Tool Talk
What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: 1930 on February 10, 2012, 05:13:17 PM
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I am looking for one of these for a friend, any help after someone names what it is would be appreciated. Thanks
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I know I am coming down with CRS, but have seen something like this before. How big is it? I feel like its missing a spring in there, almost like the old mechanism that kept newspapers against the front window of the metal display rack. Or a really big mouse trap!
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I am surprised that this has not been easier for you guys, maybe I have stumped everyone?? Noel is there a special award for that, does this mean Rusty has to give up his knowitall of the century award?
Nothing is missing John, pretty hefty item, maybe 8-10 pounds I would guess. Thanks for at least taking a crack at it.
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How about a spreader for tubeless type tires, so a patch can be applied inside the tire ?
Ray
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Reminds me of the mechanism on the bottom of old wood ironing boards.
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seems like we had something like that to set mole traps.
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I thought a mechanism for a rat trap until I saw the weight.
How about the frame for a fold-down seat in an old car? Like a jump seat.
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Oh ya, the weight kind blows the mole trap idea....it would have to be a pretty big mole trap.
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Is this a package carrier for an old bicycle?
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One of you guys is pretty close but I am not going say which one until Rusty chimes in with something, anything Rusty, just throw me a bone. Let me know your stumped and then I will tell which one of you guys is pretty close.
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I wasthinking along with rhoderman but with the weight it would hav to be a motorcycle. could also be to hold the spare tire or luggage on a car . bob w.
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It's the biggest darn paper clip I ever saw.....
It looks familiar, but not ringing a bell.....
(Makes me think of a foot for something...)
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IMO ray is close.
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It's the biggest darn paper clip I ever saw.....
It looks familiar, but not ringing a bell.....
(Makes me think of a foot for something...)
Thanks Rusty.............Your still the man.
Ray was closest, it is a rim spreading tool for at least a 1931 1 ton truck, said to fit Model T ford rims as well and also mid twenties Stud. ( see attached rim picture and prob will be clear how it works )
I know of a guy in need of one, I thought maybe Bus or someone here might have one for loan or sale?
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I would have agreed with the ironing board (as a best guess) - but obviously would have been wrong. I actually thought you were looking to determine what the thing was. I didn't realize this was all a game :) I like the game. Hope to watch yall play again sometime soon. I have many rarely used tools in my pile, but this isn't one of them.
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I would have agreed with the ironing board (as a best guess) - but obviously would have been wrong. I actually thought you were looking to determine what the thing was. I didn't realize this was all a game :) I like the game. Hope to watch yall play again sometime soon. I have many rarely used tools in my pile, but this isn't one of them.
Seems like sometimes people know what the item is before they post and sometimes they dont, keep your eyes open for one anyway
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1930,
I have several tire and rim tools but not this one. I wouldn't of known what it was if I had ever ran across one.
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I can say I've never seen the likes of it, in any of the dozens of old gas stations I used to hang around in. The oily ones with a manual tire machine and grease pit, and never saw anything like this hanging on the wall. All the split rims I've uncorked were with a couple of bars, tire spoons and a hammer.
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Thanks everyone, just another thing to keep the eyeballs peeled open for