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I've been collecting unusual objects for quite a while, and several years ago I started posting them on this site as puzzles for visitors to figure out what they are. Most of the items are mine but a few belong to others, if you aren't interested in tools there are plenty of other type objects that have also been posted.

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Sunday, August 22, 2004

94.



95.



96. 8" long



97. 14" long





98. The top of this one is approx. 6" above the table's surface.





99. 2 3/4" x 1"



Answers

posted by Rob H. at 5:03 AM

3 Comments:

  • Photo number 97 is almost asssuredly an uncapping knife. It is used by a beekeeper to cut the cappings off a frame of honey prior to putting it into the extractor ("spinner"). This one is 'manual' - it isn't heated by either steam or electric, though many beekeepers would keep it in a pan of hot water between frames to make it cut through the wax more easily (wiping it on a cloth first, so the water isn't added into the honey...)

    By Blogger nickw, at 8/25/2004 2:33 PM  

  • #94 is a throwing knot called a monkey fist. Can be made with either 2 or three turns in each plane. Used in the end of heaving lines, the knot is hollow and a lead or iron ball can be put in the center for extra weight, or so the knot book says.

    #99 is a pair of thickness gauges, no idea what lights per foor means, I'm guessing the other is marked for roofing material such as lead or copper?

    By Blogger brad, at 8/27/2004 11:31 PM  

  • Nick:
    Correct, number 97 is a beekeepers's uncapping knife.


    Brad:
    Yes, number 94 is a monkey's fist knot. Number 99 is actually the same gauge, the photos showing both sides. It isn't for lead, copper, or roofing materials, I'll post the answers to this set in a couple days.

    Rob

    By Blogger Rob H., at 8/28/2004 5:25 PM  

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