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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: Plyerman on March 11, 2017, 05:35:45 PM

Title: Old guy, small tool question
Post by: Plyerman on March 11, 2017, 05:35:45 PM

Dzeigler3's thread reminded me of a little mystery plier tool of my own. It is only about 3-1/2" long, with a tiny hammer on the one side. There are no markings on it. I thought it was possibly for jewelers, but then why would a jeweler need the big screwdriver at the end of the handle?

Any other ideas about who this tool was intended for?

Title: Re: Old guy, small tool question
Post by: rustyfordgarage on March 11, 2017, 07:13:48 PM

Tiny cobblers pliers?   Similar , maybe for the elves who fix shoes at night?  Or a pair of farriers pliers made by the smith for his young son?

Title: Re: Old guy, small tool question
Post by: EVILDR235 on March 11, 2017, 07:56:12 PM

For pulling little people's teeth ?

Mr.X

Title: Re: Old guy, small tool question
Post by: turnnut on March 11, 2017, 08:20:00 PM

 that little bugger would have followed me home if I saw it.

 I could picture an old cobbler having that in his apron pocket for a quick repair on heels.

 he could start prying the heel off with it and also pull out the heel nails.

Title: Re: Old guy, small tool question
Post by: oldgoaly on March 11, 2017, 08:25:54 PM

Does look like a cobblers tool, could it be for a doll shoe maker or repair? or just a miniature tool to go with a jr cobbler set like this. It's cast iron could work with dolls but most likely for a kid to play a cobbler at home?

Title: Re: Old guy, small tool question
Post by: Yadda on March 11, 2017, 10:50:02 PM

Your collection never fails to amaze Bob!   Neat find.  The screwdriver is oversized for the rest of the tool.  If it weren't so symmetrical, I would guess it was hand made.

My first guess is cobbler's tool, but it is also similar to upholstery tools....

Title: Re: Old guy, small tool question
Post by: amecks on March 12, 2017, 09:04:54 AM

I posted this earlier in the blasting plier discussion.  On eBay Germany they are calling these "Sprengmeister" - demolition expert  - tools from WWI and WWII.   Mine is most likely post war era.
Your tool is essentially the same, but smaller and no hatchet.  Maybe yours is the real thing - a genuine war tool?
(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q177/tamalecks/Toolphotoset12-27-14026_01_zpsac566395.jpg)

Title: Re: Old guy, small tool question
Post by: turnnut on March 12, 2017, 10:12:10 AM

 on Plyerman's tool, I was leaning towards the handle being for prying, as it looks like it is curved, using a bent
 screwdriver would not be comfortable.


 just an idea.

Title: Re: Old guy, small tool question
Post by: wvtools on March 13, 2017, 08:30:24 AM

I have not seen any in pliers form before, but I am going to cast my vote for cigar box hammer/tool, based mostly on the small size and tools on it.