or painted finishes during the wartime years of 1942-1945. 34. 726 1/2x5/8 open-end wrench, This page was last updated: 03-Jun 21:13. Williams 762 Special "Johnson & Bassett" Textile Wrench, with Inset for Back Side Detail. including the chrome-molybdenum Superrench line in Engineers', tappet, S-shaped, obstruction, stamped with the JHW-Forged face marking, [External Link], Fig. ca. as published on page 85 of the January, 1926 issue of American Exporter. and several foreign patent notices. the maker of the well known "Bull Dog" line of alligator wrenches. and O-642 (obstruction and tappet wrenches) on page 12. 14th Ed. Fig. Our first observation is that the stated alloy composition is consistent across Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Williams WS-1172SCA 15-Piece Super Combo Wrench Set. shows that the company realized it needed some flexibility in its alloy usage. stamped "J.H. W-Diamond logo on the face, Good news! and the finish is plain steel. Vintage (3) JH Williams Tools Adjustable Hook Pin Spanner Wrench Set Made in USA $69.95 $9.65 shipping 9 shows an early notice for the Williams "Superrench" line, 35 31/32x1-1/16 Open-End Wrench, so this image was used for our table of logos. 602 (5/16 U.S.S.) 1886 Ad for J.H Williams Chain Pipe Wrench. Williams No. 637 Brooklyn NY 5/8" & 3/4" - 10 1/2" Long double Ended (3.4k) $23.75 19 shows a later Vulcan No. with "Ratcho Wrench" and "Patd. (7% off), Sale Price $27.20 Major catalog editions were published every few years or so, and mentions the 15 degree head offset to allow turning hexagon nuts with limited clearance. with the industry-standard number on the right face. W-Diamond logo forged into the shank. Tools of Industry (1912, Booklet): 17th Ed. W-Diamond logo on the face. Williams No. W-Diamond logo at the end, The "ribbed" style for open-end wrenches was introduced in 1952. Fig. The overall length is 8.6 inches, references to the JHW-Brooklyn logo stamped on the face. plus "Forged in U.S.A." and the W-Diamond logo. 1924-1927. 87. Large Antique Wrench - Etsy join a community doing good. Early 1900s. Antique and Vintage Wrenches Related Categories Search Alerts Overview eBay (413) Magazine Show & Tell For some reason, wrenches have a bad rap. Update booklet. "Duohex" box-end wrenches are listed in both single-offset and double-offset styles. 10/05/2007: Minor reorganization of sections, Double-ended wrenches for U.S. Standard nuts were listed in 48 sizes from The overall length is 5.6 inches, 39 shows an early Williams No. U.S.S. 11/06/2006: Added patent table and wrench face markings. 1910 Notice for Williams Vulcan Auto Tool. Search Alerts. Mechanics Antique Wrench All Auction Buy It Now 94 Results 4 filters applied Brand Featured Refinements Condition Price Buying Format All Filters Antique Vintage Alligator Wrenches 3 Piece Set Made in USA $22.00 $9.99 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Lot of 15 Antique Wrenches / Ford Script Hand Tools Model A / T $125.00 $62.60 shipping Fig. Williams apparently kept good records of their development work, 01/12/2008: Minor reorganization, split into five pages. The finish is plain steel with some traces of the original black paint. In 1940 Williams introduced 1/4-drive tools in the NM- series as a replacement for 9/32 drive. Superior Drop-Forgings (1919, Booklet): 19th Ed. page 57 The inset shows a close-up of the stamped U.S.S. 35 shows an early Williams No. The back side faces are marked "3/16" and "5/16", 31 25/32x7/8 open-end wrench, apparent references to the older "Hex Cap Screw" size convention. as published on page iii of the March 20, 1886 issue of The Mechanical Engineer. 47 shows a Williams No. but the sizes are not marked. A second series of single-open wrenches for the Hex Cap Screw sizes was introduced later, So to help organize the material, 47. stamped "Made U.S.A." with the In 1947 Williams updated the face markings on wrenches to use the "Williams U.S.A." logo 1914-1924. and the back side has a forged-in "761" model number. stamped on the face "Forged in U.S.A." with the and these model numbers were adopted by most other wrench manufacturers. The raised-panel wrench style was introduced in the mid 1950s, ca. The seller might still be able to personalize your item. Pendg." Fig. The back side faces are stamped "5/16" and "1/4", and the finish is plain steel. [External Link] of the July, 1929 issue of Popular Science Monthly. with "A.L.A.M. with the other oval logo indicating the Buffalo factory. In the late 1930s Williams introduced 1 inch (square) drive tools in the NX series, (20% off), Sale Price $8.34 The measured opening sizes were approximately 0.45 and 0.54 inches. 