Here is the ninth post in the series. As usual, I will try to answer questi=
ons about their composition, size and how they can move. Pictures are provi=
de via dropbox.
L. Flynn
POST09_TOOL33
This metal tool is 9 inches long. It has a spring to keep it in the open po=
sition. One jaw has a metal stop and slot. The other jaw has a tab that fit=
s through the slot. The fit is close at the front of the slot but with a ta=
b's width of clearance at the back. The handles are covered in a rubbery re=
d plastic.=20
https://www.dropbox.com/s/y3aq56jjv65i3qv/POST09_TOOL33_PICALL.JPG?dl=3D0
POST09_TOOL34
This is a metal and plastic tool approximately 17 inches long. It is a long=
metal bolt attached to a plastic and metal end. If you had it in hand to e=
xperiment with, you would quickly determine its use.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cazdf3w1nxpmwwu/POST09_TOOL34_PICALL.JPG?dl=3D0
POST09_TOOL35
This is a metal tool approximately 6 inches long. It has an expansion sprin=
g with the rest position open. The jaws have threaded holes with a 1/4 inch=
diameter. When I got the tool only one of them had a fitting in it. The fi=
tting has a concave metal surface approximately 1/2 inch in diameter and a =
plastic outer covering. The companion fitting would have a similar diameter=
but a different face.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/s6jfnyqszw9d8ao/POST09_TOOL35_PICALL.JPG?dl=3D0
POST09_TOOL36
This tool is a metal tool approximately 7 inches long. The handles are cove=
red with plastic. When you close the handles you open the jaws. There is a =
set screw with a set nut to control how wide the jaws open when the handles=
are closed. They can range from 0 to 1 inch.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/znmhuabsqyapnr0/POST09_TOOL36_PICALL.JPG?dl=3D0
Still no answer
POST05_TOOL17
This is a metal tool approximately 8 inches long. The handle is a metal tub=
e but covered in red rubbery plastic.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bftew6dc29w58eu/POST05_TOOL17_PICALL.JPG?dl=3D0
I do not know what this tool is. My first thought on seeing it was that it =
is a novelty Giant Bottle Opener but it is over-designed as it is a strong =
steel tool with a good quality grip/cover. It could obviously be used to pr=
y off covers (perhaps off of buckets) but the dimensions are not like other=
examples I've found.
On Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 4:32:59 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:
> Still no answer
> POST05_TOOL17
> This is a metal tool approximately 8 inches long. The handle is a metal t=
ube but covered in red rubbery plastic.
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/bftew6dc29w58eu/POST05_TOOL17_PICALL.JPG?dl=3D0
> I do not know what this tool is. My first thought on seeing it was that i=
t is a novelty Giant Bottle Opener but it is over-designed as it is a stron=
g steel tool with a good quality grip/cover. It could obviously be used to =
pry off covers (perhaps off of buckets) but the dimensions are not like oth=
er examples I've found.
Take the rubber handle cover off and see if there is a company name stamped=
on the handle, or some other helpful info for IDing it.
Sonny
This is my last post in the series. Thanks for the answers, comments and st=
ories.
L. Flynn
POST09_TOOL33
This metal tool is 9 inches long. It has a spring to keep it in the open po=
sition. One jaw has a metal stop and slot. The other jaw has a tab that fit=
s through the slot. The fit is close at the front of the slot but with a ta=
b's width of clearance at the back. The handles are covered in a rubbery re=
d plastic.=20
https://www.dropbox.com/s/y3aq56jjv65i3qv/POST09_TOOL33_PICALL.JPG?dl=3D0
Red Malco SL5 Vinyl and Aluminum Snap Lock Punch
http://www.amazon.com/Malco-SL5-Vinyl-Aluminum-Punch/dp/B00004SUQX
POST09_TOOL34
This is a metal and plastic tool approximately 17 inches long. It is a long=
metal bolt attached to a plastic and metal end. If you had it to experimen=
t with, you would quickly determine its use.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cazdf3w1nxpmwwu/POST09_TOOL34_PICALL.JPG?dl=3D0
Magnetic retrieving tool to get the screw that slipped down inside the door=
frame.
