Thursday, September 2, 2010

Set 352

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2023. Approximately 9" tall:

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Another model of the same device:

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2024. This tool was submitted by a visitor who is looking to identify it:

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2025. 6" diameter, the jar seen below was sent in by a visitor:
























2026. Around 10" long:

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2027. 12" long:

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2028. This machine was used for a very specific purpose:

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Answers:


2023. These are both Schebler Carburetors, patent number 870,052 and 806,434:

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2024. A Brucklacher tool for working on trees, it's used to cut or scrape off unhealthy parts:

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2025. A fuel container for an old kerosene stove:























2026. A pigeon racing clock, when a bird arrived they would take the identifier from the it and place it into the slot, turning the lever would then record the time for that particular pigeon.

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2027. A lawn edger that is missing its long handle:

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2028. A Massey Harris I244 tractor with an electromagnet at the bottom, it was used by the Air Force to clear metal debris from runways.

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16 comments:

  1. #2026 is a homing pigeon timing clock, used in races to record the arrival time of each bird in the kit.

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  2. 2024. Looks to be a grout cleaner/remover.

    - Edward

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  3. 2023- Marine engine carburetors
    http://www.oldmarineengine.com/technical/carburetor/scheblerD.html

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  4. 2028 - Given that it is marked "US AIRFORCE" I'd guess that it is for grading or smoothing out an open area for a dirt runway.

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  5. 2028: Magnetic FOD cleanup

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  6. Correct answers so far:

    2023. Carburetors
    2026. Pigeon timing clock
    2028. Electromagnet runway sweeper

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  7. 2027:
    Shoe mounted edger for walkways.

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  8. 2025. Kerosene container for a kerosene stove

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  9. 2027: http://lawnedger.com/

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