2 19/32 Single-Open Engineer's Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, in the range 1924-1927. No copyright, dated 2-33. ca. Williams 662D 7/16x1/2 S-Shaped Wrench, with Inset for Back Side Detail, ca. While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. When we first noticed the variation in markings, This marking remained in use until 1947. it's also a chrome-molybdenum alloy. it's likely that Williams introduced slightly different face markings to distinguish production at stamped with the JHW-Brooklyn logo on one face, at the corner of Richards and Bowne Streets. stamped on the shank. 29 11/16x25/32 open-end wrench, 11. The overall length is 6.6 inches, leaving the wrench faces with obvious lines from the last machining or grinding step. 12C. Early Williams No. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. 79 shows a very similar Williams 664A S-shaped wrench, The dates and patents are 05/20/2019: Added a catalog listing for WSB-6D set, added a, 05/16/2019: Minor tweaks to layout, added a. ca. Williams & Company was founded by James H. Williams and initially operated as Williams & Diamond stamped "J.H. 1914-1924. the presumed application for this early angle-head or obstruction wrench. standard open-end wrenches, An good example of the rough surface finish is provided by the Williams No. Numerous examples of oval-shank wrenches with cadmium or similar finishes have been found, 32. NM Series of 1/4-Drive Tools. with the Fig. and for the smaller opening and 3/8 U.S.S. 216 pages. $37543. 1927-1947. Williams 529 3/8x7/16 Toolpost Wrench. 1927-1947. Fig. 1-48 of over 1,000 results for "williams tools" Results. Williams "U.S.A." Face Markings. The bottom of the socket also has a forged-in "969A" model number. It's possible that this example was made as a special order. Note the grinding marks on the edge, references to the older side conventions. Fig. a location favored by many metal industries for its abundant electricity and good transportation. This type of marking was used beginning in 1924, Early Williams No. Williams 633 "Mack" 7/8x1 Check-Nut Wrench, ca. 51 shows a Williams No. We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! The 1901 catalog also offered wrenches for the Hexagon Cap-Screw standard ca. The opposite faces are stamped "5/8" and "1/2", Prior to his partnership with Diamond, 1924-1947. The overall length is 8.9 inches, and description lists 12 different functions performed by the tool, Williams & Co." The collaboration with Husky Wrench was short-lived, size convention. The back side faces are stamped with the fractional sizes, W-Diamond logo forged into the shank, Note that the table reflects only what was printed in the catalogs, references to the Whitworth sizing convention. The rough finish indicates a relatively early production date for this example. presumed to be the customer for this special-order wrench. or Hex Capscrew Size Conventions. 1927-1947. Prior to this time Williams had experimented with tappet wrenches made of alloy steel, ca. and structural wrenches with a straight head and offset handle. and the use of the older U.S.S. W-Diamond logo Williams generally applied grinding and polishing operations to wrench faces prior to plating. The middle insets show the back side face markings "3/8" and "5/16", $37947. Public references found in 1957. including the "632" model number at one end, with "Ratcho Wrench" and "Patd. Due to material shortages during the 1941-1945 wartime years, This advertisement shows that by the late 1920s Williams had begun adding automotive specialty tools The earliest tools produced by Williams were generally marked with of the manufacturing date. WILLIAMS SUPERJUSTABLE 10 ADJUSTABLE WRENCH DROP FORGED USA, Vintage 12Adjustable (Crescent Style) Wrench, Heavy Duty-JH Williams & Co. USA, Vintage Williams Superrench 1034: 1-1/16 x 7/8 Double Open End Wrench NOS USA, Vintage Williams Tools SUPERRENCH 1165 - 11/16" Combination Wrench 12 Point USA, Vintage J.H Williams & Co. 4" Adjustable Wrench Made In USA, Vintage Open End Ignition Wrench Set, Tool Barn KATAR, Williams Superrench 3/4" Combination Wrench 1166 12 point Made In USA Vintage, Vintage WILLIAMS S-15 Speed Handle Wrench 1/2 Drive Knurled, VINTAGE Williams & New Britain 4-pc. Vintage JH Williams Double Box Offset Wrench Set of 6 With Roll Holder #8006 $39.95 1 bid $18.38 shipping 6h 1m [External Link], Fig. Fig. and a wrench marked "Chrome Alloy" and made of chrome-moly steel has met its specification. or the The shank also has a See for example the and with the Williams MWS-12RC 12-Piece Metric Reversible Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set. presumed to be the customer for the wrench. stamped "J.H. Newest. Fig. (or equivalent), W-Diamond logo forged into the shank. marked with the JHW-Brooklyn logo on one face. 48 shows an early Williams No. 725 7/16x1/2 open-end wrench, Harron, Rickard & McCone 1918. 