#1009 and #1012 I think are telescope alignment tools
#1010 a broach for making round holes square
#1011 bookbinders press
6/13/2007 9:02 AM
Anonymous said...
#1008 linemans power pole spikes
6/13/2007 11:15 PM
Anonymous said...
#1009 and #1012 are multiple sundials.
#1011 is a office copying press (from pre-xerox days!). The more common form simply uses a screw to apply pressure. These are now widely used by bookbinders, but that was not their original function, and they are not optimally designed for that purpose, because their maximum opening is usually quite limited.
1008. The part on the left is about 18" long: [Image] Larger image
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1009. 12-1/2" tall, made of silver and brass, from Germany circa 1652: [Image]
[Image] Larger image When viewing the enlarged photo it might be necessary to click on the picture to increase its size, also try hitting the F11 key to get a larger viewing area.
"Set 174"
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#1007 is a blackpowder power tester
#1009 and #1012 I think are telescope alignment tools
#1010 a broach for making round holes square
#1011 bookbinders press
6/13/2007 9:02 AM
#1008 linemans power pole spikes
6/13/2007 11:15 PM
#1009 and #1012 are multiple sundials.
#1011 is a office copying press (from pre-xerox days!). The more common form simply uses a screw to apply pressure. These are now widely used by bookbinders, but that was not their original function, and they are not optimally designed for that purpose, because their maximum opening is usually quite limited.
--George
6/14/2007 9:44 AM
1012 is a planetarium. I don't remember the spikes, but otherwise it's just like one a local museum used to use.
Numeric grid markings are celestial co-ordinates. Looks like there's some constellation symbols on it as well.
7/05/2007 7:39 PM
Correction - 1012 is a planetarium projector. You can see some "stars" projected in one of the pictures.
I think this thing is designed for a square room not the dome that the "dumbbell" projectors employ.
7/05/2007 7:48 PM
nice and unique collection of stuff.. like your idea.
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Jimjamzoo.com
3/16/2008 10:57 AM
Really strange pictures. If your whole blog is like this, you're SO COOL!
1/29/2012 11:45 PM