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Offline kdealkev

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Weird tool...
« on: March 29, 2015, 06:24:34 PM »
Do you guys know what this is or who makes it? No markings. Been in my box for years...debating on whether to keep it!
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Offline lbgradwell

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Re: Weird tool...
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2015, 06:53:38 PM »
If you pull that "slide" on the shaft towards the handle, do the little wings on the bottom of the blade retract?

If so, I think it's a cable box key...
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Offline Chillylulu

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Re: Weird tool...
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2015, 11:11:20 PM »
Quote from: lbgradwell on March 29, 2015, 06:53:38 PM
If you pull that "slide" on the shaft towards the handle, do the little wings on the bottom of the blade retract?

If so, I think it's a cable box key...
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Or, actually, that is what it is. A locking termination key, a box tamper tool, etc.

It is for cable techs, toolies, and bandwidth thieves. It isn't good for anything else.

Chilly
« Last Edit: March 29, 2015, 11:20:58 PM by Chillylulu »
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Offline kdealkev

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Re: Weird tool...
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2015, 05:45:12 PM »
Awesome that makes total sense. I got it from my Grandfather who was a cable technician back in the 80s. Thanks so much for me helping me with this one guys :smiley:
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Offline kdealkev

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Re: Weird tool...
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2015, 05:46:54 PM »
And yes it absolutely works as you described, the little wings retract when you slide that piece on the shaft.
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