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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: davesaint on November 03, 2011, 05:31:16 PM

Title: no idea what this is.
Post by: davesaint on November 03, 2011, 05:31:16 PM
Hey all, first time poster here.
I picked up this tool at a yard sale for 1 dollar, no idea what it is or what it does. I attached some pics.
Any info is appreciated!!

Thanks
Dave
Title: Re: no idea what this is.
Post by: rusty on November 03, 2011, 05:48:30 PM

Haven't seen that exact design before, but based on the jaws, likely a chain breaker. For opening links on roller link chain (like bicycle chain).
(Based on the size, probably for somewhat bigger than bicycle chain, like motorcycle...or machine)
Title: Re: no idea what this is.
Post by: davesaint on November 03, 2011, 06:05:05 PM
that makes perfect sense.
Thanks for the fast reply!!

The guy who sold it had a few different kinds of lawn mowers and snowblowers, and also some old school motorcycles and mopeds. I should have asked what it was, but the wife was hurrying my along, trying to keep me away from all the good stuff!!
Title: Re: no idea what this is.
Post by: amertrac on November 03, 2011, 06:08:20 PM
Rusty is right on it presses the rivets out of the chain  bob w.l
Title: Re: no idea what this is.
Post by: Papaw on November 03, 2011, 06:15:11 PM
It is one of the better designs in my experience with motorcycles for many years. Made by several manufacturers, mostly Japanese and Taiwanese.
Title: Re: no idea what this is.
Post by: johnsironsanctuary on November 03, 2011, 06:44:13 PM
I got plenty of practice using one of those. I worked in a power transmission warehouse in my High School days.  Most roller chain is riveted, but specialty chains are made with cotter pins or roll pins.
Title: Re: no idea what this is.
Post by: Branson on November 03, 2011, 07:09:17 PM
Quote from: amertrac on November 03, 2011, 06:08:20 PM
Rusty is right on it presses the rivets out of the chain  bob w.l

Yes indeed.  I just looked at one of these on eBay this morning.