What Is It?

[AGCB97]

These came in a box with my lathe. Look like automotive tie rod splitters but the taper is wrong.
Thanks
Aaron

 

[bpratl]

Without knowing the distance between the prongs, it looks like it was used to remove the tailstock chuck.

 

[Tozguy]

If there is a manufacturer and part number on it, a Google search might show something.

 

[Uglydog]

It is a hold down for a mill/shaper/planer.

Daryl
MN

 

[T Bredehoft]

It's a forged (not a forgery) clamp. the pin on the end can either be put in a hole in the side of a part/casting, or positioned on top. The slot can be slipped over a bolt to be secured to the table or some other fixture.

 

[AGCB97]

The gap is 21/32 and it is 6 3/4" total length. I don't think it will fit over a # 3 morse

You see what I mean about the angle on the tips. It is to blunt to be a splitter or drift. See pics

Says Vulcan # 66. Forged in USA

 

[AGCB97]

Yes, I think Daryl and Tom are right. I can see that this could come in handy.
Thanks
Aaron

 

[4GSR]

It's a heavy duty tuning fork....

Daryl and Tom are correct. It is a hold down clamp from the old days. I say that, people still use them today! Used to have a couple left over from dad's shop here some where.

 

[Bill Gruby]

Good call Daryl. That is what they are. Good explanation Tom.

"Billy G"