POST09_TOOL35
This is a metal tool approximately 6 inches long. It has an expansion sprin=
g with the rest position open. The jaws have threaded holes with a 1/4 inch=
diameter. When I got the tool only one of them had a fitting in it. The fi=
tting has a concave metal surface approximately 1/2 inch in diameter and a =
plastic outer covering. The companion fitting would have a similar diameter=
but a different face.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/s6jfnyqszw9d8ao/POST09_TOOL35_PICALL.JPG?dl=3D0
Grommet/Eyelet Pliers -- similar to this one --
https://goldstartool.com/Eyelet_Setting_Pliers_with_100_Grommets.html
POST09_TOOL36
This tool is a metal tool approximately 7 inches long. The handles are cove=
red with plastic. When you close the handles you open the jaws. There is a =
set screw with a set nut to control how wide the jaws open when the handles=
are closed. They can range from 0 to 1 inch.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/znmhuabsqyapnr0/POST09_TOOL36_PICALL.JPG?dl=3D0
Older version of these VACO Adjustable Snap Ring Pliers with set screw --
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/200864549548?clk_rvr_id=3D832311009964&rmvSB=3Dtrue
POST05_TOOL17
This is a metal tool approximately 8 inches long. The handle is a metal tub=
e but covered in red rubbery plastic.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bftew6dc29w58eu/POST05_TOOL17_PICALL.JPG?dl=3D0
I do not know what this tool is. My first thought on seeing it was that it =
is a novelty Giant Bottle Opener but it is overdesigned as it is a strong s=
teel tool with a good quality grip/cover. It could obviously be used to pry=
off covers (perhaps off buckets) but the dimensions are not like other exa=
mples I've found.
A new suggestion is that is used to reseal metal lids on buckets.
POST04_TOOL14
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fo4hcwqe2yety3v/POST04_TOOL14_PICALL.JPG?dl=3D0=
=20
A nine inch long metal tool in the adjustable vice grip family. When closed=
, the jaws form a rounded square with two small semicircular dips on opposi=
te sides. A second opening in the shape of a rectangular slot is also forme=
d.=20
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fo4hcwqe2yety3v/POST04_TOOL14_PICALL.JPG?dl=3D0=
=20
These vice grips=20
http://www.drumsanders.net/images/pictures/irwin-1078tray-10piece-visegrip-=
plier-set.jpg
have been altered by welding two pieces to the jaws. They are similar to Vi=
ce Grips for crimping brass ferrules --
https://www.eddieswelding.com/3-8-vice-grip-crimper.html
POST03_TOOL10
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pzv2dk1y2shesud/POST03_TOOL10_PICALL.JPG?dl=3D0
This tool is metal and it is approximately twelve inches long. The pinching=
ends are shaped like small spoons. When closed, there is still some abilit=
y to apply additional pressure but it is not too great as the handles have =
some give and there is no mechanical advantage.=20
This is likely a forceps. It looks like the antique Urology Foceps here
http://antiquescientifica.com/urology_forceps_lithotomy_Tiemann.jpg
but it lacks the barbs and is not of good quality stainless steel or nickel=
.
It may be a pair of chemistry forceps.
[email protected] wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> POST09_TOOL36
> This tool is a metal tool approximately 7 inches long. The handles are
> covered with plastic. When you close the handles you open the jaws.
> There is a set screw with a set nut to control how wide the jaws open
> when the handles are closed. They can range from 0 to 1 inch.
Circlip pliers. The setscrew is so you don't deform the clip
by spreading it too wide.
> Still no answer
> POST05_TOOL17
> This is a metal tool approximately 8 inches long. The handle is a
> metal tube but covered in red rubbery plastic.
> I do not know what this tool is. My first thought on seeing it was
> that it is a novelty Giant Bottle Opener but it is over-designed as it
> is a strong steel tool with a good quality grip/cover. It could
> obviously be used to pry off covers (perhaps off of buckets) but the
> dimensions are not like other examples I've found.
My guess would also be a bucket lid remover, but it occurs to
me it may be intended for putting on the kind of lids that
have lugs around the perimeter, which are bent down to fasten
the lid to the bucket.
John
"John McCoy" <
>
>> Still no answer
>> POST05_TOOL17
>> This is a metal tool approximately 8 inches
>> long. The handle is a
>> metal tube but covered in red rubbery plastic.
