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Offline phillie

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What was it used for?
« on: August 06, 2011, 11:17:01 PM »
This tool was probably hand made by some blacksmith to do a certain task. What task I do not know. It measures 16" long and both arms move. Thanks for your help.
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Offline keykeeper

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Re: What was it used for?
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2011, 11:35:45 PM »
Looks like double caliper to me. One large, one small. Nicely made, I might ad.
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Offline phillie

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Re: What was it used for?
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2011, 11:45:37 PM »
Thanks...that would make sense...I got it out of an old machinist box.
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Offline Branson

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Re: What was it used for?
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2011, 07:27:12 AM »
Yep, double caliper.