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This is a discussion on Wasszit within the Problem Solving forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; Baby Alzheimer's ? you are repeating yourself, and still no pic lol...
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06-22-2008, 07:02 PM
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Baby Alzheimer's ? you are repeating yourself, and still no pic lol
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06-22-2008, 08:13 PM
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Dude. Click this -> How to post an image on IFI |
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06-22-2008, 11:26 PM
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You would have to be really careful since that is castiron, it wouldn't take too much to break it, I have no clue as to what it is either, I would hold onto it though, never know what kind of use you might find for it. welder19
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06-23-2008, 12:52 AM
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Duck, something about that screams to me its for some sort of casting. Just out of curiousity, is there any holes on the inside opposite the center square channel? If so I think it's upside down, that would be a pouring ramp, the two holes on either side would be sprue holes for excess material pouring out. If so, I'd recommend trading/selling it off as apposed to using it for a forging shape. As it would probably be more appreciated in the hands of an amateur caster for the purpose it was intended for. -MJ |
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06-23-2008, 01:18 AM
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compensator, adjuster container for a big platform scales they used to drive wagons on to weight them. Or a campfire oven for a ham in a blanket, wooden handles sticking out each end to hold it with.
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06-23-2008, 06:20 PM
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Undoubtedly destined for the Smithsonian, a rare example of the iron casters art. Sure is a complex thingamajig for some use or another. I suggest just sitting it on a shelf and when you have idle time on your hands contemplating it's possible use.  |
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06-23-2008, 07:18 PM
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That thing is an early prototype Flowbee™ You are missing the internal parts. The early Flowbee™ was a simple a dynamo used for cutting hair. Yep, you are missing the crank, magnets, and copper wire. The Barber would turn the crank with the customers hand on the ball. The hair would stand on end and he's start cutting. I'm quite sure it's a valuable keepsake and does belong in some obscure museum. Last edited by nett; 06-23-2008 at 09:32 PM. Reason: yes, I still have speilling issues |
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06-23-2008, 08:43 PM
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Definitely an early example of George Foreman type grill. The grills are missing. Both halves would be packed with hot coals, then closed upon the very large brontosaurus burger, for completely fat free, wholesome meals for the family. Or it could be a cannonball mold....or a canuter valve....or.............Hey look, over there....a squirrel..........(runs away from this post)............
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