On 12/5/2013 9:50 AM, Rob H. wrote:
>
>> 3046. fire plug wrench.
>
> Consensus says that this is right
>
Now days, I've heard them called hydrants.
But, it's the same concept. Around me
(western NY) they have five pointed
lug to turn, a very, very few are four
pointed. This one does four or five.
The larger hoses have two types of
lug to allow the use of a tool to tighten
or loosen. This one does pin lugs, though
there are rocker lugs.
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On 12/5/2013 7:04 PM, Steve W. wrote:
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> Yep that's one of the older ones. We have one for the antique hydrants
> (none of which actually work) in town. That was supposed to change two
> years ago but the town screwed up and lost the grant.
>
That's a sad state of affairs, when the hydrants don't
work. Detroit has some problems, and many other areas,
also. Who'd have thought the formerly great USA would
be having fire hydrant failures?
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On 12/5/2013 4:25 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
> On 12/5/2013 9:43 AM, Rob H. wrote:
http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>>> 3046 looks as though it's use may be similar to a fire hydrant wrench.
>>
>>
>> I think this is right, it's difficult to tell from the photo but I
>> believe it's
>> for five sided nuts.
>>
>>
> This one [pictured on the web site]
is designed to do five, or four sided
> controlling stems. The notch in the center across
> from the turning shaft allows for five sided. The
> two flats allow for four sided. I'll send photos,
[of the one I have, which is similar design]
> if you wish.
>
>
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On 12/5/2013 9:43 AM, Rob H. wrote:
>> 3046 looks as though it's use may be similar to a fire hydrant wrench.
>
>
> I think this is right, it's difficult to tell from the photo but I believe it's
> for five sided nuts.
>
>
This one is designed to do five, or four sided
controlling stems. The notch in the center across
from the turning shaft allows for five sided. The
two flats allow for four sided. I'll send photos,
if you wish.
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On 12/5/2013 4:14 AM, Rob H. wrote:
> I need some help with number 3046 in this week's set:
>
> http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>
> Larger images:
>
> http://imgur.com/a/ylfq0
>
>
>
> Rob
>
Posting from my desk top PC in the living
room, as always.
3043, reminds me a bit of a pallet puller.
3044, some kind of plug to cover a hole?
3045, big candle snuffer?
whoops, see the second photo. Post hole digger, maybe.
3046, this is a pretty old one. I'm sure of what
it is, and will leave it for others to say.
Modern ones have a different tip, on the "head"
but serve the same function. I personally own
a modern version of this.
3047, nice wooden handle. Beyond that, no clue.
3048, no clue.
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On 12/6/2013 8:11 AM, Leon wrote:
> On 12/5/2013 12:32 PM, Leon wrote:
>> On 12/5/2013 3:14 AM, Rob H. wrote:
>>> I need some help with number 3046 in this week's set:
>>>
>>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>>>
>>> Larger images:
>>>
>>> http://imgur.com/a/ylfq0
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Rob
>>>
>>
>>
>> 3048 "Old" Automotive battery service box, Holds water and the two
>> holes on top are for the syringe/hydrometer to fit into. Side pockets
>> hold battery pliers, post cleaners etc.
>
>
> A picture
>
>
> http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mD4xkjvvQZ0bnR9BFk-Ex6w.jpg
>
>
And or google for images
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On 12/5/2013 3:14 AM, Rob H. wrote:
> I need some help with number 3046 in this week's set:
>
> http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>
> Larger images:
>
> http://imgur.com/a/ylfq0
>
>
>
> Rob
>
3048 "Old" Automotive battery service box, Holds water and the two
holes on top are for the syringe/hydrometer to fit into. Side pockets
hold battery pliers, post cleaners etc.
On 12/6/2013 4:17 PM, Rob H. wrote:
> Thanks to everyone who identified the fire hydrant wrench! The items have all
> been
> answered correctly this week, the updated post can be seen here:
>
> http://55tools.blogspot.com/2013/12/set-522.html#answers
>
>
> Rob
>
You do realize that's a wet pipe hydrant, which
is much different than what's used in colder
parts of the country? We (I'm in NY) use dry
barrel hydrants.
