Another "wtf is it?"

[Jawn]

Giller tool co, no 1.

No 1 what?

For scale, it's about a foot long overall.

 

[LXCam]

Can't really see it on ny phone. But it sure looks like some variation of a masons joint tool.

 

[CJM8515]

Reminds me of a firemans tool for some reason.

 

[ADSR]

Reminds me of a firemans tool for some reason.

me too. For a fire hydrant.

 

[CJM8515]

me too. For a fire hydrant.

Yea. Thats what it is I think. Top part looks sorta like a wrench, maybe for the valve?

 

[LXCam]

How big is it. If it were way I suspected, it'd be about 12-16" long and 1/2" wide.

 

[ADSR]

 

[ADSR]

I have one that looks like this.....

 

[Jawn]

Kind of small for a fire hydrant tool, I'd think? But if y'all think it's what it is...

 

[ADSR]

Kind of small for a fire hydrant tool, I'd think?

Mine is maybe 16 to 18"

Haven't looked at it for some time. If i see it tomorrow, i'll post pic.

 

[metal1313]

its not a hydrant tool, but it may be for disconnecting hoses and such

 

[seagravedriver]

For disconnecting small or medium size fire hose. Up to 3 inch. The rectangle on the top is used to shut off gas valves in residential and some commercial applications. There are multiple different arrangements of this tool. Some even fold. I am 50 feet from a fire engine with at least 10 of those on it between personal gear and the engine itself.

 

[ADSR]

For disconnecting small or medium size fire hose. Up to 3 inch. The rectangle on the top is used to shut off gas valves in residential and some commercial applications. There are multiple different arrangements of this tool. Some even fold. I am 50 feet from a fire engine with at least 10 of those on it between personal gear and the engine itself.

We need pictures!!!!

 

[seagravedriver]

OK! Just got back from an MVA, and its just after midnight here. I took some pics after we got back. I will try to put them up 2maro!

 

[thieltech]

OK! Just got back from an MVA, and its just after midnight here. I took some pics after we got back. I will try to put them up 2maro!

yes definitly need pics!

 

[ffemtdisp]

I realize in parts of the world all wrenches are called spanners.

But we were taught in firefighting training the pictured tools were spanner wrenches.

Used to tighten/loosen hose couplers, the slotted end is used to turn off natural gas valves, flat end used for prying or to hold a door open, etc.

Looks like the Giller has a hammer surface and a pointed end for forcible entry.

 

[Lx460]

I realize in parts of the world all wrenches are called spanners.

But we were taught in firefighting training the pictured tools were spanner wrenches.

Used to tighten/loosen hose couplers, the slotted end is used to turn off natural gas valves, flat end used for prying or to hold a door open, etc.

Looks like the Giller has a hammer surface and a pointed end for forcible entry.

^^this

Universal spanner. Most used today are foldable for easier carrying. Giller was part of Thorsen back in the 60s

 

[madcrisis]

I realize in parts of the world all wrenches are called spanners.

But we were taught in firefighting training the pictured tools were spanner wrenches.

Used to tighten/loosen hose couplers, the slotted end is used to turn off natural gas valves, flat end used for prying or to hold a door open, etc.

Looks like the Giller has a hammer surface and a pointed end for forcible entry.

Hit the nail on the head.