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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: lptools on February 09, 2018, 06:32:23 PM

Title: More from Sunday
Post by: lptools on February 09, 2018, 06:32:23 PM
Hello, At top is a mystery to me, stamped Patented May 18 1884, which is not a correct patent date. Overall length is 14". Bottom left I have figured out, has a Patent Date of Oct.6 25, also has a company stamp, but that would be too easy!!!!!!   Bottom right I also have an idea, but am looking for confirmation, piece is unmarked. Thanks, lou
Title: Re: More from Sunday
Post by: Bill Houghton on February 09, 2018, 06:42:59 PM
Well, the top one is clearly for measuring out just enough spaghetti for one adult (use both holes if measuring for a teenager).

The bottom one looks like a depth gauge for an auger bit.
Title: Re: More from Sunday
Post by: lptools on February 09, 2018, 06:55:39 PM
Hello, bill. We never measure the spaghetti around here, you just cook the whole box, and when the kids are done, you make another one for the adults!!!!!!!!! Your guess is the same as mine on the auger bit depth gauge. The piece on bottom left is drill related. Thanks, Lou
Title: Re: More from Sunday
Post by: gibsontool on February 10, 2018, 11:06:16 AM
Could the bottom left piece be a clamp to put on a wood drill bit to make a countersunk hole?
Title: Re: More from Sunday
Post by: lptools on February 10, 2018, 11:57:53 AM
Hello, Bottom left is an adjustable countersink attachment. It is stamped OTIS A SMITH ROCKFALL CONN. PAT. OCT. 6  25 . I believe the patent belongs to Fales, but I was unable to find a number. Thanks again, Lou
Title: Re: More from Sunday
Post by: oldgoaly on February 10, 2018, 02:43:47 PM
The wooden part looks like it goes to a pedal/treadle machine. Sewing? jig saw? lathe? a number of types of ends used.
connecting rod is the term I think they use, can not find a pic of one of my saws.
Title: Re: More from Sunday
Post by: lptools on February 10, 2018, 03:44:02 PM
Hello, Oldgoaly. You got it!!!!!!! Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, I used your info for a quick ebay search, item number   192448253862. Thanks again, Lou
Title: Re: More from Sunday
Post by: oldgoaly on February 10, 2018, 03:48:25 PM
Is it for a sewing machine or a wood working tool?
a simple one I copied from a jig saw.
Title: Re: More from Sunday
Post by: lptools on February 10, 2018, 04:01:49 PM
Hello, Oldgoaly. The listing says it is a pitman arm from a Singer Treadle Machine.Thanks, Lou