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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: Papaw on November 16, 2012, 10:04:11 PM

Title: Gizmo What's-it
Post by: Papaw on November 16, 2012, 10:04:11 PM

I'm a sucker for a gizmo, and the more gizmosity the better.
I know what this is- do you?

Title: Re: Gizmo What's-it
Post by: john k on November 16, 2012, 10:21:08 PM

A device for cutting the kernels off sweet corn?   Is the base cast aluminum?   Wild guesses, as usual.

Title: Re: Gizmo What's-it
Post by: BruceS on November 16, 2012, 10:32:15 PM

Looks like a pull down shade trimmer to me.

Title: Re: Gizmo What's-it
Post by: Papaw on November 16, 2012, 10:37:39 PM

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Looks like a pull down shade trimmer to me.

Too easy, huh? Star Window Shade Trimmer Model B.

Yes, John, the base and frame and gears are aluminum.

Title: Re: Gizmo What's-it
Post by: RedVise on November 17, 2012, 06:30:32 PM

Quote from: Papaw on November 16, 2012, 10:04:11 PM

gizmosity

Thats always a factor when looking at stuff !


Brian L.

Title: Re: Gizmo What's-it
Post by: oldtools on November 17, 2012, 06:50:41 PM

Cool tool, looked it up on BING, has discription & how it is used, also several on EBay now...