Tool Talk
What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: Sawduster on December 15, 2011, 09:31:36 AM
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I'm starting a new thread instead of hijacking Wrenchmensh's similar one (http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=2754.0).
At first glance this is a simple double open-ended wrench. There is, however, what appears to be a short, wide, <<thick>> screwdriver blade shaped tip at 90 degrees to the handle.
Overall length is 6 1/2", with a 1/2 inch and 7/8 inch end, with the protrusion in question on the side of the grip on the 7/8 inch end.
The only marking is K99.
It's been suggested that the tip could be a shackle spreader, but it would have to be a very small shackle and the short length of the wrench wouldn't provide much leverage.
Ideas as to purpose of 'blade' and, of, any other info, anyone?
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Probably used to spread the end of a pitman arm, similar to this http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=2787.msg16808#msg16808
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That's exactly the way it seems to work - like a pry bar. Who'd a thunk it! I vaguely remember learning NOT to use wrenches like that.
That's a great link you sent.
The tip appears smaller than the one in the link, but for exactly the same purpose.
Thanks.
Other comments still welcome.