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.
For first time visitors I recommend this archive for a wide variety of some of my best pieces.
For first time visitors I recommend this archive for a wide variety of some of my best pieces.
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146 - This is a pull tab from an old damper control. The other one would say OPEN.
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Anonymous, at 10/04/2004 9:38 PM
142 - Possibly a multi purpose tool for removing tamper resistant screws of various designs.
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Anonymous, at 10/04/2004 9:40 PM
147--chain (breaker) tool for flat large link chains used on early machinery. This was before modern roller chain.
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Anonymous, at 10/05/2004 4:47 PM
>144. tire valve tool, pointed end removes broken or damaged cores, left side chases threads on the inside, top side does the ones on the outside( where the valve cap screws on). The end it's standing on is the core remover.
Correct, thanks for the info, I didn't know the particular functions of the parts.
>146 - This is a pull tab from an old damper control. The other one would say OPEN.
Don't know for sure on this one, but that sounds like it's probably correct.
>142 - Possibly a multi purpose tool for removing tamper resistant screws of various designs.
This one is made to be used by a certain profession.
>147--chain (breaker) tool for flat large link chains used on early machinery. This was before modern roller chain.
Correct, I've also heard it called a sprocket hammer.
Rob
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Rob H., at 10/05/2004 5:01 PM
>142. Gunsmith?
Nope, not a gunsmith.
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Rob H., at 10/05/2004 7:26 PM
142. How about old clocks??
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Anonymous, at 10/07/2004 6:20 AM
>142. How about old clocks??
Close enough, I'll go ahead and give the answer: it's used to remove the sleeve out of the pocket watch case. The sleeve holds the stem in place in American pocket watches. It's also used to adjust the depth of the stem, which is needed if the watch is not winding and setting properly.
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Rob H., at 10/07/2004 3:03 PM
145. Looks like a modern serving fork, perhaps for salad , asparagus, or fish.
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Anonymous, at 10/22/2004 9:30 PM
145: What about a hair pin?
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Anonymous, at 10/27/2004 4:54 PM
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