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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: garwein on July 07, 2014, 09:08:16 PM

Title: Brown and Sharpe Lathe Part?
Post by: garwein on July 07, 2014, 09:08:16 PM

Any idea what this antique Brown and Sharpe tool is used for? Found in a box lot I bid on at an auction recently.

Title: Re: Brown and Sharpe Lathe Part?
Post by: bleonard on July 08, 2014, 01:04:10 AM

It is base of a Dial Indicator stand I have one like it
but the big piece on the end I do not know
Bob

Title: Re: Brown and Sharpe Lathe Part?
Post by: couchspring on July 09, 2014, 02:24:12 PM

" # 730 Dial Test Indicator for use on a surface plate, machine bed or lathe"
I found a post from 2008 on the practical machinist web site.