1979
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BEARING WRENCH
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Wrench or bearing tool is a large open pipe socket item with four small tabs or dogs on one end. These 1.5cm dogs are for gripping the bearings. There are two aligned 2cm holes at opposite end of wrench for a handle for leverage.
- Other Names
- BEARING TOOL
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Wrench or bearing tool is a large open pipe socket item with four small tabs or dogs on one end. These 1.5cm dogs are for gripping the bearings. There are two aligned 2cm holes at opposite end of wrench for a handle for leverage.
- History Of Use
- Wrench or bearing tool was used on the C.N.R.. Wrench has four small tabs or dogs which line up in holes on various train parts & then a bar is put through the holes in the wrench using leverage to turn it and undo bearings.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Length
- 18
- Diameter
- Outside: 12
- Circumference
- 38.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1995.0070.0001
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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CARRAIGE WRENCH
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- The carriage wrench has a double purpose head and a curved handle to another open end. The double purpose head has a closed hexagon head to accomodate 2.85cm nuts/bolts and a square open end with a 2.85cm opening. The other end of wrench has a 2.5cm open end. The metal is slightly cracked and twi…
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- The carriage wrench has a double purpose head and a curved handle to another open end. The double purpose head has a closed hexagon head to accomodate 2.85cm nuts/bolts and a square open end with a 2.85cm opening. The other end of wrench has a 2.5cm open end. The metal is slightly cracked and twisted. The handle has a slight curve. Visible cast markings 'E13'.
- History Of Use
- Wrench used for taking buggy wheels off.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Width
- 5.5
- Length
- 23
- Depth
- 1
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1995.0082.0001
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Carriage Wrench
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- This tool is 23.7cm long and made of steel. On one end is a square shape and on the other end is a hexagon shape with 3/4 squares branching off three sides.
- Other Names
- Buggy Wrench
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- This tool is 23.7cm long and made of steel. On one end is a square shape and on the other end is a hexagon shape with 3/4 squares branching off three sides.
- History Of Use
- This tool was used for taking wheels off of buggies or carriages for greasing etc.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Length
- 23.7
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1971.86.1
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Fishplate Wrench
- Material
- METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
- Description
- A large metal wrench with two small holes at one end. The head of the wrench has been welded on sideways instead of the traditional flat style. Used by railway workers to tighten bolts on fishplates.
- Other Names
- Splice Bar
- Joint Bar
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- A large metal wrench with two small holes at one end. The head of the wrench has been welded on sideways instead of the traditional flat style. Used by railway workers to tighten bolts on fishplates.
- Material
- METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
- Length
- 63
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1998.8.2
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Hook Wrench
- Description
- Metal wrench with long handle and hooked shaped end.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Metal wrench with long handle and hooked shaped end.
- History Of Use
- Item likely associated with the railroad
- Length
- 50.8
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Dimension Notes
- Length measured from tip of end to curved edge of hook (longest distance)
- Accession No.
- 2017.140.1 a
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Hook Wrench
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Wrench has a flat metal handle extending out to a bottom jaw at the opposite end with nut and bolt connecting the top jaw. The top jaw has a small hook at the end and the jaw pivots to create larger and smaller openings.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Wrench has a flat metal handle extending out to a bottom jaw at the opposite end with nut and bolt connecting the top jaw. The top jaw has a small hook at the end and the jaw pivots to create larger and smaller openings.
- History Of Use
- Wrench has jaw-like head with hook on the tip, possibly used on the C.N.R. in the maintenance shop.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Width
- 8
- Length
- 40.5
- Depth
- 4
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1996.89.1
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
Less detail
LUG WRENCH
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Lug wrench is 36.5cm in length with an elbow 10cm with a socket like end that fits 3.4cm nuts/bolt. 'CNR' cast marks on either side of handle. The handle is oddly shaped at end, a kink in the metal.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Lug wrench is 36.5cm in length with an elbow 10cm with a socket like end that fits 3.4cm nuts/bolt. 'CNR' cast marks on either side of handle. The handle is oddly shaped at end, a kink in the metal.
