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Offline lptools

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Sunday Flea
« on: November 08, 2020, 10:35:00 AM »
Here are a few smalls from the flea, the Wilton Vise is still in the truck!! At top is a clean Vise-Grip 10-WR, next is a 3/8 Craftsman Ratchet with the Flying V shifter, next is a Yankee Tack Puller, next is a clean Stanley Awl. Next is a Hyde Mill Knife, needs a little TLC. At bottom is an unmarked tool that I believe is a Crimper? Will try to post pics later of the Wilton!!
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Re: Sunday Flea
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2020, 10:45:27 AM »
And I thought I had a truly fine tack puller when I found a wood-handled C.S. Osborne puller - that Yankee is great!

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Re: Sunday Flea
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2020, 11:00:52 AM »
Hello, Bill. Thanks!! If you look closely you will see an unfortunate chip in the handle near the end, will not affect use!!. I will post a pic of the lettering inside the handle!!
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Re: Sunday Flea
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2020, 12:27:05 PM »
All this AND a Wilton vise? Really nice finds!
You might say I have a tool collecting problem....

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Re: Sunday Flea
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2020, 12:35:54 PM »
Thanks!! I walked right by the vise the first time around, a buddy of mine sent me over to the vendor!!!!
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Re: Sunday Flea
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2020, 12:57:39 PM »
Nice buddy, helping you spend your money.  :grin:
You might say I have a tool collecting problem....

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Re: Sunday Flea
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2020, 01:02:49 PM »
isnt the tool on the bottom for twisting wire...maybe the phone co used them...maybe two tools used at once?

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Re: Sunday Flea
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2020, 01:10:36 PM »
Hello, international3414. Could be!! I was thinking telecom, but I forgot to put that in. That is why I put a question mark in the first post, I am not sure what it is!! I will post another photo!!
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Re: Sunday Flea
« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2020, 06:01:34 AM »
Maybe for crimping those ferrules used on wire cable? 
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Re: Sunday Flea
« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2020, 06:54:29 AM »
Possibly, but you would need the grip strength of The Hulk!!
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Re: Sunday Flea
« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2020, 03:15:09 PM »
Are there any hammer marks?
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Re: Sunday Flea
« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2020, 06:28:50 PM »
No hammer marks. Looks like one leg is tapered, so sliding the ring toward the hinge end would tighten the handles. international3414, you have me thinking about a much lager wire twisting tool made by Crescent. I will see if I can find a catalog, and post a pic.  Also a link to a crimper/splicer on ebay.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Reversible-Wire-Crimper-Splicer-Clamp-Linemans-Crimping-Tool-FREE-S-H/373247486233
« Last Edit: November 09, 2020, 06:54:14 PM by lptools »
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