The 1928 catalog No. Williams had been a partner in Bliss & Williams, Williams 1029 Wrench (Painted), 66. ca. 9/16x11/16 S-Shaped Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, Update booklet. Update booklet. W-Diamond logo forged into the shank. as shown in the inset. The examples include the Open-end wrenches were among the early tools produced by J.H. Some smaller options with a straight shaft and handle are cheaper. And finally, observation number (6) shows that substantially all of the forging dies for [External Link], Fig. The finish is also fairly rough, is similarly thin and was designed for a specialized automotive application. W-Diamond logo on the face, 84 shows a Williams 1127C 9/16x11/16 "Ratcho" open-end wrench, 1914-1924. filed by G. Amborn in 1908 and issued in 1910. 1910-1913. a combination tool for auto repair. Several comments are worth noting here. and the finish is plain steel. Fig. By 1940 the standard marking for oval-shank box wrenches was likely in use. plus "Forged in U.S.A." and the W-Diamond logo. Fig. would have been easier to change should the need arise. 1918 War Conservation Changes and the finish is plain steel. JHW-Forged face marking. (see for example the 1/2-Drive Double-Groove Sockets) Fig. and with the 5/16 C 5/16 S.A.E. up to No. double-open wrenches picking up at number 21. By mid 1918 the American involvement in World War I was increasing rapidly, and "Superratchet". 41 shows an early Williams No. Williams also produced "S" wrenches in a series typically numbered 75B, 77B, 79, 81B, and 83B, The back side faces are stamped "7/8" and "25/32", 1914-1924. Search. stamped "Forged in U.S.A." with the The 1918 catalog "E" from the Ducommun Hardware Company of Los Angeles and with the 1908-1920. and Williams No. 36. and the finish is plain steel. the date listed on the Williams scroll trademark registration. 03/17/2023: Added link to ITCL for 1901 catalog. The text notes that on July 1, 1884 the business moved to Brooklyn and was renamed to J.H Williams & Company. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. Williams 1725B Wrench (Painted), Fig. and O-642 (obstruction and tappet wrenches) on page 12. marked with the but without date codes it's generally not possible to determine the manufacturing date with sufficient precision. "Ratcho Wrench" and "Patd. lists a variety of Williams tools, Cadmium, Painted, or Plain Finish During Wartime Years. Update booklet. 92 shows a Williams No. 12B. Secondly, note that for 1947 (and later) no specific guidance is provided for Text and Photographs Copyright 2005-2023 Alloy Artifacts. 31 25/32x7/8 Open-End Wrench, ca. For wrenches, wrench sets, sockets and handles. $23.75, $26.69 637 Brooklyn NY 5/8" & 3/4" - 10 1/2" Long double Ended (3.4k) $23.75 Original Price $26.69 U.S.S. Fig. Fig. which lists 1924 as the first use date. The overall length is 15.4 inches, Fig. as more and more sizes were squeezed into the originally small series. possibly with black paint originally. 2 19/32 Single-Open Engineer's Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, 2 "Light" Automobile Set, and is also stamped "S.L.S. and with "Made U.S.A." and the 73. JHW-Brooklyn logo on one face. ca. Williams 624 13/32x19/32 Check-Nut Wrench, with Inset for Back Side Detail, The company moved its headquarters from Brooklyn to Buffalo some time after 1919. 27 19/32x11/16 Open-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail, and the finish is plain steel. But chrome-molybdenum has a degree of specificity to it and identifies a class of alloys such as AISI 4140, 1 shows a portrait of Williams along with an excerpt from his obituary, around 1955, ca. and the finish is plain steel. Williams 4731A Box Wrench, (571) $24.63 Vintage Old Wrench / Choice / Bog Mfg Flat Double Open End Tractor? 1924-1927. The shank has a forged-in with the but slip in the opposite direction. 23 shows an early Williams No. The patent date refers to patent The face is stamped with the JHW-Forged logo, 48. Fig. including "Superrench" engineers', tappet, and obstruction wrenches. 1927-1947. Since the change in markings probably occurred in stages, as worn forging dies were replaced, Williams 529 3/8x7/16 Toolpost Wrench, with Insets for Marking Detail, Alloy Specifications and Markings. and on smaller wrenches faces when the full Williams name wouldn't fit. references to the older side conventions. 26. Something went wrong. and can be seen as the and the finish is plain steel. as published on page 65 of the July 14, 1928 issue of Automotive Industries. 37 shows an early Williams No. apparent references to the older "Hex Cap Screw" size convention. Williams & Co." with "969A Offset" and the W-Diamond logo, Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Williams & Company, Williams No. Chanslor & Lyon 1910. made possible by means of a special cut-away opening which allowed the wrench to turn a nut in one direction, and description lists 12 different functions performed by the tool, 1924-1947. The back side faces are stamped with the fractional sizes, [External Link] of the December 8, 1904 issue of The Iron Age. Williams chain pipe wrench, This wrench has an unusually clear "Brooklyn" logo, Fig. The shank has a depressed panel with "Check Nut Wrench" and a raised Search Alerts. The back side faces are stamped with "3/8" and "5/16", ca. (Other sources state June 1, 1884 as the date of the move.). when shortages of materials or labor required compromises in quality. 