Thanks for the reply , I will look into that. Do you know the specific purpose of the design of the jaws?
Looking for info on this vise, around 10" long , 4" tall, 2" wide jaws, and weighs 8-1/2 pounds, wrench included. No visible markings!!
Aren't all of those asking prices?
I don't think it is Asian in origin, the hardware is slotted flat head wood screws.
The more that I look at it, it seems that the mechanical advantage would be in a lifting mode, judging by the angle of the notches.
There are numerous versions of wood/metal fence stretchers
It's a piece of chain, was most likely longer at one time and passed through one of the holes in the bottom rail. So, my thinking is the handle...
In the tool world, when all else fails, it is either a saw set, a leather tool, or a fence stretcher!!:)
I tried a few new photos! I think it is used to raise/lower or stretch something!! Just guessing, no proof, yet!!
Yes, definitely gets bolted to something!
Thanks for the help! I will get things figured out, ( hopefully) tomorrow!
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Trying to figure out what this is, or, is used for. Well made, not sure if mass produced, or a one-off. [ATTACH]
The manufacture's mark is most likely Osborne ,or, C S Osborne.
Skew Cutter Combination Plane, Nickel plated from 1893 to 1942. Nice find!!
Hello, Terry. I didn't know that Chapman made other drive sizes (the hex opening in the ratchet). The ratchet posted by Bev is a CM-13, which is...
Hello, That ratchet was part of a set, usually found in a yellow vinyl pouch. Different insert bits in different sets. I am betting that the hex...
Hello, Try a Google search for "Vintage Jamco Steel Hot Pan Lifter", looks like the same mechanism that you have. Regards, Lou
Hello, I agree, definitely not a saw set!! I can't seem to get my head around that being a spring compression tool, how it would it be used to...
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