Thursday, April 30, 2009

Set 282

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1603. 8-1/2" long, the cap on the end can be removed so that a battery can be inserted, more guesses on the this device can be seen at Neatorama:


















1604. Submitted by a visitor who found these unidentified pieces of hardware half buried in the ground while cleaning up beside the highway. They are about 24" in diameter and weigh around 50lb each:

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1605. 5-1/2" tall:



















1606. 7" long:

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1607. 3-1/4" long, sent in by a visitor:

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1608. Approximately 20" long:

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8 comments:

  1. 1606 Log splitting axe head with built in pivoting wedges.
    1607 Shower curtain hangers.

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  2. 1605 A dispenser used with motor oil in cans. Lid would pierce the can top when closing.

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  3. 1604 Sprockets from a chain drive truck. One worn out, one not.

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  4. 1608 A rim expander used to install demountable rims in early automobile tires.

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  5. 1603 Somebody on Neatorama got the answer to this one.

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  6. 1604 ARE DRIVE SPROCKETS FOR AN OLD BULLDOZER...YES, ONE IS WORN OUT!

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  7. Correct answers so far:

    1604. Track vehicle sprockets
    1605. Can opener, but not for oil
    1606. Wood splitting axe
    1680. Automobile rim tool

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  8. 1605 - beer can opener / pitcher -- can goes in, close the lid then pour

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