Found a barrel wrench

salvo · Post by **salvo** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 7:44 pm

I was working on my LandCruiser and took it for a spin around the block this morning and noticed a garage sale, I normally don't do the garage deal thing, but figured I could be like those American Picker guy's

I noticed an old vintage GoldenRod Oiler (that cleaned up nice) and a barrel wrench, guy said his dad worked on guns, but most his tools where already sold. Gave him $3.00 for both! Might have to stop at garage sales more often.

Post by **Hobie** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 7:51 pm

3leggedturtle · Post by **3leggedturtle** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:01 pm

Would have no idea what barrelwrench was, but oil cans are very useful. Dont go to garage sales very much, but every time i do always seem to find interesting stuff. Specially old tools.

LeverBob · Post by **LeverBob** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:10 pm

I would expect a Kenpo/Levergunner to be able to spot such treasures....I am not disapointed.

Well done Salvo,

Keep the faith Pard....

Five Swords to you!

LB

jnyork · Post by **jnyork** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:46 pm

My wife and I religously hit every yard sale in town every Friday and Saturday morning, might be 25-35 of them on a good weekend. Amazing what a guy can find.

pwl44m · Post by **pwl44m** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:49 pm

Great find, that can also be used for pressing bearings.
I used to do Drywall and was always late on Friday, just told My Boss - Hey it's Yard Sale Friday !
People R afraid to put Gun stuff out so U have to ask.
jnyork- I thought U found a 25-35, had My Heart pounding.

3leggedturtle · Post by **3leggedturtle** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:55 pm

pwl44m wrote:Great find, that can also be used for pressing bearings.
I used to do Drywall and was always late on Friday, just told My Boss - Hey it's Yard Sale Friday !
People R afraid to put Gun stuff out so U have to ask.
jnyork- I thought U found a 25-35, had My Heart pounding.

Yep I usually ask if they a squirrel or deer rifle to sell and see how they react!!

KCSO · Post by **KCSO** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:41 pm

Actually I think what you have is a barrel VISE. An actual wrench would have a long handle. You clamp the barrel in the tool you have and lock it in a vise and then use an action wrench to turn off the barrel. A good tool if you do barrel work. I have one like that that is fastened to a plate and bolts to the bench when I need it. A super buy for $1.50.

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 9:25 am

I would have snapped them up too.

coyote nose · Post by **coyote nose** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 1:12 pm

I stopped going to them, all I ever find is kids clothes and kids toys.

jnyork · Post by **jnyork** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:01 pm

pwl44m wrote: jnyork- I thought U found a 25-35, had My Heart pounding.

Well, no.

Have bought several firearms and a truckload of reloading gear, etc over the years. Makes it all worthwhile.
Yes, you are right about folks not putting the gun stuff out, asking has paid off good dividends for me.

salvo · Post by **salvo** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:17 am

Thanks LB

KCSO, I agree "barrel Vise" is more fitting!
I guess the old guy sold all the guns and knifes before I got there too!

Malamute · Post by **Malamute** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:56 am

For some reason I looked at the title to this thread and was seeing barrel wench. I was going to look for the pictures,.....I've never seen a barrel wench before.

pwl44m · Post by **pwl44m** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:20 am

Cmon Malamute, I'll bet U have 2 or 3 at least. Heres 2 , Top one is for Hex barrels and bottom is for Round barrels.

Malamute · Post by **Malamute** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:22 pm

I think Old Savage would have the best barrel wench pictures.

salvo · Post by **salvo** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:17 pm

He always does

Malamute · Post by **Malamute** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:37 pm

Just for fun, I googled barrel wench and this was one of the results.

http://thewinewench.com/wp-content/uplo ... 2161_n.jpg

coyote nose · Post by **coyote nose** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:41 pm

Malamute wrote:Just for fun, I googled barrel wench and this was one of the results.

http://thewinewench.com/wp-content/uplo ... 2161_n.jpg

Wow. Nice barrels.

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