LH

"Lew Hodgett"

24/10/2015 8:07 PM

RE: Mystery Tool

As you can see, John is looking for some help.

Lew
---------------------------------------------------------


My GF's brother sent me these photos of a mysterious tool . Looks
handy
for pulling on all sorts of stuff, but what was its INTENDED use?

http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-1.jpg

http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-2.jpg

http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-3.jpg

"I have had this thing in my tool chest for as long as I can remember.
I
have no idea how I acquired it, have never used it, and don't know
what it
is for. If you know what it is, please let me know. It is driving me
nuts.

"Only visible marking is "Made in Japan". Only one of the finger rings
moves, and when it is squeezed closed, the cam shaped pieces come
together
tightly as to grip something. Total size is about 2.5" x 2.5".

"Correct answer (or best guess) wins you a prize.

"Thanks for playing!

"Jim"

--
John ([email protected])
Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving us


This topic has 13 replies

c

in reply to "Lew Hodgett" on 24/10/2015 8:07 PM

25/10/2015 2:57 PM

On Sun, 25 Oct 2015 14:57:40 +0000 (UTC), John McCoy
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Bill <[email protected]> wrote in
>news:[email protected]:
>
>> [email protected] wrote:
>>> On Sat, 24 Oct 2015 20:07:18 -0700, "Lew Hodgett"
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> As you can see, John is looking for some help.
>>>>
>>>> Lew
>>>> ---------------------------------------------------------
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> My GF's brother sent me these photos of a mysterious tool . Looks
>>>> handy
>>>> for pulling on all sorts of stuff, but what was its INTENDED use?
>>>>
>>>> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-1.jpg
>>>>
>>>> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-2.jpg
>>>>
>>>> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-3.jpg
>>>>
>>>> "I have had this thing in my tool chest for as long as I can
>>>> remember. I
>>>> have no idea how I acquired it, have never used it, and don't know
>>>> what it
>>>> is for. If you know what it is, please let me know. It is driving me
>>>> nuts.
>>>>
>>>> "Only visible marking is "Made in Japan". Only one of the finger
>>>> rings moves, and when it is squeezed closed, the cam shaped pieces
>>>> come together
>>>> tightly as to grip something. Total size is about 2.5" x 2.5".
>>>>
>>>> "Correct answer (or best guess) wins you a prize.
>>>>
>>>> "Thanks for playing!
>>>>
>>>> "Jim"
>>> I'd say it looks like a tool tor tensioning wires - or strings.
>>> Possibly in the textile business?
>>
>>
>> My wild guess was that it's for handling film in a dark room.
>> I have little basis for that guess, and an Internet search did not
>> validate it.
>
>Since the original questioner seems to have a nautical
>connection, I'd think it has some purpose in the marine
>world. Perhaps something to do with sailmaking?
>
>John
AHAH!!!! It is for pulling the needle through sailcloth. You push the
tip of the needle through, then grip the needle with the tool to pull
it through. I'm sure I've seen it (or a similar tool) used for that
kind of use - perhaps in harness-making to pull the needle through
leather.

Sk

Swingman

in reply to "Lew Hodgett" on 24/10/2015 8:07 PM

26/10/2015 7:22 PM

On 10/25/2015 12:13 PM, Sonny wrote:

> Otherwise, it's a fingers exerciser, for texting competitors, especially if the moveable ring unit is spring loaded.

You should audition for ATOH ... ;)

