Help identify a tool

[jwmay]

Hello,

These came from the tool room at the company I work for. They were being thrown away, partially because nobody knows what they are. My coworker intercepted them, and asked me what they were. I told him I’d ask you folks, and let him know. So, anybody know what they are?

 

[brino]

internet serach found these:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DURANT-TOO...LE-VISE-CLAMP-2-1-2-MAX-OPENING-/121497653403
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Durant-Tool-Shur-Pull-Vertical-Table-Vise-/251683308061?rmvSB=true

Not sure what "vertical table vise clamp" is supposed to mean, but perhaps the words "Durant Tool" or Shur Pull" will help someone ID them.

By "look" I assume they would be used to remove gears/pulleys from shafts....but hopefully someone that actually knows will stop by.

-brino

 

[brino]

The company does still exist in Rhode Island: https://www.durantco.com/

They seem to do strictly wire handling equipment now.
Their full catalog is here: https://www.durantco.com/pdf/8477.lr.pdf

-brino

 

[jwmay]

Thanks fellahs.

To be more specific: Has anyone who is reading this post ever used this tool before, or seen it being used, and if so, in what manner, and to what end?

 

[kd4gij]

looks like a large ball joint press.

 

[barnett]

looks like a large ball joint press.

That was what I was thinking !

 

[Spclock]

Used a very similar tool to service pins in large link belts. Larger versions are used to service tracks on excavation equipment. REALLY big versions service tank tread pins......

 

[GA Gyro]

Hmmm...

Could they be for removing links from a large roller style drive chain???

 

[Spclock]

Probably, Does the company you work for deal with stuff like that ? The built in handle that positions the tool horizontally is a giveaway.

 

[DHarris]

My guess - gear pullers