Author Topic: Whatsit pliers (Read 2289 times)

lebaron · « **on:** August 25, 2014, 07:47:46 PM »

What are these called and what is their use. Unbranded.

mvwcnews · « **Reply #1 on:** August 25, 2014, 09:55:09 PM »

They resemble the 1919 patent "chain pliers" [ http://www.datamp.org/patents/advance.php?pn=1320547&id=49637&set=1 ] which was used for light wire chain like styles used to suspend 1920s light fixtures, etc.
Yours are obviously newer -- looks like you can buy a new pair at Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Westinghouse-7-in-Fixture-Chain-Pliers-7009900/203811552 )

Ken W. · « **Reply #2 on:** August 25, 2014, 09:58:24 PM »

I have a few pair of these that I use on trap chain and smaller tire chains. They work well.

Chillylulu · « **Reply #3 on:** August 26, 2014, 01:46:47 AM »

I have a few pair of these that I use on trap chain and smaller tire chains. They work well.

+1
I also have a smaller diameter pair I use to make oval links in silver I have soldered together. They work very well.

Chilly

lebaron · « **Reply #4 on:** August 26, 2014, 08:20:37 AM »

That's it. Thank you everyone. Wife thought it would be good for crabs. It still might be.

rusty · « **Reply #5 on:** August 26, 2014, 05:24:55 PM »

Round crabs ;P

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