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Offline oldgoaly

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what is this thing-ama-bob?
« on: December 24, 2018, 07:18:12 AM »
It's not mine no dimensions given.any ideas?
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Offline p_toad

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Re: what is this thing-ama-bob?
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2018, 12:47:08 PM »
looks to be too fine a thread for a screw starter (gimlet).   Perhaps was for cleaning up machine threads - stick a screw pitch gage on it...
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Offline wvtools

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Re: what is this thing-ama-bob?
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2018, 06:00:13 PM »
It looks like a rat tail file with a homemade handle.
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Offline bill300d

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Re: what is this thing-ama-bob?
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2018, 05:39:32 PM »
Quote from: wvtools on December 25, 2018, 06:00:13 PM
It looks like a rat tail file with a homemade handle.
My thoughts also
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Offline amecks

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Re: what is this thing-ama-bob?
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2019, 08:44:21 AM »
I'm thinking it looks like something from a hay baler or some other machine that handles string or twine.  The twine may fit thru the slot in the "handle" and be worked into place at the pointed end.
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Offline john k

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Re: what is this thing-ama-bob?
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2019, 11:47:14 PM »
A steel Marlin spike for unknotting rope?  With a handle so it could hang nearby?
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