Here is another post in my amateur =E2=80=9CWhat is it?=E2=80=9D tool threa=
d. As usual, I will try to answer questions about their composition, size a=
nd how they can move. Pictures are provided via Dropbox. As usual, informat=
ion on "Who uses them and for what purpose?" are part of the question.
L. Flynn
POST21_TOOL81 This iron tool has four hooks attached to the broadened end o=
f an iron rod. The hooks can pivot freely. Two of the hooks are next to sma=
ll arrows.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fwls5ohlusn7y6i/POST21_TOOL81_ALL.jpg?dl=3D0
POST21_ TOOL82 This metal tool is approximately six inches long. The handle=
s have a rubbery plastic coating.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d50lfqb9grccnro/POST21_TOOL82_ALL.jpg?dl=3D0
POST21_TOOL83 This wooden tool is 14=E2=80=9D long. The head is 5=E2=80=9D =
across and 3=E2=80=9D diameter in diameter.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1zcva7xuhfomc91/POST21_TOOL83_ALL.jpg?dl=3D0
POST21_TOOL84 This iron tool is approximately 2 feet long when fully extend=
ed. There is a hole through the shaft just below the handle. The other end =
has a lever which can bring two jaws together. I have obscured part of the =
tool=E2=80=99s name.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/oi7xkyfus0pkk0u/POST21_TOOL84_ALL.jpg?dl=3D0
On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 12:35:08 PM UTC-5, Sonny wrote:
> On Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 2:34:32 PM UTC-6, Larry Flynn wrote:
> > Here is another post in my amateur =E2=80=9CWhat is it?=E2=80=9D tool t=
hread. As usual, I will try to answer questions about their composition, si=
ze and how they can move. Pictures are provided via Dropbox. As usual, info=
rmation on "Who uses them and for what purpose?" are part of the question.
> > L. Flynn
> >=20
> > POST21_TOOL81 This iron tool has four hooks attached to the broadened e=
nd of an iron rod. The hooks can pivot freely. Two of the hooks are next to=
small arrows.
> > https://www.dropbox.com/s/fwls5ohlusn7y6i/POST21_TOOL81_ALL.jpg?dl=3D0
>=20
> Torture apparatus. At first, it kinna reminded me of an old rope making=
tool. Chain tightener tool?.... catch and release successive links? Oth=
erwise, no idea.
> >=20
> > POST21_ TOOL82 This metal tool is approximately six inches long. The ha=
ndles have a rubbery plastic coating.
> > https://www.dropbox.com/s/d50lfqb9grccnro/POST21_TOOL82_ALL.jpg?dl=3D0
>=20
> Nippers
> >=20
> > POST21_TOOL83 This wooden tool is 14=E2=80=9D long. The head is 5=E2=80=
=9D across and 3=E2=80=9D diameter in diameter.
> > https://www.dropbox.com/s/1zcva7xuhfomc91/POST21_TOOL83_ALL.jpg?dl=3D0
>=20
> Attitude adjuster/mallet, used on folks making negative comments about my=
woodwork/woodworking.
> >=20
> > POST21_TOOL84 This iron tool is approximately 2 feet long when fully ex=
tended. There is a hole through the shaft just below the handle. The other =
end has a lever which can bring two jaws together. I have obscured part of =
the tool=E2=80=99s name.
> > https://www.dropbox.com/s/oi7xkyfus0pkk0u/POST21_TOOL84_ALL.jpg?dl=3D0
>=20
> Nail puller. "Crescent" is a noted name brand. Very handy tool for us =
lumber salvage folks.
Yep. For extra credit, what is the hole in the handle used for?
>=20
> Sonny
On Fri, 04 Jan 2019 18:00:03 -0500, DJ Delorie <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>Larry Flynn <[email protected]> writes:
>>> Nail puller. "Crescent" is a noted name brand. Very handy tool for us lumber salvage folks.
>>
>> Yep. For extra credit, what is the hole in the handle used for?
>
>My guess would be to let the air in/out as needed.
The slider's not that tight a fit. I admit to being curious--I spent
a summer using one of those to take an outbuilding apart--my Dad was
going to reuse the nails and the lumber in a new garage. He never
mentioned to me any use for the hole though.
On Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 2:34:32 PM UTC-6, Larry Flynn wrote:
> Here is another post in my amateur =E2=80=9CWhat is it?=E2=80=9D tool thr=
ead. As usual, I will try to answer questions about their composition, size=
and how they can move. Pictures are provided via Dropbox. As usual, inform=
ation on "Who uses them and for what purpose?" are part of the question.
> L. Flynn
>=20
> POST21_TOOL81 This iron tool has four hooks attached to the broadened end=
of an iron rod. The hooks can pivot freely. Two of the hooks are next to s=
mall arrows.
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/fwls5ohlusn7y6i/POST21_TOOL81_ALL.jpg?dl=3D0
Torture apparatus. At first, it kinna reminded me of an old rope making t=
ool. Chain tightener tool?.... catch and release successive links? Other=
wise, no idea.
>=20
> POST21_ TOOL82 This metal tool is approximately six inches long. The hand=
les have a rubbery plastic coating.
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/d50lfqb9grccnro/POST21_TOOL82_ALL.jpg?dl=3D0
Nippers
>=20
> POST21_TOOL83 This wooden tool is 14=E2=80=9D long. The head is 5=E2=80=
=9D across and 3=E2=80=9D diameter in diameter.
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/1zcva7xuhfomc91/POST21_TOOL83_ALL.jpg?dl=3D0
Attitude adjuster/mallet, used on folks making negative comments about my w=
oodwork/woodworking.
>=20
> POST21_TOOL84 This iron tool is approximately 2 feet long when fully exte=
nded. There is a hole through the shaft just below the handle. The other en=
d has a lever which can bring two jaws together. I have obscured part of th=
e tool=E2=80=99s name.
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/oi7xkyfus0pkk0u/POST21_TOOL84_ALL.jpg?dl=3D0
Nail puller. "Crescent" is a noted name brand. Very handy tool for us lu=
mber salvage folks.
Sonny
On Friday, January 4, 2019 at 7:08:45 PM UTC-5, J. Clarke wrote:
> On Fri, 04 Jan 2019 18:00:03 -0500, DJ Delorie wrote:
>=20
> >
> >Larry Flynn writes:
> >>> Nail puller. "Crescent" is a noted name brand. Very handy tool for=
us lumber salvage folks.
> >>
> >> Yep. For extra credit, what is the hole in the handle used for?
> >
> >My guess would be to let the air in/out as needed.
>=20
> The slider's not that tight a fit. I admit to being curious--I spent
> a summer using one of those to take an outbuilding apart--my Dad was
> going to reuse the nails and the lumber in a new garage. He never
> mentioned to me any use for the hole though.
I agree. The two parts of the shaft fit together very loosely. That is, the=
y can slide freely. See=20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D573UbJ3tgQI
However the inner shaft cannot come all the way out because there is small =
metal rod protruding on both sides of it that is designed to hit the sides =
of the outer shaft when it is fully extended. When the tool is at its short=
est, the holes in the outer shaft line up with this small metal rod in the =
inner shaft. The rod has been pressed into place. It is clear that the rod =
was inserted after the two pieces were put together by using the holes. I d=
o not think the rod can be removed as the ends have been pressed out a litt=
le relative to the piercing diameter. That is, I don=E2=80=99t think the ho=
les are to allow the handle extension to be used with other inserts but I m=
ight be wrong.
L. Flynn
On Fri, 04 Jan 2019 18:00:03 -0500, DJ Delorie <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>Larry Flynn <[email protected]> writes:
>>> Nail puller. "Crescent" is a noted name brand. Very handy tool for us lumber salvage folks.
>>
>> Yep. For extra credit, what is the hole in the handle used for?
>
>My guess would be to let the air in/out as needed.
Two things, oiling the works, and hanging it up.
Larry Flynn <[email protected]> writes:
>> Nail puller. "Crescent" is a noted name brand. Very handy tool for us lumber salvage folks.
>
> Yep. For extra credit, what is the hole in the handle used for?
My guess would be to let the air in/out as needed.