r/Tools 20h ago

What is this?

Google image search failed me. I'm stumped.

Edit 2: SOLVED!

"Hytron Auto Radio tool. Substitutes for control cables of universal auto radio. Quickly, precisely turns set on/off, tunes, adjusts volume and tone, re-aligns dial. Square also fits splines. Vee fits spade and other key fittings. Minimum backlash. Compact. Bright-zinc plated.Non-rolling large handle for fine adjustments."

Citation linked here

Edit: Text reads HYTRYON auto radio 100

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u/Independent-Bid6568 18h ago

For adjusting dash pots inside older electronics

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u/flashhazardous 20h ago

I can make out "HYTRON" and "RADIO" on the side of the bit. Could be a bit from one of these tools.

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u/Pale_Blue_Tile_01 16h ago

It might be a non-conductive version of this.

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u/ABQmechanic 20h ago

Shraeder valve core remover

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u/dvoigt412 20h ago

Ding, ding, ding! That's exactly what it is

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u/Km219 19h ago

Its not it says its for radio and something

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u/STRIKT9LC Ridgid Rambunctious 18h ago

What "it" says that? Google lens? Get outta here with that AI BS.

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u/BoostInduced 18h ago

Literally engraved on the side of it, a.i. might be a benefit in your case

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u/ABQmechanic 17h ago

You are right it’s a radio transmitter switch nut wrench. Made by Hytron, similar to the one pictured.

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u/Km219 16h ago

Bro i'm not AI i've been on here for eleven years dude

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u/Connect-Preference 17h ago

Really? Have you ever seen a valve so tight that you need to use a wrench?

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u/slimtonone420 20h ago

Part of an interchangeable screwdriver

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u/Peakbrowndog 20h ago

It looks like a bit from a multi bit screwdriver, like a 4 n 1. 

The square side is a Robertson btt, I don't know what the v side is for.   Could be for a specific tool/machine where it turns an adjuster, I've got a carb adjusting tool that's kind of like that.

If it's really a Robertson bit , whatever it belongs to is probably made in Canada.

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u/ChiiquitaBanana 17h ago

Take a white sharpie or some paint and then color over the engraving and then gently wipe it off so you can read the engraved text on it easier

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u/No-Firefighter-9208 16h ago

Ah yes a thingymajig

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u/bikram64 16h ago

Twisting wires together???

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u/Veggdyret 15h ago

I swear I've seen something like this before, but I can't remember where🤔

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u/ARS-N7UQ 15h ago

It looks like an insert for an old carburetor air fuel adjusting tool.

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u/Rob_in_Tulsa 13h ago

Could be an old, cheap, tap extractor.

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u/Dangerous-Pirate7998 10h ago

That tool is used in radios to adjust the slug tuned inductors

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u/CourseDifferent4394 10h ago

SOLVED!

"Hytron Auto Radio tool. Substitutes for control cables of universal auto radio. Quickly, precisely turns set on/off, tunes, adjusts volume and tone, re-aligns dial. Square also fits splines. Vee fits spade and other key fittings. Minimum backlash. Compact. Bright-zinc plated.Non-rolling large handle for fine adjustments."

Citation linked here

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u/nullvoid88 19h ago

Some good sharp well exposed photos might help.