sten 84 #1 Posted August 31, 2015 An old tool rescued from the skip at work about 10 years ago, I think I know what its use is but have no idea of its age. 2 Ian and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #2 Posted August 31, 2015 It could be used for stretching elastic bands.. But it looks like something for hold to bits of metal/wood at a 90'd angle to each other.. 1 sten reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristpin 400 #3 Posted August 31, 2015 It could be used for stretching elastic bands.. But it looks like something for hold to bits of metal/wood at a 90'd angle to each other.. [/quoteYes, some form of right angle clamp. 1 sten reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironwrx@comcast.net 3 #4 Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) I'm guessing it is for picture frames. Pretty cleverly designed. The clamping jaws look like they would push both frame pieces towards the corner as it clamps. How much do you want for it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited September 1, 2015 by Ironwrx@comcast.net 1 sten reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sten 84 #5 Posted September 1, 2015 I'm guessing it is for picture frames. Pretty cleverly designed. The clamping jaws look like they would push both frame pieces towards the corner as it clamps. How much do you want for it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes I guess its for picture frames or similar, sorry not thinking of selling it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironwrx@comcast.net 3 #6 Posted September 1, 2015 No problem. I would guess late 1800's to early 1900's really cool. Does it work Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sten 84 #7 Posted September 1, 2015 No problem. I would guess late 1800's to early 1900's really cool. Does it work Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks for the dating, yes it works, takes up to 4 inch. The only problem the picture frame theory is the wheels that push the joint together are knurled so they could mark the wood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironwrx@comcast.net 3 #8 Posted September 1, 2015 Thanks for the dating, yes it works, takes up to 4 inch. The only problem the picture frame theory is the wheels that push the joint together are knurled so they could mark the wood.I agree with what you're saying about marking the wood. That's probably true. Maybe it's for rougher projects, or a strip could be inserted to protect frame. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sten 84 #9 Posted September 1, 2015 It is marked PATENT but there is no number so Patent could be the maker. A quick search on Google came up with an identical but smaller clamp sold on ebay about 2 weeks ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
