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TOOLS AND THE SHOP => MECHANIC HAND TOOLS WE USE => Topic started by: hickory n Steel on June 16, 2021, 09:37:50 PM
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I suck with Google and could not find anything, did Thorsen ever manufacturer ignition wrenches ?
Because I am an idiot I decided it would be fun to make a Thorsen version of the rare Blackhawk nuggies set.
If you can't get the Blackhawk 24991 the next best thing is the Thorsen 77m or WRIGHT 2400.
I've already got a Thorsen set to add onto so that's what I went with.
The plan is to strip and re- repaint this Thorsen box, maybe black and red like the nuggies box.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kzj01899/20210616-192708.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jwVH9tYN)
I already have the proper Thorsen 18M flex handle on the way, I just need the wrenches if they even made 'em ( these are TRW, Bonney made I think ), extension, universal, and T bar for the flex handle.
I don't know if the T bar was even marked, so I can probably substitute about anything for that.
This should be a fun set to put together if it's doable.
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Neat idea, definitely gonna take some time I'm sure z good luck!
Sent from the twisted mind of the mudman
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If I had waited on the 18m flex handle there are a few incomplete sets on Ebay for reasonable prices, but I don't want a 3rd thorsen flex handle.
That would get me about everything else I'd need aside from ignition wrenches.
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I've got some Thorsen sets going. Not really pursuing the sockets as I have enough of others for use, but finding the extensions and accessories has been fun. Can't say I've seen the T-bar for the breaker bar. One away from completing my metric combo set.
A good thing about Thorsen is alot of times they fly under the radar with most people and are really solid tools.
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If you guys would disclose drive sizes and socket sizes some of us
hoarders collectors may have what you are looking for.
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If you guys would disclose drive sizes and socket sizes some of us hoarders collectors may have what you are looking for.
1/4" here for my set.
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Have I ever seen a Thorsen ignition set, No! However, I have a Thorsen-Allied ignition set made in Taiwan. On the pouch it says Thorsen-Allied on the left side (very small) and lower on the right it says imported by Thorsen. None of the wrenches are marked with a maker, but do say Taiwan. As you can see, they are in good condition and I figure they are about 40 years old or so.
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I'm trying to complete a set of Thorsen Middle Period (1950-1970, according to AA) combo wrenches in metric. They have the "MFD USA" stamp on them. All I lack is the 16mm, number 1016.
Like these:
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Have I ever seen a Thorsen ignition set, No! However, I have a Thorsen-Allied ignition set made in Taiwan. On the pouch it says Thorsen-Allied on the left side (very small) and lower on the right it says imported by Thorsen. None of the wrenches are marked with a maker, but do say Taiwan. As you can see, they are in good condition and I figure they are about 40 years old or so.
Alright well thanks for the info, that's what I feared.
It looks like I may have to go a different route with this set or stick with an unmatched wrench set.