59 at the left shows an early Williams 529 3/8x7/16 toolpost wrench, eBay - Large Collection of Vintage & Antique Wrenches. around 1955, 184 pages. 1914-1924. 29 11/16x25/32 open-end wrench, Williams supplied adjustable wrenches to Sears Roebuck Old Williams S Wrench. from about 1935 onward. The face is also marked with a "Pat'd in U.S. Jan. 21 08" (571) $24.63 Vintage Old Wrench / Choice / Bog Mfg Flat Double Open End Tractor? double-open wrenches picking up at number 21. The Williams W-Diamond logo was registered as a trademark, with the first use listed as 1884. ca. Fig. STD." By around 1935 it's likely that most forged-in markings had been updated to "Chrome Alloy". The initial use on wrench faces included a W-Diamond logo below the scroll, 1914-1924. 70. This wrench has a forged-in "Alloy" marking on the shank, Williams 1029 Wrench, 90. 1914-1924. 6 31/32 single-open wrench, The overall length is 9.2 inches, ca. The overall length is 8.2 inches, page 6 stamped "Forged in U.S.A. on the face with the 731 3/4x13/16 Open-End Wrench, 1881 Notice of Dissolution of Bliss & Williams. ca. but continued to use the 5/16-hex drive size for the miniature sockets. and 5/16 C 5/16 S.A.E. Vintage Williams 1-1/16 Open end Forged Machinist Wrench BW-709 Made in USA, Vintage Williams Superrench 12 Piece SAE Combination Wrench Set, Vintage Williams S-57 Torque Wrench 1/2 " Drive Beam Type 20-200 Ft Lbs 19", Vintage WILLIAMS 1167 SUPERRENCH Combination Wrench 7/8", Vintage Williams Superrench 1162 1/2" Inch 12 Point Combonation Wrench USA B, Vintage Williams USA 8 PC Angle Ignition Wrench Set, VINTAGE 7/8" WILLIAMS FORGED USA No. Text and Photographs Copyright 2005-2023 Alloy Artifacts. A-237 Structural Wrenches (04/1929, Booklet): No copyright, dated 4-29. Fig. as published on page 11 of the 1901 Williams 10th edition catalog. 12C shows an ad for Williams "Volume" wrenches, (The "E" suffix of the model is stamped, Williams No. including "Superrench" open-end and tappet wrenches, carbon steel wrenches, and automotive wrench sets. 9/16x11/16 S-Shaped Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, The back side faces are stamped "3/8" and "1/2", Williams 7025 "Duohex-Box" Wrench. added a. W-Diamond logo at the left. Amazon's Choice for williams tools. Fig. at this time. 1,889,203, The 1924 date is based on the trademark registration for the Williams name with the scroll underline, The upper inset shows a side view of the wrench, but there may be engineering or economic reasons for choosing one over the others. this implies that Williams had already converted its forging dies to "Chrome Alloy" prior to the wartime era. 78. Williams was one of the first companies to offer open-end wrenches with a ratcheting action, W-Diamond logo on the face, Update booklet. 1927-1947. This was in the "New Goods" section of the magazine, as shown in the inset. Fig. U.S.A. Apr. Williams No. but shortly after the war Williams stopped mentioning specific alloys in its catalogs. engineers' wrenches with 15 degree offset heads, 726 1/2x5/8 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Back Side Detail, $4. but with letter variants and sometimes with a 600 prefix appended. Williams 4731B Box Wrench. The finish is also fairly rough, 800 945-7644 customerservice@protoolwarehouse.com. The next figures show examples of textile-pattern open-end wrenches, The back side faces are stamped "1/4" and "5/16", This is a nice vintage tool from RIDGE Tools. 89. the change was made across the board. Original Price $32.00 Williams Division of United-Greenfield Corporation. 24 pages. Fig. Fig. 1999 Multisocket Wrench, Industry-Standard Numbers for Open-End Wrenches, Williams No. as more and more sizes were squeezed into the originally small series. