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265818 bridger@b... 2018‑05‑14 Re: Whatsit
On 2018-05-14 11:18, Bill Webber wrote:
> GGs
> 
> I don't know if this is a tool or just a part.  An iron handle has a
> knurled thumb wheel that turns a slotted brass axle.  There is a slot
> in the end.  overall, it looks like something flat could be fitted
> through the slot on the end and then wound on the axle. Whatever might
> be wound on it would not make many turns.
> 
> http://billwebber.galootcentral.com/1805-014.JPG
> http://billwebber.galootcentral.com/1805-015.JPG
> http://billwebber.galootcentral.com/1805-016.JPG
> 
> Many thanks,
> 
> Bill W.
> Nottingham, PA
> Woodworkers visit me at http://billwebber.galootcentral.com/
> 

it looks like the slot extends out the top and down into the body. if 
the knurled knob is threaded I'd say it's a handle for some narrow 
blade. might fit a hacksaw blade or a keyhole blade.

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