Posted 7 years ago
Whatsitman
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I am trying to learn what this set of nippers(?) was used for. The jaw with the adjustable angle and length gauge is flat while the other jaw is triangular shaped. I believe they were probably used to nip or cut metal but would like more specific info. on how they were used and if they had a specific purpose
My husband thinks they are for cutting circles. Possibly a leather tool, have you tried it on that. Only other thing he could think of was tin snips.
Unusual for sure hope someone has some info, Somehow I think one of or members will know (likely Tube Amp) but Welcome to CW Whatsitman
Looks like you have an old "Saw Set" as pictured in the link below.
http://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?pn=1054124&id=24474
Great find lzenglish, I think you solved this one! :^)
Izenglish - Thanks for the information - I agree that my item is a saw set - While it is not identical to the one you found the patent for it is certainly very similar and has many of the same components - I appreciate your help in identifying my "whatsit"
Your Welcome! Here is another link that shows your saw set about midway down the page, on the right.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saw_set