Old tool idenity

[Bear]

Can any one tell me what this was used for?

 

[JJThrasher]

Do the jaws open when you squeeze the handles? Looks like a line remover.

http://mobiledistributorsupply.com/...-lisle.html?gclid=CIDJhrbEmtACFQIaaQodCW4D9Q#

 

[scg]

Small engine valve spring compressor.

 

[DFB]

Small engine valve spring compressor.

Yup what he said!

 

[rustyzman]

Or just about any inline flathead engine, small or big (ish).

 

[earthmover1980]

May be a valve spring compressor for a bigger flathead engine

 

[Bear]

Thanks folks - my first thought was valve spring compressor also, but not being a mechanic I was not very confident.

 

[Jolomite]

It's obviously a set of tongs for picking up slices of agate. Duh.

 

[bczygan]

Prostate exam tool?

 

[Will561]

Chop Sticks for beginners.

Value spring tool