rR

22/08/2004 3:31 AM

Another tool ID needed III

I just posted some more photos:

http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/

Number 95 is a bent piece of wire with a loop on each end, years ago
it was sold for a particular purpose. There was a piece of a paper
attached to it by the manufacturer that had the name of the product,
an illustration of it in use, and some other info including "many uses
around the home".

These next two belong to the owner of a local antique shop, he asked
me to try to find out what they are.

Number 97 is some type of knife, it's beveled on the bottom so that
when it's flat against a table as in the photo, the cutting edge is
about 1/16" above the table's surface.

Number 98 looks like a vase or plant holder but I don't know why there
is a large slot in the side. Also, there is a hole in the bottom of
this one.


Rob


This topic has 15 replies

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[email protected] (Dave Mundt)

in reply to [email protected] (R.H.) on 22/08/2004 3:31 AM

22/08/2004 8:28 PM

Greetings and Salutations....

On 22 Aug 2004 03:31:46 -0700, [email protected] (R.H.) wrote:
*snip*

>Number 97 is some type of knife, it's beveled on the bottom so that
>when it's flat against a table as in the photo, the cutting edge is
>about 1/16" above the table's surface.
>
Well, I recognize #97. I help a beekeeper out, and, that
is the knife that is used to uncap the honeycombs when
extracting the honey. It is usually heated, so as to slide
through the caps on the cells more easily.
Regards
Dave Mundt

eE

[email protected] (Eric Anderson)

in reply to [email protected] (R.H.) on 22/08/2004 3:31 AM

22/08/2004 5:44 PM

Explain how you are using blogger.com to show your photos. I see some
of their suggestions, but I am just curious as to the direction you
took.

eE

[email protected] (Eric Anderson)

in reply to [email protected] (R.H.) on 22/08/2004 3:31 AM

23/08/2004 9:31 PM

I think I understand. I have created an account at each, but I don't
think I know why I have to have one a blogspot.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/eganders/Chestofdrawersstained004.jpg

has a photo I uploaded. What is the reason for Blogspot, assuming you
can see the uploaded photo.

Eric

[email protected] (R.H.) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> [email protected] (Eric Anderson) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> > Explain how you are using blogger.com to show your photos. I see some
> > of their suggestions, but I am just curious as to the direction you
> > took.
>
>
> To post photos on blogspot, you need to have an image host on which to
> store your photos. I use photobucket.com, it's free but since I use
> it a lot and like it so much I actually sent them some money. My
> photos are uploaded to this web site, then all I do is copy and paste
> the photo link from photobucket to blogspot, so my pictures are hot
> linked from one site to the other. That's all there is to it. Let me
> know if that wasn't clear.
>
> Rob

rR

in reply to [email protected] (R.H.) on 22/08/2004 3:31 AM

22/08/2004 2:23 PM

Anthony VanCampen <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 03:31:46 -0700, R.H. wrote:
>
> 94 is a knot called a "monkey fist." Usually found on the end of a heaving
> line, which is how they get the heavy mooring lines from the ship to the
> pier. Monkey fists are also used decoratively, on knot boards. The Navy
> replaced monkey fists with a solid rubber ball about ten years ago. Seems
> too many sailors were putting lead wieghts in the centers of the fists to
> get more distance, and there was a rash of pierside line handles with
> concussions.
>
> Tigger


Correct, it's a monkey's fist knot.


Rob

rR

in reply to [email protected] (R.H.) on 22/08/2004 3:31 AM

22/08/2004 2:27 PM

> #95 could be a clothes hanger extension.

That's not the purpose it was sold for.

> #96 is an airline ice cracking hammer.

Correct.

> #97 looks like a pie/cake serving spatula/knife.

It does resemble a serving knife, but it's not as wide as most that
I've seen. I'll put this on my list of possible answers.

> #98 could be the base for a tabletop carbonating machine.

I'll also put this one on my list of possibilities.


Rob

rR

in reply to [email protected] (R.H.) on 22/08/2004 3:31 AM

22/08/2004 2:33 PM

Roy Smith <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> In article <[email protected]>,
> Larry Jaques <novalidaddress@di\/ersify.com> wrote:
>
> > #94 looks like a wife/child-beating attachment for your whip.
>
> It's a "Monkey's Fist". It's used to add weight to the end of a line
> making it easier to throw to somebody.


Yes, it's a monkey's fist knot, I put a lead musket ball in this one.


Rob

rR

in reply to [email protected] (R.H.) on 22/08/2004 3:31 AM

23/08/2004 1:41 PM

[email protected] (Eric Anderson) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Explain how you are using blogger.com to show your photos. I see some
> of their suggestions, but I am just curious as to the direction you
> took.


To post photos on blogspot, you need to have an image host on which to
store your photos. I use photobucket.com, it's free but since I use
it a lot and like it so much I actually sent them some money. My
photos are uploaded to this web site, then all I do is copy and paste
the photo link from photobucket to blogspot, so my pictures are hot
linked from one site to the other. That's all there is to it. Let me
know if that wasn't clear.

