What is this tool?

[dkidd]

Not tractor related, but was given these 2 tools. The only markings are what you see in the picture and stenciled in the other it says Fairmont Fire Company #202. So my guess is they are some sort of tool used by a fire department. Anyone have an idea.

David

 

[Wagtail]

Something to insert-grip-open/shut an old (obsolete) type of fire-plug?

 

[bcp]

Surgical implement.

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Bruce

 

[Engineer42]

Surgical implement.

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Bruce

Ouch. Hope not, lol. Can you place something to add scale? And a full shot of the bigger tool?

 

[two_bit_score]

What are those points made out of?

 

[Gem99ultra]

My guess is that it is definitely an extractor of some sort, perhaps for removing quick connects on fire hoses.

 

[kirkawilson]

Some type of spring install and removal tools? Maybe valve springs or such? The center point is used for positioning? The notches in the fingers hold the top coil of the spring.

 

[Wagtail]

Something to insert-grip-open/shut an old (obsolete) type of fire-plug?

I'm now thinking that it's to open/shut an old/obsolete type of 'ground' box-valve... the box-valve would supply a fire plug from the water main.

Around here, they're marked/painted a light blue colour with a blue 'cats-eye' reflector on the road to indicate where it is.

 

[Wagtail]

I'm now thinking that it's to open/shut an old/obsolete type of 'ground' box-valve... the box-valve would supply a fire plug from the water main.

Around here, they're marked/painted a light blue colour with a blue 'cats-eye' reflector on the road to indicate where it is.

I believe that I'm getting closer... it could be an old/obsolete type of "Service & valve box cleaner spoon".

A Google Image search comes up with similar, modern, tools.

 

[mcfarmall]

Looks like a device to plug an automatic sprinkler head.

 

[dkidd]

I finally figured it out with some luck. Very lightly stamped into the wood handle it the words "Kork N Seal". After an internet search, the tools are lipping tools for forming the top of glass bottles. I guess the Fairmont Fire Company was associated with glass blowing/forming. If you are interested here is a website with more info.

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Thanks for the replies.

David

 

[Wagtail]

Thanks for the reply!

Interesting read/information on that website.

 

[GeneV]

Not tractor related, but was given these 2 tools. The only markings are what you see in the picture and stenciled in the other it says Fairmont Fire Company #202. So my guess is they are some sort of tool used by a fire department. Anyone have an idea.

David

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Oh that, yes well that's a medieval torture device, and you don't wanna know what they did with it.

 

[ruffdog]

Interesting.....thanks for sharing. :drink:

 

[MossRoad]

I finally figured it out with some luck. Very lightly stamped into the wood handle it the words "Kork N Seal". After an internet search, the tools are lipping tools for forming the top of glass bottles. I guess the Fairmont Fire Company was associated with glass blowing/forming. If you are interested here is a website with more info.

Finish Types page 2

Thanks for the replies.

David

Another mystery solved. Very cool. :thumbsup:

 

[JohnMacca]

I'm wondering if the Fairmont Fire Company made glass "fire grenades"?

These were fire extinguishers full of liquid (carbon tetrachloride?), that you threw into the fire.

Google images show plenty of these with the sort of neck that the tools could make.

 

[GeneV]

Oh that, yes well that's a medieval torture device, and you don't wanna know what they did with it.

No, nothing?! I feel I need to 'xplain: The Pear of Anguish: medieval torture device used against women accused of witchcraft