RH

"Rob H."

20/10/2011 4:35 AM

What is it? Set 411

This week's items have been posted:

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Rob


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DB

Dave Balderstone

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 9:48 AM

In article <[email protected]>, Rob H.
<[email protected]> wrote:

> This week's items have been posted:
>
> http://55tools.blogspot.com/

2379: router plane, broken and missing handles

2380: wrench

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[email protected] (Scott Lurndal)

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 5:37 PM

"Rob H." <[email protected]> writes:
>This week's items have been posted:
>
>http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>

#2379 Router Plane (broken).

kk

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 4:36 AM

On Oct 19, 10:35=A0pm, "Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote:
> This week's items have been posted:
>
> http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>
> Rob

2379. Router Plane. http://www.wkfinetools.com/contrib/cSchwarz/z_art/routP=
lanes/rPlane1.asp
2381. Fireless cooker. http://www.hearthcook.com/aaFirelesscooker.html
Thanks
Karl

Ds

Dave__67

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 10:42 AM

On Oct 20, 9:54=A0am, "Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote:
> >http://55tools.blogspot.com/
> >2382- early microscope with... net frame, net used to capture pond
>
> critters?
>
> This device is from the Civil War, you're right about it being a frame, i=
t
> *is* missing something but not a net.

maybe a white cloth goes over it to provide soft-field/omnidirectional
lighting...

Dave

WK

Walter Kraft

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 12:03 PM

No. 2377 might be a grip/handle with trigger for a .50 Browning
Machinegun

No. 2381 is easy, its a rusty bucket *smile*



This week's items have been posted:
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>
>
> Rob

WK

Walter Kraft

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 12:09 PM


>
> 2380 is a strap wrench for removing oil filters or similar items.

might be so, but i think the flat, ageled part in the upper right of the
tool is to force it against a surface for leverage power. This seems not
necessary for a oilfilterwrench.

JP

Joseph P

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 10:18 AM

On Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:35:25 -0400, Rob H. wrote:

> This week's items have been posted:
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2377. Trigger for Vickers machine gun

2378. Fire lighter. Used in paddocks / bush. Usually fueled with kerosene

2379. Dunno. Brand template?

2389. Adjustable strap wrench. Used for undoing oil filters or similar.

2381. Billy can? Perhaps for brewing tea / coffee over a campfire.

2382. Dunno

Ds

Dave__67

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 5:36 AM

On Oct 20, 4:35=A0am, "Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote:
> This week's items have been posted:
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> Rob

2377- machine gun handle/trigger (thumb trigger)

2378- fire spreader for lighting back-fires



2380- strap wrench for...



2382- early microscope with... net frame, net used to capture pond
critters?


Dave

Ic

=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Christian_St=FCben?=

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

21/10/2011 2:21 AM

if 2380 is really a tool for removing oil filters, then there must be
some elongation missing. The cord is much too small to surround an oil
filter.

2382 i think that the miracleous part is a holder for glas balls, that
are used as condensor lens for bright enlightening of the specimen.


greetings from germany
Chris

MK

Michael Kenefick

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 6:48 AM

2377: Old periscope?
2378: fire extinguisher?
2379: air diverted?
2380: used to tighten a ??? ?
2381: ?
2382: Microscope, but no idea what the large round part basket is for

On 10/20/2011 04:35 AM, Rob H. wrote:
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> http://55tools.blogspot.com/
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>
> Rob

Ll

Leon

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 6:07 AM

On 10/20/2011 3:35 AM, Rob H. wrote:
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> Rob



Hey Bill! Is that rain on your shoes? ;~)

Ll

Leon

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 6:08 AM

On 10/20/2011 6:07 AM, Leon wrote:
> On 10/20/2011 3:35 AM, Rob H. wrote:
>> This week's items have been posted:
>>
>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>>
>>
>> Rob
>
>
>
> Hey Bill! Is that rain on your shoes? ;~)

Oooops Never mind!

LE

"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh"

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 6:13 AM

Joseph P <[email protected]> fired this volley in
news:[email protected]:

> 2378. Fire lighter. Used in paddocks / bush. Usually fueled with
> kerosene

They're called "drip torches". We use them all the time down here for
pasture burns.

LLoyd

DB

"Dave Baker"

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 10:36 AM


"Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> This week's items have been posted:
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> http://55tools.blogspot.com/

2380 is a strap wrench for removing oil filters or similar items.
--
Dave Baker

AT

Alexander Thesoso

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 6:09 AM

On 10/20/2011 5:36 AM, Dave Baker wrote:
> "Rob H."<[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> This week's items have been posted:
>>
>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>
> 2380 is a strap wrench for removing oil filters or similar items.

2380 And a very nicely made old strap wrench at that... Nowadays they
are a polymer handle-stick and strap.

2377 Sure looks like the trigger mechanism of an M2 Browning .50 caliber
machine gun.

2378 A gasoline burner/torch. I can't help with the specific application.

RH

"Rob H."

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 9:34 AM


"Dave Baker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> This week's items have been posted:
>>
>> http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>
> 2380 is a strap wrench for removing oil filters or similar items.
> --
> Dave Baker


Strap wrench is correct though it's not for oil filters.

RH

"Rob H."

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 9:44 AM

> 2377 Sure looks like the trigger mechanism of an M2 Browning .50 caliber
> machine gun.


Yes, it's a trigger with spadegrips.



RH

"Rob H."

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 9:46 AM


> 2378. Fire lighter. Used in paddocks / bush. Usually fueled with kerosene

Correct, it's a drip torch for use by firemen.

> 2381. Billy can? Perhaps for brewing tea / coffee over a campfire.

Nope

SM

"Stormin Mormon"

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 9:43 AM

2377 the operator's handle for airplane mounted machine gun
2378 used for lighting back fires, for fighting forest fires
2379 part of wood worker's hold down clamp. The right side
is broken.
2380 soft touch version of a pipe clamp, for tightening
stainless steel pipe where appearance matters.
2381 storage can for fishing bait
2382 changable design (inserts not shown in this picture)
yarmulche for small Jewish scientists.

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"Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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2380 is a strap wrench for removing oil filters or similar
items.
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RH

"Rob H."

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 9:49 AM


"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" <lloydspinsidemindspring.com> wrote in message
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> Joseph P <[email protected]> fired this volley in
> news:[email protected]:
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>> 2378. Fire lighter. Used in paddocks / bush. Usually fueled with
>> kerosene
>
> They're called "drip torches". We use them all the time down here for
> pasture burns.
>
> LLoyd


Do firemen burn the pastures or do farmers start their own fires?

RH

"Rob H."

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 9:50 AM


<[email protected]> wrote in message
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On Oct 19, 10:35 pm, "Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote:
> This week's items have been posted:
>
> http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>
> Rob

>2379. Router Plane.
>http://www.wkfinetools.com/contrib/cSchwarz/z_art/routPlanes/rPlane1.asp

Correct

>2381. Fireless cooker. http://www.hearthcook.com/aaFirelesscooker.html

Nope




RH

"Rob H."

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 9:54 AM


> http://55tools.blogspot.com/



>2382- early microscope with... net frame, net used to capture pond
critters?


This device is from the Civil War, you're right about it being a frame, it
*is* missing something but not a net.

dn

dpb

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 9:36 AM

On 10/20/2011 8:49 AM, Rob H. wrote:
>
> "Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" <lloydspinsidemindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Joseph P <[email protected]> fired this volley in
>> news:[email protected]:
>>
>>> 2378. Fire lighter. Used in paddocks / bush. Usually fueled with
>>> kerosene
>>
>> They're called "drip torches". We use them all the time down here for
>> pasture burns.
>>
>> LLoyd
>
>
> Do firemen burn the pastures or do farmers start their own fires?

Like 'most everything on the farm/ranch, it's a part of the job.
Generally is done cooperatively w/ neighbors w/ or w/o help of "custom"
crews that travel the areas that have significant burn areas every
spring, particularly out here in the Flint and Red Hill areas.

Farther west where there's much CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) grass
that has replaced formerly tilled highly erodible (think wind, sandy,
dirty-30's) ground in large areas, burning is one of the alternative
maintenance practices. Several quarters (160A/quarter) or sections of
one or several owners/landlords may be burned in a single burn. Begin
w/ a disc'ed buffer around edges of some distance for a break then a
backburn downwind and the main burn set upwind the other side.

Folks here have setups of a drip torch mounted on an old 4x4 or use
4-wheelers and head off across the burn target area at a heady clip
trailing the fire behind.

It is required to file burn plans and coordinate w/ County Emergency
Management organization whatever that is locally--generally there's a
County Fire Department who's in charge.

It's a real challenge when one gets started on hot, dry, windy days by
carelessness or accident Train hotboxes are a great source as well as
windblown power line coming down or the tossed cigarette butt along the
highway. One of worst around here last summer was a fool welding
outside in windy weather w/o protection and set his yard going which got
away into adjacent fields. Ended up w/ a 20-mile long by 5-7 mile
stretch and several houses.

<http://www.kansas.com/2011/04/11/1802782/range-burning-in-the-flint-hills.html>

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RG

Rich Grise

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 8:53 AM

dpb wrote:
>
> It's a real challenge when one gets started on hot, dry, windy days by
> carelessness or accident Train hotboxes are a great source as well as
> windblown power line coming down or the tossed cigarette butt along the
> highway. One of worst around here last summer was a fool welding
> outside in windy weather w/o protection and set his yard going which got
> away into adjacent fields. Ended up w/ a 20-mile long by 5-7 mile
> stretch and several houses.
>
<http://www.kansas.com/2011/04/11/1802782/range-burning-in-the-flint-hills.html>
>
Have any of those grass fires been started by dry lightning?

