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    Posted 13 years ago

    Pastrami
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    These two identical fixtures, one open, the other more closed, I believe to be old time tools used during home construction. Perhaps they were used to space beams? But this is just my best guess.

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    1. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 13 years ago
      Those are ladder jacks. You hook them on the rungs of two ladders and put a plank between them to walk on while you work. They are not old ....just in used condition.
    2. Pastrami, 13 years ago
      OK, Thanks!
    3. RonM RonM, 13 years ago
      I have three from the 70's that look identical to the ones in the picture. I still use them as back up to the newer aluminum ladder jacks. It takes a little practice to set them up level with the jack in one hand,and the plank in the other,while two or three stories up.

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