Mystery Tool Of The Day

[Skyline]

Again, thanks Krusty. Thanks to bgott as well.

 

[Skyline]

Here's another unusual tool:

 

[Garage_Mahal]

I think it is a lacing tool.

 

[Frank]

Here's another strange set of pliers. Made entirely out of plastic, and labeled "Ouch Saver"

Yeah, I remember those. Surprised Billy Mays wasn't hocking them on TV. You use them to hold nails when you are driving them in case you are prone to always wacking your hand with a hammer. Suppose its handy for the drunk carpenter.

 

[krusty the clown]

Yeah, I remember those. Surprised Billy Mays wasn't hocking them on TV. You use them to hold nails when you are driving them in case you are prone to always wacking your hand with a hammer. Suppose its handy for the drunk carpenter.

nope......as i previously posted it's for holding a wire while you pierce the insulation with a test light. it keeps you from stabbing your finger, hence the name "ouch saver".

 

[krusty the clown]

here's the patent for the "ouch saver"

http://www.google.com/patents?id=iMI0AAAAEBAJ&dq=4709206

 

[Skyline]

Here's another unusual specialty tool:

 

[Garage_Mahal]

Skyline, did I get the lacing tool right?

 

[Skyline]

Skyline, did I get the lacing tool right?

I don't really know. I've never seen one of those before.

 

[pipehack]

I've seen those made by another company . ( can't remember who) But it was at a plumbing supply house used for putting on angle stops. ( some folks call them supply valves )

 

[Skyline]

Anyone recognize this puller?

 

[JMartin]

Skyline,

I hope it is okay if I hop on your thread. What's this brass tool? All three ends are a different size. There is either a 6 or 9 on the back along with another founders? mark.

Thanks,

Jay

 

[porschedude996TT]

These are MAC Wrenches, the RT122 and RT142, 3/8" and 7/16". Both are about 5" long. Were they designed for a particular purpose?:

My guess is for brake line fittings and such, but just curious if anyone has more information about these.

They are still used by a company called Swagelok for their flareless tube fittings and they call it a "Ratchet Wrench" see link page 8

LINK http://www.swagelok.com/downloads/webcatalogs/EN/MS-01-169.PDF

 

[Junkman]

Skyline,

I hope it is okay if I hop on your thread. What's this brass tool? All three ends are a different size. There is either a 6 or 9 on the back along with another founders? mark.

Thanks,

Jay

That is a spud wrench for removing heating oil tank fill caps in the old days when there was no standard, and every company had its own design. When a customer changed oil supply companies, they needed to have a tool to take the other companies caps off to install their own. Sometimes they just left the other companies on and just used their wrench assortment to find the correct one. Today, the cap that most companies use is made by Scully. By the way, the caps were usually set in concrete in the lawn, with the tank buried below. Today, most tanks are in the cellar of the home..

 

[JMartin]

That is a spud wrench for removing heating oil tank fill caps...

Thanks for the history. I just found it in a box of stuff and gave it a rub with some brass polish.

Jay

 

[snapmom]

A so socket. 9/16 & 13/16, is spring loaded. Would give you the model number but that would take the fun out of it.

 

[Skyline]

A so socket. 9/16 & 13/16, is spring loaded. Would give you the model number but that would take the fun out of it.

OK, we give up. What is it?

 

[paranoid56]

OK, we give up. What is it?

its a socket, duh LOL

 

[DynoDale]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34153

 

[Skyline]

I guess this is some sort of drilling guide, but I was curious as the purpose and use:

 

[DynoDale]

Looks like a Starrett bench block.
http://catalog.starrett.com/catalog/catalog/groupf.asp?GrpTab=Feature&GroupID=136

 

[Skyline]

Looks like a Starrett bench block.
http://catalog.starrett.com/catalog/catalog/groupf.asp?GrpTab=Feature&GroupID=136

Thanks Dale. Obviously a little different than the items shown in that link, but there is no doubt it is a Bench Block as you suggest. As there are no markings, it is hard to say what brand, but it appears to be very nicely machined, so Starret is possible. Also is an older item, so it is possible the design has changed a little.

 

[-B-]

Bench block used for removal or installation of roll pins and the like in parts some can also be used as drill guides / tap guides to insure proper tap angle.




wanna sell it I am in need

 

[beelsr]

hockey pucks not good enough?

wanna sell it I am in need

 

[krusty the clown]

hockey pucks not good enough?

 

[-B-]

hockey pucks not good enough?

Not for all my uses.

 

[Skyline]

Here's another. It counts rotations as you turn the shapened end. An older Craftsman piece:

 

[DynoDale]

Speed indicator. Put the end on a rotating shaft to count the revs while you use a stopwatch to measure time. There are other attachments like a rubber wheel to measure surface speed too. Not much use for these anymore.

 

[Skyline]

Snap-on Extended Reach Crow Foot socket, 1/2" drive 17mm - S6014, underlined Snap-on logo, no date stamp.

This one is obvious in terms of description....I would just love to know what it is used for:

 

[Uncle Buck]

Here's another unusual specialty tool:

I think this one is for holding fan clutches for removal from the compressor.

 

[Blacknwhitepit]

Snap-on Extended Reach Crow Foot socket, 1/2" drive 17mm - S6014, underlined Snap-on logo, no date stamp.

This one is obvious in terms of description....I would just love to know what it is used for:

It is a "Metric Valve Adjustment Tool" - for 6 and 8 cylinder Mercedes Benz. Also applicable to some Nissan overhead cam cars. - Got this straight from one of my old Snappy Catalogs.

-BWP

 

[Skyline]

Thanks to BWP and UB!

 

[caper]

Here's another odd tool (from MAC Tools this time):

I think I've seen something similar for Toyota camshafts.

 

[Skyline]

I think I've seen something similar for Toyota camshafts.

The funny thing about this one, is that I sold it on eBay, and asked the buyer what it was for...he had no idea.

 

[caper]

Anyone recognize this puller?

With that roller bearing it looks more like an installer than a puller.Hard to say without knowing the thread diameter but it's probably a accessory drive installer,could be Power steering pump pulley installer or AC clutch.

 

[Skyline]

Here's another:

It's an air hammer bit of some sort, only markings are "Made in USA" and "Caution Wear Saftey Goggles"

 

[Skyline]

Can someone ID this MAC Tools specialty socket?

It's labeled SC136. Kind of like an O2 sensor socket, but it's 1-1/4", (1/2" drive):

 

[bgott]

I can't tell you the exact application of that socket. With that said, it's to R/R ported vacuum switches. It would most likely be for an 80s' carburated app.

 

[Skyline]

Here's another unusual specialty tool. My guess is that it has something to do with serpentine belts. Any ideas? MAC Tools SBT120M:

 

[caper]

Here's another unusual specialty tool. My guess is that it has something to do with serpentine belts. Any ideas? MAC Tools SBT120M:

Serpentine belts on 88 to 92 ford tempo mercury topaz 2.3l engine.And if you try to do the job without it it's very risky for your fingers.