What are these tools?

[azamiryou]

I bought a tub of turning tools off craigslist. In the bottom, I found these critters, and I don't know what they are or what they're for.

The "blade" on all of them is stamped with a logo and the word, "FRANKE" on a round logo. One is also marked "Gr. 3,2" and the rest are marked "Gr. 2,3" (with the first number larger).

They don't seem to have any particularly sharp edges (or apparently sharpened/sharpenable edges).

The first photo -of the whole set - includes a Navigator pen for scale. Second photo is a closeup of the business end.

So, any clue what these are?

 

[Wildman]

Might try posting picture over at woodnet.net in woodworking hand tools section.

Not sure they are turning tools, would see if could turn beads with them. Do not look like any beading tool ever saw, still would give it a go. Could they be used for making model toy tires? Looks like could size and scrap something round like that.

Since doubt they are made of HSS would attempt to hone them with slip stones or diamond hones by hand. If do not have any of that good stuff would try using sandpaper to get an edge on them using wood block & dowels.

Sharpening Supplies - Handheld Sharpeners

 

[skiprat]

Those are E clip inserting tools.:wink:

Unlikely to be ever used by a woodworker. Fitters and mechanical electricians use them to fit E clips in difficult to reach places.
Most times we use just a pair of long nosed pliers though.:biggrin:

The numbers are for the different sized E-clips they are for.

 

[tomas]

They look like leather working tools to me, possbly for bevelling edges.

Tomas

 

[azamiryou]

Those are E clip inserting tools.:wink:

Unlikely to be ever used by a woodworker. Fitters and mechanical electricians use them to fit E clips in difficult to reach places.
Most times we use just a pair of long nosed pliers though.:biggrin:

Thanks. So for me, they are my new stubby narrow parting tools, just as soon as I take a hacksaw to them.

 

[Leatherman1998]

They look like a skiver for beveling edges on leather belts,bags and such. actually my uncle has some like that for leather working.

 

[mrcook4570]

The one on top is a pen :biggrin:

 

[Fred]

Yea, I agree with Stan in that the first one is definitely a pen. A good looking pen too!

 

[LeeR]

If the end is round, they look like plug cutters to me. Slot lets you get the plug out.

 

[Haynie]

That is the one tool my father-in-law did not have in his box that I dreamed of. In fact I was told there was no such thing as an E-clip tool. God I hated trying to insert those damn things.

 

[skiprat]

Thanks. So for me, they are my new stubby narrow parting tools, just as soon as I take a hacksaw to them.

Don't 'take a hacksaw to them' they are very nice tools and to have individual wooden handles probably means they are good quality.
I'd happily give you $50 plus international postage for them.
Contact me if you are interested.:wink:

 

[azamiryou]

Thanks. So for me, they are my new stubby narrow parting tools, just as soon as I take a hacksaw to them.

Don't 'take a hacksaw to them' they are very nice tools and to have individual wooden handles probably means they are good quality.
I'd happily give you $50 plus international postage for them.
Contact me if you are interested.:wink:

Then they're yours! I didn't take the hacksaw to them yet. But when I tried to PM you, I got this error:

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So how would you like me to contact you?

 

[skiprat]

The email function still works. I don't 'do' the PM thing:biggrin:

 

[skiprat]

Thanks Matthew, Payment sent !!:biggrin: