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1435. The gauge, hammer, and tool on the left are all part of a set:
6" long:
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1436. Approximately 8' diameter, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses on this one:
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1437. 3" long, from the 1860's:
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1438. 6-1/2" long, submitted by a visitor who is looking to identify these tools:
1439. 8-1/2" long:
One of the handles contains a razor knife, the other has a regular and Phillips head screwdriver.
1440. 2-1/2" long:
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
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1440 - trigger lock
ReplyDelete1437. Gun worm.
ReplyDelete1440. Agree with trigger lock.
1435 -- volt meter for insulated cable -- the hammer is used to hit the probe, the pins at the end pierce cable insulation, then voltage measurments can be taken.
ReplyDelete1437 -- musket tool, screwdriver, wrench, vent prick, & worm
1439 -- don't know, except for the screwdriver part, it looks like it might be handy for installing carpets
1440 -- gun trigger lock
1435: for measuring the dryness of wood?
ReplyDelete1440- Antique water pump handle lock to stop unauthorized use of the well. A padlock fits in the holes when closed.
ReplyDelete1435- piano tuner's meter- place the probes along the piano wires, strike the wire, and read the meter. The other end of the hammer is for adjustment.
ReplyDelete1435-Moisture tester for lumber.
ReplyDelete1436-Some type of primative overhead hoist,perhaps for wagons,carriages?
1437-Agree with "gun tool"
1438-Some type of "proprietory"wiring terminal tool?
1439-Vinyl flooring tool?
1440-Agree w/firearm trigger lock
>1440- Antique water pump handle lock to stop unauthorized use of the well. A padlock fits in the holes when closed.
ReplyDeleteIs this answer for 1431? If so, what type of pump does it fit? I did some searching but didn't find an obvious match for it.
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