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Old 07-17-2010, 12:35 PM
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Found in my toolbox manufactured by Red Devil...but...what is it? (some kind of wire splicer?)
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Old 07-17-2010, 12:37 PM
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Looks like a wire stripper (to strip insulation)
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Old 07-17-2010, 12:51 PM
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Does the other side look the same?? (openings the SAME size)

Yes - then it is probably used for compression crimping of terminals or slicers.

If not the same and has smaller clearance openings then the wire stripper guess would be good.

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Old 07-17-2010, 12:54 PM
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If it's more than 2 feet long, it's a Texas Nut Cracker. j/k..

I'd agree with loutent about it being a wire stripper.
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Old 07-17-2010, 12:56 PM
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Roach clip?
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Old 07-17-2010, 12:57 PM
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Stranded cable crimper. For three different sized crimp ends. Make a loop in the cable, run the short end back through and wallah!

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Stranded cable crimper. For three different sized crimp ends. Make a loop in the cable, run the short end back through and wallah!

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I think he's got it.Notice the holes are paired in size.

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Found in my toolbox manufactured by Red Devil...but...what is it? (some kind of wire splicer?)
Yes, It is a Linemen's Crimping Tool as many have mentioned.

Here is a link to a similar set.

Lineman Crimping Tools lot of 4 M. Klein Pexto S&H
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Old 07-17-2010, 03:04 PM
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It's in YOUR toolbox. How the heck am I supposed to know?
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Old 07-18-2010, 12:37 AM
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Roach clip?
A throw back to the 70's
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I bet it could double as a car theft prevention tool and attitude adjustment handle too if need be
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I hasve one just about ike it. It is in fact a crimping tool. They were used by telephone linemen. Mine is about 8 inches long and is stamped (bell systems) on one side.
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