Old tool found in condemned building

[dozer dan]

Been trying for years to figure these out. Only markings is “patent applied for”. The round thing on the top jaw is actually a roller and the bottom jaw is wedged with a 1/8” flat area that presses against whatever is between the jaws. I appreciate any input.

 

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[Tpmetal]

usually I am pretty good at this game.... but this has me stumped. looks like there is a pat number or something on it . look it up!

 

[dozer dan]

As in my description, no numbers, no markings except “patent applied for”

 

[Mine Shaft]

Crimper of some sort most likely sheet metal tool related.

 

[Tpmetal]

As in my description, no numbers, no markings except “patent applied for”

sorry dunno how i missed that lol

 

[smallfoot]

My mind says it's some kind of specialty scrolling pliers or tongs but I haven't found a like image yet. The rounded part helps keep a consistent sized ring or loop in your material. The jaw holds the material. Sometimes tools like these were made with round jaws on both sides, sometimes each a different size so you could scroll two different size loops.

 

[smallfoot]

Hmmm, still not sure about the roller. Wouldn't really be needed for scrolling.

 

[bowwinkles]

I believe they were called "edge forming" pliers for sheet metal work. Like those used to put the crimp end on a stove pipe.

 

[Anduril]

Crimper of some sort most likely sheet metal tool related.

I agree. Sheet metal was my first thought as well.

 

[dozer dan]

The wedge on the bottom jaw does not touch the roller on the upper.

 

[CaptEsteban]

It reminds me of " Hog Nose Pliers."

 

[bowwinkles]

another possibility: https://www.google.com/search?q=bai...kAhUBc98KHbgrB18Q7Al6BAgEECQ&biw=1280&bih=577

 

[smallfoot]

bowwinkles, those are what I was referring to but never heard them referred to as bail-making pliers, but it's the same process. I'm still wondering why the rolling feature...

 

[bowwinkles]

bowwinkles, those are what I was referring to but never heard them referred to as bail-making pliers, but it's the same process. I'm still wondering why the rolling feature...

It appears from viewing several videos on bail pliers is that when you are making a spring like item you have to continuously grip and roll the wire or metal in-order to achieve the coil effect. The size of the coil is determined by the roller size on the pliers. Folks in that business would have a set of pliers with different sized rollers to make a variety of coils. Some pliers may have as many as three rollers stepped down in size on the jaw of the pliers. Situations where a person is making only one size then he would only have bail pliers for that size only.