- History Of Use
- Lug wrench used on C.N.R.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Width
- 10.5
- Length
- 37
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1995.0043.0001
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
Less detail
LUG WRENCH
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Lug wrench is 36.5cm in length with an elbow 9.5cm with a socket like end that fits 2.75cm nuts/bolts. 'C.N.R.' cast mark on handle.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Lug wrench is 36.5cm in length with an elbow 9.5cm with a socket like end that fits 2.75cm nuts/bolts. 'C.N.R.' cast mark on handle.
- History Of Use
- Lug wrench used on C.N.R.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Width
- 9.5
- Length
- 36.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1995.0064.0001
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Monkey wrench
- Material
- METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
- Description
- A large monkey wrench. The handle is long with symmetrical grooves on either side and rounded edges. The wrench has a flat head, with two jaws, one is fixed and the other is adjustable using a metal dial.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- A large monkey wrench. The handle is long with symmetrical grooves on either side and rounded edges. The wrench has a flat head, with two jaws, one is fixed and the other is adjustable using a metal dial.
- Narrative
- Part of a steam powered diamond drill picked up from a site near Coal Creek.
- Material
- METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
- Inscriptions
- Embossed on the handle is "DROP FORGED STEEL". On the other side of the handle is "TRADE TRIMO".
- Height
- 5.25
- Width
- 12
- Length
- 63.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1994.9.13
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
Less detail
MONKEY WRENCH
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Monkey wrench has a square head with 6.5cm jaws with a threaded bolt on handle for adjusting jaw size. There is a missing part on the handle and a bolt hangs loose through a hole at the end. Visible cast markings on the head are : 'COFS' 'WRENCH CO.' 'WORCESTER, U.S.A.'
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Monkey wrench has a square head with 6.5cm jaws with a threaded bolt on handle for adjusting jaw size. There is a missing part on the handle and a bolt hangs loose through a hole at the end. Visible cast markings on the head are : 'COFS' 'WRENCH CO.' 'WORCESTER, U.S.A.'
- History Of Use
- Monkey wrench was used on the Chess Tolman farm.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Width
- 7.3
- Length
- 31
- Depth
- 2.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1978.0140.0004
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
Less detail
PIPE CHAIN WRENCH
- Material
- METAL-STEEL; PAINT
- Description
- Chain pipe wrench has a 106cm slightly curved pipe handle with two oval shaped metal plates with metal teeth on the circumference and a 92cm steel swing chain extending from this. The jaws with teeth are joined together with two nuts on the head, the handle and chain connected to this head. The ch…
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Chain pipe wrench has a 106cm slightly curved pipe handle with two oval shaped metal plates with metal teeth on the circumference and a 92cm steel swing chain extending from this. The jaws with teeth are joined together with two nuts on the head, the handle and chain connected to this head. The chain and handle pivots on the head for reversible jobs. Traces of black paint overall.
