I’d agree – some sort of crimping-tool anyway. Though it does make me think of the rod-cutter in some types of bench-shear, consisting of a hole through each blade.

The wide throat suggests it might be for some trade other than electrical: leather-work perhaps?

If there is a maker’s name or trade-mark on the press itself, it might be possible to learn more via that.

Hi, I can’t see how it’s a crimping tool, as I’ve never seen one that has a sheering action. The deep throat could just be to give the right amount of leverage to cut either cable or maybe round bar sections. Although the tips might be able to be replaced for other types, and making it into a multi-tool.

Regards Nick.

The bottom ‘anvil’ looks easily interchangeable – perhaps for different diameters? But there doesn’t seem an obvious method relating to the top ‘die’ which seems odd?

Unfortunately the photos don’t show the whole unit, which might give further clues e.g does it have a long handle? This may indicate a lot of force available and a cutting action. Are there any ‘stops’ anywhere? There appear to be at least 2 pivotted links (red) – how do they connect? etc etc.

Nice to able to work this one out.

Mike

I recently saw one of these cutting 6mm re-bar for concrete fence posts. they just pulled thebar through the jaws to a mark on the bench and cut to correct length depending on length of fence post. These were placed into a mould and filled with concrete.

David

I’m guessing it’s a standard toggle press with a variety of uses depending on the dies fitted.
Have a look here for one orthodontic use

Bill

Bill and Robert I feel have it ! A standard toggle press to which you fit with the punches for your job. I had one like this with different dies to do the holes in number plates when they were metal. Noel