>
>> I do not know what this tool is. My first
>> thought on seeing it was
>> that it is a novelty Giant Bottle Opener but it
>> is over-designed as it
>> is a strong steel tool with a good quality
>> grip/cover. It could
>> obviously be used to pry off covers (perhaps
>> off of buckets) but the
>> dimensions are not like other examples I've
>> found.
>
> My guess would also be a bucket lid remover, but
> it occurs to
> me it may be intended for putting on the kind of
> lids that
> have lugs around the perimeter, which are bent
> down to fasten
> the lid to the bucket.
>
> John
By golly I think you have it John! In fact I have
one
in the shed right now with wood ashes in it. It's
an
old metal fiver with the lid you refer to. That
tool
would work nice on it. All the new fivers are
plastic
aren't they?
[email protected] wrote in
news:[email protected]:
>
> POST09_TOOL34
> This is a metal and plastic tool approximately 17 inches long. It is a
> long metal bolt attached to a plastic and metal end. If you had it in
> hand to experiment with, you would quickly determine its use.
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/cazdf3w1nxpmwwu/POST09_TOOL34_PICALL.JPG?dl=0
Magnetic pick-up
>
> POST09_TOOL35
> This is a metal tool approximately 6 inches long. It has an expansion
> spring with the rest position open. The jaws have threaded holes with
> a 1/4 inch diameter. When I got the tool only one of them had a
> fitting in it. The fitting has a concave metal surface approximately
> 1/2 inch in diameter and a plastic outer covering. The companion
> fitting would have a similar diameter but a different face.
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/s6jfnyqszw9d8ao/POST09_TOOL35_PICALL.JPG?dl=0
Grommet setter
>
> POST09_TOOL36
> This tool is a metal tool approximately 7 inches long. The handles are
> covered with plastic. When you close the handles you open the jaws.
> There is a set screw with a set nut to control how wide the jaws open
> when the handles are closed. They can range from 0 to 1 inch.
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/znmhuabsqyapnr0/POST09_TOOL36_PICALL.JPG?dl=0
Snap ring pliers.
On 5/17/2015 4:32 PM, [email protected] wrote:
> Here is the ninth post in the series. As usual, I will try to answer questions about their composition, size and how they can move. Pictures are provide via dropbox.
> L. Flynn
>
> POST09_TOOL33
> This metal tool is 9 inches long. It has a spring to keep it in the open position. One jaw has a metal stop and slot. The other jaw has a tab that fits through the slot. The fit is close at the front of the slot but with a tab's width of clearance at the back. The handles are covered in a rubbery red plastic.
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/y3aq56jjv65i3qv/POST09_TOOL33_PICALL.JPG?dl=0
plastic siding notching tool
>
> POST09_TOOL34
> This is a metal and plastic tool approximately 17 inches long. It is a long metal bolt attached to a plastic and metal end. If you had it in hand to experiment with, you would quickly determine its use.
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/cazdf3w1nxpmwwu/POST09_TOOL34_PICALL.JPG?dl=0
magnetic pick up tool
>
> POST09_TOOL35
> This is a metal tool approximately 6 inches long. It has an expansion spring with the rest position open. The jaws have threaded holes with a 1/4 inch diameter. When I got the tool only one of them had a fitting in it. The fitting has a concave metal surface approximately 1/2 inch in diameter and a plastic outer covering. The companion fitting would have a similar diameter but a different face.
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/s6jfnyqszw9d8ao/POST09_TOOL35_PICALL.JPG?dl=0
snap setting tool, like on western shirts
>
> POST09_TOOL36
> This tool is a metal tool approximately 7 inches long. The handles are covered with plastic. When you close the handles you open the jaws. There is a set screw with a set nut to control how wide the jaws open when the handles are closed. They can range from 0 to 1 inch.
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/znmhuabsqyapnr0/POST09_TOOL36_PICALL.JPG?dl=0
snap ring pliers
>
> Still no answer
> POST05_TOOL17
> This is a metal tool approximately 8 inches long. The handle is a metal tube but covered in red rubbery plastic.
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/bftew6dc29w58eu/POST05_TOOL17_PICALL.JPG?dl=0
> I do not know what this tool is. My first thought on seeing it was that it is a novelty Giant Bottle Opener but it is over-designed as it is a strong steel tool with a good quality grip/cover. It could obviously be used to pry off covers (perhaps off of buckets) but the dimensions are not like other examples I've found.
>