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Title: Couple estate sale finds... What are they?
Post by: swervncarz on January 13, 2017, 01:32:27 PM

Couple estate sale finds ... Can anyone tell me what they are?

FAIRMONT
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll88/swervncarz/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04/IMG_20170113_120850635_zpsylpby0mx_edit_1484335663418_zpsr0cftf5i.jpg) (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/swervncarz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04/IMG_20170113_120850635_zpsylpby0mx_edit_1484335663418_zpsr0cftf5i.jpg.html)


SW CARD
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll88/swervncarz/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04/IMG_20170113_124842881_zpsewwwf9rw_edit_1484335562300_zpsmzg0cvws.jpg) (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/swervncarz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04/IMG_20170113_124842881_zpsewwwf9rw_edit_1484335562300_zpsmzg0cvws.jpg.html)

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll88/swervncarz/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04/IMG_20170113_124839117_zpswkfjurm2_edit_1484335635494_zpsfnizhfag.jpg) (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/swervncarz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04/IMG_20170113_124839117_zpswkfjurm2_edit_1484335635494_zpsfnizhfag.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Couple estate sale finds... What are they?
Post by: Papaw on January 13, 2017, 01:37:43 PM

Top is a valve spring lifter/compressor.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-FAIRMOUNT-FLAT-HEAD-VALVE-SPRING-LIFTER-COMPRESSOR-AUTOMOTIVE-FARM-TOOL-/281895365438?nma=true&si=JF6AHleQDjYfqtwbvNw3SysVuuQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-FAIRMOUNT-FLAT-HEAD-VALVE-SPRING-LIFTER-COMPRESSOR-AUTOMOTIVE-FARM-TOOL-/281895365438?nma=true&si=JF6AHleQDjYfqtwbvNw3SysVuuQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)

Title: Re: Couple estate sale finds... What are they?
Post by: Papaw on January 13, 2017, 01:49:09 PM

The others are likely thread chasing tools for a lathe.
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/antique-machinery-and-history/thread-chasing-tools-208542/ (http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/antique-machinery-and-history/thread-chasing-tools-208542/)

Title: Re: Couple estate sale finds... What are they?
Post by: oldgoaly on January 13, 2017, 02:13:59 PM

Second the above,
ok third it if someone has to be second.....

Title: Re: Couple estate sale finds... What are they?
Post by: amecks on January 13, 2017, 02:26:03 PM

I like the B&O RR mark on the thread tools.

Title: Re: Couple estate sale finds... What are they?
Post by: mvwcnews on January 13, 2017, 02:39:37 PM

Patent  for FAIRMOUNT valve spring compressor ( http://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?number=1361219&typeCode=0 ) = #1,361,219

Title: Re: Couple estate sale finds... What are they?
Post by: swervncarz on January 13, 2017, 04:46:18 PM

Quote from: amecks on January 13, 2017, 02:26:03 PM

I like the B&O RR mark on the thread tools.

I didn't even pick up on that... I saw the mark but it didn't register what it meant. Thanks

Title: Re: Couple estate sale finds... What are they?
Post by: lptools on January 13, 2017, 06:43:25 PM

Hello, I like the thread chasers. How were those used? Thanks, Lou

Title: Re: Couple estate sale finds... What are they?
Post by: Papaw on January 13, 2017, 06:51:40 PM

Quote from: lptools on January 13, 2017, 06:43:25 PM

Hello, I like the thread chasers. How were those used? Thanks, Lou

These tools are used with wood handles and a T-rest on the lathe. They will cut a thread in plain stock, but need a little practice. They can also be used to repair old threads or adjust fits.

Title: Re: Couple estate sale finds... What are they?
Post by: crankshaftdan II on January 17, 2017, 01:26:40 PM

Quote from: Papaw on January 13, 2017, 06:51:40 PM

Quote from: lptools on January 13, 2017, 06:43:25 PM

Hello, I like the thread chasers. How were those used? Thanks, Lou

These tools are used with wood handles and a T-rest on the lathe. They will cut a thread in plain stock, but need a little practice. They can also be used to repair old threads or adjust fits.

Were they used for mild steel or wood threads?

Title: Re: Couple estate sale finds... What are they?
Post by: Papaw on January 17, 2017, 02:26:59 PM

 

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Were they used for mild steel or wood threads?

No personal experience, but I read that they were for wood and soft metals.

Title: Re: Couple estate sale finds... What are they?
Post by: Plyerman on January 21, 2017, 09:49:48 AM

Quote from: Papaw on January 17, 2017, 02:26:59 PM

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Were they used for mild steel or wood threads?

No personal experience, but I read that they were for wood and soft metals.

Ah, I see, they have the thread pitch stamped on them.

Man it seems like it would be tricky to cut a thread free-hand.