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Old 03-17-2023, 10:16 PM
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Default This looks strange and interesting

I wonder what all this is used for? Any ideas?

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Old 03-17-2023, 11:53 PM
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Old 03-18-2023, 01:52 AM
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That's an early 19thc incarnation of a pinball machine.
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Old 03-18-2023, 04:08 AM
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That sir, is an ACME fret board side dot making machine.

I would have thought that everyone should have one in their home.

I would add that it is fairly obvious that the wirdling knob on the cordwangler is knobbled too far to the left.
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Old 03-18-2023, 04:46 AM
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Strymon's very first effects pedal?
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Old 03-18-2023, 05:33 AM
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What an amazing piece of ... something! Whatever it is, I'm sure that paint brush comes in handy! LoL!
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Old 03-18-2023, 05:36 AM
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Leather or upholstery work? Just a wild guess
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Old 03-18-2023, 05:42 AM
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Looks like a steampunk guy had too much time on his hands….
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Old 03-18-2023, 05:56 AM
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Dental office c. 1926



Actually, this is what I’ve imagined Frank Ford’s shop to look like.
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Old 03-18-2023, 06:15 AM
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It's a tool box/work desk combo. I have seen purely functional versions of this before, but this one was obviously created by an individual of massive skill and creativity. Way Cool!!
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Old 03-18-2023, 06:52 AM
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Oh, come on. That's the original "mouse trap game."
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Old 03-18-2023, 06:59 AM
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I believe that is a V Class brace fabricator.
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Old 03-18-2023, 07:05 AM
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I wonder what all this is used for? Any ideas?

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Old 03-18-2023, 07:33 AM
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Someone put a ton of time and work into it. I see a lot of jewelers tools on the thing,, kind of a Phantom of the Opera, jewelers bench.

But I sure can't think what that spiral metal rack is for.
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Old 03-18-2023, 08:26 AM
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You got me. I'm guessing that it is a piece of art.
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