Love that web page, I'd love to own some fire
hose, adapters, and so on.
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Stormin Mormon wrote:
>
> On 12/5/2013 10:50 PM, [email protected] wrote:
> >> That's a sad state of affairs, when the hydrants don't
> >> work. Detroit has some problems, and many other areas,
> >> also. Who'd have thought the formerly great USA would
> >> be having fire hydrant failures?
> >
> > Forty years ago, who would have thought that a city couldn't survive
> > without federal welfare.
>
> Who would have thought that our limited gov't
> would be so over reaching? Checks and balances
> don't appear to be functioning, today.
All of Obama's checks bounced.
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On 12/6/2013 10:28 AM, Michael A. Terrell wrote:
>
>>> Forty years ago, who would have thought that a city couldn't survive
>>> without federal welfare.
>>
>> Who would have thought that our limited gov't
>> would be so over reaching? Checks and balances
>> don't appear to be functioning, today.
>
>
> All of Obama's checks bounced.
Naah, he's just added about 10 trillion
to his overdraft protection, payable by
our kids and grand kids.
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On 12/5/2013 10:15 AM, willshak wrote:
>
> It is a fire hydrant wrench.
> I lived in the Bronx in the Summer when I was a kid.
> There was no AC except in the movie theaters.
> Somewhere someone would come up with a wrench.
> Nothing like a spray from a hydrant.
> Of course the cops or FD would come and turn the hydrant off.
> With thousands of Hydrants opened illegally, the water pressure would
> drop, hindering fire fighting.
>
I heard something about sprayer caps, they
could use. Some water flow, but not wide open.
I'd think some of the building owners could
put a cold only shower head out front, and
help the kids keep cool that way. But, that
would run up the owner's water bill.
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On 12/5/2013 3:14 AM, Rob H. wrote:
> I need some help with number 3046 in this week's set:
>
> http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>
> Larger images:
>
> http://imgur.com/a/ylfq0
>
>
>
> Rob
>
A bit of confidende this time:
3043. a spring compressor, I think for valve springs.
3044. OSHA required safety cap for rebar
3045. For planting seedlings?.
3046. fire plug wrench.
3047. no good idea decorative pie fluter?
3048. carring case for horse shoes and pins?
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3044 I'll guess that this is a bottle cap un-screwer. Push down on a
(reasonably narrow size range) screw-top on a bottle and twist to open
it. Doesn't look like it would work too well unless the cap has ridges.
3035 An even less well informed guess: An agricultural implement to
pick some shallow root veggie. Push down with foot near the shaft,
until it is deeper than the root. Then step on the flap to grasp it.
Then pull up, while not falling over while standing on one foot.
On 12/5/2013 4:14 AM, Rob H. wrote:
>3046 looks as though it's use may be similar to a fire hydrant wrench.
I think this is right, it's difficult to tell from the photo but I believe it's
for five sided nuts.
>3048 I'm fairly sure it's a container for carrying battery cleaning solution
>and acid/electrolyte in separate cavities.
>The pockets at the end are provided for storing the hygrometer, cleaning
>brushes ect.
This answer is correct, on the side it said "battery kit"
In article <[email protected]>, PuzzleScot says...
>
>On 05/12/2013 09:14, Rob H. wrote:
>> I need some help with number 3046 in this week's set:
>>
>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>>
>> Larger images:
>>
>> http://imgur.com/a/ylfq0
>>
>>
>>
>> Rob
>>
>
>3047 looks like a butter curler
>(cf. http://www.bonanza.com/items/like/91874309)
Nope, that's not it
>3035 ...An agricultural implement
This first part is correct
>to pick some shallow root veggie. Push down with foot near the shaft,
>until it is deeper than the root. Then step on the flap to grasp it.
>Then pull up, while not falling over while standing on one foot.
But not for picking, it's for the opposite
>3043. a spring compressor, I think for valve springs.
Correct
>3044. OSHA required safety cap for rebar
Good answer
>3045. For planting seedlings?.
