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James Back in my day we used cucumbers and bananas! mj Re: Curious Item MTA wrote: I bought this yesterday from the Woodturners at Amberley: Made from Walnut. The black rings give a little clue as to what this is. First person to guess what this is and its purpose wins By the way, it is not a wooden carrot as my Mum thought it was It's a dibber, are the black rings 1" apart to see how far it goes down MTA Got it right Mike. They are one inch apart Now, it's your turn to post up a picture of a curious item mj MTA wrote: Got it right Mike. They are one inch apart Now, it's your turn to post up a picture of a curious item Similar, but definately not the same. Whats this then? barry1946 Is the metal part a tapering round section or is it 'hollowed'? If its hollowed its a woodworking gouge if its round its not mj barry1946 wrote: Is the metal part a tapering round section or is it 'hollowed'? If its hollowed its a woodworking gouge if its round its not You're quite correct It's not hollow & therefore not a gouge. It is a tapered round & your sort of on the right track Wallace James wrote: Does it take batteries and does it vibrate? I could see that one coming from James MTA, you shoulda known putting a pic up like that would bring those comments MTA Wallace wrote: James wrote: Does it take batteries and does it vibrate? I could see that one coming from James MTA, you shoulda known putting a pic up like that would bring those comments I did know, and I knew it would be James James Why would that be?? SillyBilly Perhaps this is the best explination MTA??? http://modelsteam.myfreeforum.org/ftopic4528-0.php James Back in my day! barry1946 It's an Awl! Used mainly in leather work. mj barry1946 wrote: It's an Awl! Used mainly in leather work. Sadly not an awl, it's used in woodworking. The one pictured tapers up to 3/8", I have others that taper up to 1/2", which is the most common size. Not used by carpenters/joiners these days very often, but an ingenious tool. barry1946 It's a tool for aligning the holes when making pegged joints in wood. mj barry1946 wrote: It's a tool for aligning the holes when making pegged joints in wood. Absolutlely spot on, it's a 'drawbore pin' , used for pulling the dowel pins up tight on mortice & tenon joints. Most commonly used on where stair part such as the handrail joins to the newel post. Used to be used alot on roof trusses & timber ship building. These are quite collectable now http://www.oldtools.co.uk/tools/misc/other.tools/other.tools.php http://www.greenwoodworking.com/Drawbored%20M&T%20Joint.htm Your turn for a curious pic barry barry1946 OK my offering, mystery object no. 3 It's made of brass and my ME3 is only there to give an idea of scale! mj barry1946 wrote: OK my offering, mystery object no. 3 It's made of brass and my ME3 is only there to give an idea of scale! something horsey? shire horse tack James Coal scoop thingy? Mamodman123 ITs a gravy boat! Its ALWAYS a gravy boat MooseMan Does it need batteries? mc_mc Looks like it's designed to protect a horse's most vulnerable spot whilst it's playing cricket or going into war etc. barry1946 mj wrote: something horsey? shire horse tack. mc_mc wrote: Looks like it's designed to protect a horse's most vulnerable spot whilst it's playing cricket or going into war etc. Closest so far - it is equine (to do with horses James). It's supposedly antique and Spanish. Wallace MooseMan wrote: Does it need batteries? I thought, how? Then my imagination wandered, and I got it Anway, Barry has now said it's to do with horses, so my guess is out. I was going to say a vase, meant for mounting on the wall MTA Is it an early version of a stirrup? (Just to check, a stirrup is the bit your foot goes through isn't it? ) mj is it a finial for a cropped tail? barry1946 mj wrote: is it a finial for a cropped tail? Bit technical for me - no its not. See next post! barry1946 MTA wrote: Is it an early version of a stirrup? (Just to check, a stirrup is the bit your foot goes through isn't it? ) Spot on MTA well done. I was told that it's proper name was a "Cortez Stirrup" used by Spaniards. Looks like the thread has come full circle! MTA barry1946 wrote: MTA wrote: Is it an early version of a stirrup? (Just to check, a stirrup is the bit your foot goes through isn't it? ) Spot on MTA well done. I was told that it's proper name was a "Cortez Stirrup" used by Spaniards. Looks like the thread has come full circle! It was really a guess Now, to find a curious item MTA Never mind! Just saw this on top of my bookcase: A clue will be given each day, as this might have a fair few of you stumped! tmuir MTA wrote: Never mind! Just saw this on top of my bookcase: Book case end, designed to stop your books falling off the shelf. MTA tmuir wrote: MTA wrote: Never mind! Just saw this on top of my bookcase: Book case end, designed to stop your books falling off the shelf. Never thought of it like that! But No barry1946 Looks a bit like