Old block and tackle

[BMWBOB]

Got these recently: other than an embossed V5 on a cast iron brake mechanism there are no other markings. It is rusty but appears usable. Looks like it should take a 3/8” rope, possibly 1/2. I know how to rig it but I can’t figure out the contraption other than the 2 blocks!View attachment 1


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[BMWBOB]

Here’s the other pic


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[Farmer J.]

The other contraption is for gripping wire; It looks like a rig for stretching wire fences.

 

[readhead]

Indeed, used for stretching fence wire.

 

[cowades206]

And now for one with a rope....
This was my grandfathers, and has been hanging in my garage for over 30 years. I remember watching him stretch fence using his B Farmall as the anchor point while he stapled barbed wire to the hedge posts. Thanks for the trip in the wayback machine.

 

[BMWBOB]

The other contraption is for gripping wire; It looks like a rig for stretching wire fences.

Makes sense now, thanks! In fact,

Cowades - yours looks very similar to mine. Any idea of the vintage of yours?

Cheers!
Bob

 

[cowades206]

Sorry but I have no idea. I do have an uncle that might well have used it. I'll bug him about it, but I don't know how long that will take.