On Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:16:17 -0600, Lloyd E. Sponenburgh wrote:
> Does one normally suspect those things called by law-enforcement
> "suspicious packages" to contain puppies?
If it's an American SWAT team, possibly:
<http://reason.com/archives/2010/05/11/a-drug-raid-goes-viral>
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In article <[email protected]>, Rob H.
<[email protected]> wrote:
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> Rob
2130 looks like it may be the bottom of an opener for an air seeder...
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> Rob
2130: Hydraulic log splitter from above?
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>> "Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>> "Dennis" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>>> "Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>>>> Six more items have been posted on the web site:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-369.html
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Rob
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 2128: fire lighter - soak in kerosene, light up and place in fire.
>>>
>>>
>>> Good answer, this is correct. Still not sure about the cylinder with
>>> three compartments but the rest of them have all been correctly
>>> identified. The answers along with some videos of unusual wood
>>> splitters have been posted here:
>>>
>>>
>>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-369.html#answers
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks to everyone who took part in this thread and also to all who
>>> participated in the past year, this project wouldn't be much fun
>>> without others guessing and helping to solve the mystery items that
>>> are sent in. I hope everyone has a safe and healthy New Year!
>>>
>>>
>>> Rob
>>
>>
>> Thanks Rob for everything the past year and for making everyone use
>> their brains to try to fathom out what they all were. All very
>> interesting and educational, lots of things I and I am sure, others had
>> never seen before.
>> I appreciate your efforts and I am looking forward to another year of
>> interesting objects.
>>
>> Happy New Year From OZ
>>
>>
>
> Agreed - thanks for posting the quiz again this year Rob.
>
> And another Happy New Year from downunder!
And I, as usual, am lost for words
Therefore may I just endorse the preceeding words of my compatriots
avagoodone
giovani
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> Rob
2129 is a nutcracker mechanism, sold to woodturners to fit into a turned
bowl and be fitted with a wooden handle.
See e.g. http://www.craft-supplies.co.uk/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/IN125
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> Rob
2125..........Round tan object looks like a light sensitive cadmium or a
selenium detector to set off noise in speaker for alarm. WW
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> Rob
2128: fire lighter - soak in kerosene, light up and place in fire.
Dunno about the rest!
On 12/30/2010 2:48 PM, Rob H. wrote:
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> "WW" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> "Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>> Six more items have been posted on the web site:
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>>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-369.html
>>>
>>>
>>> Rob
>>
>> 2125..........Round tan object looks like a light sensitive cadmium or
>> a selenium detector to set off noise in speaker for alarm. WW
>
>
> You're correct about the photocell and speaker but not the word 'alarm',
> so you're on the right track, although there's more to it than just the
> photocell.
A fake suitcase bomb?
> Rob H. wrote:
>> Six more items have been posted on the web site:
>>
>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-369.html
>>
>
2125 looks like a training aid for "suspicious package identification"
practice.
2126 IS a powder measure/scoop set, as Snag said
2128 looks like a really FAST way to butter bread from a pan of melted
butter. Just dip'n'roll! (actually doesn't look like it would roll too
well)
LLoyd
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> You're right about it being a training aid, but it's not for
> suspicious package identification, though this guess is not far off.
> The briefcase was used in the 1980s.
>
Then "eavesdropping bug detection exercises" would come to mind.
LLoyd
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> Correct! It also has a mercury switch and x-ray sensor, I'll have a
> few more details about this one tomorrow when I post the answers for
> this set.
>
>
Rob, that was the FIRST guess this morning; mine. Foul!
I can't retrieve the history of the thread, but I think I called it "A
suspicious package recognition training aid...".
Does one normally suspect those things called by law-enforcement
"suspicious packages" to contain puppies?
I can presume this was for X-ray inspection operators of the day, but it
also has aural detection implications, with the batteries and speaker.
Harumph!
LLoyd
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>> "Dennis" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>> "Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>>> Six more items have been posted on the web site:
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>>>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-369.html
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Rob
>>>
>>>
>>> 2128: fire lighter - soak in kerosene, light up and place in fire.
