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Toddski

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Puzzled about an object
« on: June 15, 2016, 04:14:04 pm »
Hi everyone
I came across this item and do not know what it is.
Can anyone tell me what it is and what its used for?
The writing on top is:
Hughes Owens Canada
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Thanks
Todd
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mart

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Re: Puzzled about an object
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2016, 08:01:49 pm »
What is it made of ??  And what size is it ??
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Re: Puzzled about an object
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2016, 08:19:11 pm »
Hughes-Owens Mfg. made slide rules !!  You are talking about the object on the cardboard box ??
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Re: Puzzled about an object
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2016, 08:20:24 pm »
It's made of lead and it's about 10" long
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Re: Puzzled about an object
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2016, 08:21:31 pm »
Yes the object on the box that is green
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Rauville

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Re: Puzzled about an object
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2016, 08:24:36 pm »
« Last Edit: June 15, 2016, 08:40:04 pm by Rauville »
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Re: Puzzled about an object
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2016, 01:39:53 am »
Karma to you Rauville!!!  That was quick and I learned something new!
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Re: Puzzled about an object
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2016, 05:24:22 am »
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Re: Puzzled about an object
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2016, 07:59:55 am »
Thanks Rauville I was baffeld.
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Re: Puzzled about an object
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2016, 11:57:10 am »
Gave you a brownie point !!  I had no clue either !! 
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