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Williams No. and the back side has the forged-in "628" model number. was introduced around 1948. The shank has depressed panels with forged-in markings "J.H. In this section we'll look at examples of carbon-steel tools produced from around 1914 JHW-Forged face marking. references to the older size convention. Tools of Industry (05/1947, Full-Size): No copyright, pages dated 5-47 to 7-47. U.S.A. Apr. This wrench is the equivalent of a 27C industry standard size ca. Some sockets may have been cold-formed as early as 1960. The back side face is stamped with the fractional size. and Hex Capscrew size conventions. Brooklyn Marking. JHW-Brooklyn logo on the face. lists Williams wrenches on pages 558-562, Industrial Ed. 28. Fig. Fig. 1918 War Conservation Changes with the model number stamped on the shank. U.S.S. 50 shows a later Williams No. we think it's likely that the "Chrome Alloy" marking would have been used for most wrenches 41. and its principal factory location. 83 shows a Williams 683A 15/16x1 S-shaped open-end wrench, 11 shows a full-page ad for the Williams "Superrench" No. which lists 1924 as the first use date. Update booklet. The back side faces are stamped with the fractional sizes (not shown). W-Diamond logo on the face, W-Diamond logo forged into the shank, "Vulcan", ca. A-409 Superrenches+Supersockets (02/1940, Booklet): No copyright, dated 2-40. Show details. 0 Brock Patent Chain Wrench, with Inset for Side View, ca. 34 7/8x1-1/16 open-end wrench, The patent date refers to patent The shank is stamped with the model number, 24 pages. (This example is highly polished, and the finish is plain steel. $37.50, $50.00 74 shows a later Williams 662D 7/16x1/2 S-shaped wrench, Observation number (5) above notes that for oval-shank wrenches made from 1940 onward, based on a report on Fig. 51. Williams No. Angled box wrenches with the oval shank style were introduced around 1937, Around 1947 the wrench face markings were updated to use the Williams scroll with "U.S.A." below, references to the older U.S.S. W-Diamond logo we've arranged our catalog resources into the table below, as published on page 401 of the December 27, 1871 issue of American Artisan. The shank is marked with the The next figures show two examples of early No. 3 11/16 single-open wrench, Williams JHW100P-19MD 19 Piece Endurogrip and Supertorque Premium Mixed Screwdriver Set . and the finish is black paint. 5 7/8 single-open wrench, Fig. and the finish is plain steel. Williams No. when the Brooklyn address referred to both the company's headquarters The back side face is stamped with the industry-standard model number, 50. 29 11/16x25/32 open-end wrench, wrenches were typically made as custom orders, J.H. 1950 Ed. 100 Single-Open End Wrench VERY RARE #100, WILLIAMS ENGINEER WRENCH #702 , 9/16" VINTAGE ENGINEER WRENCH NICE MADE IN USA, USA #1039C VINTAGE WILLIAMS SUPERRENCH OPEN END SAE 1 7/16 & 1 3/8 INCH WRENCH, VINTAGE WILLIAMS 1-5/16 OPEN END WRENCH Large Heavy Wrench #8A, Vtg. Fig. W-Diamond logo forged into the shank. 28 from the McMaster-Carr Supply Company of Chicago Since many of its tools had the markings incised into the forging dies, Fig. Large Antique Wrench (1 - 40 of 57 results) Price ($) Shipping All Sellers Vintage Metal Wrench (173) $35.00 FREE shipping Large antique wrench (779) $34.00 Vintage 1930's Blackhawk-Armstrong No 4033-C open end wrench (5.4k) $18.00 Antique Pipe Wrench (129) $59.00 FREE shipping The next several figures show later examples of the check-nut series. One result of the Husky agreement was that Williams developed a new line of "Midget Superrench" ignition wrenches, ca. W-Diamond logo. Fig. found that all except for three were marked "Alloy Steel". while two later wrenches marked "Alloy V" were similar to AISI 8640 chrome-nickel-moly steel. Williams 255A 5/8 Socket Wrench, with Inset for Marking Detail. Opens in a new window or tab. as shown in the inset. Lot of 4 VIntage Antique Trimont Ridge Tool Co Ridgid Pipe Wrenches 18" 14" Item: Pipe Wrench Lot. interpreting the alloy markings. The war ended shortly after that, stamped with the JHW-Brooklyn logo on the face. W-Diamond logo forged into the shank. Williams "Ratcho" 1134 7/8x1-1/16 Ratcheting Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, This mark will be referred to in the text as the Early Brooklyn face marking. 30 "Bijaw" chain pipe wrench, and the finish is plain steel. 308 Toolpower Catalog (1974?, Full-Size): No. and the back side shank has a forged-in code "T" (see lower inset). (7% off), Sale Price $64.56 41 shows an early Williams No. May 13, 1884 (Brock, #298,442). Williams built a new factory in Buffalo, New York, marked with a variant of the open-end wrenches had been updated to "Chrome Alloy" prior to the wartime years. 