- History Of Use
- Chain pipe wrench has double-end reversible jaws for turning or holding pipes and pipe fittings. Used for metalworking purposes.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL; PAINT
- Width
- 7.5
- Length
- 128
- Diameter
- Outside: 23
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1996.0069.0001
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
Less detail
Pipe Wrench
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Spring grip pipe wrench has a rounded head with a spring-loaded, round gear with teeth for jaws. The gear is in a casing on the 19cm handle of wrench, it is attached by a bolt in the center and allows the gear wheel to move up and down for different sized jobs. The handle is a rounded hollow piec…
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Spring grip pipe wrench has a rounded head with a spring-loaded, round gear with teeth for jaws. The gear is in a casing on the 19cm handle of wrench, it is attached by a bolt in the center and allows the gear wheel to move up and down for different sized jobs. The handle is a rounded hollow piece of metal with a hole at the very end and the following cast marks on the handle: 'CRAFT 10 IN.' On the opposite side of handle: 'THE CRAFTSMAN TOOL CO. CONNEAUT.O.PAT.NOV.1907'
- History Of Use
- Spring grip pipe wrench used by Thor Paulson in Telkwa for miscellaneous metalworking purposes.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Width
- 7
- Length
- 27.5
- Depth
- 3
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1983.23.6
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
Less detail
PIPE WRENCH
- Material
- METAL-STEEL; METAL/ALLOY-IRON-WROUGHT;
- Description
- A=Pipe wrench is 26.5cm in length with 6.5cm adjustable jaws. The handle is missing a piece on either side. On head there is vague markings. 'MADE IN CANADA' 'WARRANTED' the rest is not legible. Jaws are seized.
B=Pipe wrench is 31.5cm in length with solid pipe shape handle. Adjustable jaws (7.…
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Place Of Manufacture
- CANADA
- Description
- A=Pipe wrench is 26.5cm in length with 6.5cm adjustable jaws. The handle is missing a piece on either side. On head there is vague markings. 'MADE IN CANADA' 'WARRANTED' the rest is not legible. Jaws are seized.
B=Pipe wrench is 31.5cm in length with solid pipe shape handle. Adjustable jaws (7.5cm) are seized.
- History Of Use
- Standard pipe wrenches for multi use.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL; METAL/ALLOY-IRON-WROUGHT;
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Dimension Notes
- Dimensions are included in Object Description
- Accession No.
- 1979.0115.0030 a-b
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
Less detail
PIPE WRENCH
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Wrench is similar to pliers with teeth on the head. Width can be adjusted by moving the bolt and nut to one of four holes. A footprint is marked on the handle and the words 'THE FOOTPRINT' 'MADE IN ENGLAND'. '070' is marked on the head.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Wrench is similar to pliers with teeth on the head. Width can be adjusted by moving the bolt and nut to one of four holes. A footprint is marked on the handle and the words 'THE FOOTPRINT' 'MADE IN ENGLAND'. '070' is marked on the head.
- History Of Use
- Adjustable hand held pipe wrench.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Width
- 5.5
- Length
- 23
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1979.0115.0033
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
Less detail
PIPE WRENCH
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Pipe wrench has long handle and adjustable jaws that can be altered by a threaded collar on the threaded shaft. The handle is very long (31cm) with a hole through the end and the jaws are heavy duty (6cm by 3.5cm). Visible cast markings on one side of the handle 'TRIMO' 'TRADE MARK PATENTED JULY …
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Pipe wrench has long handle and adjustable jaws that can be altered by a threaded collar on the threaded shaft. The handle is very long (31cm) with a hole through the end and the jaws are heavy duty (6cm by 3.5cm). Visible cast markings on one side of the handle 'TRIMO' 'TRADE MARK PATENTED JULY 19 - 04' 'DROP FORGED', on the opposite side of handle 'TRIMO' 'TRADE MARK TRIMONT MFG CO. ROXBURY MASS U.S.A. 21'. On the head is 'TRIMO 21'.
- History Of Use
- Pipe wrench had multi use pertaining to metalworking.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Width
- 9.5
- Length
- 54.5
- Depth
- 3.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1996.0021.0001
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
Less detail
RATCHET TAP WRENCH
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Ratchet tap wrench is shaped like a 'T' and has a cylindrical casing with hole on the bottom and bit inside that moves up and down when you turn the 'T' bar handle on top of wrench. Threads on the inside of ratchet to accomodate tool use.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Ratchet tap wrench is shaped like a 'T' and has a cylindrical casing with hole on the bottom and bit inside that moves up and down when you turn the 'T' bar handle on top of wrench. Threads on the inside of ratchet to accomodate tool use.
