What is it?

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.

Thursday, July 13, 2006

714. 3" diameter







715. 17" long










716. 2-1/4" diameter, thanks to Leo Lichtman for this photo:








717. 10-1/2" long:








718. Thanks to Martin for submitting this unidentified tool, the revolving "blades" are covered with heavy leather, Pat'd Sep 11,1888:








719. Controls for a device that some will recognize:


A larger image can be seen here.















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Last week's set is seen below, click here to view the full post:





7 Comments:

  • 715 - Twist face hammer used to straighten bent, circular sawmill blades?

    719 - Oscilloscope controls

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 7/13/2006 6:34 AM  

  • 716 A needle re-pointer for old Victrolas.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 7/13/2006 9:17 AM  

  • 717-- a book binding device.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 7/13/2006 11:11 AM  

  • >Twist face hammer used to straighten bent, circular sawmill blades?

    >719 - Oscilloscope controls

    >716 A needle re-pointer for old Victrolas.

    >717-- a book binding device.


    These are all correct.

    By Blogger Rob H., at 7/14/2006 3:42 PM  

  • 714 reminds me of a weight used in old fashioned scales.

    By Blogger Lab Brat, at 7/15/2006 5:59 AM  

  • >714 reminds me of a weight used in old fashioned scales

    It does look like one but it's used for something else. I bought it from a guy selling a lot of machinist's tools.

    By Blogger Rob H., at 7/15/2006 6:29 AM  

  • 719 I finally know one and everybody beats me to it.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 7/15/2006 4:21 PM  

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