I may be taking a gamble on this one. My old craftsman bicycle tire spoons. Had to use them tonight, still work.
dang! that's cool. never seen a craftsman one.
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dang! that's cool. never seen a craftsman one.
mailpup
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This is a tool for adjusting a Zenith Stromberg carburetor that I bought new in the early 1980s from the parts department at a Triumph car dealer. It is unused and still in the original packaging. I realize the tool is hard to see in the packaging but I didn't want to open the package just for this picture. I bought it for a 1977 Triumph TR7 but the car was sold before I got a chance to use the tool. It's not that unique but I'm guessing not that many people have one.
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parnass
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I inherited this Tri-Tap-Tool years ago from my father in law who was a tool and die maker.
A web search shows a few other thread cleaning tools, notably Klein. I have a different one bearing the Efcor brand with a rubber padded handle.
The handle is marked "Tri-Tap-Tool" and the other side (not shown) says "Mfd. U.S.A." The shaft is engraved with a logo of TTT inside a triangle and the words "Pat Pend" underneath.
I cannot find anything about this particular tool or manufacturer, although an obituary claims Gilbert Nathan Griffith invented and patented the tri tap tool in 1954.
Link: Gilbert Nathan Griffith (1920 - 1983)
The patent number and date cited in the obituary doesn't check out.
A web search shows a few similar tools, notably Klein, and I have another one bearing the Efcor brand with a rubber padded handle.
A web search shows a few other thread cleaning tools, notably Klein. I have a different one bearing the Efcor brand with a rubber padded handle.
The handle is marked "Tri-Tap-Tool" and the other side (not shown) says "Mfd. U.S.A." The shaft is engraved with a logo of TTT inside a triangle and the words "Pat Pend" underneath.
I cannot find anything about this particular tool or manufacturer, although an obituary claims Gilbert Nathan Griffith invented and patented the tri tap tool in 1954.
Link: Gilbert Nathan Griffith (1920 - 1983)
The patent number and date cited in the obituary doesn't check out.
A web search shows a few similar tools, notably Klein, and I have another one bearing the Efcor brand with a rubber padded handle.
kiatech
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Willing to part with the 3/4"?
Outlawmws
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I inherited this Tri-Tap-Tool years ago from my father in law who was a tool and die maker.
A web search shows a few other thread cleaning tools, notably Klein. I have a different one bearing the Efcor brand with a rubber padded handle.
The handle is marked "Tri-Tap-Tool" and the other side (not shown) says "Mfd. U.S.A." The shaft is engraved with a logo of TTT inside a triangle and the words "Pat Pend" underneath.
I cannot find anything about this particular tool or manufacturer, although an obituary claims Gilbert Nathan Griffith invented and patented the tri tap tool in 1954.
Link: Gilbert Nathan Griffith (1920 - 1983)
The patent number and date cited in the obituary doesn't check out.
A web search shows a few similar tools, notably Klein, and I have another one bearing the Efcor brand with a rubber padded handle.
Parnass, those are made primarily for electrician's and the sizes are all the common sizes used for electrical boxes, switches and receptacles. mostly used as chasers, but I've cut new threads with them. very handy to have. I've not see that particular brand, though. Sears sells them under Craftsman for one.
Outlawmws
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Not until/unless I find a wood handle version. Sorry
jayrush13
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Some odd ones today: top and bottom in this pic, (although not many will have 4WR 4LN or 4BN Peterson vise grips either...)
Top: Boker, barrel nut pliers I suspect for cannon plugs.
Those bottom tongs are odd, closed the jaws meet at the tip and get the best grip with something about 1/8" thick in them. That also gets the grips a little more comfortable, as closed they are hard to grip at all, but I suspect these had extension grips at one point? possibly with scissor type loops? (or, what else could those inside grip notches be for?
The only markings are: "A.G.5" and in front of that, a three leaf clover? Ring any bells anyone?
