WHAT IS IT? Mystery Tool Series 70a ques tubalcain mrpete

[@bobd.]

They're all a mystery to me except #5. It's for cutting gauge glass used on boiler water level gauges. Thanks for sharing Sara and keeping Lyle primed with new tools. 🙂

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Lyle, #4 is a torque wrench for auto batteries with side terminals.

[@TheRatshooter]

Yup. Made by K-D Tools

[@rexeltraining4380]

1. flange crimp punch 2. clamping/marking gage 3. wire stripper 4. beam torque wrench 5. glass tubing cutter

[@larryjones2024]

We used to use #5 for cutting sight glass tubes for boilers and other pressure tanks.

[@dannyl2598]

Wow! The only one that I have a guess about is number 5. I'd say it's for cutting glass tubes like you would use in a science lab, especially since the last thing Sara sent you was a very nice set of cork borer's.

[@dougfraser77]

It is a common misconception that "Pat Pending" refers to patents. In reality it indicates the tool was made by Patrick Pending, the greatest engineer in Ireland

[@NBCRGraphicDesign]

Mr. Pending was the #2 Irish engineer, followed by Paddy O'Furniture, designer of half of the world's outdoor seating and lounging chairs. Merry Christmas.

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@mikewoods4177]

@@NBCRGraphicDesign I believe that in about 1930 he married Pattie O’Doors

[@lroyson]

Not to be confused with Patton Ted.

[@jimintaos]

How come no one ever mentions his rather mercurial sister Dee?

[@jantman]

As others have said, #3 is an automatic wire (or, more likely, cable) stripper. Given that the jaws look rather rounded on the inside, and there's what looks like a cutting notch just behind the jaws, I'd guess that it's for multi-conductor telephone or alarm cable, or maybe for early Cat3 cable.

[@kawonnowak]

#3 Looks like something designed to cut and separate the insulating sleeve on a cable. #5 appears to have a glass cutting head so I'm assuming that it could be used to cut glass or ceramic rods.

[@ghostfox3560]

I had at first thought of o-rings, but yeah I concur. Looks like a older version of a modern wire stripper. Thoe ones with the stripping function on the top end.

[@clintthompson6754]

Please keep the series going, Mrpete. I always learn a lot. Thanks

[@expediter99]

#5 is a cutter to cut "sight glass" glass tubing to length. sight glass is on every hot water or steam boiler so you can ensure there's proper amount of water

[@ifyoucantjointhem]

#4 I'm guessing is a simple torque wrench. Given the direction of the bend in the rod, it would release pressure on the "keeper" as you operate the tool in a clockwise direction. I'm enjoying these videos too. Cheers 🤙

[@derschwartzadder]

1) really hard to say without missing piece 2) some kind of punch down or marking tool? 3) really specialized wire stripper. Maybe for coax cable? 4) unknown kind of wrench. Looks automotive/ vehicular in application. 5) something for scoring glass tubes

[@RambozoClown]

#3 are my favorite automatic wire strippers. The first pair lasted me many years, but when they did finally give up, it took me a long time to find another set.

[@carlhaynie8710]

I like to binge watch these WHAT IS IT videos. Sometimes I'm a month or two behind. Keep them coming.

[@mrpete222]

👍👍

[@philfoster4298]

As the screaming throngs demand, please keep the Mystery Tool series going. It is one of the many videos I watch but one of the few I always forward onto to my old friends from many industrial facilities.

[@caretaker3333]

James D. #1 is a tool for impressioning keys for locks. Use a blank key and prepare it with a pippin file. By putting slight pressure on the key blank in the lock you can see impressions on the key blank as where to file the blank. No marks no filing

[@johncooper4637]

Number 3 looks like it is a cable stripper of some kind. Number 5 is easy although I've always used a file to cut glass tubing. This is probably for larger diameters. I recognized #2 but I could not remember what it was until somebody below had the answer. It is an adjustable lead bender for resistors and such. The reason for the long prongs was to put them in the through holes on the electronics board (that is why they have such fine points) so that the bends would come out correctly. The clamps held the resistor while bending. I Googled lead bender and found a picture of an even fancier one. I have never seen number 1 and cannot figure it out. Lyle, keep this up. I'm amazed at the stuff you come up with.

[@4GSR]

Your girlfriend's tool you were playing with is for scaring and breaking glass tubing. Dad had one that was very similar to this one that looked like a pair of one-legged spring calipers.