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wn

woodchucker

in reply to "Lew Hodgett" on 24/10/2015 8:07 PM

25/10/2015 12:03 PM

On 10/24/2015 11:36 PM, Bill wrote:
> [email protected] wrote:
>> On Sat, 24 Oct 2015 20:07:18 -0700, "Lew Hodgett"
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> As you can see, John is looking for some help.
>>>
>>> Lew
>>> ---------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>>
>>> My GF's brother sent me these photos of a mysterious tool . Looks
>>> handy
>>> for pulling on all sorts of stuff, but what was its INTENDED use?
>>>
>>> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-1.jpg
>>>
>>> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-2.jpg
>>>
>>> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-3.jpg
>>>
>>> "I have had this thing in my tool chest for as long as I can remember.
>>> I
>>> have no idea how I acquired it, have never used it, and don't know
>>> what it
>>> is for. If you know what it is, please let me know. It is driving me
>>> nuts.
>>>
>>> "Only visible marking is "Made in Japan". Only one of the finger rings
>>> moves, and when it is squeezed closed, the cam shaped pieces come
>>> together
>>> tightly as to grip something. Total size is about 2.5" x 2.5".
>>>
>>> "Correct answer (or best guess) wins you a prize.
>>>
>>> "Thanks for playing!
>>>
>>> "Jim"
>> I'd say it looks like a tool tor tensioning wires - or strings.
>> Possibly in the textile business?
>
>
> My wild guess was that it's for handling film in a dark room.
> I have little basis for that guess, and an Internet search did not
> validate it.
Absolutely not.

--
Jeff

wn

woodchucker

in reply to "Lew Hodgett" on 24/10/2015 8:07 PM

25/10/2015 12:02 PM

On 10/24/2015 11:07 PM, Lew Hodgett wrote:
> As you can see, John is looking for some help.
>
> Lew
> ---------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> My GF's brother sent me these photos of a mysterious tool . Looks
> handy
> for pulling on all sorts of stuff, but what was its INTENDED use?
>
> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-1.jpg
>
> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-2.jpg
>
> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-3.jpg
>
> "I have had this thing in my tool chest for as long as I can remember.
> I
> have no idea how I acquired it, have never used it, and don't know
> what it
> is for. If you know what it is, please let me know. It is driving me
> nuts.
>
> "Only visible marking is "Made in Japan". Only one of the finger rings
> moves, and when it is squeezed closed, the cam shaped pieces come
> together
> tightly as to grip something. Total size is about 2.5" x 2.5".
>
> "Correct answer (or best guess) wins you a prize.
>
> "Thanks for playing!
>
> "Jim"
>

Looks to me like Jim Needs help.

Seems like it's for pulling a flat strap. Maybe for a sail if it's boat
related. That way it doesn't bunch up and allows the buckle to grab and
not slip.

--
Jeff

JM

John McCoy

in reply to "Lew Hodgett" on 24/10/2015 8:07 PM

25/10/2015 2:57 PM

Bill <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:

> [email protected] wrote:
>> On Sat, 24 Oct 2015 20:07:18 -0700, "Lew Hodgett"
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> As you can see, John is looking for some help.
>>>
>>> Lew
>>> ---------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>>
>>> My GF's brother sent me these photos of a mysterious tool . Looks
>>> handy
>>> for pulling on all sorts of stuff, but what was its INTENDED use?
>>>
>>> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-1.jpg
>>>
>>> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-2.jpg
>>>
>>> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-3.jpg
>>>
>>> "I have had this thing in my tool chest for as long as I can
>>> remember. I
>>> have no idea how I acquired it, have never used it, and don't know
>>> what it
>>> is for. If you know what it is, please let me know. It is driving me
>>> nuts.
>>>
>>> "Only visible marking is "Made in Japan". Only one of the finger
>>> rings moves, and when it is squeezed closed, the cam shaped pieces
>>> come together
>>> tightly as to grip something. Total size is about 2.5" x 2.5".
>>>
>>> "Correct answer (or best guess) wins you a prize.
>>>
>>> "Thanks for playing!
>>>
>>> "Jim"
>> I'd say it looks like a tool tor tensioning wires - or strings.
>> Possibly in the textile business?
>
>
> My wild guess was that it's for handling film in a dark room.
> I have little basis for that guess, and an Internet search did not
> validate it.

Since the original questioner seems to have a nautical
connection, I'd think it has some purpose in the marine
world. Perhaps something to do with sailmaking?

John

JG

"John Grossbohlin"

in reply to "Lew Hodgett" on 24/10/2015 8:07 PM

25/10/2015 2:10 PM

>"Lew Hodgett" wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...

