Sunday Flea

[lptools]

Here are a few smalls from the flea, the Wilton Vise is still in the truck!! At top is a clean Vise-Grip 10-WR, next is a 3/8 Craftsman Ratchet with the Flying V shifter, next is a Yankee Tack Puller, next is a clean Stanley Awl. Next is a Hyde Mill Knife, needs a little TLC. At bottom is an unmarked tool that I believe is a Crimper? Will try to post pics later of the Wilton!!

[Bill Houghton]

And I thought I had a truly fine tack puller when I found a wood-handled C.S. Osborne puller - that Yankee is great!

[lptools]

Hello, Bill. Thanks!! If you look closely you will see an unfortunate chip in the handle near the end, will not affect use!!. I will post a pic of the lettering inside the handle!!

[Yadda]

All this AND a Wilton vise? Really nice finds!

[lptools]

Thanks!! I walked right by the vise the first time around, a buddy of mine sent me over to the vendor!!!!

[Yadda]

Nice buddy, helping you spend your money. 

[international3414]

isnt the tool on the bottom for twisting wire...maybe the phone co used them...maybe two tools used at once?

[lptools]

Hello, international3414. Could be!! I was thinking telecom, but I forgot to put that in. That is why I put a question mark in the first post, I am not sure what it is!! I will post another photo!!

[amecks]

Maybe for crimping those ferrules used on wire cable? 

[lptools]

Possibly, but you would need the grip strength of The Hulk!!

[amecks]

Are there any hammer marks?
Al

[lptools]

No hammer marks. Looks like one leg is tapered, so sliding the ring toward the hinge end would tighten the handles. international3414, you have me thinking about a much lager wire twisting tool made by Crescent. I will see if I can find a catalog, and post a pic.  Also a link to a crimper/splicer on ebay.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Reversible-Wire-Crimper-Splicer-Clamp-Linemans-Crimping-Tool-FREE-S-H/373247486233