the core of an electrical transformer - is it magnetic or is that just fluff stuck to the far end of it? barry1946 Before he asks, does it need batteries? Mamodman123 A gravy boat? It's always a gravy boat MTA barry1946 wrote: Looks a bit like the core of an electrical transformer - is it magnetic or is that just fluff stuck to the far end of it? It's just fluff stuck to it. It isn't the core of an electrical transformer. It doesn't take batteries. IT IS NOT A GRAVY BOAT!!! Mamodman123 MTA wrote: barry1946 wrote: Looks a bit like the core of an electrical transformer - is it magnetic or is that just fluff stuck to the far end of it? It's just fluff stuck to it. It isn't the core of an electrical transformer. It doesn't take batteries. IT IS NOT A GRAVY BOAT!!! Well that's stumped me tmuir MTA wrote: IT IS NOT A GRAVY BOAT!!! Is it a gravy train? tmuir More seriously is it made of brass? I cant tell from the photo what type of metal it is made from. SillyBilly It almost looks as if its related to a model bridge. MTA tmuir wrote: More seriously is it made of brass? I cant tell from the photo what type of metal it is made from. Brass or Bronze. I cannot tell barry1946 Mamodman123 wrote: A gravy boat? It's always a gravy boat I'm stumped now - like MM says it's always a gravy boat. MTA SillyBilly wrote: It almost looks as if its related to a model bridge. Nope. Tmuir got close with gravy train steamyjim Somthing to do with axleboxes/bearings on a loco?? mj Mamodman123 wrote: A gravy boat? It's always a gravy boat Doesn't look like it would float when it's full of gravy MTA steamyjim wrote: Somthing to do with axleboxes/bearings on a loco?? Getting closer... Mamodman123 mj wrote: Mamodman123 wrote: A gravy boat? It's always a gravy boat Doesn't look like it would float when it's full of gravy Gravy boat stand then surely? steamyjim The oil resivoir that the axles runs in?? steamyjim Where the springs are on the axles??? SillyBilly One of the horns, or the outer of the box that incases the bearing type thing? steamyjim Horn blocks?? MTA steamyjim wrote: The oil resivoir that the axles runs in?? Nope steamyjim wrote: Where the springs are on the axles??? Nope SillyBilly wrote: One of the horns, or the outer of the box that incases the bearing type thing? Nope steamyjim wrote: Horn blocks?? Nope steamyjim Something to do with loco axles is it??? MTA steamyjim wrote: Something to do with loco axles is it??? Sort of... SillyBilly Is that an oiling pad on the end? MTA SillyBilly wrote: Is that an oiling pad on the end? Nope, no oiling pads on this! Mamodman123 MTA tell us before one of us sets out to murder you steamyjim Im way ahead of you MM Mamodman123 steamyjim wrote: Im way ahead of you MM I wondered why MTA went quiet MTA Not saying, Jim was quite close with axles... SillyBilly I've got it! It's a piece of metel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mamodman123 SillyBilly wrote: I've got it! It's a piece of metel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No its a piece of METAL MTA Hold on, will assemble it a bit more to give you an even better idea of what it is! Give me a minute or so! James Hahahahahaha that was just hilarious Mamodman123 I'm losing the will to live here.... James Same here lad. MTA Better picture: If no-one gets this I might as well kill myself! Mamodman123 Wait wait I know what it is......... It's a lump of shit James LMFAO Is it a bogie off a model carraige or something? MTA James wrote: LMFAO Is it a bogie off a model carraige or something? FINALLY! It is the mainframe off of a bogie for a 3 1/2 inch gauge Atlantic. Your turn now James Mamodman123 MTA wrote: James wrote: LMFAO Is it a bogie off a model carraige or something? FINALLY! It is the mainframe off of a bogie for a 3 1/2 inch gauge Atlantic. Your turn now James OH of course it was! How didn't I recognise it? silly me SillyBilly Jesus Christ, that was impossible before! Where did you get that? James I got it right? LMFAO!!! Hold on let me find something. steamyjim OH GOD... I can see where this is going James Mamodman123 It's a big giants ear piercer For tagging sheep maybe? joiner Its for putting a ring in a bulls nose barry1946 Poor old Bull!!! It's for doing something nasty to him - no not that - other end - it's for punching the hole in his nose for the Bull Ring! barry1946 joiner wrote: Its for putting a ring in a bulls nose Damn you beat me - it's just like biding on Ebay!! Mamodman123 barry1946 wrote: joiner wrote: Its for putting a ring in a bulls nose Damn you beat me - it's just like biding on Ebay!! I get the same treatment on ebay Barry MTA SillyBilly wrote: Jesus Christ, that was impossible before! Where did you get that? A friend gave it to me (albeit complete) when I was considering building a Maisie. That reminds me that I need to get the bits back from CDSME! James Aye! Joiner is right! Your go Joiner!        The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum Forum Index -> Off topic board Page 1 of 1