Product Details
Professional Tap Wrench by Vermont American®. Tap and reamer wrench jaws are hardened and tempered for superior durability. Economy tap and reamer wrench features adjustable knurled handles. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind, this product by Vermont American® will last a lifetime. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an affordable cost.
Specifications
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Features
- Properly heat treated to withstand ordinary shop use
- For holding taps, drills, reamers and small tools to be turned by hand
- Jaws conform to the tool being held and are heat treated
- Wrenches have sliding handle which is frictionally held
- Designed to hold square shanks
When Lee B. Thomas, Sr. founded American Saw & Tool Co. in November of 1947, he was aware of the progress in the development and popularization of power tools and the inevitable need for replacement of cutting tools that did the job. Mr. Thomas, who had come to Louisville from Chicago a year earlier to manage American Elevator Co., had a long history in the hardware business. Assisting Mr. Thomas were two former American Elevator employees, W.E. (Gene) Cowley, handling the engineering functions, and John Beam, who managed administrative matters. At first, some of the old American Elevator equipment was used to develop a prototype saw blade. Later, grinders, gear cutters and war surplus machines were adapted to expand the business with its modest capital. Many of the Vermont American products described in this timeline have been designed and first produced through the efforts of Gene Cowley. Additionally, he has provided leadership to the Corporate Engineering group throughout five decades of operation. This group has been instrumental in developing a substantial portion of the Company’s manufacturing processes and specialized equipment for the production of power tool accessories. Vermont American® has been a pioneer and innovator in delivering value to both consumers and retailers for over 60 years.