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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: swervncarz on August 16, 2014, 03:57:02 PM

Title: Pratt & Whitney - what is it used for?
Post by: swervncarz on August 16, 2014, 03:57:02 PM

Two pieces, appear to be some sort of weight. What are they for? Come in wooden box marked Federal

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Title: Re: Pratt & Whitney - what is it used for?
Post by: mikeswrenches on August 16, 2014, 07:09:36 PM

They look like they might be a 1 in. And 2 in. Gage block.  Are they ground on the sides?

Federal made machinists tools.

Mike

Title: Re: Pratt & Whitney - what is it used for?
Post by: Billman49 on August 17, 2014, 03:50:43 AM

I'd agree - standard lengths as used in inspection areas to check accuracy of tools like micrometers and vernier calipers...