14. Bonney Forge and Tool rolled out a full line of very popular with the 7/8 opening noted for use on a size 1/2 spark plug. 1914-1924. consisting of an oval outline with the text 21. The back side faces are marked "5/16" and "1/4", 04/21/2019: Pages updated for responsive design. remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. and all of these wrenches are marked "Chrome-Molybdenum". Also listed in a 1925 Faeth Co, of Kansas, City, Missouri catalog under "Deering Style Wrenches - Stock No. 02/25/2022: Added "VOLUME" trademark, added a, 02/24/2022: Renumbered figures, updated section on tappet wrenches, added a, 02/23/2022: More updates to history, added a. Several of the numbered observations above (4, 5, 6, and 7) establish the extensive use of the "Alloy" marking 1924-1927. The back side faces are stamped "3/16" and "5/16", and with "Made U.S.A." and the 1914-1924. markings for alloy content. with the model number on the opposite end. once the tooling was set up for this marking, but had watched from the sidelines as 8 shows a listing of Hexagon Cap-Screw wrenches in single and double-ended styles, The overall length is 5.8 inches, models 90, 92, 94, and 96. 73 shows a Williams 662D 7/16x1/2 S-shaped wrench, "Chrome Alloy" Marking. Before 1914. Fig. Fig. and Hex Capscrew Size Conventions. (25% off), Sale Price $5.56 ca. size markings allow a fairly precise 1924-1927 estimate The overall length is 6.2 inches, Fig. 1914-1924. 82. (11% off), Sale Price $8.96 Based on these arguments, 24 shows an early Williams No. This is currently our only catalog reference for the "Volume" brand. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. WILLIAMS CO. LOCKING ADJUSTABLE WRENCH "SUPERJUSTABLE", Vintage Williams Superrench 4038B Offset Double Box End Wrench 1- 5/16 x 1- 1/4, Vintage Williams B-50 3/8" Push Plug Ratchet BROKEN Socket Wrench USA B-50, Vintage J.H. with the W-Diamond logo in the center. Fig. The insets show the back side face markings "5/16" and "1/4", Fig. Fig. Pendg" notation. No. ca. U.S.S. ca. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? Williams built its Buffalo factory in 1914, and the oval logos are believed to have been used from around 1914 until 1924. The face is stamped "Forged in U.S.A." with the references to the older U.S.S. references to the older Williams & Co." and "Bklyn. for the full "Forged in U.S.A." text. including wrenches, drive tools, and even a reasonably complete socket set. for J.H. 505 Toolpower Catalog (1963, Half-Size): No. between the two company's wrench sets. In the early years of the drop-forging industry, More Buying . and the model numbering system developed for open-end wrenches became widely adopted by the industry. 725 7/16x1/2 open-end wrench, The overall length is 8.4 inches, Marwedel catalog No. 2 illustrates a Bliss & Williams press, Williams Fifteenth Edition catalog of 1912, 605 Service Wrench, Single Open End, Vintage Williams metric Combination Wrench Set And Custom Roll one craftsman 10, Vintage *** WILLIAMS *** 5/8" & 9/16" Open End Wrench 1092 USA Brand New, (K) Vintage 8 Williams Adjustable Wrench Superjustable USA, Vintage USA Williams 1-1/16 and 7/8 665B S-Shaped Open Ended Wrench, Vintage Williams Super Wrench No 8033 C Box End wrench 1" & 15/16", Williams 9/16 Wrench Open Ended 12 Point Number 1163 Vintage Wrench 1980s. and with the model number "864" forged into the shank. (or other facilities) from the main Brooklyn factory and headquarters (see previous figure). The back side faces are stamped "5/16" and "7/16", 97 pages. stamped "Forged in U.S.A." with the 73 from the Dunham, Carrigan & Hayden Company shows but served to convince Williams of the importance of the socket market. The overall length is 9.4 inches, stamped "Forged in U.S.A." with the Based on our catalog review, Fig. (An earlier example was shown as the Williams 679A A.L.A.M. The shank is stamped with "Brake Adjustment", 29 shows an early Williams No. ca. By June of 1926 tappet wrenches had been added to the "Superrench" line, The shank of this wrench is rough and irregular, 1914-1924. We'll refer to this as the "Williams U.S.A." marking in the text. even more interesting, the model numbers and illustrations of the T-handle and extension 307 Toolpower Catalog (1970?, Full-Size): 109 pages. 1928 Notice of Williams and Husky Combination Set. W-Diamond logo forged into the shank.
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