Iron Thing with Teeth

[mojjax]

Any ideas what this was for ?

 

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[72cheyenne]

Its interesting that the teeth on one side go in one direction, and the teeth on the other side go in the opposite direction.

B

Your right Mrs. O. I see that now. I wonder, Were all alligator type wrenches like that? Hold the wrench one way to take the nut off, and then flip the wrench over to tighten it back up?

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

Its interesting that the teeth on one side go in one direction, and the teeth on the other side go in the opposite direction.

B

Yea, I already said that. Reply #15. One side is for square nuts.

 

[72cheyenne]

Its interesting that the teeth on one side go in one direction, and the teeth on the other side go in the opposite direction.

B

Yea, I already said that. Reply #15. One side is for square nuts.

Yea I got that each end of the tool is different, but look at the teeth on the pipe wrench end. One side of the jaw has teeth running one direction and the other side of the jaw has them running opposite.

 

[cosmic]

Saw tool, one side for tightening the nut to hold the blade on, the other to gauge the height of the blade off the saw table...

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Its interesting that the teeth on one side go in one direction, and the teeth on the other side go in the opposite direction.

B

Yea, I already said that. Reply #15. One side is for square nuts.

Yea I got that each end of the tool is different, but look at the teeth on the pipe wrench end. One side of the jaw has teeth running one direction and the other side of the jaw has them running opposite.

Yes that is what I said reply #15. Go back and look. I even posted a picture of how one side fits a square nut. Im not positive of the other side (I think for gripping pipes)and I dont know if any other alligator wrenches are like that. As far as I know alligator wrenches like this are for gripping pipe but the teeth are usually worn on these old wrenches.

 

[72cheyenne]

Its interesting that the teeth on one side go in one direction, and the teeth on the other side go in the opposite direction.

B

Yea, I already said that. Reply #15. One side is for square nuts.

Yea I got that each end of the tool is different, but look at the teeth on the pipe wrench end. One side of the jaw has teeth running one direction and the other side of the jaw has them running opposite.

Yes that is what I said reply #15. Go back and look. I even posted a picture of how one side fits a square nut. Im not positive of the other side (I think for gripping pipes)and I dont know if any other alligator wrenches are like that. As far as I know alligator wrenches like this are for gripping pipe but the teeth are usually worn on these old wrenches.

I think we are misunderstanding each other. Mrs. O was pointing out that the angle of the teeth on the pipe wrench end run opposite of each other. I have never noticed if all pipe wrenches do this or if it is unique to this tool. I did realize from the first post that each end of this tool was different and served different purposes. (pipe wrench & square nut).

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

this is a joke but since the one is for shoes some one had to make boots and ice skates /hockey skates if you haldled them both on a reg basis like i did when i was younger , sharping skates by hand you have to hold them between you knees and i can picture in my mind this on a bench with skates or heavy boots held in there with hip pressure as the item was repaired . sorry but the holes in the base means it was stationary on a bench laugh if you want too but possibly this was adapted in a work shop (the teeth) not mass produced. who knows

I have one of the "farm jacks" like bigfish posted so I took some pics. The I beam matches the insert in Mojjaxs item and attaches with a cotter pin. Im not saying you are wrong but mine also has holes in the base.

 

[Tony in SC]

this is a joke but since the one is for shoes some one had to make boots and ice skates /hockey skates if you haldled them both on a reg basis like i did when i was younger , sharping skates by hand you have to hold them between you knees and i can picture in my mind this on a bench with skates or heavy boots held in there with hip pressure as the item was repaired . sorry but the holes in the base means it was stationary on a bench laugh if you want too but possibly this was adapted in a work shop (the teeth) not mass produced. who knows

I have one of the "farm jacks" like bigfish posted so I took some pics. The I beam matches the insert in Mojjaxs item and attaches with a cotter pin. Im not saying you are wrong but mine also has holes in the base.

I have a couple of those jacks and they have the counter-sunk holes. I'm thinking it was probably a (smaller) jack base that was also a multi-tool. Tony

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think we are misunderstanding each other. Mrs. O was pointing out that the angle of the teeth on the pipe wrench end run opposite of each other. I have never noticed if all pipe wrenches do this or if it is unique to this tool. I did realize from the first post that each end of this tool was different and served different purposes. (pipe wrench & square nut).

My bad. I didnt explain it very well in my reply. I think all pipe wrenches are like that (opposite teeth). Take a look at a pipe wrench in your store.

We need to find an alligator wrench thats not worn out.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I took another pic showing the cotter pin hole in the side. I notice that Mojjaxs piece has the same hole.

 

[72cheyenne]

I think we are misunderstanding each other. Mrs. O was pointing out that the angle of the teeth on the pipe wrench end run opposite of each other. I have never noticed if all pipe wrenches do this or if it is unique to this tool. I did realize from the first post that each end of this tool was different and served different purposes. (pipe wrench & square nut).

My bad. I didnt explain it very well in my reply. We need to find an alligator wrench thats not worn out.

 

[Monty]

I'll go completely in a different direction. I think it's some kind of a cable tensioner or seperator. The ends would fit different size cables and keep them apart for whatever reason. And my friends that is a WAG! Monty

 

[gollum]

Any thoughts of this being some kind of wrench don't seem right. The way a handle attaches is completely wrong for leverage.

While a jack base sounds okay, the serrations don't make sense.

My thought is that this was a tool used for demolition (nail, spike pulling). Kick it tight and haul back on the IBeam. Notice how the bottom is smooth.

Mike

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

My guess would be a combined wrench and jack for wagons or carriages. The wrench should fit a square wagon wheel nut. Possibly patented if anybody wants to search. I agree that the short alligator wrench would be poor leverage but the old "always ready" alligator wrenches were short like that.
http://www.google.com/patents?q=jack+wrench+wagon+combined&as_drrb_is=b&as_minm_is
=11&as_miny_is=1865&as_maxm_is=6&as_maxy_is=1950&hl=en

 

[gollum]

I just meant that the way the IBeam Handle attaches is at a 90 degree angle to the wrench action. Unless the IBeam has a 90 degree hook, you wouldn't get any leverage.

Best-Mike

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I just meant that the way the IBeam Handle attaches is at a 90 degree angle to the wrench action. Unless the IBeam has a 90 degree hook, you wouldn't get any leverage.

Best-Mike

I agree. I was thinking that the I beam would have to be removed before using. I dunno. Maybe its a poor design.

 

[simonds]

The alligator wrench (Like Big C) has shown for square nuts sure fits, in my opinion
But I just can't figure out how the pocket for an I type beam fits in with it.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The alligator wrench (Like Big C) has shown for square nuts sure fits, in my opinion
But I just can't figure out how the pocket for an I type beam fits in with it.

In my theory the I beam pocket is for the jack.

 

[intimer]

haven't tried adding pictures lately. if they not size okay i will delete.

anyway, i have this elgin wrench in my grandads tools. it ain't all that helpful but the teeth definitely angle outward. note other side is flat. crazy right...

i just think the item in question is to grab nuts or round things giving much versatility as a combo tool and i'd have to guess a jack stand as well.

in the case of this one the teeth face out. so when you flip it over it grabs correctly. also the pat dat is june 9, 97

 

[intimer]

please someone tell me again how to copy photos from one 'paint' file to another so i can line them up. i thought i knew how but could only size them adequately.