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- Tapping Wrench, 1907 - A tapping wrench turns a tool called a "tap," which is used to create screw threads on the interior sides of a piece of wood or metal. This threading helps material fit securely. For example, a nut and a bolt have threaded areas: the nut has interior threading--created by a tap--while the bolt has exterior threading--created by a die.
- 1907
- Collections - Artifact
Tapping Wrench, 1907
A tapping wrench turns a tool called a "tap," which is used to create screw threads on the interior sides of a piece of wood or metal. This threading helps material fit securely. For example, a nut and a bolt have threaded areas: the nut has interior threading--created by a tap--while the bolt has exterior threading--created by a die.
- Lug Wrench, 2011 - The X-shaped lug wrench, sometimes called a spider wrench, is an essential tool in the event of a flat tire. Its four differently sized sockets are designed for removing the lug nuts that hold a car's wheel onto its axle. The basic lug wrench allows a driver to remove a flat tire and replace it with a spare tire.
- 2011
- Collections - Artifact
Lug Wrench, 2011
The X-shaped lug wrench, sometimes called a spider wrench, is an essential tool in the event of a flat tire. Its four differently sized sockets are designed for removing the lug nuts that hold a car's wheel onto its axle. The basic lug wrench allows a driver to remove a flat tire and replace it with a spare tire.
- L. Miller & Son Store Display of Chisels, Reamers and Wrenches, 1923-1928 - Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- 1923-1928
- Collections - Artifact
L. Miller & Son Store Display of Chisels, Reamers and Wrenches, 1923-1928
Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- PCR-MATE Model 391 DNA/RNA Synthesizer, 1991-1993 -
- 1991-1993
- Collections - Artifact
PCR-MATE Model 391 DNA/RNA Synthesizer, 1991-1993
- Lug Wrench, 2024 - The X-shaped lug wrench, sometimes called a spider wrench, is an essential tool in the event of a flat tire. Its four differently sized sockets are designed for removing the lug nuts that hold a car's wheel onto its axle. This lug wrench can be folded into a smaller shape for easier storage.
- 2024
- Collections - Artifact
Lug Wrench, 2024
The X-shaped lug wrench, sometimes called a spider wrench, is an essential tool in the event of a flat tire. Its four differently sized sockets are designed for removing the lug nuts that hold a car's wheel onto its axle. This lug wrench can be folded into a smaller shape for easier storage.
- Tool Kit, 2025 - Rad Power Bikes was formed in Seattle, Washington, in 2007. The company produced a range of electric-assist bicycles specialized for urban use, trail riding and cargo hauling. It also offered a variety of accessories like water bottles, tool kits and cargo straps that allowed riders to personalize their bikes to their own needs and preferences.
- 2025
- Collections - Artifact
Tool Kit, 2025
Rad Power Bikes was formed in Seattle, Washington, in 2007. The company produced a range of electric-assist bicycles specialized for urban use, trail riding and cargo hauling. It also offered a variety of accessories like water bottles, tool kits and cargo straps that allowed riders to personalize their bikes to their own needs and preferences.
- Socket Wrench, 1967-1979 - The socket wrench is named for the closed socket -- versus open ends -- that grips and tightens or loosens the fastener. Most socket wrenches feature a ratchet mechanism that lets the user move the handle back and forth while only twisting the fastener in one direction. Socket wrenches are typically used with interchangeable sockets that fit differently sized fasteners.
- 1967-1979
- Collections - Artifact
Socket Wrench, 1967-1979
The socket wrench is named for the closed socket -- versus open ends -- that grips and tightens or loosens the fastener. Most socket wrenches feature a ratchet mechanism that lets the user move the handle back and forth while only twisting the fastener in one direction. Socket wrenches are typically used with interchangeable sockets that fit differently sized fasteners.
- Tapping Wrench, 1907 - A tapping wrench turns a tool called a "tap," which is used to create screw threads on the interior sides of a piece of wood or metal. This threading helps material fit securely. For example, a nut and a bolt have threaded areas: the nut has interior threading--created by a tap--while the bolt has exterior threading--created by a die.
- 1907
- Collections - Artifact
Tapping Wrench, 1907
A tapping wrench turns a tool called a "tap," which is used to create screw threads on the interior sides of a piece of wood or metal. This threading helps material fit securely. For example, a nut and a bolt have threaded areas: the nut has interior threading--created by a tap--while the bolt has exterior threading--created by a die.
- Packard Tool Kit, circa 1928 - In the late 1920s, Packard Motor Car Company provided accessory tool kits, like this one, with its automobiles. Car buyers at the time were not concerned that the tools suggested an unreliable vehicle. Rather, they appreciated the kits as one of the special touches that set high-end Packard cars apart from those of other companies.
- circa 1928
- Collections - Artifact
Packard Tool Kit, circa 1928
In the late 1920s, Packard Motor Car Company provided accessory tool kits, like this one, with its automobiles. Car buyers at the time were not concerned that the tools suggested an unreliable vehicle. Rather, they appreciated the kits as one of the special touches that set high-end Packard cars apart from those of other companies.
- Beam Torque Wrench, 1960-1979 - A torque wrench is designed to apply a specific amount of torque, or twisting force, to a fastener. It generally has either a scale or an internal mechanism that indicates the amount of toque put to a screw or bolt. Torque wrenches are often used on automobile wheel lug nuts, brake parts and suspension components to tighten fasteners to manufacturer specifications.
- 1960-1979
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Beam Torque Wrench, 1960-1979
A torque wrench is designed to apply a specific amount of torque, or twisting force, to a fastener. It generally has either a scale or an internal mechanism that indicates the amount of toque put to a screw or bolt. Torque wrenches are often used on automobile wheel lug nuts, brake parts and suspension components to tighten fasteners to manufacturer specifications.