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Message 1542153 - Posted: 15 Jul 2014, 16:27:34 UTC

Used for cooking?
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Message 1542161 - Posted: 15 Jul 2014, 19:39:35 UTC

That handle looks too nice to have been used outside, and the teeth look like they need to grab into something, which I thought Byron was on the right track with, but I'm going out on a limb and say a printing press crank?
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Message 1542427 - Posted: 16 Jul 2014, 5:05:37 UTC

My first thought was of the awning crank used by Mr. Hooper on Sesame Street, but it doesn't really seem right.
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Message 1542437 - Posted: 16 Jul 2014, 5:24:14 UTC - in response to Message 1542427.  

My first thought was of the awning crank used by Mr. Hooper on Sesame Street, but it doesn't really seem right.


Boy, that brings back memories...
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Message 1542443 - Posted: 16 Jul 2014, 5:36:25 UTC - in response to Message 1542437.  

antique dental tool
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Message 1542463 - Posted: 16 Jul 2014, 6:24:22 UTC - in response to Message 1542165.  

That handle looks too nice to have been used outside, and the teeth look like they need to grab into something, which I thought Byron was on the right track with, but I'm going out on a limb and say a printing press crank?

That's as wrong as any of the other suggestions, but as a clue, you used one word in your guess, that could lead to the right answer...

Something to do with trees?
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Message 1542484 - Posted: 16 Jul 2014, 7:25:30 UTC - in response to Message 1542481.  

Dental torture device? Yikes!

Tooth extractor?
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Message 1542498 - Posted: 16 Jul 2014, 8:11:25 UTC

That thing must have been used back in the day of whiskey for anesthetic.

Lynn, thanks to you, I got it, but if you have something ready, go ahead. I have something in mind, but don't have my camera with me. I'll take a picture Wednesday night.
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Message 1542945 - Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 5:03:57 UTC

Ok, I took a picture of something, but I need to edit it at home to cover up some instructions/names. I'll post it here in about 12 hours, 1 pm EST, Thursday.
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Message 1543175 - Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 16:02:28 UTC

Okey doke, I've masked off all the warnings and other writing.

What is this tool?


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Message 1543213 - Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 16:31:05 UTC

Prototype number cruncher.
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Message 1543222 - Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 16:37:10 UTC

Meat grinder.

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Message 1543242 - Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 16:53:23 UTC

I give Monday points for creativity, and Bill points for what I would have said, myself, but no to both.
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Message 1543610 - Posted: 18 Jul 2014, 1:31:46 UTC

Looking at the signs, it is electrically powered, it chops or grinds something, and it is intended for sale in Canada (and maybe the US as well). Food prep of some kind?

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Message 1543638 - Posted: 18 Jul 2014, 2:32:23 UTC

It is a device sold in the U.S., and it is a food prep tool of some sort.
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Message 1543651 - Posted: 18 Jul 2014, 3:32:22 UTC

Ice crusher/shaver on top of snow cone machine.
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Message 1543653 - Posted: 18 Jul 2014, 3:36:09 UTC - in response to Message 1543651.  

Ice crusher/shaver on top of snow cone machine.


Bingo! You are the winner. PM coming...

A view of the mouth open...

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Message 1543695 - Posted: 18 Jul 2014, 6:23:17 UTC
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Well here goes. This came right out of my tool pouch.

What is it, not sure it really has a name. Better yet, what is it used for.

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Message 1543704 - Posted: 18 Jul 2014, 6:46:04 UTC

I vaguely remember using tools like that when I went through US Navy Basic Electricity & Electronics School in 1973.
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Message 1543714 - Posted: 18 Jul 2014, 7:07:25 UTC

You are on the right track.
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