Loader Bushing Wear

[lonestar6]

Anyone know how difficult changing loader bushings is?


Also, I dug this up on my property, is it a toy??





Give the laziest guy, the HARDEST job, & he'll find the EASIEST way to do it!:cool2:

 

[rd_macgregor]

It almost looks like a roofer's axe...

 

[PILOON]

It was always my understanding that was a tool sold for opening shipping crates.

 

[LD1]

Loader bushings can be easy, can be hard.

Just depends on how they are in there, how worn they are, and what tools you have at your disposal.

 

[N2DFire]

Also, I dug this up on my property, is it a toy??
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In general I would say yes. These are making a re-appearance as "survival tools" or 3-in-1 Axe that you can pick up cheap Chinese versions for a couple dollars at a flea market.

However there are some older "Antique" varieties that were made with quality metal and were probably quite useful. I am guessing that your may be of this variety although it looks to have led a very hard life.

The nail puller is broken off the top and looking at the 3rd picture it looks like this was one with wooden handles that are now missing. See the one here for reference purposes.

Vintage Old Collectible Swordfish Hammer Hatchet Nail Puller Tool | eBay

You might want to get a couple shots of the makers mark there and find some old tool forums and see what they can tell you about it. I'm no expert just an internet commando but that doesn't strike me as the Flea Market variety and it just may be worth something to the right tool collector.

 

[lonestar6]

In general I would say yes. These are making a re-appearance as "survival tools" or 3-in-1 Axe that you can pick up cheap Chinese versions for a couple dollars at a flea market.

However there are some older "Antique" varieties that were made with quality metal and were probably quite useful. I am guessing that your may be of this variety although it looks to have led a very hard life.

The nail puller is broken off the top and looking at the 3rd picture it looks like this was one with wooden handles that are now missing. See the one here for reference purposes.

Vintage Old Collectible Swordfish Hammer Hatchet Nail Puller Tool | eBay

You might want to get a couple shots of the makers mark there and find some old tool forums and see what they can tell you about it. I'm no expert just an internet commando but that doesn't strike me as the Flea Market variety and it just may be worth something to the right tool collector.

Thank you for the reply N2DFire. My wife found it trail riding. it was heavily rusted so I soaked it for 3 days in a white vinegar bath which left the finish you see. I appreciate you passing along the website. I sometime wonder how "honest" coin/jewelry etc. dealers can be??? But thanks again. I'll check it out! have a good evening....die: