formariz 11,987 #1 Posted May 25, 2022 As I start thinking about all the tools to fill the new chest, I ran across this one that also has been in the family for well over 100 years. Seldom seen but easy to decipher it’s use. Anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,216 #2 Posted May 25, 2022 Clamps two things and aligns them (one jaw right hand thread, other jaw left hand thread) and pins keep jaws from twisting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,998 #3 Posted May 25, 2022 Hand vice of some sort. Sharpening aid maybe? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,201 #4 Posted May 25, 2022 Whatever it is it would make a pretty cool shifter handle for a rat tractor. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,840 #5 Posted May 25, 2022 Does it open and close? Like a separator? Shaper like a shoe mold? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,198 #6 Posted May 25, 2022 Apparently it is an adjustable wrench, perhaps the predecessor to today's monkey wrench. Probably for tightening square headed bolts and nuts. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #7 Posted May 25, 2022 3 hours ago, 953 nut said: Apparently it is an adjustable wrench, perhaps the predecessor to today's monkey wrench. Probably for tightening square headed bolts and nuts. Exactly right. It is an adjustable wrench . To my knowledge the first of its kind. Square nuts were the norm at that time and many relatively large . It has a 1-3/4” capacity. As per my father my grand father already inherited it from his father. Pictured here with an item it probably was used on frequently. Hardware used on an oxen cart. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,998 #8 Posted May 25, 2022 That helps explain the pins. The not only keep the jaws aligned, they also help transmit tightening torque. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,305 #9 Posted May 25, 2022 Also known as a hand vise. Is the other side for metric? 🔩 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #10 Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) 35 minutes ago, lynnmor said: Also known as a hand vise. Is the other side for metric? 🔩 Both sides are the same and open and close simultaneously. It’s adjustable so it works on anything within its capacity. Edited May 25, 2022 by formariz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,305 #11 Posted May 25, 2022 It was my way of adding humor. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,201 #12 Posted May 25, 2022 1 hour ago, lynnmor said: It was my way of adding humor. Worked for me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
