arrive today. The normal current
normal sized wrenches from Western Forge (they're don't seem to sell stuff
as themselves, but make tools for everybody else) are nicely made, but I
don't see any with a a really nice dull chrome plating these days.

By far the nicest adjustable wrench I have is a 10" Armstrong of
unknown age. Perfect fit, perfect finish, perfect balance. It doesn't seem
to rust, the nut never binds or feels funny, and it never opens or closes
on its own.

Ive got crescents up to about 24"...and the Armstrongs are among the
best I own.

I have a 12" Companion and it's nothing to brag about.

Have you seen my black slipjoint (channellock) pliers? I saw them at
Searz back in the late 70s (while returning tools thrice a week) and
nabbed them. They're great. They have a 5+" opening with a 4+"
depth, and at 21" long, they have a good grip. I used them once to
press a small u-joint together.

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