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Offline dimwittedmoose51

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Yeah. it's a Prybar, but to Pry What??
« on: July 10, 2011, 06:03:48 AM »
21" long, but the question I have is what does that funky end spozed to pry?.....an old car tire back on the rim?  IMWTK!!

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Offline strik9

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Re: Yeah. it's a Prybar, but to Pry What??
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2011, 08:08:53 AM »
Tire spoons do generally have those curves and profiles.  I do think you are right on this one.
The only bad tool is the one that couldn't finish the job.  Ironicly it may be the best tool for the next job.

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Re: Yeah. it's a Prybar, but to Pry What??
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2011, 09:33:20 AM »
The function is now solved, but anyone know how old this thing is.  I certainly couldn't get a modern era tire bean anywhere with this tool and it's a bit big for a bicycle rim..... No markings on it at all

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« Last Edit: July 10, 2011, 11:58:43 AM by dimwittedmoose51 »
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Offline m_fumich

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Re: Yeah. it's a Prybar, but to Pry What??
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2011, 11:55:10 AM »
I'm betting it's from before the tubeless tire days.

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Re: Yeah. it's a Prybar, but to Pry What??
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2011, 12:28:29 PM »
I'm with M_, before tubeless tire days and probably something heavier.

  I would guess Earl the local blacksmith in the mid 20's as the maker more than a big name company.  It resembles a lot of the current locally made stuff I will see here.  Retired cars generally donate the steel.
« Last Edit: July 10, 2011, 03:54:28 PM by strik9 »
The only bad tool is the one that couldn't finish the job.  Ironicly it may be the best tool for the next job.