Patent ID: 6494436
Filing Date: 2002-12-17
Classification: B25B,E04H

Abstract:
A fence wire tensioning tool comprising a handle (3) including a first jaw surface (1a), the handle member being pivotally attached to an intermediate arm member (2) carrying a second jaw surface (7) opposing said first jaw surface characterized in that said first and second jaw surfaces provide jaws for gripping a fence wire, and a pivoting positioning foot (4) comprising a bearing surface (4a) adapted to abut against a fence post when said tool is pressed against said fence post for engaging a fence post, the positioning foot (4) being pivotally attached to said intermediate arm member (2) at a pivot point, whereby when the jaws (1a, 7) are closed on a fence wire the intermediate arm member (2) and the handle (3) provide a lever pivoting about the pivot point of the pivoting foot (4).