[@dougvanallen2212]

Thank you Mr Pete for keeping this series going merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your family

[@rogerscottcathey]

This series is why I originally subscribed.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@danbreyfogle8486]

I guessed #5 was for glass tube and see my guess confirmed below. Now #3 reminds me of a device i my dad's tool drawer in his radio repair shop. He rarely used the tool but I loved playing with it. It was for stripping wires and was the most complicated device I could image as a young boy. So I am guess this rather simple tool is for something similar. And I was the guy at the rally with the HUGE sign screaming, KEEP THE WHAT IS IT GOING.

[@swp466]

Great selection of tools this time around. The only one that I recognize is #4 -- it's a torque limiting wrench. A bolt/nut is tightened until the loop in the handle springs closed and the two sides touch. The strap is there to prevent the tool from spreading when breaking torque to remove the bolt/nut.

[@Mad-productions.Jay.]

Yea I was thinking that plus i think it was probably used for installing chrome trim nuts specifically I could be wrong tho.

[@ronwong7030]

This is for torquing and removing the General Motors battery side battery terminal attaching bolts. The loop bends when tightening to limit torque but the clip negates the loop deformation to loosen the bolt.

[@swp466]

@@ronwong7030 I was thinking it had to do with the battery due to the insulation and the corrosion near the end.

[@Mad-productions.Jay.]

@@ronwong7030 oh i see thats cool! Were those bolts tiny on those or was the tool a little bigger then It looked in scene

[@rexmyers991]

Wow - I am completely stumped. No 3 MIGHT be some kind of wire insulation stripper?

[@biggeeee9900]

I look forward to every "what is it episode" pls keep it up

[@tommybewick]

So glad your continuing this series! I love all your videos but these are my favorite! They make me think...

[@jsteifel]

#3 a wire stripper, pulls the end of a cut wire.. #5 is a glass or tile cutter. Way to go Sara, you'll give Lyle jump start to his morning.

[@Alcorelli1]

3 is a wire stripper. 4 is a torque limiting wrench for when side terminal batteries first came out in GM cars. 5 is a cutter for gauge glass tubes. I use one of those every week!

[@klorenz88]

#1 is a locksmith’s impressioning tool. You put a blank key in it, stick it in the lock turn and bind the lock and the back pressure marks the key in a way that the locksmith can hand file the key based on the markings.

[@leonardedgarsr2014]

I am guessing the tool from Sara is used to cut glass tubing to specific lengths, but I could be wrong..It appears to have a carbide {?} wheel that scores the glass. I have no clue about what the others are designed for.

[@johnyoungquist6540]

I think #2 is a component lead bender for axial lead parts like resistors. #3 might be a wire stripper. I do like your what is it series. Keep it going.

[@railroad9000]

Exactly rght on #2 John!

[@marknahabedian1803]

My guess for #3 was a wire stripper as well.

[@brucetuckey7909]

Good morning Mr. Pete, #3 is a wire stripper, #4 is an adjustment tool, #5 look like a glass tubing cutter and Sara is trying out for the part of Vanna White?

[@mrpete222]

Yes

[@garydavis786]

# 3 is a wire stripper used to strip insulation from (usually) stranded wire. I have one very similar to this one.

[@kejay74]

#2 is lead measure and fold tool for axial leaded components such as resistors etc. #5 Perhaps some glass worker’s instrument???

[@jhawker2895]

5 items that I obviously have No Idea, but thank goodness I never received for Christmas ... Can't wait for the revel... Thanks for sharing , Stay safe and I am guessing 2022 almost has to be better than this year, almost impossible to be much worse for most of us....

[@mikemoore9757]

Number 5 is a glass bottle or glass cylinder cutter. That sqeezy plier thingy with the red handles reminds me of some sort of wire stripper tool. Thanks and keep the mystery tool thing going, Mr. Pete!

[@ROD59]

Mr Pete outstanding video, i enjoy this series so much is pure history and knowledge that is getting forgotten by the minute in those old tools , thank you

[@bcbloc02]

6:11 I recognize that tool as a scale holder from Chuck's outside screw ball channel!

[@royreynolds108]

No. 5 is a glass tubing cutter, more specifically a sight-glass tubing cutter. As with any glass cutter, it scores the glass to break at the score mark. I gave a similar one to Keith Rucker for the museum at Tifton, GA for all of the steam equipment that is there.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@amosdecarmo5970]

Number 5 is a sight glass cutter for steam boilers and or liquid storage tanks. Used one back in the 1970 in Automatic heating shop in high school.

[@JamesJones-iy9je]

#5 Can also be used to cut the glass tubing for the old brass and glass drip oilers. #3 is a wire striper and #4 is a Torque wrench.

[@ellieprice363]

Love this series. I usually don’t know and can’t guess any of the tools but always look forward to the answers. Still hoping you’ll do that tramming video soon.

[@mrpete222]

I hope to start that video pretty soon. I will be calling upon you for a complete review. I have already forgotten much of what you told me

[@robgraff]

#3 is an automatic wire stripper, #4 is a torque wrench for GM side post battery terminals, so you don't strip out the lead threads.

[@michael931]

For wing nuts?

[@koen8973]

This vids are treasures. The more the better.

[@davidharris9077]

My guess for #3 is a crimper for installing the square connector on the end of home telephone wire. #4 is a torque wrench for getting into narrow places, possibly fits a battery with side connectors. Don't have a quess for the others. I'm tempted to read the other quesses first, but will quess then read the others.

[@JamesJones-iy9je]

It is a glass cytter for cutting glass tube to make replacement tubes for gages.

[@andyseguin5695]

that tool is used to cut sight glass on boilers.

[@BunnyKins1970]

Number 3 is for stripping the insulation from electric cables. The cast pieces furthest from the handles grip the insulation and the other part pinch it and pull it off. Currently working my way through the rest of these videos, they are most interesting and I am learning a lot. 💚🐇🐴💚

[@mrpete222]

👍👍

[@telocho]

I have the number 3 here at home, it is a wirestripper for solid core phone wire (I’m a telephone engineer).

[@davidjames1007]

Mr Pete, its always interesting, please keep going

[@stephenklein6761]

I agree with Danny L that # 5 is a glass tube cutter. In my experance it would be for tubes used as sight tubes on boilers and other tanks for levels.

[@garthbutton699]

I like this series because it sharpens my past memory,if you know what I mean but I have absolutely no idea what any of these items are used for.I will be waiting patiently for the answers, keep up the good work.😚🤗😎🤗😎

[@mrpete222]

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[@modtwentyeight]

Thank you Mr. Pete for continuing the "mystery Tool" series. Very informative. I haven't a clue about any of them. Can't wait for the reveal. A Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@stumccabe]

The most interesting item was your "girlfriend" Mr Pete!

[@gabewhisen3446]

Haha I got a kick out of that too

[@shanevids4644]

Wow…I need fans like you have!! LOL. Another great video! Thanks Mr.Pete

[@thomaslyon2112]

I think 3 is a wire stripper. You have me stumped with the rest of them. Very interesting! Thanks Pete.

[@sharg0]

3: To remove insulation from electrical wires 5: First guess was that it's made to put on nuts in hard to reach place but then with the scale I doubt that.

[@llapmsp]

Thanks for continuing the series.

[@727jetjumper]

My SWAG for #3 is a wire striper and maybe a RJ11/12 crimper near the pivot (?)

[@joemcgarry1106]

it's the first time I have been stumped on every item. Good video Lyle. I looking forward to the answers.

[@dougfraser77]

Could 3 be a kind of wire stripper?

[@johnathanwells7363]

Pretty sure #3 is a wire/cable stripper of sorts. Can't wait for the next video.

[@simperous4308]

1. Is a tool for key impressioning

[@Mad-productions.Jay.]

I think #4 is a tool for installing chrome trim with the small nuts. They are usually self threading and if over tightened would strip the dowl they go on.

[@falkowagner5855]

3. Wire striper, 4. More or less a kind of Torque wrench, to tighten something with a special torque,

[@walt66a]

Number 3 is a wire stripper. Number 4 is a torque wrench for side terminal batteries.

[@walterulasinksi7031]

#5 is for scoring glass tubing it us adjustable for the length of the tool. Glass tubing,must be scored from the inside or it will shatter

[@mikefinley190]

number 1 is a tool for impression a key for a lock. it's called an impression gun

[@H8br33d]

I think #3 is for pulling apart old phone line connectors? The rest I can’t wait to find out. Thanks for your videos.

[@jeffhulett4194]

I believe item two is a resistor bender.

[@gordonp6353]

AKA Component lead bender, you put the prongs into the PCB holes to gauge distance between holes and bend leads to fit

[@ssboot5663]

Inquiring minds WANT to KNOW! You have me stumped on all of them!

[@lawrencetoddverrnier302]

i have a tool very similar to to the tool from Sara. it is used to cut lab glass tubes from the inside.

[@Thingstest-rl8xu]

2. seem to be a version of lead bender for thru hole resistors etc. Measure at the points, bend where "button" hold the resistor. 3. Wire Strippers 4. Torque Wrench for Side Terminal Car Batteries, *Tighten Only.* Long arm touches Bent metal then Stop. Torque spec for those bolts is only 17 Nm 13 lbft per GM docs but many way over tighten and wreck the battery, terminals or both. 5. Specialize Glass Cutter for tubes etc.

[@michael931]

2 is for forming electronic component leads. 3 is a wire stripper.

[@joecolanjr.8149]

I really do enjoy this series Mr. Pete...however...do you have any machining projects on the horizon?? Just curious. Take care and have a Happy New Year!! Looking forward to 2022!!

[@jgren4048]

3 wire strippers 4- I believe that is a window crank but tension tool for cars, trucks the rest I have no idea

[@RayLautenschlager]

#5 is a cutter for glass tubing. The tube goes over the shaft and is then squeezed to score the glass before tapping to complete the cut.

[@N2RI1]

I own one of the "red handle Pliers tools" its for stripping short electric wires inside an wall outlet box, be sure NO live power is in the box as they are not insulated enough even if handles wrapped with thick rubber tape its like playing the "Operation game" but with AC house current, it works very well with non-live single strand 16-10ga wires but was over $35 new in 1980 and is for new construction or renovation of residential homes where standard wire strippers cant reach wires. the long mystery tool is for cutting boiler sight-glass tubes to length from inside, I own one that does it from outside with a short chain of glass cutters that work like a Chain wrench spun around tube while holding pressure with pliers handle to score glass then you either use internal tool and tap its knocker or heat tube over candle to crack glass then sand edge with emery cloth to take sharp edge off before installing. heat expands glass causing it to crack at scores

[@thatoneguy9660]

I think the last one is used to mark leather around the edge so you can punch holes on the line to sew it together???

[@pypes84]

The curved blade on #3 makes me think it's for stripping coaxial cable.

[@SmallMartingale]

I'd like to be Sara's friend too!

[@Thingsthatgopew22]

The last one must be for cutting glass rods or tubes at set lenghts

[@toddfraisure1747]

# 3 my guess is an end stripper for insulated electrical wire? # 4 a low end torque wrench?

[@gregpoteet3227]

Pat Pending worked for years for Gadgits R US Corp. He later retired as chief engineer of their Helifino tools division.

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@junkmannoparts9696]

Hi Mr Pete some odd tools also nice meeting Sara . Happy New Year .. JM

[@randomtology2173]

these keep me up at night.

[@stephenranti173]

The only one I even have a guess for is #3 I think that's a wire stripper for old flat 4 wire telephone cable.

[@daveboatman4024]

I think #3 is a wire stripper. #5 is a sight glass cutter for cutting glass tubing for boiler sight glass. The cutter wheel is located on the arm that goes inside the tubing and ther stop is to set the depth/length of the sight glass.

[@badgerbob2226]

no 5 is to cut glass tubing. ( like water sight glass on a boiler)

[@timeflysintheshop]

Wow this is a tough one! The only one I think I know id number three is a wire stripper of some kind.

[@butziporsche8646]

Hey Mr. Pete, saw a rebuild on a fractal vice. You and I both need one. Be great for clamping some of those tricky Stuart Turner castings.

[@mrpete222]

Yes

[@lyleturner6964]

#3 looks like wire strippers. One size fits most. I noticed what looks like wire cutters on one side near the hinge. And # 5 I think may be a glass tubing cutter, perhaps.

[@QueensJack]

Keep the channel if you can, I just stumbled onto it a day ago, watched two videos so far and just subscribed.. I'm sending the link to this video to a number of my contacts as well.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you for joining me

[@QueensJack]

@@mrpete222 Many a good tool shows up in Garage Sales and Flea Markets and cheap too but if you don't know what it does you might pass on it, your channel is chock full of information that will help one avoid that for lack of knowledge.. When I saw the video talking about folding up the channel I did what I thought was right to keep it open, good luck with it Mr. Pete222..

[@kknvlewis]

I hink Google is getting into my head now! For years I've noticed if I were talking about something and I had my smart phone with me then I would see adds pertaining to said item. Well I was thinking the other day I hadn't seen a Mr Pete video in some time and low and behold he popped up on my suggested videos! The red handle "zinc" jawed thing I believe is a wire stripper.

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

The acetate handle tool is a hose pinching pliers and the red rubber handle tool is a spring stretching tool

[@oldninjarider]

#5 is for scoring glass tubing. #4 brake spring tool. #3 wire strippers #2 scriber for leather

[@wizrom3046]

The red handle pliers are electrical wire strippers. It pinches the wire, and pulls the plastic insulation off.

[@epindigozylacone5730]

Item #3 A tool used in produce packing plants for installing rubber bands on bags of carrots, and celery and such. AND, it looks as though it may have actually worked.

[@franksmodels29]

#5 sight glass tube cutter

[@davidwaskiewicz3289]

#3 wire stripper, the red handle torque wrench for battery cables

[@lawrencefusco3096]

Sarah's tool is a boiler sight glass cutting tool.