Mystery Tool

[Toy4x4]

I get an odd tool every once and a while as a present from Mom. Just a little something extra for fun that she finds in antique shops.
I don't know what the heck this one is!

Anyone know?

 

[Bob Woods]

I'm not sure but I think its a saw-blade tooth setter

 

[pcoxe]

I believe it is a special plier to offset the teeth on a hand saw. The teeth have to cut a wider kerf than the thickness of the blade to prevent binding.

 

[moribundman]

Hmm, this gizmo is in an aesthetically pleasing state of arrested decay. Nice. There's lots of adjustability available. I have no idea for what it might be used.

 

[oilboy123]

Dimpling tool for sheet metal?

I have a whole bunch of antiques and antique tools from two Grandfathers...... They are all smaller items, not furniture or any of that kind of stuff. I don't know what stuff is worth at all. It is very difficult to find out.

I don't even know what all of the stuff is. I should put it on Photo bucket and let people see it. That way I could have some things identified.

 

[Toy4x4]

If you need a closer pic or different angle of a certain area, let me know.

 

[Oldmoparguy1]

pcoxe has it right. Judging by the size of the handles, and the die, It's for fairly big saw blades. Possably something like a 2 man crosscut saw.

Neet find. Clean it up and it will work like new.

 

[Toy4x4]

Thanks, gents!

The top screw is frozen and the side one works for about 2/3 of the length of travel. The spring mechanism and associated parts work. I don't know if I'll leave it the way it is or try and loosen it all up.

Definately don't need to use it!

 

[CivicFan]

It's for teeth but not for saw teeth. It's a prehistoric dental tool for pulling out teeth.

 

[Johnny]

Ouch!

 

[oilboy123]

I have two crosscut blades, old and kind of rusty. I don't think they are worth much. Between the two there is only one handle.

When I see the trees those guys cut with those old hand saws I am amazed. Especially when you see them standing in front of Redwood and Sequoia trees................

I watch the show AXmen on TV. It looks pretty dangerous. I think it was more dangerous in the old days. But I'm going gillnetting in Bristol bay in May or June which is supposed to be more dangerous than logging.

I am not a risk taker type person but I need to make some money being unemployed.

 

[MinivanMauler]

Bronze Age speculum?

 

[moribundman]

Originally Posted By: MinivanMauler
Bronze Age speculum?


To be used on an iron maiden?

 

[aquariuscsm]

Originally Posted By: moribundman
Originally Posted By: MinivanMauler
Bronze Age speculum?


To be used on an iron maiden?


Good one Mori!!!!!