OT: what is it

544hydro

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I received a bunch of tools and misc stuff from my father in law and this was in there. I am not very mechanically inclined and don't know what it is.
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That is a threading die inside a ratcheting head.

There should be more dies to cut various size threads for pipe, or threading rod.

There should be a handle screwed into the side.
 
thanks!! I can see on the end the threads where a handle would go. Unfortunately in the box of stuff it came in there was no handle or any other parts.
 
Check to see if a piece of iron pipe will thread into the handle hole of the head? Won't cost much or anything to find out!
 
That pipe or bolt threader, most likely pipe. Anyhow, it was a pretty
expensive tool when new.
 
As mentioned, often they're set up to take a piece of standard iron pipe for a handle. Put "ratcheting pipe threader" into your favorite search engine and you'll get dozens of pictures of similar ones--they're still available today virtually unchanged, and there's untold thousands kicking around garages and shops. I've got a couple I've picked up in my travels and they're handy for cleaning up or extending damaged threads in addition to the occasional new thread I need to do. Picture below is a random one off the 'Net showing a typical full setup so you'll know what to look for, as obviously you're somewhat limited with only one die. Again, this is only one of hundreds of possible setups, but both of mine look similar to this so it's probably as common as any.
http://www.blackberryforums.com/store/img-large/vintage-craftsman-pipe-threader-set_112270174796.jpg
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lots of knowledge on here!! Thanks to all! The brand does end in craft. I tried the google using just craft and the model number but didn't get anything. Now I know its powercraft. Thanks again
 

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