Dieselguy Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I've recently acquired my grandfathers tools and found a couple I couldn't recognize. He's been gone for 30 years...can't ask him. Anyone in here know what this would've been used for? Looks a bit like a hot chisel, just made into a weird shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 It may have been used to clean up inside corners or for prepping flat bars for welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I sometimes wonder what the industrial archaeologists might think of some of the odd-use tools I occasionally slap together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Clean them up with a wire wheel. You might find a makers mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 2 hours ago, JHCC said: I sometimes wonder what the industrial archaeologists might think of some of the odd-use tools I occasionally slap together. Me too! Its really bad when you can't remember the "special use" that you made it for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Hech, I can’t remember my name 1/2 the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 It's "Steven R. Charleston". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieselguy Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 As a mechanic I have some home made tools for certain jobs. I know the feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 On the other hand, every once in a while, someone else’s modification is perfect for the job at hand: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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