dclarke 4,032 #1 Posted August 22, 2022 Anyone know what these pliers were used for? They are old, no name or markings on them. They have wire cutters near the pivot point and might have had a spring to hold them open at one time but I see no evidence of one. What were they used for? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,393 #2 Posted August 22, 2022 I'm not sure what they were used for, but there is a pair on eBay. I think our resident tool guy @formariz will probably know. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,971 #3 Posted August 22, 2022 Thinking old fishing pliers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #4 Posted August 22, 2022 I believe they were used for fencing wire. The flat nose used to twist wire or create loops . Some will have a wire cutter part of it. Such pliers are still made today . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,703 #5 Posted August 22, 2022 Spring style hose clamps? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,442 #6 Posted August 22, 2022 I was gonna suggest a hunting tool… you know… for removing duck bills… But I defer to @formariz… 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,566 #7 Posted August 22, 2022 @WHX?? think its for those split ring clamps , 1950,s .pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPINJIM 1,981 #8 Posted August 22, 2022 Do those notches at the sides close when you squeeze the handles. If they do, then I agree with formariz that they were used for fencing. The notches would cut the wire. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,129 #9 Posted August 22, 2022 48 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: duck bills Not removing but just holding duck's bills shut. Keeps the noise down. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #10 Posted August 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: noise Noise or no noise, I still miss my neighbor and all of his birds, speshully the guinea hens! I think those are definitely fencing pliers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #11 Posted August 22, 2022 1 hour ago, SPINJIM said: Do those notches at the sides close when you squeeze the handles. If they do, then I agree with formariz that they were used for fencing. The notches would cut the wire. Yes they do close as the handles are squeezed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #12 Posted August 22, 2022 Thanks for the replies, guys. These belong to a neighbor, he brought them over today wanting to know what their intended use was and i didn't know but i told him i know where to get some answers. There's such a wealth of info on this forum. Thanks again! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #13 Posted August 23, 2022 They almost seem like wire cutters but there clearly not it reminds me of a wire cutter but it isnt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #14 Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) 35 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: They almost seem like wire cutters but there clearly not it reminds me of a wire cutter but it isnt But they are! Those notches on either side of the hinge pin are the wire cutters. It's a multi-function tool. Edited August 23, 2022 by Jeff-C175 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #15 Posted August 23, 2022 2 hours ago, The Freightliner Guy said: They almost seem like wire cutters but there clearly not it reminds me of a wire cutter but it isnt Lots of pliers regardless of what their intended purpose actually is , have that capability since it’s location is not only very convenient but also efficient at cutting wire . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,693 #16 Posted August 23, 2022 I’ve got a set, a little heavier (solid duck bills instead of formed) that I’ve been using as a throttle knob on Stormy my 1056 the last two days! I got the cable moving free again, now I need to epoxy a knob on some type onto it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites