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Offline crazeyladyfarms

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What is it and what does it do
« on: January 02, 2014, 08:53:08 PM »
Ok I got this a while back but don't know what it is but that fits me because it collect odd and old
Tools but would like to know what it is and how it works also it is made from aluminum
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Re: What is it and what does it do
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2014, 08:39:49 PM »
Is the other side any different?

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Re: What is it and what does it do
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2014, 09:39:07 PM »
Maybe a rope maker?
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Re: What is it and what does it do
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2014, 01:59:17 AM »
8 strands over 1..  maybe wire rope cable?
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Re: What is it and what does it do
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2014, 08:13:54 PM »
Is the other side any different?
both sides the same
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Re: What is it and what does it do
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2014, 09:56:46 PM »
I think oldtools has it, I seem to remember that being a telco tool for wrapping the cable strands on guy cable after feeding it through a thimble (sort of like braiding the end of a rope so it won't unravel)
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.