Tong faces are serrated finely for grip:
Did someone say Boker USA
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Here are a couple I think are odd but not sure
Pexto linesman pliers
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and plomb 6502 7/16 x 1/2 8 point DBE o offset wrench
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Which I think is for 20s and 30s ford mechanical brakes
R.Anderson
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Anybody have any idea what these might be (made of brass). They came in a junk box I acquired.
What else was in the box.
Maybe spot welding tips or soldering tips
Nothing much that would relate...but these items were also included:
Funnel, pipe vise and saddle maker's hammer...
3baygarage
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I may be taking a gamble on this one. My old craftsman bicycle tire spoons. Had to use them tonight, still work.
Dang, I don't have one in my Craftsman collection zkling. Cool to see it.
kool_BOY8323
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ive got an old plomb 1/2 breaker bar. this is a pic off ebay, not mine. I want to get a 3/8 and 1/4 to match it.
never seen a second one in person.
never seen a second one in person.
Outlawmws
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Outlawmws
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ive got an old plomb 1/2 breaker bar. this is a pic off ebay, not mine. I want to get a 3/8 and 1/4 to match it.
never seen a second one in person.
Is that the 18 or 15 inch version? (Edit: never mind I wasn't looking at the pic when I asked that! Ruler right there!)
here is mine (Swiping the pic from another thread on breakers) The top 2 are also Plvmb):
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jayrush13
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Yep. Model A brakes with the straight version, V8 with kinked offset versions.[/QUOTE]
Yep that's what I was told but it more a conversation peice now as my 35 has juice brakes so won't be messing with any mechainicals
Jbullfrog
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They are leather working tools. saddle makers use html to stamp designs.
Anybody have any idea what these might be (made of brass). They came in a junk box I acquired.
Jbullfrog
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Outlawmws
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I'm not picturing that from those: he said they were brass, and unless there is a wood handle missing, you pound on the pointy end?
Thanks guy
Yea I really don't know much about them. It is actually a set of 3, no part numbers. Unless I've overlooked them in the old cman catalogs, I can't find any info on them, and don't know the background story. They work really well, no flimsy plastic that bends. 
I'm thinking maybe they came in a old bicycle tune up kit. SCscoutguy
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I inherited this Tri-Tap-Tool years ago from my father in law who was a tool and die maker.
A web search shows a few other thread cleaning tools, notably Klein. I have a different one bearing the Efcor brand with a rubber padded handle.
The handle is marked "Tri-Tap-Tool" and the other side (not shown) says "Mfd. U.S.A." The shaft is engraved with a logo of TTT inside a triangle and the words "Pat Pend" underneath.
I cannot find anything about this particular tool or manufacturer, although an obituary claims Gilbert Nathan Griffith invented and patented the tri tap tool in 1954.
Link: Gilbert Nathan Griffith (1920 - 1983)
The patent number and date cited in the obituary doesn't check out.
A web search shows a few similar tools, notably Klein, and I have another one bearing the Efcor brand with a rubber padded handle.
That handle is defiantly a Plomb/Proto handle.
Matt Irvine
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Probably not the only one to have this. But 'scuse the mess.
A pair of 24" Dowidat stilsons.
A pair of 24" Dowidat stilsons.
rmmiller
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None of these are particularly rare but you probably don't see them very often anymore. I figured since there weren't any posted I would toss them into the mix. Although they may not be a "tool" and I couldn't find them at the moment I have some factory paper template from GM for radio component installs on early Corvairs.
Jbullfrog
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I'm not picturing that from those: he said they were brass, and unless there is a wood handle missing, you pound on the pointy end?
You heat them and then mark the leather.
Outlawmws
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OK I can picture that. So these are missing some sort of wood handle to be driven into or some such, right?
G1K
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I have one, but I made it. I'll see if I can scare up a photo. I lent the tool to my boos as my my TR-6 engine has been replaced with a Ford 302.
Ryan
jakemac
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How the h3ll did you fit a 302 into a TR6 ? I had a Spitfire 1500 years ago and the engine bays were about the same size, just a little taller on the TR6. but no inner fenders in the way on the 1500. The wheels and front suspension shouldn't have let you get away with that.
EDIT - I just saw the link at the bottom of your post, I'll have to check it out.