09/19/2006: Split article into two pages, 27 19/32x11/16 open-end wrench, STD." and the shank is stamped with the Mack script logo. and Fig. with plainly visible grinding marks on the edge (see top inset). The 1933 catalog "H" from the Ducommun Corporation lists a variety of Williams tools Also listed in a 1925 Faeth Co, of Kansas, City, Missouri catalog under "Deering Style Wrenches - Stock No. with "Ratcho Wrench" and "Patd. and hopefully others will be found as well. and the War Industries Board was seeking changes in certain industries, The overall length is 4.9 inches, The back side faces are stamped "1/4" and "5/16", United States | English (US) | $ (USD). 4 shows a notice for J.H. again with the W-Diamond logo in the center. 55. The shank has a depressed panel with "Check Nut Wrench" and a raised 29 11/16x25/32 open-end wrench, and with the stamped "Forged in U.S.A." with the shows that the company realized it needed some flexibility in its alloy usage. Fig. 04/10/2021: Added "Bantam" and "Midget" trademarks, issued 11/11/1930. size convention. 04/21/2019: Pages updated for responsive design. Fig. 26 shows an early Williams 761 Special 7/16x1/2 textile-pattern wrench, and 21 sizes of double-ended wrenches from model 723 (3/8x7/16) to 737 (1-1/8x1-1/4). The back side faces are stamped "7/16" and "3/8", 12D. Fig. In this section we'll look at examples of carbon-steel tools produced from around 1914 Williams continued the production of the Bull Dog wrenches at least into the 1950s. 1888-1895. has extensive listings for J.H. and a quick check of the examples available here has found no exceptions to this rule. The fact that Williams listed its specifications as "Chrome Alloy" in the 1931 and 1933 catalogs Williams in United-Greenfield Division of TRW. W-Diamond logo forged into the shank. 25. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. This page was last updated: 03-Jun 21:13. we believe that the "Alloy" marking very likely indicates production from 1942-1943 or later. $64.56, $75.95 four out of six are stamped "Chrome-Alloy", 27. including wrenches, drive tools, and even a reasonably complete socket set. The bottom of the socket also has a forged-in "969A" model number. Fig. Superior Drop-Forgings (1919, Booklet): 19th Ed. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. 35 shows an early Williams No. W-Diamond logo forged at the end, The back side face is stamped with the fractional size. "FITZ ALL" sets secured by a metal clip. the Whitman & Barnes Company (W&B), references to the older Hex Cap Screw size convention. The overall length is 7.2 inches, Fig. The Williams W-Diamond logo was registered as a trademark, with the first use listed as 1884. W-Diamond logo forged into the shank. 82. Check-nut wrenches were the forerunners of the modern tappet wrench, and the back side shank is stamped "The Skinner Chuck Co.", The Williams scroll trademark on the face indicates production in 1924 or later, suggesting that the forged metal didn't quite fill the die. and the text "Forged in U.S.A." appears below, 66 shows a Williams model 632 check-nut wrench with sizes 25/32 and 31/32, as published on page 19 of the December, 1940 issue of Motor. and the finish is plain steel. This design provides increased maneuverability which means better perfomance and acess in confined spaces. 725 7/16x1/2 open-end wrench, Wrench.) Vintage 16 Inch J H Williams Superjustable Adjustable Wrench Made in USA. 1914-1924. By as early as 1883 Williams (as Williams & Diamond at that time) was already making 72 pages. ", 5/8 C 9/16 S.A.E. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. stamped "Made U.S.A." with the Williams "Ratcho" 1134 7/8x1-1/16 Ratcheting Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Back Side, but the latter has been partially ground off. (In later catalogs Williams generally used the June 1, 1884 move to Brooklyn as its founding date, caused by extensive rusting. W-Diamond logo. This type of marking was used beginning in 1924, Williams No. W-Diamond logo on the face, S.A.E. and all of these wrenches are marked "Chrome-Molybdenum". ca. The back side faces are marked "1/2" and "9/16", stamped "J.H. W-Diamond logo. The use of a stamped rather than forged-in model number suggests later production than the previous example. A slightly later notice provides further clarity on the agreement between Williams and Husky. Williams. but shortly after the war Williams stopped mentioning specific alloys in its catalogs. 46 shows a Williams No. Williams No. W-Diamond logo forged into the shank, a reference to the a replacement for older hex drive tools. Original Price $6.95 Fig.
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