654. 2" square, 1" tall when closed, thanks to Leo Lichtman for submitting this one: [Image]
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655. 23" long [Image]
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656. 7-1/2" long [Image]
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658. A reader of this site went to the North American Model Engineering Society's (NAMES) exposition in Southgate, Michigan and took some photos of the machine seen below. It is approx. 9" long, hopefully someone will recognize this engine, its exact purpose is unknown. [Image]
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659. combined with its other half, a periscope to see while driving a tank with the drivers hatch closed. circa WWII
5/04/2006 5:41 AM
655 - If blade is beveled only on one side, it's a hewing ax. If beveled on both sides, I think it's a broad ax.
5/04/2006 5:48 AM
655. I think it's called a froe. Used for making beams.
659. I concur, it's a tank periscope.
656. Small crucible holder?
5/04/2006 7:16 AM
658 A player piano action
5/04/2006 8:13 AM
658 Correcting my last post. This is a player piano drive motor.
5/04/2006 9:02 AM
656 corn sheller
5/04/2006 1:01 PM
654 A razor blade sharpener
5/04/2006 8:45 PM
657. The end of a shuttle, used for weaving cloth.
5/05/2006 8:56 AM
Correct answers so far:
654. Razor blade sharpener
655. Cooper's broad axe
656. Corn sheller
657.
658. Haven't yet verified what this machine is
659. Tank periscope
5/05/2006 4:47 PM