What is it... Strange looking tool...

[Junkman]

What is this tool? There are no markings on it as to manufacturer. I believe that I know, but want a second (or more) opinions.

 

[LordTom]

That is a do-hick-y.

 

[CoopVA]

That aint no doo hickey,thats a thingama bob

Close... It's a Thingama Jig...

Seriously though, it reminds me of a circle cutter the ceiling tile guys use....

 

[ex-x-fire]

Is there a patent # on it? Sometimes you can look up that number.

 

[stonesfan68]

I think that it is used in conjunction with WD40 and ball bearings for the repair of Fetzer valves.


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[Plombob]

Y'all are wrong. It's a Leaveright. When you see one you leaver right there.

 

[the gypsy]

You are all wrong, it's a what-chama-callit of the callit family of tools.

 

[cbacres]

Can't you all read? It's a 17"-24" doohickey.

 

[signcrafter]

Do the bottom "feet" move? Something to do with measuring tires? A trammel of some sorts?

 

[warmpancakes]

Looks like a tram gauge for measuring frames after pulling them straight

 

[Junkman]

Is there a patent # on it? Sometimes you can look up that number.

No manufacturers marks or patent numbers anywhere.

Do the bottom "feet" move? Something to do with measuring tires? A trammel of some sorts?

Yes, they move in and out by turning the knobs at the ends.

Looks like a tram gauge for measuring frames after pulling them straight

Tram gages are long and have a pointer at each end, and are for taking measurements between the wheel spindle / axle points, and from frame holes to frame holes. Not a tram gauge..

 

[bhalv]

maybe something that clamps to a wheel for alignment work?

 

[gungatim]

maybe something that clamps to a wheel for alignment work?

Thats my guess too..the ends are curved which wuould aid in fitting on the wheel. I have one similar but it has a level in the middle and round pins instead of the curved flat ends but looks almost identical. Maybe the level piece is missing?

 

[Bruce Lancaster]

Toe-in gauge.