Another mystery tool

[Fordguy1964]

This one came from my father's stash. It is made by Malco but I can't figure out what it is used for. Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[rlitman]

I'm not sure. Does that say PL-1 on it, because that part seems to refer to a different tool?

 

[gungatim]

maybe for tightening some sort of otiker or band clamp?

never mind, I see the wire cutter now...

Malco makes hvac tools, PEX pliers, etc.

What did your dad do?

ok googled it for you Malco PL1 metal stud punch crimper...

 

[gungatim]

well now that doesn't look the same...maybe older version and missing the punch? or early versions just crimped?

 

[Fordguy1964]

The piece with the 2 roll pins in it rotates as you squeeze the handles. almost as if something is supposed to be between them being tensioned or pulled tight.

Dad was an electrical engineer but he worked on EVERYTHING! He built his own garage, additions on the house, fixed mowers, worked on cars, brick, block, concrete work.... basically he did it all and never asked someone to do it for him. If he didn't know how he would get a book and figure it out. I got a lot of my skills from him.

 

[LXCam]

Pretty sure that's a banding tool for flex to hard duct transitions.

 

[sk farmer]

Pretty sure that's a banding tool for flex to hard duct transitions.

I think lx is correct but I have no worked in that field for some time. The foil type flex pipe has wire coiled through it. Cut the foil with your pocket knife. Use the wire cutter function to cut the wire and tighten the band with the tool.

 

[G_P]

Its an HVAC tool for sure since its made by Malco.

 

[Fordguy1964]

Thanks guys... Rather than start a new mystery tool thread how about this one? THe ends are slotted. It looks almost like an offset screwdriver but the ends have me stumped.

 

[rlitman]

Its an HVAC tool for sure since its made by Malco.

They also make tools for siding, and metal stud work off the top of my head.

 

[larry_g]

Thanks guys... Rather than start a new mystery tool thread how about this one? THe ends are slotted. It looks almost like an offset screwdriver but the ends have me stumped.

That is a bending tool for adjusting old voltage regulators. I think...

on edit, http://www.autozone.com/repairguide...Transistorized-Regulator/_/P-0900c152800872b2 The link shows the adjustment arm that the tool is made to bend.

Figure 7 here http://www.ruiter.ca/mc/info/PDFs/1R-116.pdf shows the tool in use on a different regulator.


I'm sure that it can be used in other applications for bending similar items and spring anchors for setting tension of the pull.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[four.cycle]

^ photo just above:

throttle link adjusting tool? carburetor linkage/governor linkage for small engines, possibly?
what size rod would fit into the slots?

just a wild guess, but I've seen similar-looking objects in Briggs and Tecumseh repair manuals.

<edit> or larry might be right: voltage regulator? (been a while since I sold an adjustable voltage regulator.)

 

[3baygarage]

That is a bending tool for adjusting old voltage regulators. I think...

lg
no neat sig line

That sounds about right. Another one of those, wow.

All the unmarked Walden ratchets and various unmarked hex drive sockets must be accounted for.

 

[Fordguy1964]

I will use a set of feeler gauges on it tonight and post their sizes tomorrow. I think the 2 ends are of different sizes.

 

[Fordguy1964]

Sorry it took so long. I got another project in and had to finish it for the wife.

I took my feeler gauges to the slots and they are (small slot) .024" and (Big slot) .054". I looked at the adjuster for the regulator arms and this isn't the same. The width of the tool working area is .250" Obviously the opening size difference is there for a reason. I don't see the reason for this if it was just to bend a regulator arm.