James Sorochan
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What kind of tool is this?
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mekanik
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Correct. Its for reaching up behind a sink to tighten/loosen water connections.
kshansen
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Yep kind of like a crows foot socket on an extension. Had to check and to my surprise I actually was able to find the one I have in the first drawer I looked!
Here's a picture with another plumber wrench. That "Slip&lock nut wrench is basically a large adjustable end wrench for nuts used in places like toilet flush valves
Here's a picture with another plumber wrench. That "Slip&lock nut wrench is basically a large adjustable end wrench for nuts used in places like toilet flush valves
It's used to tighten the water supply hose nuts to the faucet of a sink, usually a confined and recessed area. Very handy for that application!
Pony
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Rather than start a new post, I'll resurrect this one.
Anyone know what this could have been used for?
Looks blacksmith made, first thought was a big lacing fid, but the step in front of the hole wouldn't pull through rope or whatever else you were pushing it through.
It actually does function as a plumb bob and hangs straight, but it looks to well made to be made that roughly as a plumb bob.
Old style implement pin for horse drawn vehicles?
For context, I'm cleaning out sheds on a family cattle property that has been in operation since the late 1800's. It could literally be for anything and who knows how old.
Over to you.
Anyone know what this could have been used for?
Looks blacksmith made, first thought was a big lacing fid, but the step in front of the hole wouldn't pull through rope or whatever else you were pushing it through.
It actually does function as a plumb bob and hangs straight, but it looks to well made to be made that roughly as a plumb bob.
Old style implement pin for horse drawn vehicles?
For context, I'm cleaning out sheds on a family cattle property that has been in operation since the late 1800's. It could literally be for anything and who knows how old.
Over to you.
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Mike L
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Marlin spike?
Coaldust
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This guy would know.
Pony
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Yeah, lacing fid is basically a big needle, and as I said it wouldn't pull through being the shape it is.
I didn't think it through further to a splicing fid, where it's just used to separate the rope stands.
But looking at pictures online, most of the splicing fids have a big rounded end on them so you can push comfortably with your palm, this thing of mine would be uncomfortable to use if that's what it is.
I didn't think it through further to a splicing fid, where it's just used to separate the rope stands.
But looking at pictures online, most of the splicing fids have a big rounded end on them so you can push comfortably with your palm, this thing of mine would be uncomfortable to use if that's what it is.
Pony
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I had to google that.
I reckon it would be pretty uncomfortable using it that way as well.
But to each there own.
I reckon it would be pretty uncomfortable using it that way as well.
But to each there own.
HRHNige
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Hi all, new here. Found this in Jordan about 7 years ago used for clearing blown sand that seals off their "camp" which we stayed in a tent overnight but couldn't make anyone understand that I wanted to know what model Komatsu this is. Never seen any shovel where the whole boom
assembly can push out for greater reach. Not met anyone that has seen one before still! It's about the same size as the FIAT-ALLIS 345 we used to run. 6 ton ish.
assembly can push out for greater reach. Not met anyone that has seen one before still! It's about the same size as the FIAT-ALLIS 345 we used to run. 6 ton ish.