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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: amecks on September 08, 2018, 07:27:02 AM

Title: Plier type - looks like some kind of auto tool
Post by: amecks on September 08, 2018, 07:27:02 AM

Does anyone recognize this tool - top left in photo - I saw at least two others at the Alexander Steam Show.
The top part is solid flat metal, the bottom part has a slot in it.  There are no markings.
Thanks
Al
(https://s19.postimg.cc/3k1imzdsz/0907181738a.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: Plier type - looks like some kind of auto tool
Post by: Bill Houghton on September 08, 2018, 11:13:42 AM

I would think automotive, too, but I'm not sure what.  Forced to speculate, I'd lean toward the installation of fasteners on interior trim panels.

If you could find a K-D catalog from, say, the 1960s or 70s, you could wander through to look for something similar.

Title: Re: Plier type - looks like some kind of auto tool
Post by: skipskip on September 09, 2018, 09:18:49 AM

Quote from: Bill Houghton on September 08, 2018, 11:13:42 AM

I would think automotive, too, but I'm not sure what.  Forced to speculate, I'd lean toward the installation of fasteners on interior trim panels.

If you could find a K-D catalog from, say, the 1960s or 70s, you could wander through to look for something similar.

I think this is correct, for Packard I believe.

Skip

Title: Re: Plier type - looks like some kind of auto tool
Post by: Bill Houghton on September 09, 2018, 09:44:25 AM

Packard?  No wonder you see them at every yard sale, then!

It was quite a loss when we lost Packard.  I've always really liked their 1950 model:
(http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/Packard/1950Packard-Sedan-black.jpg)

Title: Re: Plier type - looks like some kind of auto tool
Post by: wvtools on September 20, 2018, 09:07:42 PM

I have a 1973 K-D catalog.  They are No. 362 condenser spring compressor pliers.

Title: Re: Plier type - looks like some kind of auto tool
Post by: skipskip on September 20, 2018, 09:57:13 PM

Briggs and Stratton condenser, must be pretty small.

looks like a real fiddly job too

Title: Re: Plier type - looks like some kind of auto tool
Post by: amecks on September 21, 2018, 12:42:38 PM

Thanks!  I'll put that in the small engine drawer.
Al