MYSTERY OBJECTS

[Steeplejerk]

For solid tyres on a traction engine ?

[Stanley]

No Tom, not that old. Clue, think of a type of wagon wheel that is obsolete and has been for a long time but was universal 60 years ago...... This tool was needed for changing a tyre......

[Big Kev]

For removing the split ring on 'tubed' tyres?

[Stanley]

That's the one Kev, for removing the spring rim on '3 piece' wheels. You're right, tubeless tyres demanded one piece rims and the 3 piece wheels became obsolete.
Next one?

[Stanley]

What is it?

[Steeplejerk]

Chinese bamboo pot for paint brushes ??

[Stanley]

Well done Tom! Exactly right. Another oldie, so well remembered.

[Stanley]

What is it?

[Stanley]

No takers?

[PanBiker]

Is it a set of weights and a small balance for weighing yarn etc.

[Stanley]

Sorry no Ian. It's a small version of something found in every workshop......

[Steeplejerk]

Set of small dies ??

[Stanley]

You're close enough Tom. its a set of watchmakers drills. I don't know what the figures on the pots represent but they are tiny.........
Next one?

[Stanley]

What is it?

[Stanley]

Or perhaps "Who makes parcels as neat as that?"
(You've seen it before.....)

[Stanley]

Here's a clue.....

[Steeplejerk]

Is it sheets of gold leaf ??

[Stanley]

No Tom. Sheets of metallic paper for taking readings on Dobbie McInnes steam engine indicators. I thought everyone had given up!

[Stanley]

What is it?

[Stanley]

Gloria knows this.....

[Gloria]

Yes she does

[Stanley]

Go on..... tell them, I have another one lined up!

[Gloria]

A positioning tool for riveting in aircraft production.

[Stanley]

Exactly right Gloria. It was you who identified it in the first place when I found it and put it up as an unidentified object. Now then, try this......



What is it?

[Gloria]

Nope, no idea.