Mystery object

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jagnut66
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Mystery object

Post by jagnut66 »

Hi,
Today's brain teaser..............
I found this at the bottom of a box of various spares that I acquired some time ago (but only just got round to sorting through :roll: ), I have no idea what it is, so wondered if anybody on here recognises it?..............
Best wishes,
Mike.
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Re: Mystery object

Post by RobThomas »

I don't recognise it but it looks like either cast brass or Mazak that has stood the test of time, so, either a brass piece from a grille/tail-light lens or an internal part from some aftermarket toy?
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jagnut66
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Re: Mystery object

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It's not brass, I have scraped a small section of the inner face and it remains silver in colour. It is also very lightweight.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels, now being sprayed by me, slowly......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
1952 Morris Minor MM highlight with sidevalve engine still fitted, wants work, so joins the queue for now......
olderisbetter
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Re: Mystery object

Post by olderisbetter »

It looks like an old case corner, The sort of thing that protects a instrument kit i used to see in work shops, i was looking at it as the rounded part was more of a foot or base ? If only it had a name on somewhere :o

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Re: Mystery object

Post by taupe »

Looks like a guide for a twist drill sharpening/grinding jig to me?

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Re: Mystery object

Post by olderisbetter »

taupe wrote:Looks like a guide for a twist drill sharpening/grinding jig to me?

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Yes i can see that now you say it, the bit stick out is like a back stop .

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Re: Mystery object

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The guide off some kind of shoot bolt maybe.
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