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Title: What is this pliars type tool for?
Post by: Buicktruckguy on September 16, 2017, 02:52:28 PM

I have this tool and do not have any idea what it is.  :sad:  Any suggestions?  Thanks for looking.

Title: Re: What is this pliars type tool for?
Post by: bill300d on September 16, 2017, 04:07:14 PM

Does that flap close flush with the stationary jaw when you squeeze the handles or do they overlap.

Title: Re: What is this pliars type tool for?
Post by: Lostmind on September 16, 2017, 07:25:22 PM

Quote from: Buicktruckguy on September 16, 2017, 02:52:28 PM

I have this tool and do not have any idea what it is.  :sad:  Any suggestions?  Thanks for looking.

Welcome to tool talk. These guys will find your answer , than you can let the guys at AACA know.

Title: Re: What is this pliars type tool for?
Post by: Ken W. on September 16, 2017, 08:17:31 PM

I'm pretty sure that is a welding clamp. I have a bunch of those.

Title: Re: What is this pliars type tool for?
Post by: turnnut on September 16, 2017, 08:32:07 PM

   Ken, ?? for sheet metal panels ???

Title: Re: What is this pliars type tool for?
Post by: Buicktruckguy on September 16, 2017, 09:23:55 PM

Here is the link to the Antique Auto Club America forum site where they are currently stumped.  I appreciate all of your help.  Thanks,

http://forums.aaca.org/topic/298260-unknown-tool/

Title: Re: What is this pliars type tool for?
Post by: Buicktruckguy on September 16, 2017, 09:25:54 PM

Quote from: Ken W. on September 16, 2017, 08:17:31 PM

I'm pretty sure that is a welding clamp. I have a bunch of those.

If it is a welding clamp, it does not have a lock to hold the jaws together.  You must continue to use pressure on the handles to keep the jaws closed. When closed the jaws are about 1/8 of an inch apart.

Title: Re: What is this pliars type tool for?
Post by: bill300d on September 16, 2017, 10:05:28 PM

It seems to be a tool to bend a flange deep in a panel.

Title: Re: What is this pliars type tool for?
Post by: Lostmind on September 18, 2017, 08:30:26 AM

I think it's called an external seamer clamp , but can't find one that has to be held closed.
Must be used to move along a long piece and fold it together.
Lot's of illustrations on google , I just don't have the time.
Hope you guys can help , I bragged up this forum to get him to post it here. LOL

Title: Re: What is this pliars type tool for?
Post by: bill300d on September 18, 2017, 09:25:29 AM

The throat looks to be about 6", is that correct?

Title: Re: What is this pliars type tool for?
Post by: Buicktruckguy on September 25, 2017, 08:05:02 PM

The throat is about 9 inches deep.