Fence stretcher or tire tool??

[superzstuff]

Got this iron, jack type tool at auction. They said it was a fence stretcher. It measures 23 inches closed and will extend to 33 inches and will jack in both directions and is marked "Patent applied for" and TREX in a diamond. Anyone know for sure?

[oldgoaly]

hmmm could be a old fender fixer tool? 1920's  but most likely a fence tool.

[john k]

Looks like a rim tool for demountable auto wheels, pre-1930 for the most part.  Many of them have 3 arms. 

[oldgoaly]

You got it John K
Trex rim tool. I have type that 2 arms fold in, and a fender shrinker that  pulls the old fender in, which look a little bit like this .
Pic and story is from American Garage and Auto Dealer publication. June 1919

[Plyerman]

Congrats on the neat old tool SuperZ, and good job tracking it down O.G.

[superzstuff]

Thanks for the ID. Looks like it was dangerous to use!