Mystery Tools

[Retired LE]

I recently purchased some used leather working items from a friend who is no longer actively involved in the craft.

Among the items I received were two small tools - the purpose of which I have yet to figure out.

The first item consists of three separate components that were stored in a Tandy zip lock bag with the number '8344' in black magic marker written on the outside.

The second item was loose in the tool box and looks to be some kind of press.

Anyone care to take a shot?

Pics attached.

Thanks for looking,

Mike

Edited June 27, 2012 by Retired LE

[mlapaglia]

The one on the left is a sharpening jig for a swivel knife blade. Put the shaft through the hole the blade in the end, set the angle and sharpen your blade.

Edited June 27, 2012 by mlapaglia

[Retired LE]

The one on the left is a sharpening jig for a swivel knife blade. Put the shaft through the hole the blade in the end, set the angle and sharpen your blade.

Thank you! Makes sense now. I did get the swivel knife as well.

[Sylvia]

Looks like the one on the right is some sort of press/punch type tool. Have you unscrewed the L-shaped handle to see what the end looks like?

[WinterBear]

Looks something like a screw-punch? Jewelers and some hobbyists use something similar to punch small holes in thin metal (usually brass, copper, and silver).

http://www.craftcritique.com/2010/08/eurotool-metal-screw-punch.html

[Retired LE]

Looks something like a screw-punch? Jewelers and some hobbyists use something similar to punch small holes in thin metal (usually brass, copper, and silver).

http://www.craftcrit...crew-punch.html

Here is a closeup of the threaded L-shaped handle.

[sandycreek]

Wild guess for the one on the right (because I can't see the end of the threaded handle), but, a very simple rivet (or eyelet, or snap, or something) spinner.

EDIT: since you posted the picture exactly as I was typing the previous response... can't be 100% sure, but it sure looks like a simple spinner of some sort.

-Aaron

Edited June 28, 2012 by sandycreek

[shotgunwilllie]

Reminds me of the tool to set the rivet in a chain saw blade

[Retired LE]

Reminds me of the tool to set the rivet in a chain saw blade

That's what I initially thought. But I don't think it's strong enough for that function. I did try to punch a couple of holes in a piece of leather with it and this is what I got.

Edited June 28, 2012 by Retired LE

[WinterBear]

I agree with sandycreek now that I see the end. A setter for fasteners of some sort.

The end of that thing looks like one of these snap setters: http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/Tools/Setters-Anvils/8105-00.aspx

[Gump]

Shotgunwillie was close. This tool is a chain breaker, probably light like bicycle chain or lighter.

[NoName]

The item pictured on the right was sold in the late 80's by Tandy Leather as a "Concho" hole punch. Winter Bear's initial guess was accurate.

[Retired LE]

The item pictured on the right was sold in the late 80's by Tandy Leather as a "Concho" hole punch. Winter Bear's initial guess was accurate.

Well that would make sense since she purchased most of the stuff she had during the eighties.

Thanks for the reply.

Mike