Yes, but not for seedlings
>3046. fire plug wrench.
Consensus says that this is right
>3047. no good idea decorative pie fluter?
>3048. carring case for horse shoes and pins?
Neither of these two
Rob H. wrote:
> I need some help with number 3046 in this week's set:
>
> http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>
> Larger images:
>
> http://imgur.com/a/ylfq0
>
>
>
> Rob
>
It is a fire hydrant wrench.
I lived in the Bronx in the Summer when I was a kid.
There was no AC except in the movie theaters.
Somewhere someone would come up with a wrench.
Nothing like a spray from a hydrant.
Of course the cops or FD would come and turn the hydrant off.
With thousands of Hydrants opened illegally, the water pressure would
drop, hindering fire fighting.
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In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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On 12/5/2013 9:46 AM, Rob H. wrote:
>> 3035 ...An agricultural implement
>
>
> This first part is correct
>
>
>> to pick some shallow root veggie. Push down with foot near the shaft,
>> until it is deeper than the root. Then step on the flap to grasp it.
>> Then pull up, while not falling over while standing on one foot.
>
>
> But not for picking, it's for the opposite
>
Seed potatoes?
In article <[email protected]>, j says...
>
>On 12/5/2013 9:46 AM, Rob H. wrote:
>>> 3035 ...An agricultural implement
>>
>>
>> This first part is correct
>>
>>
>>> to pick some shallow root veggie. Push down with foot near the shaft,
>>> until it is deeper than the root. Then step on the flap to grasp it.
>>> Then pull up, while not falling over while standing on one foot.
>>
>>
>> But not for picking, it's for the opposite
>>
>Seed potatoes?
Yes, the patent is titled "Hand Potato Planter"
Stormin Mormon wrote:
> On 12/5/2013 10:15 AM, willshak wrote:
>>
>> It is a fire hydrant wrench.
>> I lived in the Bronx in the Summer when I was a kid.
>> There was no AC except in the movie theaters.
>> Somewhere someone would come up with a wrench.
>> Nothing like a spray from a hydrant.
>> Of course the cops or FD would come and turn the hydrant off.
>> With thousands of Hydrants opened illegally, the water pressure would
>> drop, hindering fire fighting.
>>
> I heard something about sprayer caps, they
> could use. Some water flow, but not wide open.
Yeah, the FDNY started to use them some time after I moved from NYC in
1951. I believe that instead of shutting off the hydrants, they attached
the sprayer caps. I don't know if they still do that since nearly
everyone has AC and the PD and FD would rather have less people and kids
on the streets.
Apparently they still use the caps.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/20/open-fire-hydrants-in-nyc_n_904482.html
Thanks Google.
>
> I'd think some of the building owners could
> put a cold only shower head out front, and
> help the kids keep cool that way. But, that
> would run up the owner's water bill.
>
--
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In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
To email, remove the double zeros after @
Stormin Mormon wrote:
> On 12/5/2013 9:43 AM, Rob H. wrote:
>>> 3046 looks as though it's use may be similar to a fire hydrant wrench.
>>
>> I think this is right, it's difficult to tell from the photo but I believe it's
>> for five sided nuts.
>>
>>
> This one is designed to do five, or four sided
> controlling stems. The notch in the center across
> from the turning shaft allows for five sided. The
> two flats allow for four sided. I'll send photos,
> if you wish.
>
>
Yep that's one of the older ones. We have one for the antique hydrants
(none of which actually work) in town. That was supposed to change two
years ago but the town screwed up and lost the grant.
--
Steve W.
>This one is designed to do five, or four sided
>controlling stems. The notch in the center across
>from the turning shaft allows for five sided. The
>two flats allow for four sided. I'll send photos,
>if you wish.
Thanks for the offer of taking some photos, but I've seen similar tools on the
web
and don't think more pictures are necessary at this time. And I found a good
page
with photos of the tool being used, so I got that going for me...
Stormin Mormon wrote:
> On 12/5/2013 7:04 PM, Steve W. wrote:
>> Yep that's one of the older ones. We have one for the antique hydrants
>> (none of which actually work) in town. That was supposed to change two
>> years ago but the town screwed up and lost the grant.