>As you can see, John is looking for some help.

>Lew
---------------------------------------------------------

>My GF's brother sent me these photos of a mysterious tool . Looks handy
>for pulling on all sorts of stuff, but what was its INTENDED use?

>http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-1.jpg

>http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-2.jpg

>http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-3.jpg

Surveyors use those to pull tape measures tight... at least that is what my
surveyor neighbor used one for!

John

Ll

Leon

in reply to "Lew Hodgett" on 24/10/2015 8:07 PM

25/10/2015 10:39 AM

On 10/24/2015 10:07 PM, Lew Hodgett wrote:
> As you can see, John is looking for some help.
>
> Lew
> ---------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> My GF's brother sent me these photos of a mysterious tool . Looks
> handy
> for pulling on all sorts of stuff, but what was its INTENDED use?
>
> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-1.jpg
>
> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-2.jpg
>
> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-3.jpg
>
> "I have had this thing in my tool chest for as long as I can remember.
> I
> have no idea how I acquired it, have never used it, and don't know
> what it
> is for. If you know what it is, please let me know. It is driving me
> nuts.
>
> "Only visible marking is "Made in Japan". Only one of the finger rings
> moves, and when it is squeezed closed, the cam shaped pieces come
> together
> tightly as to grip something. Total size is about 2.5" x 2.5".
>
> "Correct answer (or best guess) wins you a prize.
>
> "Thanks for playing!
>
> "Jim"
>
A line puller

Sc

Sonny

in reply to "Lew Hodgett" on 24/10/2015 8:07 PM

25/10/2015 10:13 AM

On Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 11:02:47 AM UTC-5, woodchucker wrote:

> > Looks handy for pulling on all sorts of stuff, but what was its INTEND=
ED use?
>=20
> Seems like it's for pulling a flat strap.=20

And Cl suggested wire puller.

Looks like stainless steel, but the Japanese did lots of small items of chr=
ome, especially during the Occupied Japan period and that chrome idea conti=
nued to prevail some years after Japan was no longer occupied. I tend to =
agree it's some sort of bender or puller and, since it's small, it may be f=
or some miniature work, such as for model planes, railroads, etc. Stretch=
ing it: Maybe even a fish hook bender, for when a hook is straightened from=
use.... *Japan is historically a "fishing" nation... since it's small, com=
pact, readily handy.

Then there's a whole other school of thought.... Are we sure the rings are =
for fingers, to be inserted into? The rings may be guide rings for some ot=
her pointed(?) finger-like(?) "probe", to be guided or held in a limited po=
sition.

Otherwise, it's a fingers exerciser, for texting competitors, especially if=
the moveable ring unit is spring loaded.

Sonny

BB

Bill

in reply to "Lew Hodgett" on 24/10/2015 8:07 PM

24/10/2015 11:36 PM

[email protected] wrote:
> On Sat, 24 Oct 2015 20:07:18 -0700, "Lew Hodgett"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> As you can see, John is looking for some help.
>>
>> Lew
>> ---------------------------------------------------------
>>
>>
>> My GF's brother sent me these photos of a mysterious tool . Looks
>> handy
>> for pulling on all sorts of stuff, but what was its INTENDED use?
>>
>> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-1.jpg
>>
>> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-2.jpg
>>
>> http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-3.jpg
>>
>> "I have had this thing in my tool chest for as long as I can remember.
>> I
>> have no idea how I acquired it, have never used it, and don't know
>> what it
>> is for. If you know what it is, please let me know. It is driving me
>> nuts.
>>
>> "Only visible marking is "Made in Japan". Only one of the finger rings
>> moves, and when it is squeezed closed, the cam shaped pieces come
>> together
>> tightly as to grip something. Total size is about 2.5" x 2.5".
>>
>> "Correct answer (or best guess) wins you a prize.
>>
>> "Thanks for playing!
>>
>> "Jim"
> I'd say it looks like a tool tor tensioning wires - or strings.
> Possibly in the textile business?


