Whatzit? *LINK*

Possibly used in installing barb wire fence?

Matt Malin

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Steve Kubien

>Maybe some thing to rip up floor boards carefully so they aren't destroyed?

WAG

Steve Kubien

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Joe Rogers, Northern Virginia

>Once again poor photography destroys any chance to make an informed guess. A closeup of the working end from several angles would make speculation easier. At least this one is in focus and is well lit.Pet peeve about the Bay.JR

ball joint tool?

Jack Guzman from Maine

>The bottom half of that thing looks very much like a ball joint separater used in automotive repair.---Jack(former auto mechanic)

Re: ball joint tool?

Todd Hughes

>I was thinking auto tool as well but maybe something for valve springs?.....Todd

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Roy from Cincy

>Here's something very similar. A valve spring compressor tool for an old car.


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Dale Stansbery

>I agree that it looks like a valve spring compressor on steroids for a flat head engine. Possibly used for the early giant farm tractors.