Patent Remake: 1911 Swivel-Jaw Alligator Wrench

In this patent recreation, I work on a type of alligator wrench designed to work with tapered fasteners. Do I know of any tapered fasteners? No. Does that mean the person who originally designed this wrench in 1911 as insane? Possibly. All major parts were made of 1" thick 4140 steel hardened to 47...

24 min - Home, Garden & Craft - Hand Tool Rescue

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