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Strange Looking Tools

Post by BarnesvilleT » Tue Jun 11, 2024 4:30 pm

Can anyone ID these tools. There is no Ford logo on them.
They were in a box of wrenches that I purchased.
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Has a name I cannot read and numbers 25254 B
Has a name I cannot read and numbers 25254 B
Has some lettering and I can make out the word Steel
Has some lettering and I can make out the word Steel

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Re: Strange Looking Tools

Post by Pep C Strebeck » Tue Jun 11, 2024 4:39 pm

I can't speak to the top one, but the bottom is a pair of upholstery pliers.
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Re: Strange Looking Tools

Post by TXGOAT2 » Tue Jun 11, 2024 5:23 pm

The top one may be an exhaust flange nut wrench.


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Re: Strange Looking Tools

Post by BarnesvilleT » Tue Jun 11, 2024 8:46 pm

I guess I should have added some dimensions. The top tool is only about 4.5" long and the opening
is about 1 3/8". It might not even be for a car. I have attached a cropped version to show the letters and part number.
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Re: Strange Looking Tools

Post by Bill Dizer » Sat Jun 15, 2024 9:55 pm

The bottom tool is a horse shoe nail set. After the nails are driven through the hoof and are sticking out, the nail is cut off and those pliers bend the remainder of the nail over, then the hammer part finishes setting the nail end in the hoof.


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Re: Strange Looking Tools

Post by BarnesvilleT » Sun Jun 16, 2024 9:21 pm

Hey Bill,
I have a friend that does just that so I think I will get a hold of him to see if
he is interested in the tool. Thanks for the info.

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Re: Strange Looking Tools

Post by ThreePedalTapDancer » Mon Jun 17, 2024 2:14 pm

It is a common tool called a Cobblers Plier for making shoes.
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Re: Strange Looking Tools

Post by John E. Guitar » Tue Jun 18, 2024 12:49 am

Could the first one be a wheel hub spanner? It looks like it says Continental 25254C, maybe Continental Tyres?


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Re: Strange Looking Tools

Post by BarnesvilleT » Tue Jun 18, 2024 12:47 pm

There is a Continental Tire plant right here in Barnesville.
I will check with them to see if any one can ID it.

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Re: Strange Looking Tools

Post by Oldav8tor » Tue Jun 18, 2024 1:04 pm

Continental also makes aircraft engines although I can't guess what that wrench would fit.
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Re: Strange Looking Tools

Post by Mark Nunn » Tue Jun 18, 2024 8:14 pm

Oldav8tor wrote:
Tue Jun 18, 2024 1:04 pm
Continental also makes aircraft engines although I can't guess what that wrench would fit.
.. and Tractor engines too, such as Ferguson TO-20.


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Re: Strange Looking Tools

Post by BarnesvilleT » Thu Jun 20, 2024 2:40 pm

It looks like this thread has come to an end and had nothing to do with a Model T.
I sent a photo of the first tool to the local Continental Tire Plant and they contacted an older employee
who confirmed it is a cousin of the the tool in the photo I added. It was a specialty tool used in tight spots and
"around corners". Thanks for the input.

Bill
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