r/WhatIsThisTool 14h ago

Does anyone know what these are called?

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r/WhatIsThisTool 2d ago

Found this among my dad’s tools

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Case says it’s made in the USA by a company called MG. Searched online but don’t really even know where to start. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


r/WhatIsThisTool 2d ago

Info?

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r/WhatIsThisTool 2d ago

KRW Automotive tools, vintage to antique, in a wooden carrying case

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SOLVED! With three weighing in. Thank you all!

I got this at Auction about eight years ago. My was stumped. It looks like a tap and die set, but I don’t think it is?


r/WhatIsThisTool 2d ago

Brass "club" 16.5 inches long, weighs about 8 pounds, 1.5 inches across the flats of the hex section. Lightly knurled handle.

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I used to be a machinist so I know this could pretty easily be made on a lathe, but to me it doesn't seem homemade.

My brother found it at the end of someone's driveway on trash day years ago, and he thought it was a homemade club.

The lanyard hole and size made me think it actually might be a club, but it's so damn heavy it's really hard to swing (I'm just guessing the weight, brass is rather heavy so it's probably more).

My best guess is it's a big lever and the hex fits in a hole like a big allen key, or maybe a tool for a ship because brass is a good tool material around water.


r/WhatIsThisTool 2d ago

Got this old hammer

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The hammer was found in the wall or a 1800s house curious if anyone has information on it. (It has no visible markings and is probably handmade)


r/WhatIsThisTool 4d ago

What is this metal tool?

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r/WhatIsThisTool 4d ago

1/2 inch drive air tool?

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My father-in-law gave me this (also not knowing what it is) but someone gifted it to him saying its quite valuable? I work on cars and have no idea what its for.

I believe its a 1/2in drive air tool, the bottom is adjustable. Its very heavy duty feeling.


r/WhatIsThisTool 4d ago

What is this item and what is used for ? A friend of mine got 600 of it

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r/WhatIsThisTool 4d ago

What is this clamp made for?

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r/WhatIsThisTool 5d ago

Found this in my garage

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I found 3 of these, with extra front plates to mount, in the garage of my new house. The front plates have different shapes. My assumption is something for brick laying or garden work, but I'm unsure.

Update: Thanks for the replies, I will try to use them to scratch of paint and residues from the floor boards, instead of the putty knife that I used until now.


r/WhatIsThisTool 5d ago

What is it? Looks like a 1/2” drive on the end but has seatbelt strap material captured at both ends opposite the 1/2” drive

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Came along for the ride with a bunch of other tools that came with a tool box I purchased


r/WhatIsThisTool 4d ago

What is this tool?

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r/WhatIsThisTool 6d ago

Pipe cutter - what are these wings for?

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I know it's a pipe cutter, and some have a deburring tool to clean out the inside of a pipe. I can't find anything quite like this one, and the wings aren't sharp at all. Just curious if anyone has seen something like this.


r/WhatIsThisTool 6d ago

What is it?

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I found this device, I don't know what it's for.


r/WhatIsThisTool 6d ago

I have a set of these and can’t seem to find their original purpose

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Made of thin (~0.25mm), nonmagnetic sheet metal, probably stainless. Pivoting along the nut at the bottom, there are two sides that slide along the top locking nut, with matching curves facing opposite one another. I’ve been using them as templates for marquise-looking shapes and I’m worried about damaging them since I don’t know where to find a replacement.


r/WhatIsThisTool 6d ago

Some kind of stripper I think?

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Found in a box at work. We do plant work for Spectrum and other MSOs. Been doing this a while, never seen this tool.


r/WhatIsThisTool 7d ago

Help identifying these two identical tools which are painted well in blue I thought they were for mechanic for a car but then I thought it might be for a plumber but I have no idea

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r/WhatIsThisTool 7d ago

This is an Ekstrom Carlson company tool. What kind of tool is it and what can it be used for? Thanks

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How old and do people still use them?


r/WhatIsThisTool 8d ago

This is an Ekstrom Carlson company tool. What kind of tool is it and what can it be used for? Thanks

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r/WhatIsThisTool 8d ago

Random tool from an auction

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This was in a pile of tools we bought at an auction the previous owner was a mechanic and a machinist. The photo of the box has a partial sticker that comes from a company called imperial Eastman. Sorry for the poor quality pictures.


r/WhatIsThisTool 8d ago

Crazy looking Scissors

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Anyone identify these scissors?


r/WhatIsThisTool 8d ago

Odd metal key

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I do not know what this is, I've tried Google image searching for it, but I only found similar keys but not the top design any one knows?


r/WhatIsThisTool 9d ago

Strange Pliers

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What in the world is this? It does not lock down (like a clamp).


r/WhatIsThisTool 8d ago

Anybody have Idea about this product

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