Originally Posted by
ThayerRags
Usually, both “gears” are on the same side pole, and the other side pole has holes drilled through it to pin it. The “gears” give minute adjustments on one side to get the tension just right. I've not ever seen one with a "gear" on one end of each pole.
The other set of legs probably goes to another frame.
CD in Oklahoma
I agree, but that's how the pawls are located and I don't see screw holes in the end pieces where other pawls should have been.
By the way, y'all are giving great input. I'm still a little confused about the extra legs. They do not have any poles.