Found on the Side of the Road

[romeo-1]

Articulating piece of kit...any ideas? 4 lines of looseleaf equals 1 inch.

 

[jeff of pa]

I'm guessing Clamp.

But can't say exactly what it's Called ?

 

[ipsilateral]

I don't know anything about firearms, but it sure looks like a trigger mechanism.

 

[NGE]

Looks like the clamp end off of a trucker's chain (load) binder...........NGE

 

[truckinbutch]

Tensioner for tire chain .

 

[NGE]

Does it hold the tire together I was close............NGE

 

[Mackaydon]

Window latch??

 

[jeff of pa]

Too Many Clamps to look at.
I Was thinking some type of Chain lock Down clamp .

But seen this. & Wonder if it is part of an Older
heavier one of these, Not knowing if
yours is in the correct position.

 

[Monty]

I think NGE got it! It was found along side a road. Trucks drive down roads. Loads sometimes come loose when the cable or rope breaks. It broke and fell off and landed.........yes, we are back,....... beside the road. I think? Monty

 

[DCMatt]

I think this ID correct. Small load binder clamp.

Looks like the clamp end off of a trucker's chain (load) binder...........NGE

Good ID!

DCMatt

 

[NGE]

YAY for me, Finally got one! I have used binders for steadying cars and trucks with full frames, to keep them on the frame machines, while str8ening frames. 45 years of doing autobody and frame repairs, that's why I knew what it was.........NGE

 

[ZINCLID]

Definitely something to pull something such as a chain tighter---so I'dsay it is a load binding clamp. The chain is heldby the hook--

 

[romeo-1]

Looks like the clamp end off of a trucker's chain (load) binder...........NGE

Green Check! Thanks NGE!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

YAY for me, Finally got one! I have used binders for steadying cars and trucks with full frames, to keep them on the frame machines, while str8ening frames. 45 years of doing autobody and frame repairs, that's why I knew what it was.........NGE

Nice ID

 

[Monty]

Don't feel like the Lone Ranger, Kemosabe, I luck out and get one every now and then! M nty

 

[truckinbutch]

I've been putting snow chains on vehicles for over 50 years . Trucked for over 40 . That is a side
chain tensioner for a snow chain .
Jim

 

[NGE]

OK I GIVE IN, I am wrong! I didn't notice the type of gripper on the end...... ...........NGE I relinquish my crown.

 

[truckinbutch]

OK I GIVE IN, I am wrong! I didn't notice the type of gripper on the end...... ...........NGE I relinquish my crown.

Mistaken , not wrong . I think you should keep your crown for all the good work you do all over TNet .
I only recognised that rascal because of all the fingers I have mashed with them since I began helping my Dad as a little kid .
Jim

 

[NGE]

Ok, you've convinced me. I'll keep my crown. But I just noticed that if the links in the tie down chains you're using are large enough, you could feasibly twist the link a little and attach that gripper on the link, although a "grab" hook would be healthier to use.........NGE