Valve box adjusting tool

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1979-12-10

1981-12-15

Smith, James G.

Tools

Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor

Slidable jaw adjustments

B25B 1316

Patent

active

043053157

ABSTRACT:
A tool having a gripping mechanism engageable with separate parts of the upper end of a valve box assembly to transfer rotational force to the box assembly to adjust the height thereof. The tool has an upright body connected to a cross handle at its upper end and the gripping mechanism at its lower end. The gripping mechanism has upper and lower members and a plurality of grip members pivotally mounted on the upper and lower members. Each grip member has an adjustable head. Each head has an edge which pivots into driving contact with a separate part of the box assembly when the gripping mechanism is rotated.

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Joseph G. Pollard Co. Inc., Catalog., p. 99.

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