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mongo

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dont know what it is
« on: June 28, 2010, 06:39:05 pm »
we bought this item in a box of old tools and have no idea what it is. It is the size and shape of a bowling pin, if you stand it up like a bowling pin the bottom looks like a 3 bladed chisel of sorts. It is made of cast metal and is solid and weighs about 12-15 lbs. thanks to any one who knows what it is
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Re: dont know what it is
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2010, 07:43:04 pm »
Welcome to the forum mongo.  Without pics it's rather hard to visualize your item. Great helpful people here who might either
know or be able to find out for you. Looking forward to seeing your 'what is it"  ;)
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Re: dont know what it is
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2010, 08:10:33 pm »
Bulb planter, maybe?
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mongo

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Re: dont know what it is
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2010, 08:42:20 pm »
dont know if pic is on here or not
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Re: dont know what it is
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2010, 08:46:40 pm »
here is another pic
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mongo

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Re: dont know what it is
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2010, 10:25:06 pm »
dont know if this helps any but a guy said he has seen one about half the size of this one. mine is about 14" tall and around 4" dia. so I assume there are different sizes....whatever it is....
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Re: dont know what it is
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2010, 10:40:44 pm »
   It appears to be iron for sure, my guess would be some kind of wedge, but I don't feel too sure about that.  I can't wait to see how this one end.
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Re: dont know what it is
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2010, 11:44:16 pm »
I am betting some sort of wedge as well!!!
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Re: dont know what it is
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2010, 12:00:40 am »
Looks like it might be a huge Morse taper alignment tool ( keywayed Morse tapers) possibly for manual rotation of machines/machine heads , among other possibilities......

It's a locking/self-aligning tool of some sort for sure ....unless I'm wrong (again) .

In light of the next post , perhaps it's a mold-separation tool .
« Last Edit: June 29, 2010, 12:38:02 am by fancypants »
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Re: dont know what it is
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2010, 12:02:11 am »
I CANT GET IT TO SHOW UP IN PICS BUT THE END OF IT HAS WHAT LOOKS LIKE 3 CHISEL TYPE BLADES ON IT
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Re: dont know what it is
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2010, 01:58:15 am »
this may help....or not
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Re: dont know what it is
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2010, 05:27:09 am »
Something that has a handle, is about 14" long and weighs about 12-15 lbs. would not be a “hand tool” in my opinion because it would require 2 hands and a strong armed person to use it.

Therefore me thinks it is an “alignment” tool of some sorts that is noninfrequently used (inserted) and then removed.
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Re: dont know what it is
« Reply #12 on: June 30, 2010, 09:05:02 pm »
Mongo , I'm wondering if all 3 'blades' on your item taper up to form (3) wedges ?
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