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Offline swervncarz

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Pratt & Whitney - what is it used for?
« on: August 16, 2014, 03:57:02 PM »
Two pieces, appear to be some sort of weight. What are they for? Come in wooden box marked Federal





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Offline mikeswrenches

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Re: Pratt & Whitney - what is it used for?
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2014, 07:09:36 PM »
They look like they might be a 1 in. And 2 in. Gage block.  Are they ground on the sides?

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Re: Pratt & Whitney - what is it used for?
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2014, 03:50:43 AM »
I'd agree - standard lengths as used in inspection areas to check accuracy of tools like micrometers and vernier calipers...
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