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Posted 6 years ago
cptawesome
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No idea what this is. Does anyone have any clues? Each end consists of a metal plate secured in place by thumbscrews, and the screw opens/closes the mechanism that moves one end towards inwards towards the other approximately 6”. Any info is appreciated!
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A guess. Looks like it would be used on an old industrial machine's flat belt to bring the ends together to be joined.
Maybe to help buttoning pants after holidays.
I will go with answer #1 .
I agree with afterthought, and slackjack, in that it is a flat belt tension device tool. I did not find the "patent applied for" version, that you posted, but did find a few look-a-likes.
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/KtbxLwgVWBdVkkmzbsTLKwjRBLBgMHsWrg
Try This one......
https://books.google.com/books?id=_3oAAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA36&lpg=PA36&dq=gardner%27s,+belt+clamp&source=bl&ots=gfLhaFiPe8&sig=6baups9AJ-cW1tQKj_gbl-teFFc&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjzxKDT3rbfAhUpFzQIHa6uAokQ6AEwDnoECAgQAQ#v=onepage&q=gardner's%2C%20belt%20clamp&f=false
Sounds likely given where it was found. Thanks all!