>>
>>
>> Good answer, this is correct. Still not sure about the cylinder with
>> three compartments but the rest of them have all been correctly
>> identified. The answers along with some videos of unusual wood splitters
>> have been posted here:
>>
>>
>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-369.html#answers
>>
>>
>> Thanks to everyone who took part in this thread and also to all who
>> participated in the past year, this project wouldn't be much fun without
>> others guessing and helping to solve the mystery items that are sent in.
>> I hope everyone has a safe and healthy New Year!
>>
>>
>> Rob
>
>
> Thanks Rob for everything the past year and for making everyone use their
> brains to try to fathom out what they all were.
> All very interesting and educational, lots of things I and I am sure,
> others had never seen before.
> I appreciate your efforts and I am looking forward to another year of
> interesting objects.
>
> Happy New Year From OZ
>
Agreed - thanks for posting the quiz again this year Rob.
And another Happy New Year from downunder!
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> "Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> Six more items have been posted on the web site:
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>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-369.html
>>
>>
>> Rob
>
> 2129 is a nutcracker mechanism, sold to woodturners to fit into a turned
> bowl and be fitted with a wooden handle.
>
> See e.g. http://www.craft-supplies.co.uk/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/IN125
Thanks! Looks like you nailed it.
Rob
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>> Rob
>
>
> 2130: Hydraulic log splitter from above?
That's it!
Rob
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>> Rob
>
> 2126 is an assortment of powder measure caps , used with BP rifles and
> pistols .
This answer is correct.
Rob
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>> Rob H. wrote:
>>> Six more items have been posted on the web site:
>>>
>>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-369.html
>>>
>>
>
> 2125 looks like a training aid for "suspicious package identification"
> practice.
You're right about it being a training aid, but it's not for suspicious
package identification, though this guess is not far off. The briefcase was
used in the 1980s.
Rob
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> "Rob H." <[email protected]> fired this volley in
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>> You're right about it being a training aid, but it's not for
>> suspicious package identification, though this guess is not far off.
>> The briefcase was used in the 1980s.
>>
>
> Then "eavesdropping bug detection exercises" would come to mind.
>
> LLoyd
Nope, it isn't for eavesdropping.
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> "Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> Six more items have been posted on the web site:
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>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-369.html
>>
>>
>> Rob
>
> 2125..........Round tan object looks like a light sensitive cadmium or a
> selenium detector to set off noise in speaker for alarm. WW
You're correct about the photocell and speaker but not the word 'alarm', so
you're on the right track, although there's more to it than just the
photocell.
Rob
>>>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-369.html
>>> 2125..........Round tan object looks like a light sensitive cadmium or
>>> a selenium detector to set off noise in speaker for alarm. WW
>>
>>
>> You're correct about the photocell and speaker but not the word 'alarm',
>> so you're on the right track, although there's more to it than just the
>> photocell.
>
> A fake suitcase bomb?
Correct! It also has a mercury switch and x-ray sensor, I'll have a few
more details about this one tomorrow when I post the answers for this set.
Rob
> Rob, that was the FIRST guess this morning; mine. Foul!
>
> I can't retrieve the history of the thread, but I think I called it "A
> suspicious package recognition training aid...".
Your answer was close, I probably should have said that it was in the right
ballpark.
Your exact answer was: 2125 looks like a training aid for "suspicious
package identification" practice.
The actual answer for the briefcase is: "a training aid showing the
different ways a hidden bomb could be triggered."
Though they are related, I think these are two different things.
> Does one normally suspect those things called by law-enforcement
> "suspicious packages" to contain puppies?
Suspicious packages can contain things besides bombs, such as drugs,
anthrax, smuggled animals, weapons, any contraband, etc.
> I can presume this was for X-ray inspection operators of the day, but it
> also has aural detection implications, with the batteries and speaker.
It was for training Air Force OSI agents and didn't have aural detection,
the speaker would make a noise when any of the sensors were triggered.
I usually give the benefit of the doubt on guesses since a lot of the items
are difficult to figure out, but I still think identifying a suspicious
package is not the same as showing how bombs can be triggered. If anyone
agrees or disagrees, feel free to fire away! ;-)
Rob
DoN. Nichols wrote:
> On 2010-12-30, Rob H.<[email protected]> wrote:
>> Six more items have been posted on the web site:
>>
>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-369.html
>
> Posting from Rec.crafts.metalworking as always.
