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Offline amecks

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Not a tool? but interesting
« on: April 30, 2024, 04:37:00 PM »
A co-worker found this in his basement.  It is a 1/2" diameter solid brass rod, about 25 or 26 inches long, with a decorative "knob" piece threaded on one end, and a single bushing.  I suspect the other end had a bushing and knob at some time.
What is it?  Too heavy to be a curtain rod.





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Offline Uncle Buck

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Re: Not a tool? but interesting
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2024, 02:57:52 PM »
It reminds me of a part originally installed in my home to control the fireplace damper, but being made of brass I seriously doubt it.

My home was made in 1930. If the home it was found in is old, has a fireplace,  and has an odd hole in the face of the brick surrounding the fireplace at a height where the damper would be located then stick the thing in and if it fits the damper plate.

A bit unlikely though I will readily admit.
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Offline Yadda

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Re: Not a tool? but interesting
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2024, 06:27:33 PM »
Plunger for some type of tube sprayer?
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