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Default What is it? (Amateur version Post #15)

On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 9:23:33 PM UTC-5, Larry Flynn wrote:
Here is another post in my amateur What is it? tool thread. As usual, I will try to answer questions about their composition, size and how they can move. Pictures are provided via Dropbox.
L. Flynn

POST15_TOOL57. This metal tool is approximately 10 inches long. The handles have a rubbery red plastic coating. One handle ends in a jaw with curved portion with a sharp inner edge. There is a further attachment to this jaw which can rotate to create a closed oval shape with sharp inner edges. The other side of this attached piece that has cogs on the outer arc. The size of the circle can be decreased by a ratchet action with the motion of the other handle. There is a release that will allow free motion of the rotating part. I have hidden a name stamped on the tool.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hrylu5v0pv..._PIC1.jpg?dl=0

POST15_TOOL58. On first look this would appear to be a regular screw driver. However the shaft is split and the width and breadth of the driving end can be varied by sliding the movable fitting along the shaft. Moving the fitting toward the driving end decreases its breadth and increases its width..
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fwtombsssh...ICALL.jpg?dl=0

POST15_TOOL59. This metal tool is approximately 4 inches by 5 inches and consists of four parts: a rigid U-shaped part with cut-away portions near the tops of the U; a threaded shaft passing through the bottom of the U; a smooth shaft providing leverage to turn the threaded shaft; and a round toy-top-shaped metal piece ending in a point attached to the threaded shaft but able to spin independently of it. The arms of the U are rigid. The cut-away portions near the tops of the U would allow it to pass a rectangular piece with a cross-section 5/8 inch by 1¼ inch.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8lsch04amy...ICALL.jpg?dl=0

POST15_TOOL60. This plastic and metal tool is a little less than 7 inches long. The working end has a round opening approximately 1 inch in diameter.. The inside of the ring tapers inward and has lightly scored marks parallel to the shaft of the tool.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jrz2jt8xc6...ICALL.jpg?dl=0


Tool58 is a split-tip, holding screwdriver. I have one of those. The purpose of the split tip is to hold onto a screw, for reaching into recessed places or those that otherwise are inaccessible to your fingers for holding the fastener.

Tool59 (two tools) is a flaring tool. It needs a die that holds the end of the tubing being flared. I have a couple of those, too.

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Ed Huntress