Here's an interesting speed handle made by a Canadian company famously known as the only manufacturer of wrenches and hand tools in Canada. It would date to the 1920s as it was made at their new American subsidiary located in Batavia, New York, perhaps as a tie in to the (also Canadian) Massey Harris factory located there. More interestingly, look at the drive end, it's a hex. When they introduced their drop forged line of sockets perhaps it made more sense to continue the 6 point hex theme at both ends?
The reader who sent me the pictures (Roy) tells me the tool is "surplus to requirements" and is available. I will forward any requests.
Gray Manufacturing & Machine Company Limited had opened for business in 1912 in Toronto as a Manufacturer of steam and power pumps and special machinery. They introduced their tool catalog in 1922 in both countries, the Canadian address was listed as the Gray Ball Bearing company on St Clarens Ave. Toronto, the American side address was the aforementioned Batavia. The US site only lasted a few years but was supplying the automotive market, especially Ford. No word on when the hex drive was discontinued.
The company was in the Gray family till 1912, when it was sold, Alex Gray III was retained as chairman. The company is now located in Brampton, Ontario. Previous post on Gray here.
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