8ntruck 7,004 #2 Posted June 3 Wire spring type hose clamp pliers. The notches in the jaws keep the spring clamps from going 'BOING' into some deep dark corner of the vehicle or shop being worked in, never to be seen again. 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,175 #3 Posted June 3 40 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: Wire spring type hose clamp pliers. Great guess, but not what these are used for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,500 #4 Posted June 3 Do they make a specialized crimp? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,229 #5 Posted June 3 Squirrel Vasectomy tool? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,500 #6 Posted June 3 Well that's obviously the only answer.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,321 #7 Posted June 3 I differ - Corbin style wire clamps. I still have a nice NAPA pair with rotating sockets - from my FIL's garage business.... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,004 #8 Posted June 3 (edited) 15 minutes ago, ri702bill said: I differ - Corbin style wire clamps. I still have a nice NAPA pair with rotating sockets - from my FIL's garage business.... Agree. I've got some like those pictured and a set with the rotating sockets. Of course, if they are meant for a different use, I will have learned something new. Just had a thought - an orthdonist tool for adjusting braces? Edited June 3 by 8ntruck 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #9 Posted June 4 (edited) Shoat ring pliers. Could be used for sausage casings too... Edited June 4 by WHX?? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #10 Posted June 4 I’m gonna guess that they crimped the closure on livestock ear tags. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,175 #11 Posted June 4 (edited) I use them to build crab traps and secure the tag ends of knotted lines. Hog Ring Pliers to keep the swine from rooting. Edited June 4 by Ed Kennell 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #12 Posted June 4 Did I win did I win?!?! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,229 #13 Posted June 4 Hog Ring Pliers are also used in the upholstery business to attach fabric to the metal frames. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,175 #14 Posted June 4 Just now, WHX?? said: Did I win did I win?!?! You sure did, let me know where you want your prize. Free installation at the Big Show. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #15 Posted June 4 Lol I won't be at the BS. Just send me that autographed picture of Sqounky at the bus stop... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,175 #16 Posted June 4 17 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Lol I won't be at the BS. Just send me that autographed picture of Sqounky at the bus stop... So you want me to install your free ring in Mike's nose? I may need some volunteers to hold him on the bench and to photograph the operation. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #17 Posted June 4 @Ed Kennell you could make some money the operation. I am sure there are enough guys who would pay to see your handy work. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,306 #18 Posted June 4 18 hours ago, 8ntruck said: Wire spring type hose clamp pliers. The notches in the jaws keep the spring clamps from going 'BOING' into some deep dark corner of the vehicle or shop being worked in, never to be seen again. I think you should have been awarded the prize. I have the anti-boing pliers of several types. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,175 #19 Posted June 4 6 minutes ago, lynnmor said: I think you should have been awarded the prize. I have the anti-boing pliers of several types. It is a hog ring pliers, but has found many other uses. This is tool is also used by surgeons to close wounds. Did they use stitches or staples on you Lynn? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,306 #20 Posted June 4 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: It is a hog ring pliers, but has found many other uses. This is tool is also used by surgeons to close wounds. Did they use stitches or staples on you Lynn? They actually used large fish hooks left over from his tuna fishing trip and Novocaine that didn't do a thing. Just this morning I had an appointment with the plastic surgeon and he removed a stitch that was to be internal but popped out the surface 3/8" There was one area that didn't numb at all and that was the only serious pain thru the whole ordeal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,175 #21 Posted June 4 11 minutes ago, lynnmor said: used large fish hooks left over from his tuna fishing trip Care to share the sawbones name? Sounds like a Doc I could relate to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,306 #22 Posted June 4 Name was Dr. Persons, a young fellow in the ER that consulted with a senior body & fender guy as he went along. My opinion is that he did rather well given the extensive damage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #23 Posted June 4 (edited) I used to do a lot of upholstery work at a Chrysler garage. Those pliers don't look like the hog ring pliers I had. I was happy to see them sold to another fellow a few years back. Hated working on those cheap bucket seats. Anyone over 6 foot and 220 would destroy the seat frames . Actually @8ntruck was sort of correct. I have a pair of pliers that I bought off of the Cornwell Tools truck in 79 for getting the wire hose clamps off of those old Oldsmobiles. They look exactly like Ed's pliers. The ring around the handles is to lock the pliers in the closed position when expanding a clamp. Edited June 4 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 866 #24 Posted June 4 I have a pair of those that were in my Dad's tool collection. He said they were for spring clamps. Very useful for that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
