What is this tool.

[jafco]

Picked this up in a bucket of tools at a garage sale. Searched arond on google and could not find anything. Any ideas?

 

[38 Dodge Coupe]

I think it is used to remove lids from buckets. This ad calls is an 8 1/2" Aluminum Pail Opener.

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/8-1-2-aluminum-pail-opener/922POA8.html

 

[Dustin Echoes]

That's exactly what that is. Used one just like it at the hardware store a long time ago...

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[seber]

For the old steel paint lids with multiple locking tabs. The heavy pad is for hammering the lid back down after use.