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Does anyone know what these metal tools in the bottom left of the photo are? I found them in my crawlspace and to me they look like some sort of medieval torture device.

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    Try taking a better picture. Look like some sort of fireplace tools, but the picture is not good for sorting out details.
    – Ecnerwal
    Mar 15, 2021 at 2:43
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    @J... What's wrong with the dirt (just out of curiosity)? My house has a crawlspace just like that with bare dirt.
    – dalearn
    Mar 15, 2021 at 16:31
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    @dalearn Does Your Crawlspace Need a Vapor Barrier?
    – J...
    Mar 15, 2021 at 16:47
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    @dalearn Does my Crawlspace Need a Vapor Barrier?
    – J...
    Mar 15, 2021 at 16:48
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    @dalearn And code : Crawl space encapsulation methods must include protection from ground water entry. Exposed earth in unvented crawl space foundations shall be covered with a continuous, minimum 6-mil polyethylene vapor retarder (2012 IRC Section R408.2) and it must be a Class I vapor retarder (IRC 2012 – N1102.1.10). Vapor barriers should be secured to the ground floor, covering any exposed dirt. Joints must overlap no less than 6 inches, and all seams must be taped (Source: 2015 IRC - Section 408.3.1).
    – J...
    Mar 15, 2021 at 16:50

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They are old ladder jacks.

Here is a picture in use:

ladder jacks

And they can go under as well:

ladders jacks

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