Anybody know what this tool is??

[pistol-pete]

Friend has this tool. what is it?

 

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[Simon1]

Looks like a type of clamp or vise. I see Sioux City stamped but can't read the state as Ia or Il ?
Looks like a company name is stamped on it, but can't quite read it.
Looks like a model number or pat. number stamped on it ?
The handle acts as a lock/release mechanism.

Tell us what all is stamped on it and that will help in the search.

The open end, are there holes in it ?
How about a picture of that area as well please.

 

[Plug N Play]

Vintage Tire Bead Breaker Soo Tool Co. Sioux City IA Model T A Ford Era

 

[firemanphob]

Good ID. never would have thought that.

 

[Toecutter]

Dang that looks like it would be perfect for motorcycle tires....

Great ID Plug N Play

 

[Mackaydon]

Here's another opinion:
[SIZE=-1]By Dave Huson on Monday, October 10, 2011 - 03:07 am:[/SIZE]Ron Dupree:

The sioux tool is NOT A BEAD BREAKER OR A BEAD SPREADER. The sioux tool holds the bead so it does not slip off when you are working on the other side of the tire. In other words it locks the tire in place so it won't slip off the rim until you get the entire tire on the rim. If you were to ever use two of them while mounting a 30 X 3 1/2 tire you would never want to be with out a pair of them.

Source: Model T Ford Forum: Let it Slip Through My Fingers!!!
Don't blame me, I'm just the messenger...
Don.....

 

[pistol-pete]

Thanks Guys, another item ID'd

 

[ecmo]

....and here I was guessing either a thing-a-ma-bob to clamp on old jar lids to get them loose or forceps to pull a baby out. Anyway a neat find, congratulations.

 

[Kray Gelder]

....and here I was guessing either a thing-a-ma-bob to clamp on old jar lids to get them loose or forceps to pull a baby out. Anyway a neat find, congratulations.

ecmo...I'm thinking it would work for those tasks as well. Great ID guys!

 

[RustyGold]

I agree. A Great ID!