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Found this surfin' the 'Bay. We have had several discussions in the past regarding mainspring installation and removal. This seller found the tool along with a couple of mainsprings and is not sure what it is.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0469107599

So, is it for the removal or installation of a mainspring?

Neither. It's just a hand vise.

John M

Yes, a hand vise.... but it could be use to hold onto one end of the spring for installation/removal i suppose....

Aaron

Overkill for removal -- just a pair of pliers will do! Not needed for install.

Thanks guys.

How does that saying go?: What were once vices are now for sale on Ebay?