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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: toolmiser on February 27, 2016, 09:22:17 AM

Title: Some sort of casting pot or mold.
Post by: toolmiser on February 27, 2016, 09:22:17 AM

This came from my Father in law, he passed last summer.  I suspect it maybe was for making or melting lead for fishing or even hunting purposes. The "bowl" with the pour spout is about 3" diameter.  Not a lot of volume like to melt down scrap lead, and have no idea what the top part is for.  I am sure there are people here who are smarter than I am.

Thanks for any and all ideas.

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Title: Re: Some sort of casting pot or mold.
Post by: bill300d on February 27, 2016, 09:36:47 AM

Looks like an old lemon juicer.

Title: Re: Some sort of casting pot or mold.
Post by: lptools on February 27, 2016, 10:55:58 AM

Hello, Bill. I agree with you, a juicer.  And I believe the middle photo shows the correct orientation for use. Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Some sort of casting pot or mold.
Post by: toolmiser on February 27, 2016, 11:50:52 AM

I looked it up on ebay, and it sure looks like you folks are right.  In laws went to a lot of auctions, and Mother in law found a lot of kitchen items.   Not sure where we found this now.   Maybe they weren't aware of what it was either.  It makes sense now that you told me.  It probably has some age to it and looks kind of primitive.    Told my wife she isn't going to get to retire based on this though.  Neat to learn.

Title: Re: Some sort of casting pot or mold.
Post by: turnnut on February 27, 2016, 09:08:25 PM

info for those who may not have squeezed lemons or oranges, you would cut them in half,  set the fleshy part on the dome and close cover
and squeeze handle while holding over a glass.