formariz 11,988 #26 Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) There it is! It is for setting door casings that it excels on. How many times do we cut a nice joint just for it to move and become misaligned as we finish fastening it along the jamb keeping a constant even reveal? Regardless of what method one uses it’s frustrating and end result usually less than perfect . This thing the way it is designed as you tighten it pulls both pieces into alignment quickly and holds them with tenacity. The cam action locks when fully clamped and will not let go. Leave them there until glue sets while you can finish the rest of the casing without it moving. No need to drive any fasteners close to the miter to keep it tight and aligned which usually results in cracks and unsightly nails. They are light and extremely easy to use without needing two pairs of hands. For very thick casings you can even use two side by side. I affectionately call them "Zev's Jaw" @Mickwhitt Thank you. Can you find out the date of that catalogue or where it is available? Edited April 19, 2020 by formariz 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,988 #27 Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) @Mickwhitt Found it . Had to use the British version of the joint "mitre" . Miter or mitre ? Here is another subject worth of discussion. So these things are from around 1890. No wonder no one knows about them. Edited April 19, 2020 by formariz 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,718 #28 Posted April 19, 2020 I take no credit as I asked my uk engineering forum friends for ideas. It's great to be able to solve these puzzles that pop up either as a challenge or genuinely someone who needs to know what they have. I will have a look through my tool store and see if I can set a challenge. Thanks to formariz for setting this one. Mick 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,300 #29 Posted April 19, 2020 Golly gee whiz. Wish I had one of these some years ago. Could even use one today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,988 #30 Posted April 19, 2020 On 4/19/2020 at 7:36 PM, Mickwhitt said: I take no credit as I asked my uk engineering forum friends for ideas. It's great to be able to solve these puzzles that pop up either as a challenge or genuinely someone who needs to know what they have. I will have a look through my tool store and see if I can set a challenge. Thanks to formariz for setting this one. Mick Thank you for coming up with it. I am really glad I posted it since finally I now have the satisfaction of knowing more about it. It is just incredible, that something which puzzled me, pretty much sprouted directly under my hands about 30 years later, and then 12 or so years later on a fun activity the cycle is completed and I know the origins of it. I am sure that that little short old guy with very expressive eyes and the patience of a saint is saying what he said so many times to an impetuous young man inexperienced in the ways of life, " Told you, you just have to be patient, good things come to those who wait". Never forgot you my friend. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,860 #31 Posted April 19, 2020 You never said it locked in place... I kept trying to figure out how you do anything and not let go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,988 #32 Posted April 19, 2020 On 4/19/2020 at 8:09 PM, stevasaurus said: You never said it locked in place... I kept trying to figure out how you do anything and not let go. I assumed that with your very observatory mind you would figure out the crooked handle had a function. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,860 #33 Posted April 20, 2020 and I have done a ton of trim work and hung a lot of doors...I can see now, how this is so cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,174 #34 Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) We found this guy hiding under a bench at work today. And one for scale The basic function is pretty obvious. I want to see who knows what specifically it is used for. Edited April 21, 2020 by adsm08 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,988 #35 Posted April 23, 2020 Out of my field, but is it anything like a torque multiplier? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,174 #36 Posted April 23, 2020 On 4/23/2020 at 12:09 AM, formariz said: Out of my field, but is it anything like a torque multiplier? Well you got the torque part right. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,035 #37 Posted April 23, 2020 Definitely a torque wrench. 10-14 ft lb? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,988 #38 Posted April 23, 2020 A shot in the dark but does it have anything to do with a specific make like a Ford? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,091 #39 Posted April 23, 2020 That’s pretty cool! As it rotates I can see it’ll indicate more torque. Is the 1-2-3-4 indicator multiplied by 10 for an actual reading? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edgro 677 #40 Posted April 23, 2020 Or torque, then turn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,860 #41 Posted April 23, 2020 We had something like that we used at the Phone Company. Our splice cases had 9 bolts on a side, or 18 for the case that all had the same torque. Something like that would make sense if you had a bunch of bolts together to torque. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,174 #42 Posted April 24, 2020 On 4/23/2020 at 4:06 AM, Razorback said: Definitely a torque wrench. 10-14 ft lb? Yes it's a torque wrench. Fixed at 10. ft lbs. Used for a specific procedure. On 4/23/2020 at 4:19 AM, formariz said: A shot in the dark but does it have anything to do with a specific make like a Ford? It is a Ford special tool from 1971. "T71P" indicates it's from a 1971 model year tool kit. If anyone knows anything about Ford's base part number system the 77370 will give away what it is used for working on, but probably not it's specific function. That actually was stamped in the side of the head I did not post a picture of. On 4/23/2020 at 1:10 PM, pullstart said: That’s pretty cool! As it rotates I can see it’ll indicate more torque. Is the 1-2-3-4 indicator multiplied by 10 for an actual reading? Not a torque multiplier. Just a simple click-style torque wrench. On 4/23/2020 at 6:24 PM, edgro said: Or torque, then turn Now you are cooking. The numbers on the head indicate a portion of a full turn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,988 #43 Posted April 24, 2020 Its a specialty torque wrench for the Ford ZF Transmission for the band adjustment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,091 #44 Posted April 24, 2020 Here’s another whatizit... My guess is that someone will know what it is fairly easy. What my potential plans for it might be a different story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,293 #45 Posted April 24, 2020 Chicken Coop clean out device Spoon for people my size Upside down it would be a rat rod Hood 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,988 #46 Posted April 24, 2020 Looks like a vintage variation of a cement hopper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #47 Posted April 24, 2020 Some kind of scoop. Don't know what it's for, but I know what it's going to be used for. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 909 #49 Posted April 24, 2020 Is it pulled by a horse or mule? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 909 #50 Posted April 24, 2020 You beat me Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites