Set 563

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I need to take a breaking from working on this site so there will not be any new posts for a while, I'm not sure when I'll start posting again. If you have an item that you are trying to identify, I will be happy to take a look at it. Feel free to send some photos to me at the address on my profile page.




3248.
-The spikes on this item are around 5" long
-The part holding the spikes can freely rotate on the threaded shaft
-There are two mounting holes on the frame
-Turning the handle raises and lowers the spikes, which can all pivot outwards
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Answer:

This item has not yet been identified, if you can supply the answer please leave a comment.





















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Set 562

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3248. 5-3/4" tall, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses and a chance to win a T-shirt.

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Answer:

This is a mold for making glass lenses.



















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Set 561

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3247. 3-1/4" long, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses and a chance to win a T-shirt.

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Answer:

No luck yet in finding the purpose of this item, if you recognize it please post your answer in the comments.























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Set 560

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I need to take a breaking from working on this site so there will not be any new posts for a while, I'm not sure when I'll start posting again. If you have an item that you are trying to identify, I will be happy to take a look at it. Feel free to send some photos to me at the address on my profile page.




3246. 17" long, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses and a chance to win a T-shirt.

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Answer:

This item is still unidentified, if you have the answer please post it in the comments below.





















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Glenwood Gardens Park

Set 559

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3245. The coin is 7/8" diameter, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses and a chance to win a T-shirt.

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Answer:
These are caulks (cleats) for horseshoes, they are used for getting better traction in mud and snow.




















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Glenwood Gardens Park

Set 558

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I'm back to posting for the next three weeks only, just one or two items per post. If you have an item that you are trying to identify, feel free to send some photos to the address on my profile page.




3244. 12" long, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses and a chance to win a T-shirt.

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Answer:
This is probably a replica of some type of war hammer.















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Glenwood Gardens Park

Set 557

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3243. This item was sent in by a visitor who was looking to find its purpose, it weighs around 200 pounds and has quite a few glass lenses in it. Take a look at Neatorama for more guesses and a chance to win a T-shirt.

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Answer:
This was found in a part of town that used to have an amusement park, so it was probably a part of a ride or sign.















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Set 556

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3242. 27" long, the lower part can be lifted out and moved downward to two other positions, and the upper part can also be adjusted. Take a look at Neatorama for more guesses and a chance to win a T-shirt.

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Answer:

This item is still unidentified, if you have the answer please post it in the comments below.





















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Set 555

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3241. Approximately 10" long, take a look at Neatorama for more guesses on this item.

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Answer:

This tool is a Morris scissor bench plane, or plow plane, patent number 112,949 states that it was "designed to enable the bit to be run at any desired distance from the edge of a board or panel."









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