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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: chips on April 07, 2014, 03:27:54 PM

Title: What's this?!
Post by: chips on April 07, 2014, 03:27:54 PM

I've never seen one quite like this.  What's the loop thing for? Anyone have any info on it? Pexto brand with patent date 9-30-26

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj179/HornHopper/DSCF6848_zpsa323ab0e.jpg)

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj179/HornHopper/DSCF6850_zps53bfd0dc.jpg)

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj179/HornHopper/DSCF6851_zps65cdb3ba.jpg)

Title: Re: What's this?!
Post by: Lostmind on April 07, 2014, 04:13:02 PM

Don't know , but Pexto made a lot of sheet metal working tools. I would have bought it.

Title: Re: What's this?!
Post by: Plyerman on April 07, 2014, 06:10:34 PM

I have no idea, but it looks cool. What is that patent date?

Title: Re: What's this?!
Post by: Nolatoolguy on April 07, 2014, 11:49:51 PM

We had a new pair of nail clippers for dogs that was similar.

It had a straight edge cut vs a diagonal cutter. The half circle would swing into place so you don't take to much off the nail at once.

Thats my best guess, based on what else ive seen.

Title: Re: What's this?!
Post by: oldtools on April 08, 2014, 01:59:39 AM

Does the loop thing move with the handle? or can it be positioned over the cutters?

Title: Re: What's this?!
Post by: Batz on April 08, 2014, 02:19:08 AM

Wire cutter that can also cut the insulation off the wire? Looks like it would work.

Batz

Title: Re: What's this?!
Post by: dimwittedmoose51 on April 08, 2014, 03:58:31 AM

Gotta have one for my collection!!  Cool!!

DM&FS

Title: Re: What's this?!
Post by: chips on April 08, 2014, 12:08:13 PM

The loop thing can be positioned anywhere, though in some spots it doesn't stay in place.  Probably a little worn.

I also tried searching the patent date that's on it, but nothing shows up. 

Title: Re: What's this?!
Post by: rusty on April 08, 2014, 02:42:29 PM

9-30-26 isn't a valid issue date, see if it might be some other digit somewhere

Title: Re: What's this?!
Post by: oldgoaly on April 08, 2014, 02:47:45 PM

I looked at a couple of Pexto catalogs and didn't see it????

Title: Re: What's this?!
Post by: chips on April 08, 2014, 04:12:40 PM

I also looked through a couple old catalogs and didn't see anything like it.  Here is a picture of the patent mark.  The only other markings are MADE IN U.S.A. on the inside of both grips. 

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj179/HornHopper/DSCF6849_zpsfe358f3c.jpg)

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj179/HornHopper/DSCF6861_zps0fdf7604.jpg)

Title: Re: What's this?!
Post by: oldtools on April 08, 2014, 05:19:49 PM

if the loop is positioned over the opening of the cutters, looks like it would "retain" whatever the cutters has in it's jaws? or Batz idea.. is the edge sharp enough to cut/strip insulation?

Title: Re: What's this?!
Post by: rusty on April 08, 2014, 06:46:24 PM

Cable sheathing? something special for Bell?

The shape looks like what you see on hose cutting pliers (very slow cutting slope)

Beer bottle opener?

Title: Re: What's this?!
Post by: rusty on April 12, 2014, 03:06:35 PM

These are for cutting armored cable (BX), Patent should be April 26, 1927.
Patent number is 1626274  (not in datamp)

The Application date is 3-30-26, which partly matches at least....
 

Title: Re: What's this?!
Post by: Plyerman on April 12, 2014, 04:12:11 PM

That's it alright! Nice job Rusty



(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/Temp%20Stuff/pjduffy_zps3de329ab.jpg)

Title: Re: What's this?!
Post by: chips on April 12, 2014, 11:54:35 PM

Great detective work, Rusty!  I'm impressed.  I was afraid I was never going to figure out what they were for.  Thanks for all the info!

Title: Re: What's this?!
Post by: Aunt Phil on April 13, 2014, 08:53:11 PM

Quote from: rusty on April 12, 2014, 03:06:35 PM

These are for cutting armored cable (BX), Patent should be April 26, 1927.
Patent number is 1626274  (not in datamp)

The Application date is 3-30-26, which partly matches at least....

Greenfield, maybe, but no way in hell those work on BX with wire already inside the armor.