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Started by j.a.f.e., Jun 26, 2025, 01:12 PM

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j.a.f.e.

In the early days computer terminals were a keyboard and printer unit - not CRTs. They derived from telegraphy and one of the big names in the field was Teletype. Another brand name that became a generic like Kleenex or Plexiglass. They went on to produce printers, paper tape punches/readers, CRTs and other related equipment. For most of the companies history it was a subsidiary of Western Electric the research and development and manufacturing arm of ATT.

I came across these little wrenches at the Long Beach swap some time back. never seen Teletype branded tools before. No idea if they were part of a kit or part of a set. But either way I like them quite a bit.

When I first saw them I thought they were stamped but I'm beginning to think they were actually forged.

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bmwrd0

I found this set a few years ago

They are mainly Armstrong, except the two smallest, which are unmarked, stamped wrenches. All of them are very thin, which makes sense I guess.

I cleaned them up, and then threw them in a drawer. I should drag them out.

j.a.f.e.

That is pretty cool. Thanks for posting!
Words my mother told me: Never trust anyone in a better mood than you are.

If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking - General George S. Patton

goodfellow

That's some interesting history. I've seen the Teletype name before, but never actually associated the name with the actual Teletype telegraphy company. I always thought they looked relatively cheap and assumed they were part of low budget household or automotive kit.
Somebody hold my beer.....

j.a.f.e.

No idea on the origin of the tools but I like the association. I did work on some Teletype stuff including a chain printer. Pretty cool tech but I used the same tools I used on everything else.
Words my mother told me: Never trust anyone in a better mood than you are.

If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking - General George S. Patton