Knucklebender

asop

March 27, 2022 22:33

Looks like the typical cresent style wrench but when in closed position has a "C" shape cut out on the very end! What is this tool used for? Thanks

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  notnow

  March 27, 2022 22:57

  I've seen that. They were using it to bend door hinges when the door was catching on the frame. It saves taking it down and planing it or belt sanding. Of course you have to pull the hinge pins anyway.

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  Toolman286

  March 29, 2022 04:51

  I'll be ordering one.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCCDQK8FHdY

  You might want a Stanley 10" Max Grip. It's an adjustable wrench that locks like vice-grips.

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  cbxjeff

  March 29, 2022 06:52

  A good friend of mine that had a autobody shop had a similar tool. Handle was about 2' long and the working end would fit into a car door latch and the body locking post. With the door almost shut he would apply enough force on the handle to slightly bend the door hinge. The door wouldn't shut and latch properly and he would write frame damage on the estimate and collect a few hundred more. He and I finally became responsible adults. I think it was last Friday.

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  Smitty500mag

  March 29, 2022 16:15

  I've found that screws holding the hinge to the door frame get loose over time. You can tighten them up and sometimes that cures the problem. Not always but it's the easiest and cheapest thing to try first.

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  montanajoe

  • Community moderator

  March 30, 2022 04:08

  First I've seen or heard of this tool. Interesting,thanks.

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  Ditch-Runner

  March 30, 2022 08:15

  dang it now I wlll be ordering another tool 😁

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