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Re: Name That Tool
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 8:39 am
by bradey bunch
Haha, I noticed I forgot the question mark after I wrote it. My boss has similar sockets (which are for shocks), however his are shallow. I imagine they come in different lengths and they may have different uses as well. Maybe you can verify via part no?
Re: Name That Tool
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 4:34 pm
by SCOTTRODS
bradey bunch wrote:Haha, I noticed I forgot the question mark after I wrote it. My boss has similar sockets (which are for shocks), however his are shallow. I imagine they come in different lengths and they may have different uses as well. Maybe you can verify via part no?
I will edit also.... the ones in the picture are 1/4" drive too.... It's misleading without that info I think. I still think somewhere in the back of my files (My brain, that is) is a file with what these are for.... Just can't seem to access it. Been on the Snap-On- Tools sites and haven't found anything either.
Re: Name That Tool
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:41 pm
by bradey bunch
hmmmm... the 1/4" drive makes it interesting, I had assumed 3/8". Those are small!
Re: Name That Tool
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 1:45 pm
by hugging corners
I have picked it up a the parts swap fast fall. Old hotroder said it belonged to his father.
It is some sorts of measuring tool made out of brass, but we could not come out with any closed theories. Any ideas guys?
ps: this is my 69the post here lol...
Re: Name That Tool
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 2:27 pm
by bradey bunch
I have another guess for the small sockets, I am thinking they are for carb adjustment.
As for the other one, some sort of wheel alignment tool? How big is it? Are there any markings, and do you know how old it is?
Braden
Re: Name That Tool
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 3:55 pm
by SCOTTRODS
hugging corners wrote:I have picked it up a the parts swap fast fall. Old hotroder said it belonged to his father.
It is some sorts of measuring tool made out of brass, but we could not come out with any closed theories. Any ideas guys?
ps: this is my 69the post here lol...
Can we get some better details of the Joints (all 3 please).... Can't quite tell how this is assembled or adjusted.
Re: Name That Tool
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:19 am
by hugging corners
hello guys
i will snap better pic, but i have to do it in a daylight. flash is not doing well to the brass reflection
Re: Name That Tool
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:23 am
by Ol'fogasaurus
HC, how long is it? It does look familiar and looks old by design.
Lee
Re: Name That Tool
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:46 pm
by hugging corners
it is about 15 inches in length
pointed tip has 3 sided wall, if I recall well
the spring on one of the clamps touches one of the walls so the pointed rod slides nicely but can be locked by the screw.
the base ball joint is 2 way directional -it looks like permanently attaches to something
center piece is 360deg dimensional ball joint with lock as well
patina is older than on Michelangelo’s bronze statue
ps:
i will take better pics asap, but:
...maybe the tool has a marine purpose.
Obviously it is some sort of measuring or alignment tool.
..something to do with a points on the map?...as it swings distance can be measured....
or maybe to point towards northern star so sailor can keep an sharp eye on the point (crazy guess)