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253760 John Leyden <leydenjl@g...> 2015‑03‑01 Sargent Whatzit
GG’s,

This tool followed me home this evening. I suspect it is some sort of wire
crimper and/or cutter but I am not sure. It certainly does not cut 1/8 inch
braided steel cable, which is what I tested it on. I’m curious about its purpose
and how it is to be used.

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A cursory google search did not provide any close matches.

The tool is marked “Sargent & Co, New Haven Conn, Made in USA” on one of the
jaws, and merely “Sargent” on each of the handles. No other identifiers are
present. It is a spring-loaded tool, in that the handles and jaws open by
themselves after being closed by hand.

Thanks,

JL
253762 "Cliff Rohrabacher, Esq" <rohrabacher@e...> 2015‑03‑01 Re: Sargent Whatzit
Some pix of it from different angles and  of it in the "open & closed" 
positions might be helpful.
I'm suspicious that the little opening in the middle  of the tool is 
not  where the work done by the tool is done.
253766 John Leyden <leydenjl@g...> 2015‑03‑01 Re: Sargent Whatzit
GG’s,

Depending upon which e-gizmo I’m using I’m either looking at the classic HTML
web page or a chain of emails, and as a result I am confusing who said what to
whom, and when. Martin Donnelly sent me a copy of the patent for the above
mentioned tool last night. It is an “aglet crimper.” My shoelaces will never be
the same! See US Patent 1,627,307 “Hand Tool” for details.

Thanks!

JL
253771 Phil Schempf <philschempf@g...> 2015‑03‑01 Re: Sargent Whatzit
Remarkable!  Some picture of the tool in use here-

http://centeringwithfiber.blogspot.com/2011/06/more-saori-woven-sandal-
straps.html">http://centeringwithfiber.blogspot.com/2011/06/more-saori-woven-
sandal-straps.html

I usually just work epoxy into my frayed laces and trim the ends, but this
is a lot classier.

Recent Bios FAQ