craftsman827 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 I found a box of old tools. I can't figure out what these are ?? They are made of wood, & have hinge of sort so the two pieces can move. Looks like some sort of a tree.they are only 6 inches X 1.5 inch dia. the small one is 4.5 inches long does anyone know what they are ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whinewine Report post Posted December 16, 2011 I think these are jewelry clamps, to hold rings & things in place while doing various operations (filing, finishing, insetting stones,etc). There would be a wedge shaped piece driven in at one end to hold the item in place while working (the wedges are missing). Others might think that they are stretchers, but the jaws are limited in width (although I guess that they could be used as limited-distance stretchers in an emergency). I have one, although in plastic, that I used to hold rings while I inset gemstones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fordsmtack Report post Posted December 17, 2011 Think they are jewelry clamps too. I need a pair to use to hold my miniature leather pieces and metal pieces to work on, should have a protective material to keep from scarring the jewelry on the jaws . Wonder if a person could make some clamps and maybe put rubber on the jaws to really prevent any scarring ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craftsman827 Report post Posted December 18, 2011 Think they are jewelry clamps too. I need a pair to use to hold my miniature leather pieces and metal pieces to work on, should have a protective material to keep from scarring the jewelry on the jaws . Wonder if a person could make some clamps and maybe put rubber on the jaws to really prevent any scarring ? THANKS GUYS, sounds good, there was also small files, & small saws guess also for jewelry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
