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Offline crazeyladyfarms

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What is it
« on: January 12, 2014, 08:39:29 PM »
Looking in one of my old tool boxes and pull this odd one out
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Offline bgarrett

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Re: What is it
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2014, 12:01:05 AM »
handle for wood burning stove?
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Re: What is it
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2014, 01:02:10 AM »
What size is it?  1st. looks like several feet long, but noticed the outlet plug next to it... 
Maybe something for a Blacksmith? hold the pot with molten metal?
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Offline Lewill2

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Re: What is it
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2014, 07:12:01 AM »
How about if you turn it upside down as shown in the first picture, could it be part of a step for a buggy or piece of equipment. The square end would fit over a boss on the frame.
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Offline Billman49

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Re: What is it
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2014, 10:24:08 AM »
It could also be a carriage lamp holder from a buggy etc...
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Offline Lostmind

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Re: What is it
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2014, 06:22:34 PM »
Looks like slots in the stem part , to support something with a bale handle, such as lantern or pot.
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