A.R. Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Hi guys looking for some input. I know as soon as someone says it I’m going to have a “doh” moment but I’m lost right now. No marking whatsoever inside outside and upside down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLO Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 looks like an old pair of pincers or horse nippers, maybe a nail puller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Gentlemen, It sure looks like a nail puller to me. There is no indication of its size. (that would help). SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist58 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 SLAG, If that be a size twelve boot in the image frame, I would say about ten inches in length. Cheers, Robert Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) Only a guess, but they kinda look like crimpers to me. Pnut (Mike) Buuut, the angle is right for working on a hoof. Edited May 15, 2019 by pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Robert, Thanks for the info. Then I believe that it is. indeed, a nail puller. Time to feed it some nails. SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabumi Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Looks like a ready made parrot head to me. Just add a body and some wings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 My thoughts too. That's a parrot waiting to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 A.R. I believe your mystery tool is indeed a nail puller. We have something similar on display in our Farmer's Store at the museum. We haven't tried it on a nail so I'm not quite sure how efficient they are. Info came from an old mail order catalogue from the early 1900s. Here's a photo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 It's a nail puller, I have a more modern version with a light slide hammer in the handle to jam the beak into the wood. You basically just push the beak into the wood next to the nail head and lever it against the hinge, the beak closes on the nail and you lever it out. The harder you pull the harder it bites the nail. They WILL mar the finish. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I guess that's why they were advertised as having 'automatic jaws'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLO Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 yay I was right for once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 'Nail puller' images can be had in most word working tool catalogues. I know that Lee Valley Tools displays one in their catalogue and some of the big box stores sell them. SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I would suggest looking into some of the old Sears Roebuck catalogs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seldom (dick renker) Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 When using this particular item be aware that the slide hammer has a deffinete taste for the skin between your thumb and forefinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 In situations like this it's always best to show photos with as much detail as possible.. Jaws closed, jaws open and then any special notches, cut outs or wear patterns.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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