Avadon Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Can anyone tell me what this tool is? I have used it so much that it's starting to come apart. I wish I knew the name of it and how I could by several more of them. My mother's grandfather was the first owner and it was passed down to me. Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Look like snap ring pliers to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 They're a version of "snap ring pliers" A search using those terms hits a bunch at Lowes. I was going to find an image but a search will do you more good. I did find a number that look very similar. Beat me by seconds! Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Those are for pretty big snap rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I havn't seen ones exactly but yeah, possibly snapring pliers. Those are longer than I'm used to seeing. Some kind of expansion or spreader pliers. If they are wearing out perhaps it is time to forge your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWISTEDWILLOW Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 You could always put a new spring on them and a new tighter rivet, an maybe rework the jaws to if you need to, what do you use them for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avadon Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 Interesting because I was almost sure they were not snap ring pliers because when you search snap ring pliers they (the modern versions) look nothing like what I have. Mine look like they can hold wire in parallel to the grips. But sure enough when you search "Vintage Antique Snap Ring Pliers" you get some pics of tools that look similar to mine. I'm guessing these are nearing a hundred years old. I'll definitely re-work them to my needs but I'm definitely going to get a few more. I use them as tweezers to hold small lengths of welding wire for Tig work. They're the best thing I've found for it. Little trade secret I'm willing to share ;-) Cheers and thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeway Forge Studio Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Those look a bit like jewelry making tongs- just my .02 from being married to a jewelry maker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazz Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Almost look like an antique curling iron for the ladies hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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