More Whatzits--Can we make this the official Whatzit thread?

[Beerhippie]

Found these today:



Two of them in an old tool box. Not sure if the ends of the spring thingies are supposed to come together like that, or bypass.

I get a brake vibe....

Seems like we need to just have one thread for the Whatzits, since a new one gets started every week. Checked Lugz's index, but nope.

 

[The Cobbler]

maybe right with the brakes vibe?

Brake Cylinder Clamps, used to hold brake pistons in place while working on the brake lines, or replacing brake shoes etc $25 per pair.

Ref: BrakeCylClamps
Price; $25 per pair

 

[casmurbax]

Though your picture is slightly different but my guess it is this type of clamp.

 

[RTM]

Though your picture is slightly different but my guess it is this type of clamp.

Those have really sharp points to drive into the wood, and a much higher tension than mine, which are just like @Beerhippie s version.

 

[Old Man Roger]

maybe right with the brakes vibe?

Brake Cylinder Clamps, used to hold brake pistons in place while working on the brake lines, or replacing brake shoes etc $25 per pair.

Ref: BrakeCylClamps
Price; $25 per pair

Google agrees, wheel cylinder clamps for the win. I’ve rebuilt hundreds of rear wheel cylinders and never seen a set before.
The first full service shop I ever worked at we rebuilt every caliper and every wheel cylinder on every brake job.

 

[Beerhippie]

maybe right with the brakes vibe?

Brake Cylinder Clamps, used to hold brake pistons in place while working on the brake lines, or replacing brake shoes etc $25 per pair.

Ref: BrakeCylClamps
Price; $25 per pair

I'm buying in. But mine have asymmetrical arms and close fully--or overlap. Maybe not as stout to boot.

 

[d42jeep]

I have some of those wheel cyl clamps.
-Don

 

[Outlawmws]

A new whatzit"

I'm thinking a "foot" for a tripod for construction? but

 

[dchawk81]

A new whatzit"

I'm thinking a "foot" for a tripod for construction? but

Looks like an old plumb bob to me.

 

[theoldwizard1]

maybe right with the brakes vibe?

Brake Cylinder Clamps, used to hold brake pistons in place while working on the brake lines, or replacing brake shoes etc $25 per pair.

Ref: BrakeCylClamps
Price; $25 per pair

I have some ! Probably next to my drum brake spring pliers, drum brake hold down pin removal tool and wheel cylinder hone.

... where ever they are !

 

[Outlawmws]

Looks like an old plumb bob to me.

Nope, solid steel, no moving parts, no holes.

 

[dchawk81]

Nope, solid steel, no moving parts, no holes.

Hmm. No idea then.

 

[Provincial]

It is hard to see it as a plumb bob if there is no way to attach the string in the center of the flat end. Otherwise it won't hang straight.

 

[dchawk81]

It is hard to see it as a plumb bob if there is no way to attach the string in the center of the flat end. Otherwise it won't hang straight.

If you can see the center of that flat end you're doing better than me.

 

[Outlawmws]

Again: solid steel, no moving parts, no holes.

 

[Provincial]

dchawk81,

Translation: I don't think it is a plomb bob since it has no way to attach a string and keep it in balance.

 

[Mick56]

Tooth for an asphalt milling machine

 

[Outlawmws]

Tooth for an asphalt milling machine

Kinda similar but I don't think its a match

 

[Shootinok]

milling machine or auger tooth, like a rock bucket on a pier drilling rig.

 

[Snip's]

A new whatzit"

I'm thinking a "foot" for a tripod for construction? but

Replacement point for a rock auger used in drilling...

 

[drmarkr]

We use something very similar for a locking clip on the centerlock axles of our race cars...

 

[Outlawmws]

Replacement point for a rock auger used in drilling...

I think we may have a winner!:

https://www.skidsteersolutions.com/rock-auger-bit-bullet-tooth-blue-diamond/

 

[Outlawmws]

Two winners actually Sorry Shootnic, I missed you the first time checking.

 

[RTM]

OK, here is something 4 of my friends (2 blacksmith, one machinist, 2 woodworkers) have never seen. It is a 3 sizes, 2 thread pitches on each size shaft. Center is smooth and cylindrical.

Fine
3/4-16
1/2 - 20
3/8- 24

Coarse
3/4-10
1/2-13
3/8-16

Each segment is 1" long, so wondering if its just a machinist / apprentice assignment / practice piece, or does it provide some use in the real world?

Thanks

 

[Outlawmws]

I agree; practice piece for single pointing - also provides a crud thread tester.

If they were the same threads on both ends I might guess go/no go gauge, but not with fine on one end and coarse on the other.

 

[dchawk81]

dchawk81,

Translation: I don't think it is a plomb bob since it has no way to attach a string and keep it in balance.

Yes and I was giving my opinion without that information. Just a ****** photo with a poor angle.

 

[Outlawmws]

Another "whatzit: and I don't even have a guess, other than I think the clamping part is for wood doweling? (blunt ridges for digging in? -softer material in any case, unless a harder material also has grooves in it)

 

[Old Man Roger]

Heavy duty flag pole holder? No wait! It’s a saw set.

 

[Modern Garage]

I'm picturing a clamp/bracket to hold a light bar like on the front of your rally car. Or the driving lights and registration tag on the front of your vintage Triumph.
Or any number of other tube/rod brackets - store awning???

 

[RTM]

We had people trying for a boat railing or something like that, but because of how short the threads are it's got to be clamping to something thin like metal railing or something like that. No angle able pieces, so flagpole and fishing rod holder were both out.

The awning idea might work if attached to more metaL pieces of equal ish gage.

 

[2oolhound]

What's with the cotter pin looking end on the big nut or bolt (on the connection swivel where the 2 main pieces meet? Are those leather washers in there? I'm thinking it's a lighting unit clamp from the 18th century and the cotter pin loop is for a safety wire.

 

[Outlawmws]

I just got this thing out of the SG -minus most of its paint. A little rust needs to be removed. It was slimy with oil - most of the stuff from Sat AM Berkley was that way and all got degreased and where needed de-rusted.

I've no clue -on the eye - that is the tip of the stud and the pivoting piece is sandwiched between 2 fiber washers of some sort, and the "friction washers" have a D-hole to fit a flat on the stud, so this seems to be intended to be snugged, and adjusted, -maybe before the nut is torqued, or maybe as a "friction resistance" that is adjustable. The "panel" mount is the same D-shank but only one fiber washer.

There is no shank insulator sleeve, so it's not for electrical insulation of the pivot and certainty not the panel piece.

BTW; other than the fiber washers, it's all steel.

 

[Beerhippie]

Another "whatzit: and I don't even have a guess, other than I think the clamping part is for wood doweling? (blunt ridges for digging in? -softer material in any case, unless a harder material also has grooves in it)

Saw set?

 

[grannyknot]

Here's a whatsit, took me a couple of weeks to figure out what they are. Think traveling salesmen.

 

[Outlawmws]

Folding hangers.

 

[Beerhippie]

Coat hangers.

 

[RTM]

Think traveling salesmen.

Or Indiana Jones movie

 

[grannyknot]

Bingo, hard to imagine a motel room that doesn't have hangers.

 

[Old tool guy]

Though your picture is slightly different but my guess it is this type of clamp.

Why does that Collins miter clamp have a zip tie in the middle?

 

[Outlawmws]

Why does that Collins miter clamp have a zip tie in the middle?

To keep it from twisting sideways.