Alligator Pliers

[Yadda]

Saw this one on the 'bay a few months ago and snagged a screen shot to post here for posterity.  This is a variation on the Handyboy style pliers although it looks like it might have been manufactured earlier?  Manufactured by G. A. Gloor  in Chicago.

[J-sews]

I've got a set of those:





I cannot seem to locate any patent information on them though, nor have I been able to google up anything more about the G.A. Gloor company.

[gregozedobe]

I've got a set of those:

I think you might have one of almost anything in the plier-based MT line that we post about on MTo      (I'm jealous, that's all)

How 'bout a 4238862-only PST, got one of those yet ? 

[Yadda]

I've got a set of those:

I think you might have one of almost anything in the plier-based MT line that we post about on MTo      (I'm jealous, that's all)

How 'bout a 4238862-only PST, got one of those yet ? 

He hasn't got everything, but he has a big start on whoever might be in second place.   

Half the thrill of trolling websites, auction sites and the 'bay is trying to find someing Bob doesn't have. 

[JAfromMn]

That's a cool one.

I've never seen one before.

thanks for sharing it Yadda

[David]

Cool gator pliers!

[Yadda]

I cannot seem to locate any patent information on them though, nor have I been able to google up anything more about the G.A. Gloor company.

Looks like he might be from up your way, circa 1930's ish.  Try George Gloor from Dearborn, MI.

[J-sews]

I've got a set of those:

I think you might have one of almost anything in the plier-based MT line that we post about on MTo      (I'm jealous, that's all)

How 'bout a 4238862-only PST, got one of those yet ? 

I don't think I do...? Can't be sure (most all of my tools are in storage while we are moving) but I don't recall having one.

[J-sews]

I cannot seem to locate any patent information on them though, nor have I been able to google up anything more about the G.A. Gloor company.

Looks like he might be from up your way, circa 1930's ish.  Try George Gloor from Dearborn, MI.

Okay, I see George Gloor had a patent for a Quick acting vise" in 1934 and a Beverage device also in 1934, and was the assignee of a "Chuck or holder" in 1921......but nothing like the plier & alligator wrench tool. Are you thinking this is the same guy?

[Yadda]

I cannot seem to locate any patent information on them though, nor have I been able to google up anything more about the G.A. Gloor company.

Looks like he might be from up your way, circa 1930's ish.  Try George Gloor from Dearborn, MI.

Okay, I see George Gloor had a patent for a Quick acting vise" in 1934 and a Beverage device also in 1934, and was the assignee of a "Chuck or holder" in 1921......but nothing like the plier & alligator wrench tool. Are you thinking this is the same guy?

I think odds are even this is the same guy.