r/whatsthistool

Been Trying To Figure Out What This Thing Is For Years
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Been Trying To Figure Out What This Thing Is For Years

I can't even remember where I got it from. Numerous Google image searches has turned up nothing that looks like this. The closest thing I've found was a sort of Civil War post-op tourniquet device, but no exact matches. Anyone have any ideas?

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What are these things?

Been going through a buddies garage. Found some interesting finds. Anyone know what they may be? Manly the shotgun shell thing?

u/More_Cut_56 — 3 days ago

Odd object found a new use, but what is it?

My grandpa has upgraded his dolly with this spoon like object he's had in his possession for decades. The hole in the top is threaded, he said there was a threaded rod like object that was in it previously that you could twist and the rod would go in and out of the scoop - big nail for demonstration purposes. He really wants to know what this was for originally, any ideas?

u/EmEffBee — 3 days ago
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What kind of connector is this? What is the name of this type of connection?

I am making a product but want to incorporate this type of connection. I want to research it but am having a tough time finding what it’s called.

u/Anxious-Divide-1255 — 7 days ago
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Help finding this tool set

So I use these cylindrical punches at work my boss refuses to tell me where he got them and they’re impossible to find online. I was hoping for some information on how to acquire a set of these. this photo is just one size but they come in a set with multiple sizes. Thank you for any information

u/ScheduleAccording544 — 7 days ago
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What is this auction find?

This was included in a lot with two older Quick-Grip clamps (the ones with the good, soft rubber faces), that I got for a good price for just the clamps. Most of the rest of the lot was just trash, but I have no idea what this thing is!

There is a toggle switch/plate in the handle that clamps the extending bar, and the toggle has an indent you can see in the third picture. There is also a counterclockwise arrow on the back.

I’m thinking some kind of wrench, but it would have to be for something very low torque, as nothing in it holds very well. And it would only work for removing pretty large nuts. It doesn’t make much sense.

u/Advanced_Garden_7935 — 9 days ago
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Any Idea about this cycle stand

Does anyone have Idea about this cycle stand or where to buy it .
Appreciate the Help.

u/HotBag3510 — 6 days ago
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What is this tool?

What is this, please? Neighbour has been given it, but we have no idea what it is. It looks like a vice grip, but it has a pin with depth control and 3 extra bits. Thanks in advance

u/Webwitch62 — 9 days ago
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Can anybody please help me identify the manufacturer and era of this floor jack?

Any help would be appreciated, thank you!

u/12345678987654321151 — 10 days ago

Mystery bolts around 6 inches long

These came in an amazon return bundle. Approximately 6 inches long and we can't figure out what they would be used for.

u/Fingalz — 10 days ago
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Help identify this bandsaw please

I have the opportunity to purchase a vintage warco cast iron standing bandsaw and I can't find anything online about it. A lady's 85 plus year old father died and left a load of tools. I want to make a fair offer but it seems to be the only one in existence. Has anyone come across this saw before? I think it might be a model number sw-1405

u/Specialist_Radio_211 — 12 days ago
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Weird metal tool

I found this in a old toolbox with a bunch of random tools. It's seemingly solid bronze or brass except for the threaded part of the shaft which goes up to that first notch. I have no idea what it could be. The triangle is perfectly flat on the side pictured and then has a little bit of a curve on the other side. Does anyone know what this could be

u/Slight_Possible6570 — 13 days ago