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Title: Another odd tool
Post by: lptools on January 14, 2017, 12:01:01 PM

Hello, When I picked this up, I wasn't paying much attention to it. Looked like a saw set at first glance. The plunger & anvil are flat, 1/2" diameter, and the anvil adjusts from 0 to 5/16" (with handles closed). In raised lettering inside one handle COLUMBUS O X X. Looks like more lettering on the other handle, but loaded with paint? japanning? not sure of the finish. Looks like it would flatten a saw tooth, rather than set it, plier type saw wrest? Other guesses are reloading tool?  Crimper? Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Another odd tool
Post by: Papaw on January 14, 2017, 12:30:48 PM

Rivet setter?

Title: Re: Another odd tool
Post by: amecks on January 14, 2017, 12:46:27 PM

Possibly a crimper for lead seals on security wires?  The fixed anvil part may be interchangeable so one could place a number or letter stamp in there.
Al

Title: Re: Another odd tool
Post by: lptools on January 14, 2017, 01:31:01 PM

Hello, A. Thanks for the info, this was found with a group of high voltage tools, all from an electrical contractor. I will keep digging. Papaw, good guess, but I am guessing it does not have the leverage to flatten a rivet. Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Another odd tool
Post by: lptools on January 14, 2017, 01:40:31 PM

Hello, Al. I think you have it. I found a picture of one, with a bag of seals in the photo. I can't figure out how to forward that info!!!!  Thanks, Lou

Title: Re: Another odd tool
Post by: Bill Houghton on January 14, 2017, 01:54:35 PM

Nice adaptation of a saw set design, though - why reinvent?

Title: Re: Another odd tool
Post by: p_toad on January 14, 2017, 06:37:59 PM

looks a lot like this...

Title: Re: Another odd tool
Post by: lptools on January 14, 2017, 09:19:52 PM

Hello, That is the one that I saw, but could not figure out how to send. Thanks, Lou