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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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Wednesday, July 19, 2006

720. 2-7/8" inside diameter


Shown in locked position:







721. 9-1/4" long, another photo from Leon:










722. 3-1/2" tall








723. 3-3/8" long:








724. 8" long










725. 3-1/8" long, not sure exactly what this is, in the photos below you can see where someone has used a hand engraver to write "USAAF", the other side reads "Yates Mfg. Co. Glendale, Calif."




















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posted by Rob H. at 5:26 PM

5 Comments:

  • 725. Its a small multi-purpose clamp, but its missing the rubber bits that go inside the jaws.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 7/20/2006 7:28 AM  

  • 724. Maybe a sheet metal bending tool.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 7/20/2006 7:30 AM  

  • 724. Place card holder for a formal dinner at the foundry?

    By Blogger Canem, at 7/20/2006 9:05 AM  

  • 722. Used to drain a sample of fuel from a light aircraft's tanks to check for water in the fuel.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 7/21/2006 10:01 AM  

  • >721. valve lapping tool.

    Correct

    >724. Mabee a metal bending or wire tightening tool

    Close

    >725. Its a small multi-purpose clamp, but its missing the rubber bits that go inside the jaws.

    Thanks for the info

    >724. Maybe a sheet metal bending tool.

    Also close

    >724. Place card holder for a formal dinner at the foundry?

    Sounds like a good use for it.

    >722. Used to drain a sample of fuel from a light aircraft's tanks to check for water in the fuel.

    Correct

    By Blogger Rob H., at 7/21/2006 2:06 PM  

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