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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: Hoarder on May 07, 2017, 10:28:45 AM

Title: I have no idea what this does
Post by: Hoarder on May 07, 2017, 10:28:45 AM

Another inherited tool mad by New Britain. I have another smaller one and the head is all mushroomed from beating on it, but for what?

Title: Re: I have no idea what this does
Post by: lptools on May 07, 2017, 10:41:24 AM

What does the end opposite the striking end look like?

Title: Re: I have no idea what this does
Post by: international3414 on May 07, 2017, 10:45:28 AM

maybe wheel puller

Title: Re: I have no idea what this does
Post by: turnnut on May 07, 2017, 02:08:52 PM

I was thinking on the same, but was leaning toward an old axle puller ?

 a better description of the tool would help, such as on the non-striking end, is there female treads in it ?
 what sixe is it /  IS THERE A New Britain NUMBER ON IT >

Title: Re: I have no idea what this does
Post by: bill300d on May 07, 2017, 02:41:04 PM

Definitely a wheel puller.

Title: Re: I have no idea what this does
Post by: EVILDR235 on May 07, 2017, 03:41:18 PM

Axle knocker. I had a Bog brand one awhile back and sold it to another member on this forum.

EvilDr235

Title: Re: I have no idea what this does
Post by: international3414 on May 07, 2017, 04:18:47 PM

never used one,but,how and on what?

Title: Re: I have no idea what this does
Post by: Hoarder on May 07, 2017, 05:00:56 PM

Quote from: turnnut on May 07, 2017, 02:08:52 PM

I was thinking on the same, but was leaning toward an old axle puller ?

 a better description of the tool would help, such as on the non-striking end, is there female treads in it ?
 what size is it /  IS THERE A New Britain NUMBER ON IT >

Added photo of I guess business end and a smaller unit I referenced. If it's an axle puller you thread this on the axle outer threads and whack it? Markings on the larger one 1" - 14, the smaller one marked 3-4, I find no manufacturer marking. Both items have a small hole in the threaded end, I guess to relieve pressure.

Title: Re: I have no idea what this does
Post by: Lostmind on May 07, 2017, 05:50:22 PM

sometimes the smaller ones are flywheel pullers for air cooled engines

Title: Re: I have no idea what this does
Post by: wvtools on May 07, 2017, 09:28:15 PM

I thought those were for taking out wheel studs/bolts.

Title: Re: I have no idea what this does
Post by: oldgoaly on May 08, 2017, 01:59:10 AM

wheel stud remover, for those pressed in kind.

Title: Re: I have no idea what this does
Post by: bill300d on May 08, 2017, 07:20:46 AM

Older cars, trucks and tractors had tapered axles that were fastened to the wheel hub by a nut. To remove the wheel hub you had to remove the nut, thread on a wheel knocker of the correct size to 1/8 in. or so of the hub and wack with your hammer of choice, preferably a big one.

Title: Re: I have no idea what this does
Post by: Hoarder on May 08, 2017, 09:24:10 AM

Quote from: bill300d on May 08, 2017, 07:20:46 AM

Older cars, trucks and tractors had tapered axles that were fastened to the wheel hub by a nut. To remove the wheel hub you had to remove the nut, thread on a wheel knocker of the correct size to 1/8 in. or so of the hub and wack with your hammer of choice, preferably a big one.

Thanks for the description. With it was able find others for sale online. Haven't found New Britain digital catalog reprint only paper for sale.

Title: Re: I have no idea what this does
Post by: bill300d on May 08, 2017, 09:44:12 AM

Try here for lots of tool info http://www.toolarchives.com/ (http://www.toolarchives.com/)