HELP IDENTIFYING TOOLS

[roscot2001]

Hi, Im going thru my Fathers old tools and I came across these tools and Im not sure what they are. The top one has nothing stamped on it and the bottom one you can see in the photo. I was hoping someone could let me know what they are used for. Thank you

 

[four.cycle]

^ the larger unit is a "basin wrench" - used to remove and install the line fittings under a sink. plumbers' tool. if you own a home, keep it somewhere where you can find it.

the "pliers" thingie is a door handle spring removal tool K-D tool model 430

here is the K-D Tool thread

keep this link handy at all times

and this one

welcome to the site!

 

[roscot2001]

Thank you!

 

[four.cycle]

you're quite welcome.

just don't ask me how much they're worth, please.

 

[RTM]

The basin wrench may be broken. The jaw should have a spring pushing it closed, so that it is opened after you slide it over a pipe.

 

[four.cycle]

^ I don't think mine has a spring on it... I'd have to go out and dig to find it though.

 

[no704]

I was going to say the second one looks like part of a piston ring compression tool.

 

[bonneyman]

I'm no plumber, but own a pair of basic wrenches (an 11 inch and a 15 inch) to get at those buried faucet nuts. Covers Comapny brand - old old company of quality tools.

 

[four.cycle]

^ exactomundo.

I had to go dig mine out. It doesn't have a spring. You know you're having fun when you pull these out.

Covers / Covers Co., Bedford, OH / "Ace Slip & Lock Nut" wrench /
and
Chicago / Chicago Specialty Mfg. Co., 2954 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL / "Speedy" locking pliers, hacksaw / https://www.madeinchicagomuseum.com/single-post/chicago-specialty-mfg-co/ /

below: Covers "4 in One" spudwrench, Chicago Spec. Mfg. 4-way, Covers basin wrench

 

[Plombob]

Unless you have a classic car, the door handle spring tool is useless. I have one and have used it twice since I got rid of my old van. Once in a blue moon it will help you grab something in a tight place.

 

[isb cornbinder]

Unless you have a classic car, the door handle spring tool is useless. I have one and have used it twice since I got rid of my old van. Once in a blue moon it will help you grab something in a tight place.

Once in a blue moon it will help you grab something in a tight place.
That has got to hurt!!!!

 

[bonneyman]

^ exactomundo.

I had to go dig mine out. It doesn't have a spring. You know you're having fun when you pull these out.

Covers / Covers Co., Bedford, OH / "Ace Slip & Lock Nut" wrench /
and
Chicago / Chicago Specialty Mfg. Co., 2954 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL / "Speedy" locking pliers, hacksaw / https://www.madeinchicagomuseum.com/single-post/chicago-specialty-mfg-co/ /

below: Covers "4 in One" spudwrench, Chicago Spec. Mfg. 4-way, Covers basin wrench

I've got tools like that, and some are Chicago Specialties brand. Buried in my "plumbing" box which I pray I NEVER have to use!

I have this 4-way wrench by Covers, though. Don't even know how to use it!