My wild guess was that it's for handling film in a dark room.
I have little basis for that guess, and an Internet search did not
validate it.

c

in reply to "Lew Hodgett" on 24/10/2015 8:07 PM

25/10/2015 4:23 PM

On Sun, 25 Oct 2015 15:17:13 -0400, [email protected] wrote:

>>
>>>My GF's brother sent me these photos of a mysterious tool . Looks handy
>>>for pulling on all sorts of stuff, but what was its INTENDED use?
>>
>>>http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-1.jpg
>>
>>>http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-2.jpg
>>
>>>http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-3.jpg
>>
>
>
>>Surveyors use those to pull tape measures tight... at least that is what my
>>surveyor neighbor used one for!
>>
>>John
>
>
> Bingo ! tape puller.
>
>http://hoboken.pastperfectonline.com/webobject/73ABFDCC-37BB-4BD2-A07A-664717918517
>
>http://www.toolexchange.com.au/our-tools/tape-measures/D1302
>
> John T.
>
>--- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: [email protected] ---
OK, so I was wrong. Mabee I saw it at the survey office where my
brother works - I know I've seen one before - and since I spend some
time in a leather shop I thought that was where.

I'll see if my brother recognizes it.

c

in reply to "Lew Hodgett" on 24/10/2015 8:07 PM

24/10/2015 11:12 PM

On Sat, 24 Oct 2015 20:07:18 -0700, "Lew Hodgett"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>As you can see, John is looking for some help.
>
>Lew
>---------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>My GF's brother sent me these photos of a mysterious tool . Looks
>handy
>for pulling on all sorts of stuff, but what was its INTENDED use?
>
>http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-1.jpg
>
>http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-2.jpg
>
>http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-3.jpg
>
>"I have had this thing in my tool chest for as long as I can remember.
>I
>have no idea how I acquired it, have never used it, and don't know
>what it
>is for. If you know what it is, please let me know. It is driving me
>nuts.
>
>"Only visible marking is "Made in Japan". Only one of the finger rings
>moves, and when it is squeezed closed, the cam shaped pieces come
>together
>tightly as to grip something. Total size is about 2.5" x 2.5".
>
>"Correct answer (or best guess) wins you a prize.
>
>"Thanks for playing!
>
>"Jim"
I'd say it looks like a tool tor tensioning wires - or strings.
Possibly in the textile business?

h

in reply to "Lew Hodgett" on 24/10/2015 8:07 PM

25/10/2015 3:17 PM

>
>>My GF's brother sent me these photos of a mysterious tool . Looks handy
>>for pulling on all sorts of stuff, but what was its INTENDED use?
>
>>http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-1.jpg
>
>>http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-2.jpg
>
>>http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-3.jpg
>


>Surveyors use those to pull tape measures tight... at least that is what my
>surveyor neighbor used one for!
>
>John


Bingo ! tape puller.

http://hoboken.pastperfectonline.com/webobject/73ABFDCC-37BB-4BD2-A07A-664717918517

http://www.toolexchange.com.au/our-tools/tape-measures/D1302

John T.

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JG

"John Grossbohlin"

in reply to "Lew Hodgett" on 24/10/2015 8:07 PM

25/10/2015 7:24 PM

wrote in message news:[email protected]...
>>
>>>My GF's brother sent me these photos of a mysterious tool . Looks handy
>>>for pulling on all sorts of stuff, but what was its INTENDED use?
>>
>>>http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-1.jpg
>>
>>>http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-2.jpg
>>
>>>http://www.boat-links.com/images/MT/MysteryTool-3.jpg
>>

>>Surveyors use those to pull tape measures tight... at least that is what
>>my
>>surveyor neighbor used one for!
>
>>John

> Bingo ! tape puller.

>http://hoboken.pastperfectonline.com/webobject/73ABFDCC-37BB-4BD2-A07A-664717918517

>http://www.toolexchange.com.au/our-tools/tape-measures/D1302

> John T.

From the original posting:

>"Correct answer (or best guess) wins you a prize.

>"Thanks for playing!

>"Jim"

So what is my prize? A Tape Puller? ;~)

John


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