Tool Talk
What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: toolman on October 08, 2017, 05:16:58 PM
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What is it, Geared, cast iron body, wood handled tool found in barn. The action of this tool, is this: As handles are spread apart, the "D" shaped plunger retracts. As the handles are pushed together, the plunger moves forward. As you can see, it appears there are 2 grabbers, much like some gear pullers have on the end. I have seen no less than 3 of this type of tool, over the years, and no one knows what it is made to do. Does anyone recognize it, and or take a guess as to what its function may be? My best guess, is a puller, of some sort, but just do not know.Thank You Very Much. PS: This particular one, is not owned by me, but has the best representation to show you.
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It looks like its designed to push and or pull while hooked in to something by those legs on each side.
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I agree Bill300d, in that it's probably some kind puller, but for what? Thanks for your reply.
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Right now my only guess would be a grain silo or feed chute.
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Those are 2 clues i have not searched for, so i will see what they turn up. Thanks
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I'm not seeing much that needs pulling on the ones i looked at. I think i would need the maintenance manual if it was specific to them, but thanks anyway. Still Looking for an answer!
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Chain spreader?
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I don't see a chain spreader, but who knows? Thanks for Your Reply.... Here is what has ran through my mind so far...A fence "T" post wire fence tensioner (found no match up).....Steering wheel puller for an old tractor, etc...(found no match up)........
I believe it is a machine specific type tool, as apposed to a universal tool, but could be very wrong.
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Looks similar to a cattle dehorner, but obviously that's not it...
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Very Similar to a dehorner except for the blades. I went so far as to look at a few dehorner patents, to see if they sited any companies that made the gear mechanism itself, but no luck. Thanks for your reply
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is it small enough to open a cow or horses mouth ???
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About 4 inches wide at the 2 widest points, and handles are about 23 inches long, with No Markings. You know, the one angle i did not pursue was animal related, but maybe i should take a look at old Vet Tools?
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Fence tightener, I have to check my book when I get home.
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i will watch for your post, and thanks for your reply.
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Actually I think it is a picket fence tool.
Not in my fence tool book but these are similar looking picket fence tools from the Smith & Smith Jr fence tool book. Pictures from a friend that has a copy.
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It sure does look close. I will dig further in the fencing tool dept. now, and thanks again.
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Lewill2, What is the name of YOUR fencing book if i may ask?
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My book, I think is the Fencin Bible or something like that. By Bill Marquis. The book the pictures came from is Collectors Guide For Fencing Tolls by Richard Smith & Richard Smith Jr
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Ok, Thanks.
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A few years ago I looked for the patent for this tool but never found it, closest I could find is in the link below. I think your tool worked in a similar manner.
https://www.google.com/patents/US406490
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So this is a fixit for a picket? Exactly what you need for a sticky wicket??? All kidding aside, from what I see, is this used to twist the wire around a picket to attach to a run of wire fencing???
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Yes i tend to agree with the wire and picket fence theory. Just wondering if either of you sprung for the fencing bible book, and found any other info in it? I have been collecting old tools for many years, and have acquired many books, but am not a big fence tool guy, so i hate to spring for another book, just to peek at one item. I did find a tool that also looks to be in the same family, shown below.
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Do you suppose their offer of a discount tool is still good?
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Since I couldn't find a patent, this article is my best answer for this tool.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/harnett65/Album%2020/_image002.jpg)
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Well done. Now we know what its for. Its been quite some time since I've seen any snow fence around here.
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Excellent Rob H.! I thank you very much, and all the other members of this great forum who contributed. This tool had been a thorn in my rear for sometime now, and it is good to finally get it off my plate.
Thanks Again All !
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interesting story
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Yes I've enjoyed this one. Good work Rob!!