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Offline lptools

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Another odd tool
« on: January 14, 2017, 12:01:01 PM »
Hello, When I picked this up, I wasn't paying much attention to it. Looked like a saw set at first glance. The plunger & anvil are flat, 1/2" diameter, and the anvil adjusts from 0 to 5/16" (with handles closed). In raised lettering inside one handle COLUMBUS O X X. Looks like more lettering on the other handle, but loaded with paint? japanning? not sure of the finish. Looks like it would flatten a saw tooth, rather than set it, plier type saw wrest? Other guesses are reloading tool?  Crimper? Regards, Lou
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Re: Another odd tool
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2017, 12:30:48 PM »
Rivet setter?
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Re: Another odd tool
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2017, 12:46:27 PM »
Possibly a crimper for lead seals on security wires?  The fixed anvil part may be interchangeable so one could place a number or letter stamp in there.
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Re: Another odd tool
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2017, 01:31:01 PM »
Hello, A. Thanks for the info, this was found with a group of high voltage tools, all from an electrical contractor. I will keep digging. Papaw, good guess, but I am guessing it does not have the leverage to flatten a rivet. Regards, Lou
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Re: Another odd tool
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2017, 01:40:31 PM »
Hello, Al. I think you have it. I found a picture of one, with a bag of seals in the photo. I can't figure out how to forward that info!!!!  Thanks, Lou
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Re: Another odd tool
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2017, 01:54:35 PM »
Nice adaptation of a saw set design, though - why reinvent?
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Re: Another odd tool
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2017, 06:37:59 PM »
looks a lot like this...
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Re: Another odd tool
« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2017, 09:19:52 PM »
Hello, That is the one that I saw, but could not figure out how to send. Thanks, Lou
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