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Farm tool ID Needed?
« on: October 08, 2017, 05:16:58 PM »
What is it, Geared, cast iron body, wood handled tool found in barn. The action of this tool, is this: As handles are spread apart, the "D" shaped plunger retracts. As the handles are pushed together, the plunger moves forward. As you can see, it appears there are 2 grabbers, much like some gear pullers have on the end. I have seen no less than 3 of this type of tool, over the years, and no one knows what it is made to do. Does anyone recognize it, and or take a guess as to what its function may be? My best guess, is a puller, of some sort, but just do not know.Thank You Very Much. PS: This particular one, is not owned by me, but has the best representation to show you.

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Re: Farm tool ID Needed?
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2017, 05:33:44 PM »
It looks like its designed to push and or pull while hooked in to something by those legs on each side.
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Re: Farm tool ID Needed?
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2017, 05:44:31 PM »
I agree Bill300d, in that it's probably some kind puller, but for what? Thanks for your reply.

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Re: Farm tool ID Needed?
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2017, 05:52:43 PM »
Right now my only guess would be a grain silo or feed chute.
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« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2017, 06:10:19 PM »
Those are 2 clues i have not searched for, so i will see what they turn up. Thanks

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Re: Farm tool ID Needed?
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2017, 06:38:08 PM »
I'm not seeing much that needs pulling on the ones i looked at. I think i would need the maintenance manual if it was specific to them, but thanks anyway. Still Looking for an answer!

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Re: Farm tool ID Needed?
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2017, 07:07:50 PM »
Chain spreader?
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Re: Farm tool ID Needed?
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2017, 07:46:09 PM »
I don't see a chain spreader, but who knows? Thanks for Your Reply.... Here is what has ran through my mind so far...A fence "T" post wire fence tensioner (found no match up).....Steering wheel puller for an old tractor, etc...(found no match up)........
I believe it is a machine specific type tool, as apposed to a universal tool, but could be very wrong.

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Re: Farm tool ID Needed?
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2017, 07:47:46 PM »
Looks similar to a cattle dehorner, but obviously that's not it...

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« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2017, 08:11:47 PM »
Very Similar to a dehorner except for the blades. I went so far as to look at a few dehorner patents, to see if they sited any companies that made the gear mechanism itself, but no luck. Thanks for your reply

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Re: Farm tool ID Needed?
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2017, 08:40:19 PM »
 is it small enough to open a cow or horses mouth ???

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« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2017, 09:21:51 PM »
About 4 inches wide at the 2 widest points, and handles are about 23 inches long, with No Markings. You know, the one angle i did not pursue was animal related, but maybe i should take a look at old Vet Tools?

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Re: Farm tool ID Needed?
« Reply #12 on: October 09, 2017, 11:05:59 AM »
Fence tightener, I have to check my book when I get home.

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« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2017, 11:13:36 AM »
i will watch for your post, and thanks for your reply.

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Re: Farm tool ID Needed?
« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2017, 05:07:45 AM »
Actually I think it is a picket fence tool.

Not in my fence tool book but these are similar looking picket fence tools from the Smith & Smith Jr fence tool book. Pictures from a friend that has a copy.