Can anyone help me identify the name and purpose of the linked photos please?
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For marking a hole to be drilled in the top dead center of a round object such as a metal pipe.
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Smokes penned...
What would be an off-center hole in a metal pipe?
I'll take "Jummywood" for 200 . . .
Others are saying it is a center punch. Is the 'arbor' and 'punch' connected such that it can be used as a center punch? To me, the 'arbor' and 'body' looks solid. Dan
On 22 Jul 2003, Kevin spake unto rec.woodworking:
One that didn't pass through the axis of the pipe.
Additional Note:
The 'shaft' is about 3/8" dia and appears to be one piece with the knurled and 'wings' section. My gut feeling is this would go into some sort of a chuck.
The only movable piece is the center. Again, spring loaded and not removable.
Does this help at all?
On Tue, 22 Jul 2003 08:01:05 -0500, "Kevin" pixelated:
An off-center hole is known as a "notch", Kev.
BTW, Smokes, there is no "top dead center" in a pipe, only in piston positioning. And it would be centered only if the mark were still pointing straight up when it was drilled. It does appear to be a pipe marker punch.
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I'd agree with George. Looks like a punch for cylinders and small spheres. The knurled portion is for gripping with your fingers. The two "wings" are to position it on a cylinder's side. You give it a tap with a hammer, and the spring-loaded pin makes your mark and springs back up out of the way.
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(clip) the spring-loaded pin makes your mark and springs back up out of the way. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I want it! Is it for sale?
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I believe it is a pipe punch. Check the following link to see a more modern version of what I believe is the same tool.
"One_Good_Turn..." wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@metrocast.net:
Well, it's not a tool, but it is wood, so I thought I'd ask here. I picked this up today at a Salvation Army store. My best guess is a cigar humidor, but I really don't know. I'm pretty good at guessing what stuff is for, but this has me stumped.
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