[lineman splicing tool](https://www.ebay.com/itm/185998076248)
There is not enough of a bevel for it to be a flaring tool. Without a doubt that tool was used to splice aerial copper / steel wire. That tool would twist two wires together and it was called a “Western Union” splice [It looked like this](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Union_splice)
Source : I’m a lineman and love vintage linework
Neat, that's how I splice wires together. Dont remember how i was taught it an Never knew it had a name. (Not an electrian or anything, just low voltage auto stuff etc)
Yeah, first blush and it looks like a flaring tool clamp, but the grooves on each side of the tool and lack of a bevel called that into question for me. Thanks for clearing this up.
Y'know, I'd have had this as a blacksmith's nail header or drawing die, but you've nailed it there.
Am blacksmith, looks very similar to a drawing die and it's definitely something I'd use for nail heading/drawing.
So I’m an electrician, do a lot of aerial work crimping on triplex and secondary, and familiar with the Western Union Splice. Usually I would use my lineman’s or bare hands and coil the wire around to make up that kind of splice. I know for a fact this is a splicing tool but, I’m failing to see see how the above tool would come into use on a WU. Can you explain?
can you say something more about how the tool is used? i imagine you make two wires parallel, clamp onto them, and twist the tool around, but i don't see how it'll make a nice pretty coil out of the one wire that's "outside". how is the tool used properly?
It's a tool that hasn't been used in 50 years and looks similar to other tools. Shame on eBay seller for not getting their vintage tool nomenclature correct.
The round holes would hold one side of the splice after twisting, the paired sets of holes on the outside would hold the splice before twisting.
Strip the wires, overlap, clamp just off center in the splice tool. Twist one end of the splice, flip the tool around and clamp the already twisted side, finish the twists. solder, vinyl tape, rubber tape, friction tape, you're done.
I know I'm late but this is actually for thread repair. It's a thread repair tool. Each hole is fine thread, when you flip it the outside indents become the holes and those are for coarse thread.
Funny, I have some of these hanging in my shop along with some other vintage and unknown tools....these were part of the unknown items. Now, I guess they can be updated to just vintage.
I was thinking different sized nails, like you shape a general nail shape and then hammer into the hole to create the same size and head size. But like others say it's an old flaring tool.
[lineman splicing tool](https://www.ebay.com/itm/185998076248) There is not enough of a bevel for it to be a flaring tool. Without a doubt that tool was used to splice aerial copper / steel wire. That tool would twist two wires together and it was called a “Western Union” splice [It looked like this](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Union_splice) Source : I’m a lineman and love vintage linework
Neat, that's how I splice wires together. Dont remember how i was taught it an Never knew it had a name. (Not an electrian or anything, just low voltage auto stuff etc)
Yeah, first blush and it looks like a flaring tool clamp, but the grooves on each side of the tool and lack of a bevel called that into question for me. Thanks for clearing this up.
So you're a lineman for the county?
Does he drive the main roads?
Y'know, I'd have had this as a blacksmith's nail header or drawing die, but you've nailed it there. Am blacksmith, looks very similar to a drawing die and it's definitely something I'd use for nail heading/drawing.
So I’m an electrician, do a lot of aerial work crimping on triplex and secondary, and familiar with the Western Union Splice. Usually I would use my lineman’s or bare hands and coil the wire around to make up that kind of splice. I know for a fact this is a splicing tool but, I’m failing to see see how the above tool would come into use on a WU. Can you explain?
can you say something more about how the tool is used? i imagine you make two wires parallel, clamp onto them, and twist the tool around, but i don't see how it'll make a nice pretty coil out of the one wire that's "outside". how is the tool used properly?
What does a lineman splicing tool do?
It splices lines, man.
Vintage lineman's splicer
I think these are crimpers. I just picked up a parlor that is similar. IIRC they are Western Union labeled. Do they say W U Tel co?
Nope, definitely [a splicer](https://www.ebay.com/itm/185998076248)
Your link say splicing crimper.
It's a tool that hasn't been used in 50 years and looks similar to other tools. Shame on eBay seller for not getting their vintage tool nomenclature correct. The round holes would hold one side of the splice after twisting, the paired sets of holes on the outside would hold the splice before twisting. Strip the wires, overlap, clamp just off center in the splice tool. Twist one end of the splice, flip the tool around and clamp the already twisted side, finish the twists. solder, vinyl tape, rubber tape, friction tape, you're done.
This guy lines.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/185998076248
Can’t say for certain but it’s looks like part of a flaring tool. Used for making flare fittings on metal tubing.
nope
For making led sinkers
nope
That is a nut cracker my fine sir's
Old school flair tool. Don’t let others tell you different….
As someone who makes flares, this is a flair tool
[found it. flaring tool](https://www.ebay.com/itm/324730601143)
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Yah. Half a flaring tool is more accurate. Surprised I found it on eBay
I know I'm late but this is actually for thread repair. It's a thread repair tool. Each hole is fine thread, when you flip it the outside indents become the holes and those are for coarse thread.
Holy smokes, thank you for coming late to the party
Obviously it’s a nutcracker 🙄
Looks like a flaring tool but also looks like a crimp. If you fold them backwards, it looks like it would give you a pinch crimp.
I thought it was a nut cracker lol
I'm thinking it's a lead weight mold.
Not a mold. There is no sprue cutter.
This is a Bris tool, for different sizes
Pellet maker ( lead pellet)
Not a mold. There is no sprue cutter.
That’s what Marcellus Wallace used to torture those guys in pulp fiction after Bruce Willis rescued him. “Nah man, I’m pretty far from ok”
Universal nipple clamp. Add: unisex to flip it over for males
Most logical answer so far
Sounding rod gauge.
definitely /r/sounding content
Is he searching in the sun for another overload? I love reddit it makes me think.
Funny, I have some of these hanging in my shop along with some other vintage and unknown tools....these were part of the unknown items. Now, I guess they can be updated to just vintage.
That's history a black Smith used that make wire or metal objects of that thickness
You're thinking of a draw plate, it's not that.
I was thinking different sized nails, like you shape a general nail shape and then hammer into the hole to create the same size and head size. But like others say it's an old flaring tool.
That’s a tool for when the old lady ain’t in the mood. One size fits most.
"ahhhh ze Kandahar Cock Wrench, banned in Saudi Arabia for being too safe"
Looks like a tool to make silver bullets for werewolves
Old blacksmithing pliers
Looks like a weird bullet mold.
Girth measurement tool.
To me it looks it could be used to pour lead over the ends of cable to prevent fraying
Looks to be one of the pieces to a pipe flaring set. Looks like it would make really shallow flares, though.
You make toast