This tool looks to be old and hand made. What is it used for?
M mbunimog Well-known member Joined Feb 27, 2013 Messages 124 Location Frederick, Maryland Jul 9, 2020 #1 This tool looks to be old and hand made. What is it used for? Attachments IMG_2265.jpg 141.8 KB · Views: 135
R RTM Well-known member Joined May 13, 2019 Messages 13,207 Location SF Bay Area Jul 9, 2020 #2 What happens when it ratchets?
OP M mbunimog Well-known member Joined Feb 27, 2013 Messages 124 Location Frederick, Maryland Jul 9, 2020 #3 it closes together. the sawtooth part closes up on the tang
O Oldtuleguy Well-known member Joined Nov 4, 2017 Messages 10,460 Jul 9, 2020 #4 Maybe an old tire spreader?
R Richard Cranium Well-known member Joined Apr 22, 2011 Messages 18,552 Location central Washington Jul 9, 2020 #5 Yes it is a tire tool.
O Old Man Roger Well-known member Joined Apr 6, 2017 Messages 17,691 Location Palm Coast Florida Jul 9, 2020 #6 Richard Cranium said: Yes it is a tire tool. Click to expand... What does it do?
O Oldtuleguy Well-known member Joined Nov 4, 2017 Messages 10,460 Jul 9, 2020 #7 Spreads the tire open so you can patch/repair it
OP M mbunimog Well-known member Joined Feb 27, 2013 Messages 124 Location Frederick, Maryland Jul 9, 2020 #8 someone suggested it is used for shoe making to stretch the leather
O Old Man Roger Well-known member Joined Apr 6, 2017 Messages 17,691 Location Palm Coast Florida Jul 9, 2020 #9 Oldtuleguy said: Spreads the tire open so you can patch/repair it Click to expand... I don't see it, but I've only used modern spreaders, so who knows..
Oldtuleguy said: Spreads the tire open so you can patch/repair it Click to expand... I don't see it, but I've only used modern spreaders, so who knows..