783. Tripod lens mount, used for stability when telephoto lens is heavier than camera body.
9/28/2006 8:03 AM
Anonymous said...
781- clam or mussel shovel
9/28/2006 2:55 PM
Anonymous said...
783 looks specifically like an 80-400 Nikon VR zoom lens collar, infamous for having too small a tensioning knob and for its flexible, vibration-prone design. I've replaced mine with a better aftermarket product.
>783. Tripod lens mount, used for stability when telephoto lens is heavier than camera body.
Yes
>781- clam or mussel shovel
That's not what it was marked.
>783 looks specifically like an 80-400 Nikon VR zoom lens collar...
I'm not sure about the brand on this collar.
>782 A carpet stretcher.
This is the right answer according to the person who was selling it.
9/29/2006 5:23 AM
Anonymous said...
785. I looked through all of the patents for September 2, 1890 and only the patent 435,590 that you mention resembles the object. I think that whoever suggested that the object is the grappling hook is right.
>785. I looked through all of the patents for September 2, 1890...
I agree, it's probably too small to be used on logs, I just changed my post on the answer page.
10/01/2006 6:15 PM
780. 3" long, the small channel in the middle is 1/4" wide: [Image]
781. 50" long [Image]
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782. Approx. 14" long: [Image]
783. 3" diameter, thanks to Julie for these photos: [Image]
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784. 6-1/4" long, patented in 1889. A stylus can be placed in the small holes to rotate the inner discs, which will change the numbers displayed in the center slot, as seen in the second photo: [Image]
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785. 12" tall, patented September 2, 1890. Thanks to Gary for submitting this unidentified item, it opens to 6" wide at the tips and 8 1/2" inside. Closed completely, the inside dimension is 4" and the points almost touch: [Image]
"Set 134"
10 Comments -
780 "Super 8" film splicer
9/28/2006 5:07 AM
780. Reel-to-reel audio tape splicer.
785. logging hook?
9/28/2006 7:19 AM
783 is a tripod coupler for a telephoto lens.
9/28/2006 8:00 AM
783. Tripod lens mount, used for stability when telephoto lens is heavier than camera body.
9/28/2006 8:03 AM
781- clam or mussel shovel
9/28/2006 2:55 PM
783 looks specifically like an 80-400 Nikon VR zoom lens collar, infamous for having too small a tensioning knob and for its flexible, vibration-prone design. I've replaced mine with a better aftermarket product.
9/28/2006 3:05 PM
782 A carpet stretcher.
9/28/2006 4:16 PM
>780 "Super 8" film splicer
Nope
>780. Reel-to-reel audio tape splicer.
Correct
>785. logging hook?
Probably right
>783 is a tripod coupler for a telephoto lens.
>783. Tripod lens mount, used for stability when telephoto lens is heavier than camera body.
Yes
>781- clam or mussel shovel
That's not what it was marked.
>783 looks specifically like an 80-400 Nikon VR zoom lens collar...
I'm not sure about the brand on this collar.
>782 A carpet stretcher.
This is the right answer according to the person who was selling it.
9/29/2006 5:23 AM
785. I looked through all of the patents for September 2, 1890 and only the patent 435,590 that you mention resembles the object. I think that whoever suggested that the object is the grappling hook is right.
9/30/2006 1:07 PM
>785. I looked through all of the patents for September 2, 1890...
I agree, it's probably too small to be used on logs, I just changed my post on the answer page.
10/01/2006 6:15 PM