I think it's a circle cutter for metal or maybe leather. I saw a similar machine in an old shop for building prosthesis and that was used for leather. I picked it up along with a lot of other tools that where going into the dumpster from an estate. I ended up giving the son of the owner $200 for three trailer loads of stuff. I sold a JD lawn mower for $100 as I was leaving with the last load. The man who owned the stuff was a janitor for a school and he had a lot of unique tools and hand made tools too. I'm glad I could save some of it. If there is a heaven then I hope he appreciates the enjoyment I get when I use his tools. I hope my stuff gets saved from the dumpster when I die.
Richard
Looks like a joggler, puts a step in an edge. The serrated edge on the top wheel could be just to stop slippage, but I am guessing it is probably has a shrinking function. Maybe for creating a joggle on a curved edge when making cones. 40 years ago, I did a year or so in an uncle's sheet metal factory, making corrugated iron rain water tanks, hence it looks a vaguely familiar design.
Way too heavy design to be intended for leather ( I would suggest).
Could be wrong of course.
I had one for year, along with the SME tone arm. Gave them to my niece only a year ago.
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sawin
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Originally Posted by Outlawmws...
Post #168
Those bottom tongs are odd, closed the jaws meet at the tip and get the best grip with something about 1/8" thick in them. That also gets the grips a little more comfortable, as closed they are hard to grip at all, but I suspect these had extension grips at one point? possibly with scissor type loops? (or, what else could those inside grip notches be for?
The only markings are: "A.G.5" and in front of that, a three leaf clover? Ring any bells anyone?
Tong faces are serrated finely for grip:
Perhaps they were used for breaking glass after scoring with a glass cutter.
Notches on the handle used to break off the little "peaks" that remain after using the jaw.
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Those bottom tongs are odd, closed the jaws meet at the tip and get the best grip with something about 1/8" thick in them. That also gets the grips a little more comfortable, as closed they are hard to grip at all, but I suspect these had extension grips at one point? possibly with scissor type loops? (or, what else could those inside grip notches be for?
The only markings are: "A.G.5" and in front of that, a three leaf clover? Ring any bells anyone?
Tong faces are serrated finely for grip:
Perhaps they were used for breaking glass after scoring with a glass cutter.
Notches on the handle used to break off the little "peaks" that remain after using the jaw.
parnass
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Thanks for the insight, Outlaw. I've been using the Efcor version for years, but I was unfamiliar with the TTT brand. Perhaps TTT was a one trick pony. Enjoy the holidays.
kiatech
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I was rebuilding my Ridgid 14.4 battery pack with an 18 volt pack from HF (jury still out). I cut away three cells and needed to solder a jumper wire between 2 cells. I had a devil of time soldering wires to the metal connectors which were spot welded to the batteries. I got it done but then remembered a tool my FIL left me. To use the pres-to-heat you put the metal to be soldered between the prongs and press the switch in the handle. a high current flows between the electrodes and the metal heats up. It happens so quickly there is no chance to damage the battery. It's called resistance soldering and you can buy newer, fancier systems, but not this one http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif
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Woops. found it. Triton PTH (Press To Heat) about $250 plus shipping. Mine is from 1967 cost $25 and $1.25 to ship.
3baygarage
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This may be a big stretch here...
Craftsman mass produced bit screwdriver.
It has the old logo. I think it's the only one I've ever seen with a bottle neck handle.
Ignore the black cap, a previous owner put it on there. The end is threaded underneath.
Anybody have a complete model to compare to?
Craftsman mass produced bit screwdriver.
It has the old logo. I think it's the only one I've ever seen with a bottle neck handle.
Ignore the black cap, a previous owner put it on there. The end is threaded underneath.
Anybody have a complete model to compare to?
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John Mc
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RivennHewn, I know that I am about 5 pages late to the party, but what you have is called a hag's tooth router by Roy Underhill in one of his shows, and yes, there were mass produced versions by big companies.
ihredo4
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I have had that very same Dwell meter since 1983. Dang handy with all the old tractors I have here. LOL
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