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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 27 Jan 2026, 09:32
by Big Kev
Farting?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 27 Jan 2026, 09:49
by Stanley
Yes Kev, well remembered!
Joseph Pujol (June 1, 1857 – August 8, 1945), better known by his stage name Le Pétomane, was a French flatulist (professional fartist), comedian and entertainer.
Next object please....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 27 Jan 2026, 10:18
by Gloria
Love it, nearly said that
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 27 Jan 2026, 10:34
by Stanley
You should have done Gloria! How's your weather? Ours is shocking....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 27 Jan 2026, 11:11
by Gloria
It’s just spitting a bit now, looks like the rain has blown over, not much of a breeze either.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 27 Jan 2026, 11:28
by Stanley
The rain has eased here Gloria but the wind is still savage....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 28 Jan 2026, 02:02
by Stanley
What is it?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 28 Jan 2026, 08:32
by Gloria
Is it a toggle catch of some sort?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 28 Jan 2026, 09:01
by Stanley
No Gloria. It's a thing of purpose. A tool used in the shed.... (If I had one!)
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 29 Jan 2026, 02:43
by Stanley
This is connected with an object we had a short time ago.....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 29 Jan 2026, 12:39
by Stanley
Clue.... think ornamental turning....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 29 Jan 2026, 16:03
by Gloria
Is it part of a copy lathe?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 29 Jan 2026, 18:14
by Cathy
Is it a Template
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 29 Jan 2026, 21:45
by Big Kev
Is it for marking a workpiece? Centre punch?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 30 Jan 2026, 00:08
by Stanley
Clue. Holtzapfel lathes used it for sharpening cutters to precise angles..... We've already looked at the lapping plates used with it.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 30 Jan 2026, 18:03
by Tripps
Stanley wrote: ↑30 Jan 2026, 00:08
Clue. Holtzapfel lathes used it for sharpening cutters to precise angles.....
Don't give too much away. . . .
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 30 Jan 2026, 21:58
by Big Kev
Goniostat? A specialized, adjustable, and stable instrument used to hold an object, such as a cutting tool or a crystal, at precise compound angles for grinding or honing?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 31 Jan 2026, 01:34
by Stanley
It was difficult David and help was needed. It worked, Kev got it. Yes, it's a goniostat and this one was ysed for sharpening ivory cutters to the correct angles....
Now we need another object!
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 01 Feb 2026, 02:53
by Stanley
What is this?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 01 Feb 2026, 11:36
by Big Kev
Looks like a table leg...
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 02 Feb 2026, 02:28
by Stanley
Sorry Kev but no. Much more specific than that....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 03 Feb 2026, 03:03
by Stanley
Clue, Used by Stanley in the engine house at Bancroft to help manage boiler feed water....
