Tool Talk
What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: jimwrench on July 14, 2012, 05:42:04 PM
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At first it looks like something for a torch, but at second look maybe it fits on a pole and is used in line work. What do you think ?
The second piece is a Challenger 1016 by Penens and is a 1/2 socket with 1/4 drive on top of plastic knob. Just a curiosity I hadn't seen.
I got it in a box of tools I paid way too much for to get the third tool which is a Buffum Tool Co cotter tool.
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The hook thing is a high voltage line fuse puller and closer installed on a "hot stick" an 8-10 foot non-conductive pole.
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Bruce S is kinda almost right, except the Bell Companies dont ever touch any high voltage or fuses. We do use that hook on poles to install drop wires and the poles accept a saw to cut brush and limbs
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Thanks Jimwrench! I just got a KeenCutter cotter tool and wondered what it was. Hadn't got around to posting pictures but now I know.
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The Royal Signal (British Army) use a similar tool to the Bell Systems one when laying telephone lines - military prefer old fashioned telephone to radio whenever possible - less easy to hack into, less distortion, thus more secure.... Whenever possible phone lines are hung in trees, placed in hedges or on fence lines to avoid damage by vehicles...
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they make fantastic weapons
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I think Bob wins for 'shortest hotstick in existance' LOL
Somewhere I saw that shape referred to as 'wire lifter and tree hook', which would make sense for a Bell tool. The phone guys have their own tree nightmares to deal with ...
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especially when they work poles alone. bob w.
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Pushup pole end minus 5 feet of wood
Can wrench for splice cans
Damned if I know what the 3rd one is