Mystery tool, anyone know what it is?

[R.Anderson]

Anyone know what this tool is for?

 

[neophyte]

The design of that pair of modified Vise Grips is similar to something Grip-On, the Spanish locking plier manufacturer makes.

The Grip-On model I'm referring to is the axial plier W/928-07 model. The grip-On model only has one two jaws whereas your pliers have 3, but they may have been designed for the same or similar purpose. Grip-On describes the pliers use as.

"Clamps lap joints allowing four consecutive spot welds without tool removal"

 

[R.Anderson]

Thought that too but The spot welder tips would need to be less than a 1/4" diameter for these to do what you described. The ends are welded to the grips but the welds have been chromed with the grips. No numbers or brand mark.

 

[mattblast]

I have something just like it.

 

[R.Anderson]

So what is it?

 

[Rookie2]

Looks like a assembly line tool or 'service tool' . trade marks look familiar but escapes me. Whatever the use it's been around a long time.

 

[Dagny]

for crimping round duct work so it fits together.

 

[Dagny]

nah never mind.

 

[R.Anderson]

Bump ... Is this a tool no one knows what it is for?

 

[Rookie2]

tennis racket stringer clamp ! for a Sasquatch racket !

 

[Defender Chassis]

tennis racket stringer clamp !

This^^^^^^

 

[Rookie2]

Anyone know what this tool is for?

Is there a patent number anywhere on it ?

 

[R.Anderson]

Is there a patent number anywhere on it ?

No numbers or brand marks. Pat# would of made finding out what this tool is for too easy.

 

[Erampu]

A redneck dentistry tool called a tooth gapper.

 

[R.Anderson]

Thanks Rookie2 and Defender Chassis, would not of figured that one out.