Stanley Wreaking Bar

2/7/04, 10:35 PM #1

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine
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Stanley Wreaking Bar

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>Picked up a wreaking bar at the flea market today for $3 because it looked to be heavy duty, and thought it would come in handy as a rock hunting tool. It was rusty so I zapped it, and dang if it dosen'y have Stanley stamped into it. There is also a number that look like 356 but I'm not quite sure if that's right. this bar has no notches in either of the hooks, so I know it's not made for pulling nails, but is probably intended from prying/prizing. Heck of a stout bar tho. Is this rare or uncommon? Should I put it behind glass?

Todd O.

Re: Stanley Wreaking Bar

2/9/04, 12:56 AM #2

Ryan Stagg -- Cincinnati
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*Very* rare indeed

Ryan Stagg -- Cincinnati

>As a matter of fact, I believe the wreaking bar was outlawed by the Brady Bill in 1993. *Way* to much havoc wreaked with the Stanley wreaking bar. 'Even could be called a WOMD in the wrong hands.

Now, a wrecking bar? Very common implement.

Ryan

(disclaimer -- tongue planted firmly in cheek, apologies in advance if this is truly a different tool or acceptable spelling. )

Re: Stanley Wreaking Bar

2/9/04, 10:06 PM #3

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine
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Re: *Very* rare indeed

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>I knew that spelling didn't look right. :~(

I dunno about this being a common item as I;ve never seen one quite like this one before. Probably made by the millions to be sure, but where are they all? This one caught my eye from 30 feet away that how much of a presence it presents.

Given the right circumstances this wrecking bar could easily become a WOMD, and a mighty effective one at that. I'm happy to have it as I kinda like tools that are a bit unusual. Just wonder if I should use it for moving rocks or set it aside for preservation.

Todd O.

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