Rob

rR

in reply to [email protected] (R.H.) on 22/08/2004 3:31 AM

23/08/2004 1:43 PM

[email protected] (Dave Mundt) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Greetings and Salutations....
>
> On 22 Aug 2004 03:31:46 -0700, [email protected] (R.H.) wrote:
> *snip*
>
> >Number 97 is some type of knife, it's beveled on the bottom so that
> >when it's flat against a table as in the photo, the cutting edge is
> >about 1/16" above the table's surface.
> >
> Well, I recognize #97. I help a beekeeper out, and, that
> is the knife that is used to uncap the honeycombs when
> extracting the honey. It is usually heated, so as to slide
> through the caps on the cells more easily.
> Regards
> Dave Mundt


Thanks for solving this one for me, I found one that looks just like
it on a beekeeping retail site.

Rob

rR

in reply to [email protected] (R.H.) on 22/08/2004 3:31 AM

24/08/2004 12:58 PM

> Looks like an egg dipper for coloring eggs at Easter time.

It does look like one, but it's a little too big for that.

>
> A BeeKeepers knife

Correct.

>
> >
> > Number 98 looks like a vase or plant holder but I don't know why there
> > is a large slot in the side. Also, there is a hole in the bottom of
> > this one.
> >
> A flower pot used in the funeral buisness. It clamps to the rail of the
> casket.

I'll put that on my list of possible answers.


Rob

rR

in reply to [email protected] (R.H.) on 22/08/2004 3:31 AM

24/08/2004 1:08 PM

[email protected] (Eric Anderson) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I think I understand. I have created an account at each, but I don't
> think I know why I have to have one a blogspot.
>
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/eganders/Chestofdrawersstained004.jpg
>
> has a photo I uploaded. What is the reason for Blogspot, assuming you
> can see the uploaded photo.

If you just want to post photos, then all you need is photobucket, but
if you want to add text then you need a web site like blogspot or any
other free one that you like. Or you could probably put a little text
right on your photo in MS Paint if you wanted to. I'm not sure if
blogspot will act as an image host if you upgrade to a premium
account, but for the free site it's not available.

Rob

PG

"Puff Griffis"

in reply to [email protected] (R.H.) on 22/08/2004 3:31 AM

24/08/2004 2:38 AM

>=20
> Number 95 is a bent piece of wire with a loop on each end, years ago
> it was sold for a particular purpose. There was a piece of a paper
> attached to it by the manufacturer that had the name of the product,
> an illustration of it in use, and some other info including "many uses
> around the home".

Looks like an egg dipper for coloring eggs at Easter time.

> These next two belong to the owner of a local antique shop, he asked
> me to try to find out what they are.
>=20
> Number 97 is some type of knife, it's beveled on the bottom so that
> when it's flat against a table as in the photo, the cutting edge is
> about 1/16" above the table's surface.

A BeeKeepers knife

>=20
> Number 98 looks like a vase or plant holder but I don't know why there
> is a large slot in the side. Also, there is a hole in the bottom of
> this one.
>=20
A flower pot used in the funeral buisness. It clamps to the rail of the =
casket.
Puff
>=20
> Rob

LJ

Larry Jaques

in reply to [email protected] (R.H.) on 22/08/2004 3:31 AM

22/08/2004 11:48 AM

On 22 Aug 2004 03:31:46 -0700, [email protected] (R.H.) calmly ranted:

>I just posted some more photos:
>
>http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>
>Number 95 is a bent piece of wire with a loop on each end, years ago
>it was sold for a particular purpose. There was a piece of a paper
>attached to it by the manufacturer that had the name of the product,
>an illustration of it in use, and some other info including "many uses
>around the home".
>
>These next two belong to the owner of a local antique shop, he asked
>me to try to find out what they are.
>
>Number 97 is some type of knife, it's beveled on the bottom so that
>when it's flat against a table as in the photo, the cutting edge is
>about 1/16" above the table's surface.
>
>Number 98 looks like a vase or plant holder but I don't know why there
>is a large slot in the side. Also, there is a hole in the bottom of
>this one.

#94 looks like a wife/child-beating attachment for your whip.
#95 is way too thick to be used as a garrote.
(OK, enough kidding. Now I'll get serious. ;)

#95 could be a clothes hanger extension.
#96 is an airline ice cracking hammer.
#97 looks like a pie/cake serving spatula/knife.
#98 could be the base for a tabletop carbonating machine.


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Anthony VanCampen

in reply to [email protected] (R.H.) on 22/08/2004 3:31 AM

22/08/2004 1:36 PM

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 03:31:46 -0700, R.H. wrote:

94 is a knot called a "monkey fist." Usually found on the end of a heaving
line, which is how they get the heavy mooring lines from the ship to the
pier. Monkey fists are also used decoratively, on knot boards. The Navy
replaced monkey fists with a solid rubber ball about ten years ago. Seems
too many sailors were putting lead wieghts in the centers of the fists to
get more distance, and there was a rash of pierside line handles with
concussions.

Tigger

RS

Roy Smith

in reply to [email protected] (R.H.) on 22/08/2004 3:31 AM

22/08/2004 3:00 PM

In article <[email protected]>,
Larry Jaques <novalidaddress@di\/ersify.com> wrote:

> #94 looks like a wife/child-beating attachment for your whip.

It's a "Monkey's Fist". It's used to add weight to the end of a line
making it easier to throw to somebody.

sS

[email protected] (Scott Lurndal)

in reply to [email protected] (R.H.) on 22/08/2004 3:31 AM

24/08/2004 2:01 PM

#96 was used on recalcitrant passengers. :-)


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