John Morris Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Winner of this "What's It" Membership for August will be carried over to 2018 so you may have a full year benefit. Your membership will start in September, and go to the end of 2018. August "What's It" Basic Rules Reminder (For a full run down on this project and rules please go to: "The Patriot Woodworker and MWTCA "What's It" project") Only Patriot Woodworker Members are eligible to participate and receive the award. The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It". If a verified and referenced answer is not arrived at by the end of each month's "What's It" project, a random draw winner will be chosen. Only Patriot Woodworker's who participate in this "What's It" topic will be included in the random draw. Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our August "What's it" live and ready! The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it! Project details See captions at images. Remember, "What's It" is not always woodworking related! 6" long Text on the handle says "Lutz File and Tool Co. Cinti, O" but that probably refers to the handle only and not the part with the gears. The tag measures 4-3/4" x 2-3/8": Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Well first guess is some sort of hand seam crimping tool. Maybe that'll get the troops rolling...bed-time here now. Cal and John Morris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chips N Dust Posted August 2, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Looks like a finger pincher to me. p_toad, Gene Howe, Grandpadave52 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Pie crust sealer. Grandpadave52, Gene Howe and HARO50 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HandyDan Posted August 2, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Vintage tart tin crimpers Grandpadave52, DerBengel, HARO50 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 no turning handle, no adjustment and the gears are too tightly meshed... HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, Stick486 said: no turning handle, no adjustment and the gears are too tightly meshed... I was thinking the same thing, but look at the third picture. Guessing its a metal seam crimper doohickey. Grandpadave52 and HARO50 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Cupcake paper crimper. DIY paper plate crimper. Grandpadave52 and HARO50 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 It's tapered for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 My first guess would be a type of seal/weatherstrip installer tool. Similar to the wheel used for screen door splines but on a larger scale of course. Cal Grandpadave52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Ravioli maker for tough dough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven newman Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Either a seam crimper for making a metal box, or rolling a seam on leather. Maybe used on a lathe? I have seen ones like this, just can't remember where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 3 hours ago, lew said: Ravioli maker for tough dough. I never have enough dough to roll it. Grandpadave52 and HARO50 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HandyDan Posted August 3, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Tool used by upholsterers for forming vinyl welting. Stick486, Cal, steven newman and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 4 hours ago, HandyDan said: Tool used by upholsterers for forming vinyl welting. I believe we have a winner... HandyDan and DuckSoup 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 If that's the case, you ought to call them and find out what it is, all you guys living in Ohio. http://www.lutztool.com/ 1-800-276-0771 Herb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 It doesn't look all that old to me, Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted August 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 On 8/1/2017 at 8:55 PM, John Morris said: The MWTCA only accepts a verified source to support your answer, so one should be submitted with your answer, such as a patent, catalog entry, tool book reference, or a respectable website on the subject. Do not let these requirements prevent you from having fun and submitting educated answers on the subject without verification, we can worry about references later. All answers are welcome, as well as healthy debates regarding "What's It". 4 hours ago, Dadio said: If that's the case, you ought to call them and find out what it is, all you guys living in Ohio. http://www.lutztool.com/ 1-800-276-0771 Herb Great suggestion Herb, or email them with a link to this topic and ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I would go with fabric seam crimper. Much like Dan's suggestion but on a dress seam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Altier Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 I believe it to be a wire insulation stripper. Insert the wire and either pull it along the wire or pull the wire thru it. The old insulation used back then was material and wasn't very good. Use this tool and recycle the copper. Much the same as the tool pictured https://www.ebay.com/i/162582003742?chn=grain. The resulting wood displays a cathedral pattern on the face of the board.">ps&dispItem=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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