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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: Nebraska Cowman on August 06, 2015, 07:40:20 PM

Title: What in the world is this groovy tool?
Post by: Nebraska Cowman on August 06, 2015, 07:40:20 PM

My first thought was something like a saw set. But I have no clue how it would work. The slotted piece slides in the works and then springs back. What is it?

Title: Re: What in the world is this groovy tool?
Post by: oldgoaly on August 06, 2015, 08:01:08 PM

1st though was a ticket or card notcher? but why would it need to be long handled?

Title: Re: What in the world is this groovy tool?
Post by: gibsontool on August 06, 2015, 08:58:39 PM

Pictures are a little fuzzy, especially the first one. I thought maybe a hand held nibbler for light gauge material but the flat bottom makes me think that the tool rests on this face, so, if it's a nibbler it would be for a specific job. It does sort of resemble a saw set but I can't see how it would work.

Title: Re: What in the world is this groovy tool?
Post by: Billman49 on August 07, 2015, 01:27:19 PM

Looks like a shoemakers button pliers, for fasting the old buttons with an integral wire staple

Title: Re: What in the world is this groovy tool?
Post by: Billman49 on August 07, 2015, 01:57:38 PM

These are HEATON PENINSULAR Button Pliers...

Title: Re: What in the world is this groovy tool?
Post by: Billman49 on August 07, 2015, 02:02:45 PM

see also: http://shoesandcraft.com/2011/12/24/button-shoes-ii/

Title: Re: What in the world is this groovy tool?
Post by: Nebraska Cowman on August 07, 2015, 07:54:59 PM

Well, I'll be darned Billman! Where's the "Thank" button? :)

Title: Re: What in the world is this groovy tool?
Post by: Billman49 on August 08, 2015, 05:57:49 AM

Just send cash instead.... You're welcome, it's always a good feeling to get the answer.... My brain is full of tool trivia....