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, December 21, 2006

Set 149



853. 3" long:











854. 5" long:




From Jack Devitt's collection.










855. 33" long, submitted by a visitor:













856. Partial/close-up shot of an object well known to some people, though others might be unfamiliar with it:











857. 12-1/2" tall:













858. Approx. 10" long:











859. 3" wide x 4-1/2" long:









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Answers






















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








More discussion and comments on these photos can be found at the newsgroup rec.puzzles.



posted by Rob H. at 4:30 AM

9 Comments:

  • 856. Windshield Ice Scraper

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 12/21/2006 10:54 AM  

  • 853 firing pin

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 12/21/2006 11:58 AM  

  • the last object is a relay. 110 volts ac is supplied to the coil and it pulls in and makes the switch.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 12/21/2006 8:33 PM  

  • pure guesses..

    854: fish scaler
    858: peppercorn/rocksalt grinder

    By Blogger Lab Brat, at 12/21/2006 11:03 PM  

  • 859:Antique telegraph relay.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 12/22/2006 2:27 AM  

  • 853-?
    854-Hand held chisel for rock/ice
    855-Cutter for metal bolts/rods,etc..
    856-?
    857-To measure the thickness of metal sheets
    858-Bird call?
    859-Morse Code Anyone?Telegraph

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 12/22/2006 11:18 AM  

  • 858. knife or razor sharpener

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 12/22/2006 11:59 AM  

  • Correct answers so far:

    853. Firing pin

    856. Ice scraper for windshields

    857. Measuring tool

    859. Relay

    Please check the answer page for more info.

    By Blogger Rob H., at 12/22/2006 4:56 PM  

  • 858:
    A unit for corking bottles (with natural cork corks 8-) )

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 2/01/2007 8:35 AM  

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