Help Identifying Utica Specialty Wrench

[motorick]

Found this at a garage sale yesterday and picked it up just 'cuz it was different. Has the 3 triangle Utica logo and appears to be something the presses or crimps. No tool number, just the brand. Thanks, Rick

 

[ttpete]

Looks like it might be for crimping lead seals used with wire.

 

[ljhhontx]

99% saw set

 

[rustyzman]

Dunno,
ttpete might be right on this. I have a different version of a lead seal crimper and that mechanism sure looks like it would work the same as this one. No proof, but it could be. What diameter is the punch/die?

 

[larry_g]

We're going to need a picture front the front of the opening. If the anvil and press foot are flat then it is not a saw set. If it is a saw set then it will have a tapered finger on one side and a V on the other so the saw tooth will have a place to bend into.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[motorick]

Thanks for help everyone. The top round piece is adjustable through a set screw (careful, it's left handed thread). The pieces are both flat with a diameter of 1/2"

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Not a saw set then. Maybe a flange crimper

 

[Oregon rock crusher]

I'll throw in with the lead sealer tool theory. My Hercules is designed a little different but does the same job. Ed.

 

[rustyzman]

I'll throw in with the lead sealer tool theory. My Hercules is designed a little different but does the same job. Ed.

That is the same kind I have too. It sure looks like the UTICA could do the same job, albeit adjustable.

 

[motorick]

I found this on ebay: Vintage Pocket Pennsylvania Railroad Lead seal plyers which looks like it's missing the adjustable top piece. Now I just gotta figure out what I need to seal : ) . Rick