>>
> That's a sad state of affairs, when the hydrants don't
> work. Detroit has some problems, and many other areas,
> also. Who'd have thought the formerly great USA would
> be having fire hydrant failures?
>
They were supposed to start on a new water system 2 years ago and have
it in place now. All new mains, more coverage, extra hydrants and a 60K
gal. reserve tank. BUT???????????
http://www.littlefallstimes.com/x512671815/Van-Hornesville-water-system-needs-upgrading
http://vhwaterdistrict.com/files/WaterSystemTimeline-2.pdf
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On Thu, 05 Dec 2013 01:14:04 -0800, Rob H. wrote:
> I need some help with number 3046 in this week's set:
>
> http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>
> Larger images:
>
> http://imgur.com/a/ylfq0
>
>
>
> Rob
3044 looks very much like a scaffold foot to me.
No clue about any of the others, though.
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Rob H. <[email protected]> writes:
>I need some help with number 3046 in this week's set:
>
>http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>
3043 Spreader for something
3044 Fencepost cap
3045 Planter
On Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:14:04 -0000, Rob H. <[email protected]> wrote:
> I need some help with number 3046 in this week's set:
>
> http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>
3046 tractor linkage?
> Larger images:
>
> http://imgur.com/a/ylfq0
>
>
>
> Rob
>
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On Thu, 05 Dec 2013 22:37:33 -0500, Stormin Mormon
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On 12/5/2013 7:04 PM, Steve W. wrote:
>>
>> Yep that's one of the older ones. We have one for the antique hydrants
>> (none of which actually work) in town. That was supposed to change two
>> years ago but the town screwed up and lost the grant.
>>
>That's a sad state of affairs, when the hydrants don't
>work. Detroit has some problems, and many other areas,
>also. Who'd have thought the formerly great USA would
>be having fire hydrant failures?
Forty years ago, who would have thought that a city couldn't survive
without federal welfare.
On 12/5/2013 10:50 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>> That's a sad state of affairs, when the hydrants don't
>> work. Detroit has some problems, and many other areas,
>> also. Who'd have thought the formerly great USA would
>> be having fire hydrant failures?
>
> Forty years ago, who would have thought that a city couldn't survive
> without federal welfare.
Who would have thought that our limited gov't
would be so over reaching? Checks and balances
don't appear to be functioning, today.
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On Fri, 06 Dec 2013 09:36:09 -0500, Stormin Mormon
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On 12/5/2013 10:50 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>>> That's a sad state of affairs, when the hydrants don't
>>> work. Detroit has some problems, and many other areas,
>>> also. Who'd have thought the formerly great USA would
>>> be having fire hydrant failures?
>>
>> Forty years ago, who would have thought that a city couldn't survive
>> without federal welfare.
>
>Who would have thought that our limited gov't
>would be so over reaching? Checks and balances
>don't appear to be functioning, today.
As long as Obama's cronies get their checks, who cares about balanced
anything?
On 12/5/2013 12:32 PM, Leon wrote:
> On 12/5/2013 3:14 AM, Rob H. wrote:
>> I need some help with number 3046 in this week's set:
>>
>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>>
>> Larger images:
>>
>> http://imgur.com/a/ylfq0
>>
>>
>>
>> Rob
>>
>
>
> 3048 "Old" Automotive battery service box, Holds water and the two
> holes on top are for the syringe/hydrometer to fit into. Side pockets
> hold battery pliers, post cleaners etc.
A picture
http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mD4xkjvvQZ0bnR9BFk-Ex6w.jpg
3046 looks as though it's use may be similar to a fire hydrant wrench.
3048 I'm fairly sure it's a container for carrying battery cleaning solution
and acid/electrolyte in separate cavities.
The pockets at the end are provided for storing the hygrometer, cleaning
brushes ect.
--
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>I need some help with number 3046 in this week's set:
>
> http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>
> Larger images:
>
> http://imgur.com/a/ylfq0
>
>
>
> Rob
>