Can someone tell me what this is?

[winjohn]

 

[27motorhead]

Third hand tool used to hold cantilevers in place whilst setting up the brake blocks/pads.

 

[27motorhead]

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/tools/third-hand-braketool/

 

[winjohn]

Thanks, that's really helpful, I'm sure I have one in a box somewhere and seeing this one online in a box of bike tools piqued my interest.

 

[27motorhead]

Not the greatest or the most useful tool to be honest. You can get better quality/more adjustable ones, but I personally don't bother with them.

Made my own in the past and looked good on the shadow board, but it was never used and I think I cut it up as I needed some metal for something!

 

[Imlach]

I just let @27motorhead out of my basement when I need a fourth hand for cantis

 

[27motorhead]

I just let @27motorhead out of my basement when I need a fourth hand for cantis

and when the going gets really tricky @Guinessisgoodforyou and his delicate little surgeon hands can be the 5th & 6th…

 

[pigman]

Not the greatest or the most useful tool to be honest. You can get better quality/more adjustable ones, but I personally don't bother with them.

Made my own in the past and looked good on the shadow board, but it was never used and I think I cut it up as I needed some metal for something!

I actually have one and never use it

 

[27motorhead]

I actually have one and never use it

Exactly!