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Stanley
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Here's a mystery for you. There isn't an answer yet because I don't know what it is. Here are two pics:
It's some sort of a gauge, made by A G Parker of 69 Icknield Street, Birmingham and on the front is engraved what I believe is the owner's name; Captain J H Square of Kingsbridge. I've put one or two enquiries out and am waiting to hear from them. I think it might be something to do with Guns because I have an idea that A G Parker was one of the founders of Parker-Hale, a company that specialised in gun sights and accessories. Has anyone ever seen anything like it?
Stanley Challenger Graham
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stanley at barnoldswick.freeserve.co.uk
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Posted - 08/11/2011 : 05:03
It is complicated isn't it. It is a very low geared and efficient riveter for small rivets. The "micrometer' adjustment in the jaw is to adjust the length of the stroke. Ex WD and a very good and well made tool.
Want another?
Stanley Challenger Graham
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Posted - 08/11/2011 : 08:22
Keep em coming Comrade. Nolic
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TOM PHILLIPS
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Posted - 08/11/2011 : 20:35
Believe it or not a riveter did come to mind ,but I didnt think it was wide enough......always been interested in strange tools !!
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Stanley
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Posted - 09/11/2011 : 05:23
Stanley Challenger Graham
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marilyn
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Posted - 09/11/2011 : 06:01
Looks like something (thin metal?) gets fed in through those rollers...and then what? The left hand bit could be held in a vice.
Is it for suspending sheet metal (using more than one of these gizmos of course) so that is can be worked on from both sides?
Can't think of a suitable name for it...
get your people to phone my people and we will do lunch...MAZ |
Tizer
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Posted - 09/11/2011 : 10:31
An engineer's nutcracker?
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belle
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Posted - 09/11/2011 : 11:06
They may be diverting the topic but they don't deserve that Tizer!
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TOM PHILLIPS
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Posted - 09/11/2011 : 13:28
Is it some kind of Knarling (not sure on the spelling) tool,thats used to put a textured gripable pattern on rounded bar.???
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Posted - 09/11/2011 : 18:29
It's a prototype supermarket carrier bag opening aid !........( I hate it when the cashier licks her fingures before trying to help you get into the bloody things )
"Need any help with your packing , sir ?"
" NO !..."
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Stanley
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Posted - 10/11/2011 : 04:10
Spot on Tom. There are many knurling tools on the market but I've never seen one that worked well. Then I saw a drawing for this one and made it. Opposing wheels means you can get a lot of pressure on without distorting the bar.Once you've set the gap for a particular size you get the same depth of knurl every time.
Tiz, no danger, you'd have to have them rotating at at least 100rpm. Even you can't do that!
Stanley Challenger Graham
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marilyn
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Posted - 10/11/2011 : 04:21
Perhaps I shall know what the next one is! 
get your people to phone my people and we will do lunch...MAZ |
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Posted - 10/11/2011 : 04:32
I find it a bit tricky to explain what I think these tools may be cause I don't know 'tool technology talk' and I notice a few others don't either, but that is part of the fun.
All thru the fields and meadows gay .... Enjoy
Take Care...Cathy |
Stanley
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Posted - 10/11/2011 : 05:10
Morning Maz and Cath. Nice to know Oz is up and functioning! Forget about them being technical, that doesn't matter. some of the objects I will put up are mysteries to me as well and it may be that a non-technical eye will see something I have missed. Here's one for them to puzzle over today. The crumblies will have an advantage...
Stanley Challenger Graham
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Cathy
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Posted - 10/11/2011 : 05:16
I looks like a type of key to me, maybe for a machine. Could it be the old fashioned version of today's allenkey that we use when putting certain pieces of furniture together. Mmmm...
All thru the fields and meadows gay .... Enjoy
Take Care...Cathy |
Stanley
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Posted - 10/11/2011 : 06:45
You're on the right track Cathy. Perhaps you're more of an engineer than you thought! However, it is for one particular job.....
Stanley Challenger Graham
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Mystery objects of all sorts.
