what the heck is this tool?

Aug 01, 2004 5 Replies

I've put a mystery tool kit up for auction on ebay, but I don't have a clue what it's for - well, I do have "a clue" in that it has a western electric logo on it.



perhaps one of you smart folks has an idea what this is for? here is the link



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thanks for your help (oh, and if you want it, of course feel free to bid, but what I want right now is a clue as to what I am selling)



thanks


The largest piece looks like a Pop-rivet gun, so that's what I think the kit is for. What's missing are the rivets themselves.

It is a crimper for the mass termination plugs used in PBX systems.

Gary

Put your bid in now. Its only for 3 days.

my 2 cents

thanks, that makes sense, I guess, but what are the wedges and stuff for? why is there a container of small diameter tubes? what are the thin plastic things for? so many questions.... I suppose it's obsolete, unless you happen to have one of whatever PABX it's used on (any clue?)

I haven't used one, I've only seen the phone guys with them, so I don't know the answers to your questions.

Gary.

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