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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: lptools on April 13, 2020, 06:47:45 PM

Title: Tack Claw Chisel Rare!!!
Post by: lptools on April 13, 2020, 06:47:45 PM

Hello, PO must have had a great need for this tool!! Even made a hanging hook for it. Odd width, too, 7/16" . Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Tack Claw Chisel Rare!!!
Post by: papadan on April 13, 2020, 08:51:17 PM

Looks like someone fashioned that from an old socket chisel, must have had a lot of tacks to pull. Maybe a carpet installer for removing old carpet staples.

Title: Re: Tack Claw Chisel Rare!!!
Post by: Northwoods on April 13, 2020, 09:15:06 PM

Looks like it.  Is the socket filled with lead or a wood plug?

Title: Re: Tack Claw Chisel Rare!!!
Post by: lptools on April 14, 2020, 07:39:53 AM

Hello, Northwoods. The plug is wood. I am going to leave it as is for now, it will go into the tack puller drawer!! Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Tack Claw Chisel Rare!!!
Post by: oldgoaly on April 14, 2020, 12:20:56 PM

That may have been made by an upholsterer for pulling out old tacks  when reupholstering old furniture?  most tack pullers are too big to get into tight spaces.

Title: Re: Tack Claw Chisel Rare!!!
Post by: lptools on April 14, 2020, 02:58:42 PM

Hello, oldgoaly. I think Dan was ahead of you on that one!!! :grin: