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Philips210 · 9th Jun 2018, 4:58 pm

Hi.

Please see attached pics.
I have had this unusual hand tool for a few years which was in a box of electronic junk.
My guess is it's some kind of marking out tool. The right-angled knuckle would appear to fit around a circular section bar. The knuckle, which is spring-loaded, slides along to presumably allow the bar to be inserted. There's a small blade in the chuck which rotates when the round button is pressed.
The little label says "Made in Malta for AB Engineering Co."
I've never come across this type of tool before despite using many different workshop tools and equipment. I know someone will recognise it.

Regards
Symon.

9th Jun 2018, 4:58 pm	#1
Philips210 Nonode Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redruth, Cornwall, UK. Posts: 2,580	Mystery tool Hi. Please see attached pics. I have had this unusual hand tool for a few years which was in a box of electronic junk. My guess is it's some kind of marking out tool. The right-angled knuckle would appear to fit around a circular section bar. The knuckle, which is spring-loaded, slides along to presumably allow the bar to be inserted. There's a small blade in the chuck which rotates when the round button is pressed. The little label says "Made in Malta for AB Engineering Co." I've never come across this type of tool before despite using many different workshop tools and equipment. I know someone will recognise it. Regards Symon. Attached Thumbnails