2nd hand "Whatszit" Thread

[Outlawmws]

OK, A co-worker has found something in an antique store, and neither he nor they have a clue.

I have a guess or two, but I'l see what others think...

THEY think its a tool, I'm not so sure...

 

[Fretters]

I'd say some form of latch or retaining clamp, personally.

 

[Tim37]

My money is on a latch

 

[stage20]

looks like a place for a rod/bar to me. id call it a latch. an old one.

 

[woody 73]

I think you screw it on a wall or cabinet and it is used to take off the bottle caps on soda bottles mind you just a guess on my part.

 

[Outlawmws]

Well I agree the mounting plate screams "latch" but then there is the:

• (guessing) 15 deg of rotation each way from center.
• odd "lever handle" looks like it's also a business end.
• Saddle on the inside part, but the mating part closes that off for some reason...
• The inside of that part has a revers saddle, and no closure on the ends. Coincidence? I think not...

That saddle part might be a forming tool of some sort, but that isn't much of a handle, and the rotating part would seem to make it harder to use for that...

Some odd part from a wagon or buggy?

Inquisition torture device?

Antique BSDM *** toy/tool?

The guy that sent the pics was thinking Bridle tool?

Leather may be part of the equation so maybe some specialized cobbler/shoe making thingy?

 

[Outlawmws]

BTW the markings I get from it is PAT (Assuming patented...) and AL'D

 

[jakemac]

Iquisition torture device?

Antique BSDM *** toy/tool?

I think we all now know why you always refer to your wife as SWMBO.

 

[Outlawmws]

I think we all now know why you always refer to your wife as SWMBO.

Hey, the trick is to always make them think it was their idea...

"She" has had some fun "ideas" over the years...

 

[DenisG]

Could be from an old transom window or skylight.

 

[3baygarage]

Outlaw, that's an old time clothesline hang hook. I can't find any pictures online but I'll tell you where I can find several of those...

 

[3baygarage]

...on my garage!

 

[rlitman]

Outlaw, that's an old time clothesline hang hook. I can't find any pictures online but I'll tell you where I can find several of those...

But you're just using it as a cleat. What is the function of the moving parts?

 

[3baygarage]

I'm didn't string it up there, been there a long time. I believe the line is supposed to be secured under that tab (which ours isn't), while wrapped taut around the little horned part.

 

[Outlawmws]

Yep. actually quite ingenious! it can factor in some misalignment, and the more pressure you put on the line, the tighter the line is clamped! Pretty cool!

Thanks 3bay! I'd have never known...

 

[3baygarage]

Yep. Yours must be a super deluxe swiveling model designed to give a little when used by those muscle bound old laundry ladies,lol.

 

[rlitman]

the more pressure you put on the line, the tighter the line is clamped! Pretty cool!

AHHHH! Now it makes perfect sense. Thanks.

 

[jockeylot]

I think it's part of a window latch. Maybe the old transome windows over the door.

 

[woody 73]

Clothesline sounds good to me although the thought of opening up pop bottles sounded cooler to me.

 

[Outlawmws]

And my co-worker thanks you also!

 

[Outlawmws]

I think it's part of a window latch. Maybe the old transome windows over the door.

Look 8 posts behind yours...

 

[DenisG]

Never have seen those. Who woulda thunk...

These are the ones I remember:

 

[Outlawmws]

I've got a couple of those!

 

[reivertom]

Darn! I was going to say a zildgin flange for a blenistat.

 

[drivesitfar]

3Bay: nice work. i would have thought maybe an old time bottle opener that swiveled so as you got a little tipsy the opener would move with you. heck in the 20's they put real coke in Coke.

nice thread Outlaw.