Whats is this springy punchy thingy ?

[rustyric]

So looks like I have definitely beaten you this time 

[Papaw]

I think the tool in the Ebay link is it.

[rustyric]

Yes I agree its the same tool - however I still cant find out whats it for ?

[Bill Houghton]

Fits the tool collectors adage:

All  unknown tools are either nutcrackers or leather working tools

except when they're saw sets or tire fixing tools.

[rustyric]

So it looks like I have partly beaten you - We now know it something to do with leather work, but its specific purpose is still a mystery !

[rustyric]

So I have returned to check this post after 6 months and I have still beaten you !

[rustyric]

I think it maybe a cow ear tagger ?

[lptools]

I think I found it,  but am I unable upload any photos or links!!  It is on the Internet Archives in a Thomas A Mansfield catalog;  "Hercules Button Pliers" . Could someone try to post either the photo of the page, or post the link? Thanks, Lou

[Bill Houghton]

Fits the tool collectors adage:

All  unknown tools are either nutcrackers or leather working tools

Depends where you hang out.  Over on Old Woodworking machines, the consensus for small stuff is saw sets or tire repair thingies.  Larger items are generally assumed to be associated with cream separators.

[skipskip]

HAW!!!  saw sets are easy once you learn the 300 basic types

Fits the tool collectors adage:

All  unknown tools are either nutcrackers or leather working tools

Depends where you hang out.  Over on Old Woodworking machines, the consensus for small stuff is saw sets or tire repair thingies.  Larger items are generally assumed to be associated with cream separators.

[mikeswrenches]

From the Mansfield catalog.

https://archive.org/details/ThomasAMansfieldCo1909/page/n27/mode/2up

[lptools]

Hello, Mike. Thanks for the help!! Someday i will figure out the technology aspect of tool collecting

[rustyric]

Well done maximum kudos to you from the UK - a button fastener ! I would have never guessed.