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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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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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Thursday, September 2, 2010
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#2026 is a homing pigeon timing clock, used in races to record the arrival time of each bird in the kit.
ReplyDelete2024. Looks to be a grout cleaner/remover.
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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.
ReplyDelete2027 - turf knife?
ReplyDelete2028: Magnetic FOD cleanup
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2026. Pigeon timing clock
2028. Electromagnet runway sweeper
2027.
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2027:
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2025. Kerosene container for a kerosene stove
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