Tools found in an old toolbox

I bought an old Simmonds machinist tool chest in a reclamation yard recently and it had a couple of tools in it I’m trying to identify.

Google and Chat GPT haven’t been successful in identifying them precisely.

The first tool: A pliers

This was stamped: AUTOCRAFT TOOL CO. STAMFORD CONN.

Chat GPT’s best guess was a wire crimping tool for wire fencing repair. It also suggests it has a wire cutting part near the pivot point but I don’t see that.

My guess is it’s a former or a tool for holding round stick without damaging it. Another tool that was in the box looks like a seam former for sheet metal, so that would tie into that.

Seam former?

This looks like a tool for shaping a seam into the edge of sheet metal. The handle end is chisel like, so it looks like it’s used with a hammer to form a shape on the edge of metal sheeting to match it to a seam or another panel.

I’m open to ideas and I’ll continue to check what these tools are.

I caved and bought an ICON ratchet too

To go with the 10 mm sockets I bought at Harbor Freight I bought an ICON 3/8 drive ratchet that was on special.

First impressions are good. It looks the part and feels good on the hand.

I’ve a few jobs to do over the next while and I plan on putting them to use and see if they live up to the hype.

This is not the G2 ratchet that’s all over social media this is the low profile head 90 tooth ratchet with a 4° arc swing. It also comes with soft handle but I prefer the full metal chrome design.

Will report back soon on the performance of all items.