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Adirondack case guy · Dec 14, 2017

No it is not the iron madden of parrots!!!
The handles are about 24" long and it weighs about 12#
Loren

rrlund · Dec 14, 2017

Looks like something the well guys use when they pull the drop pipe and submersible pump.

sjh · Dec 14, 2017

I do not know if it has a proper name. Around western NY I have bought and sold them as axle nut tools for wooden wheels.

sotxbill · Dec 14, 2017

For grabbing hot rebar???? its adjustable for different sizes..

kevinj54 · Dec 14, 2017

Looks like a pipe dog

John in Nebraska · Dec 14, 2017

Early pipe wrench, for sure.

David Snipes · Dec 14, 2017

How a bout a crimper for metal bands for securing cargo on pallets.

kcm.MN · Dec 14, 2017

Don't believe they had metal banding back in those days. I have one that came in a box from auction long ago. Never have tried to use it, but seems like sjh may be right about it being for holding nuts (like on wagon wheels). Not sure I'd use it on pipe as the jaws are smooth; seems like the pipe would simply spin. Looks interesting, and I 'do' hope to play with mine some day and see if I can find a suitable use for it. If not, I'm sure the wife can find something crafty to use it for.

DaleinWV · Dec 14, 2017

looks like this one on eBay, I think. On yours maybe the paint has covered forging marks.
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sms · Dec 14, 2017

Wrought iron twister? Used for making decorative railings from square stock.

kevinj54 · Dec 14, 2017

(quoted from post at 14:46:09 12/14/17) Don't believe they had metal banding back in those days. I have one that came in a box from auction long ago. Never have tried to use it, but seems like sjh may be right about it being for holding nuts (like on wagon wheels). Not sure I'd use it on pipe as the jaws are smooth; seems like the pipe would simply spin. Looks interesting, and I 'do' hope to play with mine some day and see if I can find a suitable use for it. If not, I'm sure the wife can find something crafty to use it for.

The moveable handle is supposed to be sharp and it digs into the pipe.

Adirondack case guy · Dec 14, 2017

That sounds plausible, do you have any details???
Loren

shaun wallace · Dec 14, 2017

Look like pipe tongs that borrowed off neighbor along with his slips when pulled pipe out of well to put new leathers in cylinder.

sms · Dec 15, 2017

My parents owned a hardware store for some years and we still have a couple catalogs from the mid to late 1800s. Normally I would look it up but visiting granddaughter so no can do.

john *.?-!.* cub owner · Dec 15, 2017

Does the short jaw by chance have a notch in it?

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