Have been searching for an answer to this mystery for a decade. What is this tool?

Bounty: $6.00

Posted By: peggios
Listed: January 02, 2022 Ends: April 02, 2022

I'd Like to Know:

What it actually is, not guesses

Item History: Saw it originally on a guitar forum, since then it has appeared on a gun forum, and a tractor forum, no answers

Size: ?

Markings: ?


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1)

Compass for making circle designs in cement

References:

http//www.stanleytools.com

By: jeep1985

Submitted on: 01/04/2022 at 09:23PM
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2)

Fascinating. Carpet stretcher does seem very plausible, considering the handle-like appearance of the center piece.

References:

https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/248204-unknown-and-unusual-tool-mayb...

By: prokrypt

Submitted on: 01/13/2022 at 07:45PM
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3)

I couldn't any carpet stretcher that looked so light duty. Perhaps it is a carpet tucker (with a little bit of stretcher in it).

References:

https://www.homestratosphere.com/types-of-carpeting-tools/#-scroll-down-to-ca...

https://lancasteronline.com/features/home_garden/antique-toolbox-can-you-gues...

https://bidnbuyny.hibid.com/lot/78213-140973-44009/vintage-carpet-stretcher/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpet_stretcher

By: prokrypt

Submitted on: 01/13/2022 at 08:02PM
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4)

Straightens fins on. Condenser or radiator

References:

https://www.granger.c9m

By: Sumio1

Submitted on: 02/10/2022 at 06:44AM
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5)

Straightens fins on. Condenser or radiator

References:

https://www.granger.com

By: Sumio1

Submitted on: 02/10/2022 at 06:46AM
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