Help identifying auction find..

[LanjPerf]

I picked up a variety of things at an auction...a couple of which were in a mixed lot and I have no clue what they are. Any ideas?
Item #1:

Item#2:

I know what this is obviously...but thought it was cool as hell so I picked it up too:

 

[B_Bimmer]

That is quite possibly the wildest looking old compressor I have ever seen. Steel wheels... Really? Riveted tank... You're right, it is pretty awesome, although the bulky variety.

 

[AntonLargiader]

That compressor looks like it was made from stuff that was lying around. I'd try to ascertain the actual pressure capability of the tank before using it.

 

[454ragtop]

I think item #2 is a scroll saw, missing the table, and probably other parts as well.

 

[LanjPerf]

I think item #2 is a scroll saw, missing the table, and probably other parts as well.

Ahhh. Yup. I bet you're right! Thanks. I was planning on making a table lamp out of it.

 

[LanjPerf]

If that compressor holds air and works, I'd like to trade you a good wilton 600n for it.

Oh man...you're killing me. I am pretty attached to it..but really don't need it.. but it's so dang unique. I was actually planning on standing that riveted tank up and making a pub table out of it. Probably a lamp base out of the compressor and pulley...and the wife thought the wheels would make a good 5x picture frame. I hate to get rid of it...but I've also got too many projects and not enough time. Including another neat old compressor. I am somewhat interested in a big USA vise though. . Where are you located?

 

[Roberts210]

Possibly the first item is some sort of Optician's device.

 

[Roberts210]

My vote is let LanjPerf have it in trade for the Wilton. It REALLY is begging to stay a compressor.

 

[48RON54]

That is a cool coompressor

 

[Tim37]

Is the first one of those things you can put a picture in and it projects it on the wall. I never have known the technical name

 

[Zeke]

That is a cool coompressor

Pretty much a frankencompressor. I'm sure I would not build pressure in that. The pump looks newer. Make the table.

Item No. 1 has to be some type of stereo slide or negative projector. Looks like an overhead projector. I can't find anything on it though.

 

[hangfirew8]

Just a thought, hide a modern air tank inside that riveted beast.

-HF

 

[MEngineer]

my vote is a swap for the wilton...

 

[ovrrdrive]

I'm thinking #1 has something to do with either film, slides or developing pictures...

 

[four.cycle]

#2 is definitely a scroll saw frame, as noted above. missing a bunch of stuff.



no clue what that first thing is.

 

[2oolhound]

The 1st item reminds me of the devices used for viewing and studying airial photography to get the 3d effect of topographical maps.

 

[unslow1]

The 1st item reminds me of the devices used for viewing and studying airial photography to get the 3d effect of topographical maps.

I knew I had seen that #1 before. That would make sense because we have a WW2 air museum here.

 

[jakemac]

I think item #2 is a scroll saw, missing the table, and probably other parts as well.

#2 is definitely a scroll saw frame, as noted above. missing a bunch of stuff.



no clue what that first thing is.

Looks like a Portable Power Tool Corp (pre-Power King) scroll saw from the 1930's.
It's been a while, and my notes are trapped on a dead computer. Might be a model JS21 ??????? But I'm not sure. If so, the table would have had a hexagon shape, not round or square.

 

[LanjPerf]

I knew I had seen that #1 before. That would make sense because we have a WW2 air museum here.

Thanks for the info. We've got an air museum here in town...I'll have to check if they know what it is or if they would have a use for it.

 

[avmaine]

That's pretty wild compressor.