Thanks,
Rich

RH

"Rob H."

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 2:26 PM


"Dave__67" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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On Oct 20, 9:54 am, "Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote:
> >http://55tools.blogspot.com/
> >2382- early microscope with... net frame, net used to capture pond
>
> critters?
>
> This device is from the Civil War, you're right about it being a frame, it
> *is* missing something but not a net.

>maybe a white cloth goes over it to provide soft-field/omnidirectional
>lighting...

>Dave

A cloth does go over it but it's not for lighting.

PK

"Paul K. Dickman"

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 5:54 PM


"Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Dave__67" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Oct 20, 9:54 am, "Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>> >2382- early microscope with... net frame, net used to capture pond
>>
>> critters?
>>
>> This device is from the Civil War, you're right about it being a frame,
>> it
>> *is* missing something but not a net.
>
>>maybe a white cloth goes over it to provide soft-field/omnidirectional
>>lighting...
>
>>Dave
>
> A cloth does go over it but it's not for lighting.
Is it an mask for ether?

Paul K. Dickman

RH

"Rob H."

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 6:59 PM

>>> >2382- early microscope with... net frame, net used to capture pond
>>>
>>> critters?
>>>
>>> This device is from the Civil War, you're right about it being a frame,
>>> it
>>> *is* missing something but not a net.
>>
>>>maybe a white cloth goes over it to provide soft-field/omnidirectional
>>>lighting...
>>
>>>Dave
>>
>> A cloth does go over it but it's not for lighting.
> Is it an mask for ether?

Nailed it!



JB

J Burns

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

21/10/2011 11:27 AM

On 10/20/11 5:36 AM, Dave Baker wrote:
> "Rob H."<[email protected]> wrote in message
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2381 looks like it would hold 2 gallons. It would serve as an ash
bucket by a stove or fireplace.

RH

"Rob H."

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

21/10/2011 4:28 PM

They've all been correctly identified this week, the answer page can be seen
here:

http://55tools.blogspot.com/2011/10/set-411.html#answers

SM

"Stormin Mormon"

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

21/10/2011 6:05 PM

That's interesting as always. I did get a couple right,
which is satisfying. A couple were good learning moments for
me.

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"Rob H." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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They've all been correctly identified this week, the answer
page can be seen
here:

http://55tools.blogspot.com/2011/10/set-411.html#answers

Ll

Leon

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

21/10/2011 5:58 AM

On 10/20/2011 5:09 AM, Walter Kraft wrote:
>
>>
>> 2380 is a strap wrench for removing oil filters or similar items.
>
> might be so, but i think the flat, ageled part in the upper right of the
> tool is to force it against a surface for leverage power. This seems not
> necessary for a oilfilterwrench.


Perhaps you have not removed many oil filters, many can be quite tight
especially if the previous person that put one on did not put oil on the
gasket. I have had to destroy some filters to remove them. Leverage is
certainly your friend.

SW

"Steve W."

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

20/10/2011 11:05 AM

Rob H. wrote:
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> http://55tools.blogspot.com/
>
>
> Rob


2377 - ANM Spadegrip backplate off a Browning M2 set up for aircraft use.

2378 - Drip torch. Used to light controlled burns.

2379 - Looks like an early version of a combination tool. One piece
serves to draw circles and arcs while the other allow you to cut mortice's.

2380 - Some form of strap wrench. Looks to be a special purpose one for
gas company use?

2381 - Ye Olde lunch pail

2382 - Well there's a microscope but the other item ????

--
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DN

"DoN. Nichols"

in reply to "Rob H." on 20/10/2011 4:35 AM

21/10/2011 1:03 AM

On 2011-10-20, Rob H. <[email protected]> wrote:
> This week's items have been posted:
>
> http://55tools.blogspot.com/

Posting from Rec.crafts.metalworking as always.

2377) Aiming grips and trigger (the knurled surface between
the two handles is pressed by either or both thumbs) for
a machine gun -- M2, I think.

And I think that this is the remote one which can be used while
the weapon is on a low tripod and the operator is standing.

I recently stumbled across this information when looking for an
example of the "Manual of Arms" from the period of WW-I. About
four days ago, I would not have known this at all.

2378) Perhaps an agricultural sprayer for insecticides?

2379) Looks as though it might be one of the tripod feet from 2377
above.

2380) One of the nicest looking and best made strap wrenches that I
have ever seen.

For turning a smooth cylinder without marring it.

2381) A bit small for the first thought of being for boiling corn
on the cob.

Perhaps for sterilizing medical instruments by boiling them?

2382) Given its location, I would think that it might be to use
water to form a lens to focus illumination (perhaps from a lamp
wick or a candle) onto the mirror below the stage of the
microscope shown.

O.K. That's all the questions, and all my suggestions.

Now to spell-check this and then post it and go check what
others have suggested.

Enjoy,
DoN.

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