Vintage 18-inch plumbing or pipe wrench marked with a St. Catharines, Ontario origin was manufactured by Engineering Tools & Forgings Ltd. (ETF).
About ETF Tools
- Manufacturer: Engineering Tools & Forgings Ltd. operated out of St. Catharines, Ontario, beginning around the early 1930s. [1]
- Products: They produced a wide range of drop-forged steel hand tools, including pipe wrenches, monkey wrenches, open-end spanners, and cold chisels.
- History: In 1951, ETF acquired the Canadian Warren Pink Co. Ltd., and the company later transitioned through ownership changes involving Dominion Chain Company in the mid-to-late 20th century. [1]
- Collectibility: Vintage ETF wrenches are well-regarded by collectors and woodworkers/mechanics for their durable, Canadian-made drop-forged quality.