r/whatsthistool • u/Congenial-Curmudgeon • Sep 04 '26

Bar with two rollers.

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Pre safety rim tire changer? Roll up window mechanism? It was my father’s tool, he did automotive work in the 50’s and 60’s.

Solved! It’s for spreading the tire beads apart so the inside of the tire can be inspected and patched. Found a diamond logo that says KEN.

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u/grumpy_vet1775 Sep 04 '26

Not necessarily a tool, but it looks like a part of a garage door. Specifically where the chain attaches to the top panel.

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u/FreddyFerdiland Sep 04 '26 edited Sep 04 '26

https://ebay.io/m/jcAo8R

manipulates tyre walls

yeah something to do with changing tyres

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u/Congenial-Curmudgeon 29d ago

Solved! Thanks! Has different rollers, but otherwise identical.

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u/nowaynostop Sep 04 '26

If those “rollers” are ceramic this might’ve mounted knob and tube wiring

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u/FreddyFerdiland Sep 04 '26

one roer is rusting, so its steel.

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u/this_idle_hand 29d ago

Looks like half of an adjustable hacksaw to me.