Mickwhitt 4,593 #26 Posted June 11, 2020 watching with interest 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,711 #27 Posted June 11, 2020 You know, I think I have seen one of these in a glass cutting book. I think the tool is used to stretch the lead when 1st un-coiled. The lead then is a tighter fit to the stained glass. The lead coil is about 6', you clamp one end and grab the other with this tool and gently pull to stretch the lead. It stretches about 6" I guess. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #28 Posted June 11, 2020 No one is getting close. I may have to give a few more hints? i did say this was the ultimate gizmo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc.gold 3,403 #29 Posted June 11, 2020 A gizmo used to fish out a missing Geisha Ball. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,711 #30 Posted June 11, 2020 well, it would work for the lead...dang it. Thought I really had it this time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,037 #31 Posted June 11, 2020 Chinese torture tool! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,985 #32 Posted June 11, 2020 For holding nails? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,493 #33 Posted June 11, 2020 SO... It's for grooming this guy? "Gizmo" 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #34 Posted June 11, 2020 Ok here is some help. It resides in this drawer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,493 #35 Posted June 11, 2020 Micro adjustment / holder for a metal ruler...? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #36 Posted June 11, 2020 On 6/10/2020 at 4:18 PM, formariz said: It has a very specific purpose. That purpose is within my line of work where precision is a must specially on big jobs. Previously given hints Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 445 #37 Posted June 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, formariz said: Previously given hints To pull a cloth tape tight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasey54 305 #38 Posted June 11, 2020 brass knuckles for a two fingered thug? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasey54 305 #39 Posted June 11, 2020 I'm getting scared I won't even know after you tell us! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,593 #40 Posted June 11, 2020 I have a feeling he is not going to tell us. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,285 #41 Posted June 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, D_Mac said: I have a feeling he is not going to tell us. No way.... Caz WILL tell us.... After he let's us think a bit and soak in our confusion... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #42 Posted June 11, 2020 49 minutes ago, John2189 said: To pull a cloth tape tight? Getting warm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 445 #43 Posted June 12, 2020 1 hour ago, formariz said: Getting warm Ok to pull a metal tape tight 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #44 Posted June 12, 2020 (edited) That is it. When measuring very long runs one needs to make sure tape is absolutely stretched for accuracy otherwise dimension will be greater than what it actually is. It’s a LUFKIN tape clamp which allows one to comfortably pull tape measure taut while reading with no damage to tape whatsoever .I use it often to take field dimensions. It’s actually relatively rare and unknown as you can see. Edited June 12, 2020 by formariz 4 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 445 #45 Posted June 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, formariz said: That is it. When measuring very long runs one needs to make sure tape is absolutely stretched for accuracy otherwise dimension will be greater than what it actually is. It’s a LUFKIN tape clamp which allows one to comfortably pull tape measure taut while reading with no damage to tape whatsoever .I use it often to take field dimensions. It’s actually relatively rare and unknown as you can see. Great! What do I win? 😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #46 Posted June 12, 2020 1 minute ago, John2189 said: Great! What do I win? A little more knowledge than you had before. 2 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #48 Posted June 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Stormin said: NEXT! 4 hours ago, Stormin said: NEXT! Want hard ones or easy ones? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #49 Posted June 12, 2020 (edited) now you show us ... so where do I get one to replace the vice grips ? lol Edited June 12, 2020 by tom2p 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #50 Posted June 12, 2020 36 minutes ago, tom2p said: now you show us ... so where do I get one to replace the vice grips ? lol It’s used on the other end of tape.Vise grip will destroy tape. They show up occasionally on eBay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
