Williams #584 Lathe Box Wrench 7/16″ Made in USA

J.H. Williams & Company was an early merchant drop-forger and grew to become one of the largest and most important tool makers. The company is generally credited with developing the industry-standard numbering system for wrenches widely used from the late 19th through the mid 20th centuries.

It’s first factory in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NYC, revolutionized drop forging, “blacksmithing by machinery,” to ensure all pieces were created with the same consistency and quality. Due to their precise manufacturing process, Williams’ products were used in the countless industrial shops of 19th century America. From turning out tools for bicycles, sewing machines and more to the production of golf club heads for a growing America.

More info at

• http://alloy-artifacts.org/williams-supercompany.html
• https://www.williams-industrial.com/us_en/who-is-williams
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J.H._Williams_Tool_Group
• https://snapon-industrial.co.uk/williams-tools/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCV5x42Wi48
• https://www.williams-industrial.com/us_en/