Tool Talk
What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: Badknuckles on April 09, 2016, 02:51:36 PM
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Hello. Well it’s been a while.
We have 4 tools we can’t figure. Here is the first. It can be closed either way. There was a lot of model T stuff too if that’s a clue. The inside of the handle is roughed up for a good grip on something. The blade does not move as the handles rotate.
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If in doubt, it must be a nutcracker.
But where are the other three tools?
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Pics are a little hard to see. Maybe some sort of crimper ?
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Here’s a couple more views. Sorry about the art work - I couldn’t get the Irfanview Paint function to work my way today.
Looks to me like you might insert the prongs into a slot in a small gizmo then grip it with the handles. It evidently takes 2 sizes; 1/4 and 1/2 inch.
If I'm doing the pics wrong please tell me how to correct it.
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You did the pictures just fine. But I still don't know what it is...? (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-think005.gif)
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Initials H M Q on there anywhere?
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Cleaned it off really good - no initials or clues.
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Google HMQ and nutcracker. Really neat story there.
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Right on!! It’s a nutcracker. I just assumed you were kidding. I got the answer on an antique forum. Here is a quote and a pic showing a similar piece. The age and value wasn’t discussed.
>>So far I have found over 10 and they are all located in the United Kingdom and most are referred to as from Victorian to early 1900's. This has been referred to as a "Reversible hinge" or "double jointed" nut cracker. Can be used either way you flip the handles and the end/hinge piece helps hold the larger or smaller nut! The protruding gaped & tall one is also used to help pry the shells apart!<<
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Well, I wasn't kidding so much as guessing wildly. Glad you tracked it down.