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Thursday, August 24, 2006

750. 8" long










751. 17" long, the metal part is 8" x 4-1/2"










752. Partial/close-up shot:










753. 40" tall


With cover lifted,


and front doors open:










754. 7" long










755. Approx. 20" long:











Answers














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posted by Rob H. at 6:36 AM

7 Comments:

  • 752. A Roman numeral "4" from a clock face. Check this link for reason(s) "IIII" is used rather than "IV".http://www.bhi.co.uk/hints/roman.htm

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8/24/2006 10:12 AM  

  • 753 : Antique photocopier.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8/24/2006 10:24 AM  

  • 751. Old thinset morter tool for laying tile.
    753. Old photo contact printer.

    By Blogger Canem, at 8/24/2006 11:13 AM  

  • 754 looks like the tongs used by home canners to remove jars from hot water.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8/24/2006 4:10 PM  

  • D'oh! I forgot to look at the size. Rule #1, "Look at the dimensions."

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8/24/2006 9:58 PM  

  • >755. air chisel, this one a CP (Chicago Pneumatic)

    >752. A Roman numeral "4"...

    >753 : Antique photocopier.

    >751. Old thinset morter tool for laying tile.
    >753. Old photo contact printer.

    All correct, except I'm not sure about number 751.

    >754 looks like the tongs used by home canners to remove jars from hot water.

    It's for something smaller than canning jars, the jaws only open to a max of 2".

    By Blogger Rob H., at 8/25/2006 3:46 PM  

  • >754. How about a bottle cap crimper

    It's not a cap crimper, but you're in the right ballpark.

    By Blogger Rob H., at 8/25/2006 8:01 PM  

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