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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.

For first time visitors I recommend this archive for a wide variety of some of my best pieces.

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Set 207

1148. 4-1/2" long:


















1149. 12-1/2" long, this tool is missing an important part:


















1150. 6" long, there are some small holes in the tubing on the right:

For more guesses on this one take a look at Neatorama.
















1151. 11-3/4" long:


















1152. 15" long:


The two pieces of wood seen below on the base are covered with leather:


Pivoting the handle brings down a similar part from the top:















1153. 6-1/2" long, submitted by a visitor:

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Text on this tool reads "MARKF HIRSCH". The jaws can only be opened about 1/16", and are fully open in the photo.




















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posted by Rob H. at 6:46 AM

6 Comments:

  • The first one (1148)is easy. It's an electrical detonator for a Claymore antipersonnel mine.
    The fourth one (1151) looks like a scale for weighing fish.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 11/22/2007 7:01 AM  

  • I think 1151 is a Newton meter, used to measure the amount of force required to pull an object along.

    By Blogger Unknown, at 11/22/2007 10:27 AM  

  • Harley's right on the Claymore detonator- haven't seen one in twenty years or more, but it's something you don't forget.
    Not sure on the in-between items, but I believe the last one to be a high-end saw set. One that would be used by a very sophisticated saw-sharpener.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 11/22/2007 9:50 PM  

  • 1150 appears to be a lamp, but I can't think of what particular use the ring-shaped burner would be for. Heating a cylindrical object evenly?

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 11/22/2007 10:30 PM  

  • 1149: is a jigsaw. The complicated chain mechanism means that you can rotatate the blade relative to the frame and both endes are automaticly aligned, instead of having to manually realign them.

    1150: For starting coal furnaces/boilers?

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 11/23/2007 8:48 AM  

  • 1153 is a Sawset for straightening teeth on saw blades

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 7/20/2011 1:44 PM  

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