Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 03 Aug 2022, 03:32
Both wrong but Tom is closest....
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 03 Aug 2022, 06:57
Topiarist 
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 03 Aug 2022, 07:10
A bodger. 
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 03 Aug 2022, 09:39
Sorry but no, you're all hovering round what used to be a common rural trade/skill. Particularly if sheep were involved.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 03 Aug 2022, 09:50
After investigation I came across "wattle hurdle"fencing
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 04 Aug 2022, 03:05
Tom has got it.... used by a hurdle maker who was working with thin withies.....
Next one?
Next one?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 05 Aug 2022, 03:45
What are these?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 05 Aug 2022, 08:52
They're familiar. I seem to recall they are for standing up a sheet of something, a photo, or glass/perspex panel? You loosen the screws to put the sheet in place then tighten them. Or providing the `feet' for something.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 06 Aug 2022, 02:39
Close but no cigar Peter. You've got the method right but not the purpose. They are used for a very specific job. (The best clue is in the image....)
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Aug 2022, 03:18
You're stuck aren't you.... If you put all three on a ruler what would you have?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Aug 2022, 14:41
1 inch spacers 
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Aug 2022, 02:58
Here's a clue, this is a key seat ruler. A clever little design that always marks a parallel line when sat on a cylindrical surface. Now look at the three objects, how would they help you achieve the same object?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Aug 2022, 07:16
Would clamping the objects on the ruler give the same shape as the key seat ruler?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Aug 2022, 07:21
You've got it Gloria. They are made by Starret and are used to convert a ruler into a key seat rule. Well done!
Now for the next one.
Now for the next one.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Aug 2022, 08:10
Where is this?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Aug 2022, 08:46
Cornwall. Tingagel castle bridge. never been there but remember something about it. but can't remember what.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Aug 2022, 09:52
Haha, well that lasted a long while 
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Aug 2022, 10:36
What is the purpose of this building and where is it located?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Aug 2022, 12:32
Grinding tobacco to make snuff?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Aug 2022, 13:19
Grinding yes but not tobacco or snuff - but you're right to avoid the common materials, so well done for that!
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Aug 2022, 14:19
Grinding lime stone into powder to help produce lime?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Aug 2022, 14:43
Sorry Gloria, not limestone.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Aug 2022, 15:03
Gunpowder?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Aug 2022, 15:22
Bones?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 09 Aug 2022, 03:07
Could be log wood for making dyes as well. That was ground in water mills.