1447. 72" tall, c. 1885:
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1448. 9-1/2" long, these two stretched springs are sold as a set:
In use they are twisted together so they are held in place by friction:
1449. This box is 4" long:
A wedge is attached to the bottom:
1450. 14" long, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses on this tool:
1451. 8" long:
1452. 2-1/2" long:
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1451. Sold today as a paper shredder.
ReplyDelete1450 - cedar shake/shingle cutter, blade goes near edge of log, and you step on the extension to slice off a shingle
ReplyDelete1450 - scissors for making ribbons?
1452 - clamp that holds a plane blade at the correct angle for sharpening
1451: A "manual" document shredder?
ReplyDeletePaper or document shredder is correct.
ReplyDelete# 1449 = box type turkey call, of course!
ReplyDeleteThe Stanley device is a depth stop for drilling holes with a brace and bit.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting post. Esp. your stands accustomed to keep the go. I wouldn't have noticed this without any help. Will have to look carefully at previous pictures to see this function.
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