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Old 12-21-2009, 02:51 PM
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whats this tool
I was recently stumped by what this tool is
anyone want to take a guess

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looks like something a chairmaker may have used, clamping to bend
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Old 12-21-2009, 03:36 PM
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Its a board stretcher. Cut a plank too short? Put it in there and give it a stretch.

Actually, it looks like gigantic wire stripper.

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I think it is rigger wise
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Show it in different position, or opened.
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