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  1. 17th January 2022, 02:53 PM #1
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    Default Antique wooden tool with chain

    Hi, can anybody enlighten me as to what this tool might be.

    The chains are 2.65m (8"9") long, the main handle is 240mm (9 1/2") and the 2 smaller handles are 90mm (3 1/2"). The arrows possibly indicate that it may be some sort of pull-through.

    It's obviously a home made tool. The man who made this was a woodworker and general handyman.

    Thanks in anticipation, Neville
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    Going by the type of chain it wasn't used for any heavy load or force. If you know what type of building it came out of that may give an inkling to its use.
    My thoughts are it was used to open/close a vent high up in a ceiling or roof for ventilation of dust control. You say he was a handyman so he may have had a workshop that my idea could possible apply to, just a wild guess.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rwbuild View Post
    Going by the type of chain it wasn't used for any heavy load or force. If you know what type of building it came out of that may give an inkling to its use.
    My thoughts are it was used to open/close a vent high up in a ceiling or roof for ventilation of dust control. You say he was a handyman so he may have had a workshop that my idea could possible apply to, just a wild guess.
    The arrows in opposing directions do suggest an "on / off" or "open/close" mechanical remote control.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mobyturns View Post
    The arrows in opposing directions do suggest an "on / off" or "open/close" mechanical remote control.
    I am beginning to think a travelling overhead crane with forward/reverse or up/down on a stationary crane.

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    Something to operate blinds, curtains or shutters perhaps?
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