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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: GaryD on September 06, 2012, 05:23:06 PM

Title: Another Unknown
Post by: GaryD on September 06, 2012, 05:23:06 PM

Bought a bunch of mystery tools at a tag sale, this is the only one I haven't figured out.  It is about 10.5 inches long and is stamped "crome-alloy".  Will submit an open and closed view.  Looks like it cuts something.  Any ideas?

Title: Re: Another Unknown
Post by: OilyRascal on September 06, 2012, 05:33:28 PM

tile cutter/nipper?

Title: Re: Another Unknown
Post by: amertrac on September 06, 2012, 05:37:32 PM

try a tire chain link spreader   bob w.

Title: Re: Another Unknown
Post by: Branson on September 06, 2012, 05:42:09 PM

Quote from: amertrac on September 06, 2012, 05:37:32 PM

try a tire chain link spreader   bob w.

Yep, that's the one.  Chain plier for sure.

Title: Re: Another Unknown
Post by: GaryD on September 06, 2012, 06:04:07 PM

Thanks for the quick solve of this mystery!  After a quick search it looks like a HERBRAND Chain Repair pliers--fremont Ohio.  Mid 1930's.  Thanks for the help!

Title: Re: Another Unknown
Post by: mikeswrenches on September 06, 2012, 06:44:57 PM

St. Pierre also made a pair that looked like these.  Not positive, but I think they had the original patent.

Mike