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Title: Emmert Mfg Co... what's it called?
Post by: swervncarz on September 06, 2013, 05:22:51 PM

Anyone know what this instrument is called or what it's used for? Marked Emmert Mfg Co.

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll88/swervncarz/0906131815e_zps74747a08.jpg)

Title: Re: Emmert Mfg Co... what's it called?
Post by: HeelSpur on September 06, 2013, 05:26:01 PM

Is that a pulley on the end of it?

Title: Re: Emmert Mfg Co... what's it called?
Post by: rusty on September 06, 2013, 05:36:08 PM

Perhaps part of a machine?

Emmert made things besides really desirable vises, like this sanding machine http://owwm.org/viewtopic.php?p=195846

Title: Re: Emmert Mfg Co... what's it called?
Post by: RWalters on September 06, 2013, 05:49:18 PM

That appears to be part of an Emmert Portable Drafting Machine. A nearly complete machine is shown here:

http://www.mprime.com/Emmert/other_emmerts.htm

Scroll down to about the middle of the page.

Title: Re: Emmert Mfg Co... what's it called?
Post by: RWalters on September 06, 2013, 06:03:56 PM

There is one currently listed (relisted) on eBay as an Emmert Drafting Tool, less complete than yours, that isn't getting any bids at $17.99.

Title: Re: Emmert Mfg Co... what's it called?
Post by: swervncarz on September 06, 2013, 06:19:40 PM

Thanks for the info.... You guys always have the answer!

Title: Re: Emmert Mfg Co... what's it called?
Post by: rusty on September 06, 2013, 06:24:47 PM

Etch-a-Sketch, 1930's style ...neat :)

Title: Re: Emmert Mfg Co... what's it called?
Post by: OilyRascal on September 06, 2013, 06:32:38 PM

That is a very cool tool.  And the website link I also appreciated.

Title: Re: Emmert Mfg Co... what's it called?
Post by: Billman49 on September 08, 2013, 03:40:28 AM

Looks like drafting scales/rulers would be attached to the two arms of the right angles piece - these can then be set at any angle for drawing angled lines....