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Title: KINSMAN CAST ALUMINUM SOMETHING OR ANOTHER
Post by: dimwittedmoose51 on October 08, 2016, 12:33:20 PM

Bought this at a yard sale Thursday due to its unique look.  One guy claimed it was a hog ring pliers, but I don't see a recess for the ring in the jaws.  Any help would be appreciated.

DM&FS

Title: Re: KINSMAN CAST ALUMINUM SOMETHING OR ANOTHER
Post by: gibsontool on October 08, 2016, 02:58:04 PM

The Don Ervin wrenching news auction on April 18 & 19 of 2008 makes reference to an adjustable combination wagon wrench made by Kinsman & Merrill. I looked briefly but didn't find the item. There might be some info if you can find out more about that company. I agree with you about it not being hog ring pliers, it just does not look right.

Title: Re: KINSMAN CAST ALUMINUM SOMETHING OR ANOTHER
Post by: Analog on October 08, 2016, 06:00:39 PM

I have seen similar pliers which are intended to handle camping utensils, pots, pans , lids etc...

Title: Re: KINSMAN CAST ALUMINUM SOMETHING OR ANOTHER
Post by: dimwittedmoose51 on October 08, 2016, 10:23:04 PM

Thanks.  The right angle-ish look to it makes you think it was spozed to go inside a hold or recessed area.  These "pliers" are not heavy duty by any means.  The mystery continues......

DM&FS

Title: Re: KINSMAN CAST ALUMINUM SOMETHING OR ANOTHER
Post by: dimwittedmoose51 on October 08, 2016, 10:27:01 PM

Would like to see the camp set it came from.  Never heard of kinsman anything before, and apparently neither has the internet.....lol.

Thanks Analog

DM&FS

Title: Re: KINSMAN CAST ALUMINUM SOMETHING OR ANOTHER
Post by: JoeCB on October 13, 2016, 08:37:00 PM

What analog said... your local Boy Scout troop cook set will have plyers similar for handling cast Iron Dutch Oven lids and bails.

Joe B