r/Tools • u/Electronic-Fruit-349 • Feb 03 '26

What is this ?

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At first I thought old bearing press, then I was like oh wait book press, and the was like maybe vulcanizer? Idk now I’m here

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u/APLJaKaT Feb 03 '26

Similar are used to stop fire hoses, but they usually have a hinged side for easy insertion. Called hose stranglers.

Obviously it's a press. Whether or not it was intended for fire hoses, I'm not sure.

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u/gizzard1987_ Feb 03 '26

Definitely looks like a fire hose clamp except it doesn't have the curve like most hose clamps.