- History Of Use
- Ratchet tap wrench was used with different bits for tapping holes in screw, bolts, etc.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Width
- 9
- Length
- 6.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1996.0076.0001
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
Less detail
STILLSON WRENCH
- Material
- METAL-STEEL; PAINT
- Description
- Large stillson wrench has a 65cm long handle with 11cm jaws with teeth that adjusts by a dial on the head. There is a diamond cast mark on the upper part of the handle. A diamond with a '36' is cast on the outer portion of the jaws and a there is a diamond mark cast on the upper part of the head.…
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Large stillson wrench has a 65cm long handle with 11cm jaws with teeth that adjusts by a dial on the head. There is a diamond cast mark on the upper part of the handle. A diamond with a '36' is cast on the outer portion of the jaws and a there is a diamond mark cast on the upper part of the head. Some markings are not legible. Chipped black paint overall.
- History Of Use
- Stillson wrench used for metalworking purposes. This item possibly used on the C.N.R.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL; PAINT
- Width
- 14
- Length
- 86
- Depth
- 3.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1990.0008.0004
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
Less detail
Wrench
- Material
- METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
- Description
- A metal tool consisting of a flat straight bar that flares outward at both ends into a rounded head with two fixed and curved jaws. One head is larger than the other. There is a piece of tape encircling one end with the number "13" written on it in red ink.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- A metal tool consisting of a flat straight bar that flares outward at both ends into a rounded head with two fixed and curved jaws. One head is larger than the other. There is a piece of tape encircling one end with the number "13" written on it in red ink.
- Narrative
- Part of a steam powered diamond drill picked up from a site near Coal Creek.
- Material
- METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
- Inscriptions
- The number "225" is inscribed on one of the flat sides of the bar.
- Height
- 2.25
- Width
- Large end: 10.5
Small End: 8
- Length
- 51.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1994.9.14
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
Less detail
WRENCH
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Wrench is 23.5cm in length with small elbow on one end with square head 2.5cm by 2.5cm. Opposite end has multi purpose head with hexagon shape measuring 2.5cm across.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Wrench is 23.5cm in length with small elbow on one end with square head 2.5cm by 2.5cm. Opposite end has multi purpose head with hexagon shape measuring 2.5cm across.
- History Of Use
- Wrench for mower from Chess Tolman's farm.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Width
- 7.5
- Length
- 23.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1978.0140.0016
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
Less detail
WRENCH
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- A=Bog homemade wrench is similar to giant socket. It has two rows of 2.5cm holes, six per row. One end is hexagon shape made to fit a 7.2cm bolt/nut. The opposite end has a 4cm round opening. This end is marked from wear and pounding. Wrench is 14cm in height, 10cm in diameter and 31.5cm in cir…
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- A=Bog homemade wrench is similar to giant socket. It has two rows of 2.5cm holes, six per row. One end is hexagon shape made to fit a 7.2cm bolt/nut. The opposite end has a 4cm round opening. This end is marked from wear and pounding. Wrench is 14cm in height, 10cm in diameter and 31.5cm in circumference.
B= Medium homemade wrench is a round cylindrical object similar to long narrow socket. It has two rows of four 2.5cm holes. Each end is a basic hexagon shape, the smaller end fits a 4cm nut/bolt. Inside of either ends have been used extensively and are a bit malformed. Wrench is 17.5cm in height, 6cm in diameter and 20cm in circumference.
C= Small homemade wrench is a long cylindrical socket like object. It has one square end 2.5cm wide and the other end is hexagon shape that fits a 2.8cm nut/bolt. There are two rows of two holes measuring 1.75cm in diameter. The total length of wrench is 26.5cm with a 11cm circumference.
- History Of Use
- Homemade wrenches. A=Bog homemade wrench.
B=Medium homemade wrench.
C=Small homemade wrench.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Dimension Notes
- Dimensions included in object description.
- Accession No.
- 1987.0053.0012 a-c
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
Less detail
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