bell system tool

[jimwrench]

 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.

[BruceS]

The hook thing is a high voltage line fuse puller and closer installed on a "hot stick"  an 8-10 foot non-conductive pole.

[bgarrett]

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

[Neals]

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.

[Billman49]

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...

[amertrac]

they make fantastic weapons

[rusty]

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 ...

[amertrac]

especially when they work poles alone.  bob w.

[Aunt Phil]

Pushup pole end minus 5 feet of wood
Can wrench for splice cans
Damned if I know what the 3rd one is