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WHAT THE HECK IS THIS THING ???

Started by Ken W., September 27, 2011, 09:54:47 PM

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Ken W.

September 27, 2011, 09:54:47 PM
I found this at a steam engine show last week.Nobody knows what it is.It has a ratchet mechanism on the bottom and it opens up 1/2". It says " GILMER" Pat. 2-13-12. What do you think ??

Papaw

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September 27, 2011, 10:59:57 PM
Is it some sort of adjustable hog leader?
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64longstep/Brian

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September 27, 2011, 11:02:26 PM
I think Papaw is on to it...
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Stoney

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September 28, 2011, 07:16:56 AM
Cool, well done
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jimwrench

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September 28, 2011, 09:12:22 AM
 Yep, looks like the ratchet on bottom was an addition to his original patent that didn't incorporate this feature.
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