What is this?

[coleman10]

Was at a local restaurant that has all kids of old tools and junk on the walls. This one puzzled me. Anybody know what it is? Looks to me like it was perhaps part of something larger.

Thanks.

 

[The Cobbler]

load binder
used with chain to tighten it on a load

it's not quite right orientation as it sits there

 

[WunTon]

Chain binder for tying down loads.

Edit: Cobbler beat me!

 

[lowbucktruck]

Chain binder / tensioner. Think pre-ratchet straps. Used in logging operations.

 

[joshmodelskidoo]

Watch the back of a semi trailer as you pass them on the road and eventually you will see one in action. Lots of them use straps but those are for chains. You will see those on logging trucks.

 

[RMR&C]

Boomer!

 

[DSLTRK]

That would cause one hell of a headache.

 

[Minnesota Steve]

I believe that's there to keep the curtains straight.

 

[1cargarage]

You eating at Shenanigans?

 

[coleman10]

You eating at Shenanigans?

Nope. Shorty’s BBQ.

 

[coleman10]

Thanks, everyone. Will keep an eye out for it, but no logging down here in south Florida. I can see where pulling on the handle would move the chains. This is what made me think it had to pivot on something else that was holding it in place.

 

[WittHay]

We call them cinches. Very common for tying down machinery and large items in Western Canada. The red one in the picture has a hole in the handle for safety wire that you wrap a few times so they dont release on their own. Have to be careful when you release them they spring back sorta like a farm jack handle

You use a winch bar with a special end or a cheater pipe to tighten and release them

 

[Kwikasfaki]

In Australia they are often called "dogs". I remember a bloke had a tooth knocked out by one. Told his wife that he was hit in the mouth by a "dog" and it knocked the tooth out. The response was, "Yeah tell me another one"

 

[Ton ton]

Definitely neat decor'.

 

[2oolhound]

They make different sizes to match the size of the chain you're using (and the weight of the load you're tightening down). 1/4" just have a bent rod for the hook but 5/16 and up to around 5/8 are all the same hardware as a chain (like your photo)

 

[coleman10]

We call them cinches. Very common for tying down machinery and large items in Western Canada. The red one in the picture has a hole in the handle for safety wire that you wrap a few times so they dont release on their own. Have to be careful when you release them they spring back sorta like a farm jack handle

You use a winch bar with a special end or a cheater pipe to tighten and release them

Got it. I see now. Makes much more sense now that I see it!

 

[1cargarage]

Nope. Shorty’s BBQ.

I thought maybe because of all the goofy sh__ on the walls...

Super Troopers was 2001, so the reference was either too old or too young...

 

[Bighead38]

First time I’ve known the answer in a what is it thread. Always called them chain binders here. That style is rarely used these days except by really cheap people. As stated you need a pipe to tighten or loosen them most of the time and it can be dangerous. I’ve seen guys get hit and I’ve seen people slip and fall messing with them. The ratchet style are much better.

 

[Bighead38]

You eating at Shenanigans?

That movie is great.

Capt. John O'Hagan: I swear to God I'm going to pistol whip the next guy who says, " Shenanigans."
Capt. John O'Hagan: I swear to God I'm going to pistol whip the next guy who says, 'Shenanigans.'
Mac: Hey Farva what's the name of that restaurant you like with all the goofy **** on the walls and the mozzarella sticks?
Farva: You mean Shenanigans?
Mac: OOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
Thorny: OOOOOOOOOOOOOO. [as they hand the Captain their pistols]

 

[alfazer]

I hear them called come-alongs. I've seen farmers use them for tightening wire fence.

 

[QwikKotaTx]

You eating at Shenanigans?

The next person to say Shenanigans gets pistol whipped!

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[454ragtop]

The next person to say Shenanigans gets pistol whipped!

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I'm callin' Shenanigans on that....

 

[Jack84]

I hear them called come-alongs. I've seen farmers use them for tightening wire fence.

You have a special tool for that, very nifty too.

 

[QwikKotaTx]

I'm callin' Shenanigans on that....[emoji38]_hitti

The first movie is way better than the second.

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[Bighead38]

I hear them called come-alongs. I've seen farmers use them for tightening wire fence.

This is a come along imo.

 

[coleman10]

I thought maybe because of all the goofy sh__ on the walls...

Super Troopers was 2001, so the reference was either too old or too young...

I had no idea that was a movie reference. There’s a restaurant down here called Shenanigans. Never been there. Thought it may have been chain. Went right over my head.

 

[Semi-hole mechanic]

Not a come along... A come along is a cable puller. That is a chain binder. The hooks are used on each end of chain and then pulled tight with the lever which should then be secured to the chain with a piece of safety wire. Used them a lot in the Army securing loads on 40' flatbeds.

 

[LXCam]

bloke had a tooth knocked out by one. "

These are highly effective toothess removers. And perform double duty strapping the pile of dental bills down after the fact.

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