Recent content by Platypus13.2007

There is ONLY one I found on line (the person posting has no idea either - listed as "Unknown Tool"). This one has the stamping on the shank as opposed to the handle as both of mine are. Also, both of mine have number prefixes, this one has capitol letters. Mine are "17 Cornwell 40" & "2...

Weird stuff right. I have many friends who are aircraft mechanics, machinist, etc. I contacted all of them first & they were all stumped as well. One machinist friend though some type of tappet tool. I was thinking top end as well, perhaps some WWII era radial engine...who knows. I have...

Absolutely horrible!!! I agree...punch to the head is warranted.

I bought two Cornwell tools that I have never seen before. The smaller one is stamped "17 Cornwell 40" & the larger one is stamped "2 Cornwell 43". Upon research, I came across an identical one to the larger tool w/ a different stamping though, it is stamped 'SDS Cornwell 43". Any ideas on what...