Some of these answers are correct, please see the answer link for more details.
11/03/2006 5:26 PM
811. 5-5/8" tall: [Image]
[Image]
[Image]
The remaining pictures in this set were shot at the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association meeting last week, thanks to everyone there who allowed me to take these photos of their tools.
812. 5-1/2" long, the two upper pieces can be rotated: [Image]
[Image]
813. 2" diameter [Image]
814. Approx. 4" tall: [Image]
[Image]
A similar device, 5" diameter; along with naming these items also describe what profession used them and where: [Image]
815. 8" long, from the collection of Jim Moffet: [Image]
The two end pieces can pivot relative to one another, most likely used with the pieces at angle of 30 degrees or less. [Image]
816. Approx. 10" long, though it was probably used for numerous purposes, name the two particular things that this tool was primarily used with: [Image]
"Set 142"
5 Comments -
811. Generator.
813. magnetic field detector.
814. wind speed meter for airports.
815. reciprocal angle finder.
816. scale for shot?
11/02/2006 3:56 PM
811. generator, used on handcranked telephones.
814. Anemometer. used for measuring wind speed, I have one that shows wind in Feet per minute, needs to be used in conjunction with a watch or clock.
816. strain gauge?
11/02/2006 6:08 PM
812 - Spider bevel
11/03/2006 12:23 AM
811 from an old style wooden crank telephone. it generated current to ring the operator.
11/03/2006 12:54 AM
Some of these answers are correct, please see the answer link for more details.
11/03/2006 5:26 PM