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Offline Topkat

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what is it?
« on: December 30, 2014, 08:21:55 AM »
 Hi folks, I found this in my dad's garage and wondering if anyone might know what it is?
 There are no marking of any kind
 thank you!
 Tk
« Last Edit: December 30, 2014, 08:25:39 AM by Topkat »

Offline keykeeper

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Re: what is it?
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2014, 08:31:23 AM »
Looks like a rivet setter for leather work.
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Offline EVILDR235

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Re: what is it?
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2014, 05:59:07 PM »
Maybe a tool for reloading shotgun shells ?

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Offline oldgoaly

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Re: what is it?
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2014, 06:54:05 PM »
isn't that for removing or installing shot gun shell primers?
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Offline john k

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Re: what is it?
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2014, 12:49:54 AM »
I was thinking for setting grommets on canvas. 
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Re: what is it?
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2014, 07:20:36 AM »
I'd go for a shot gun shell tool - similar are found in France
« Last Edit: December 31, 2014, 07:23:23 AM by Billman49 »