whats this tool

Discussion in 'Boatbuilding' started by Boston, Dec 21, 2009.

  1. Boston

    Boston Previous Member

    I was recently stumped by what this tool is
    anyone want to take a guess

    [​IMG]
     
    Boston, Dec 21, 2009
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  2. Guest62110524

    Guest62110524 Previous Member

    looks like something a chairmaker may have used, clamping to bend
     
    Guest62110524, Dec 21, 2009
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  3. jim lee
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    jim lee Senior Member

    [​IMG]

    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.

    -jim lee
     
    jim lee, Dec 21, 2009
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  4. dskira

    dskira Previous Member

    I think it is rigger wise
     
    dskira, Dec 21, 2009
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  6. hoytedow
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    Show it in different position, or opened.
     
    hoytedow, Dec 21, 2009
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