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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: skipskip on April 22, 2019, 11:06:56 PM

Title: a challenge for Plyerman
Post by: skipskip on April 22, 2019, 11:06:56 PM

poorly cast aluminum

odd hook on one jaw

fisherman's tool?

Skip

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Title: Re: a challenge for Plyerman
Post by: Yadda on April 23, 2019, 06:57:51 AM

I believe those are camping pliers.  The hook is to lift the top of the cook pot. Look up Boy Scout Pliers.

Title: Re: a challenge for Plyerman
Post by: Plyerman on April 23, 2019, 04:19:10 PM

Huh. Good thing Lyndon knew, because I had no idea. Makes perfect sense though.

(Grrr. 50 years later, and I still resent the fact that mom wouldn't run me back into town for Boy Scout meetings.)

Title: Re: a challenge for Plyerman
Post by: wvtools on April 25, 2019, 09:17:57 PM

I have a few different types, and those are my favorite design.  You get really good leverage, and can pick up and pour a large pot of boiling water.