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[Jhoff310]

I found this in a box of tools in an old barn I was cleaning out...what is it. My initial thoughts are a spring compressor, but I'm not 100% certain. Any guesses

 

[Milton Shaw]

Hand milker for cows before they got electric milkers............LOL Some kind of spreader from the way it looks.

 

[Bigblockyeti]

It's a speculum from the old world.

 

[Millwrong]

Just google "antique valve spring compressor". I'm pretty sure there's a pic of that exact same tool.

 

[joe_padavano]

I'm pretty sure there's a pic of that exact same tool.

I'm pretty sure you need to take a closer look at the OP's photo. That ratchet arm doesn't compress, it EXPANDS the jaws. Also, a spring compressor would have a small lip to keep the spring from sliding out of the jaws.

 

[Millwrong]

I'm pretty sure you need to take a closer look at the OP's photo. That ratchet arm doesn't compress, it EXPANDS the jaws. Also, a spring compressor would have a small lip to keep the spring from sliding out of the jaws.

I'm not saying you're wrong, but then again, neither am I....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Mo...g-Compressor-Banner-M-A-Co-LQQK-/162978508643

 

[ddawg16]

I'm not saying you're wrong, but then again, neither am I....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Mo...g-Compressor-Banner-M-A-Co-LQQK-/162978508643

Looks like you are right. Maybe for a larger engine?

But these answer were more fun...

Hand milker for cows before they got electric milkers............LOL Some kind of spreader from the way it looks.

It's a speculum from the old world.

Sounds kinda *****