Sorry if someone already said this one, I've been out of town:
2126 - goes on the end of the "powder horns" that hold black power, so
that particular amount is dispensed. I think you put your finger over
the end, press the lever and invert it to allow the powder to fill up
the "nozzle" (my word), let go of the lever and your power charge is
ready to pour in the rifle--and only that much will come out. Nice design.
I think 2128 is for dispensing honey.
Bill
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> "Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> Six more items have been posted on the web site:
>>
>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-369.html
>>
>>
>> Rob
>
>
> 2128: fire lighter - soak in kerosene, light up and place in fire.
Good answer, this is correct. Still not sure about the cylinder with three
compartments but the rest of them have all been correctly identified. The
answers along with some videos of unusual wood splitters have been posted
here:
http://55tools.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-369.html#answers
Thanks to everyone who took part in this thread and also to all who
participated in the past year, this project wouldn't be much fun without
others guessing and helping to solve the mystery items that are sent in. I
hope everyone has a safe and healthy New Year!
Rob
"Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Dennis" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>
>> "Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> Six more items have been posted on the web site:
>>>
>>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-369.html
>>>
>>>
>>> Rob
>>
>>
>> 2128: fire lighter - soak in kerosene, light up and place in fire.
>
>
> Good answer, this is correct. Still not sure about the cylinder with
> three compartments but the rest of them have all been correctly
> identified. The answers along with some videos of unusual wood splitters
> have been posted here:
>
>
> http://55tools.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-369.html#answers
>
>
> Thanks to everyone who took part in this thread and also to all who
> participated in the past year, this project wouldn't be much fun without
> others guessing and helping to solve the mystery items that are sent in.
> I hope everyone has a safe and healthy New Year!
>
>
> Rob
Thanks Rob for everything the past year and for making everyone use their
brains to try to fathom out what they all were.
All very interesting and educational, lots of things I and I am sure, others
had never seen before.
I appreciate your efforts and I am looking forward to another year of
interesting objects.
Happy New Year From OZ
On 2010-12-30, Rob H. <[email protected]> wrote:
> Six more items have been posted on the web site:
>
> http://55tools.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-369.html
Posting from Rec.crafts.metalworking as always.
2125) Interesting device. It appears to have a few DIP packaged
reed relays, a few transistors, two widely separated 9V
batteries, several switches for configuration, a potentiometer,
a few capacitors and resistors, and a circuit in some folded up
brass shielding, and *I think* a mercury tilt switch in the
black plastic heat-shrink sleeving near the brass tab at the
bottom right of the board.
There is also a round object which I am quite uncertain about.
Oh yes -- and a speaker with a paint job on the frame which
makes it look army surplus.
With just the speaker and one relay powered by one 9V battery, I
could make a significant noisemaker.
The round object might be a vibration or orientation sensor.
There *may* be something more under the layer visible, since I
think that the central batch of wires in the black heat-shrink
sleeving poking out from under the bottom center of the board
may go to something else below.
My guess is that this is intended to make a lot of noise when it
is jostled or carried away.
But -- the speaker could be used backwards as a microphone, so
it might be a "wire" for recording or broadcasting a supposedly
private conversation.
2126) The larger items are lenses with manual shutters -- perhaps for
projecting concentrated illumination. The smaller objects may
be for supporting things to be illuminated by the lenses.
2127) No real clue what the thing was to hold. Perhaps a clue could
be obtained from the relative volume of the three compartments,
for carrying the ingredients to something dangerous to carry
combined -- such as the ingredients for black power.
2128) Looks like it is for a roller type massage.
2129) Looks like something for holding a test specimen -- perhaps
for X-ray crystallography or visible light reflection or
refraction.
2130) Something designed to be moved quickly or with a hydraulic
actuator to cut something. If it were not for the wide
blades, I might think that it was a log splitter, but I don't
thinks so as the visible part appears.
Now to post this and go see what others have suggested.
Enjoy,
DoN.
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