In article ,
"R.H." wrote:

>Just posted a few more:
>
>http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>
>
>Rob

242. Prototype Rubik's Cube. Only popular among auto mechanics.
243. Dunno, but got one in a Burger King Kids' Meal once.
244. Small wedding ring.
245. Logo from a club of seriously brutal nuns.
246. A better mousetrap.

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From:	B.B.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 21:32:11 -0600

In article

,
"B.B." wrote:

>In article ,
> "R.H." wrote:
>
>>Just posted a few more:
>>
>>http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>>
>>
>>Rob
>
>242. Prototype Rubik's Cube. Only popular among auto mechanics.
>243. Dunno, but got one in a Burger King Kids' Meal once.
>244. Small wedding ring.
>245. Logo from a club of seriously brutal nuns.
>246. A better mousetrap.

Oops! Missed one.

247. Used by very fat men to pull up their zippers.

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From:	Rick Stein
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 20:12:05 GMT

#236
Rivoli pin extractor for disassembling a bicycle chain

B.B. wrote:
> In article ,
> "R.H." wrote:
>
>
>>Just posted a few more:
>>
>>http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>>
>>
>>Rob
>
>
> 242. Prototype Rubik's Cube. Only popular among auto mechanics.
> 243. Dunno, but got one in a Burger King Kids' Meal once.
> 244. Small wedding ring.
> 245. Logo from a club of seriously brutal nuns.
> 246. A better mousetrap.
>

From:	R.H.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 20:24:29 GMT

"Rick Stein" wrote in message
news:pwfFd.1393$2e7.1388@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com...
> #236
> Rivoli pin extractor for disassembling a bicycle chain

Correct

From:	Mark & Juanita
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 20:20:48 -0700

On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 09:45:11 GMT, "R.H." wrote:

>Just posted a few more:
>
>http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>
>
>Rob
>

#243: Wire stripper for wire-wrap wire

#245: Boat anchor (?)

#246: Artist's easel with paint storage case (?)

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+

Now we'll just use some glue to hold things in place until the brads dry

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+

From:	R.H.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Thu, 13 Jan 2005 17:29:05 GMT

"Mark & Juanita" wrote in message
news:h2qbu01et1rr45o4mt7jls12oh4j63s0ig@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 09:45:11 GMT, "R.H." wrote:
>
> >Just posted a few more:
> >
> >http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
> >
> >
> >Rob
> >
>
> #243: Wire stripper for wire-wrap wire

Could be...

>
> #245: Boat anchor (?)

Too small for that

>
> #246: Artist's easel with paint storage case (?)

Most popular guess so far.

From:	DoN. Nichols
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	13 Jan 2005 20:19:06 -0500

In article ,
R.H. wrote:
>Just posted a few more:
>
>http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/

242) Looks like a junction block for modular furniture of some form,
made out of 1" (or 25mm) square tubing.

243) Not really sure. It looks sort of like an early cable-tie
cinching and cutoff tool, but I don't see how this one would
do the cinching part. Perhaps if the block attached to the jaw
opposite the one carrying the cutoff blade moves backwards in
some way.

In any case, it is designed to cut off *something* which fits
through the slot at the end, and whatever it is, it must be
somewhat brittle, given the spacing of the cutoff-blade behind
the slot.

And -- given that it is compound leverage, it must take quite a
bit of force to cut off.

244) Looks sort of like something to keep critters from opening a
gate, while allowing any human with the requisite number of
hands to do so without trouble. It looks as though a hasp
similar to the one on top fits through the slot.

245) As an article which I stumbled across before I got to this one
said, it is the end of a draftsman or architect's triangular
scale. (Which style would require looking at the scales.)

246) I can't tell the material from the photos, or the details of
the uprights, but is some kind of trade-specific toolbox. I
might even consider it to be for a farrier, to use when shoeing
a horse, if the shoes could live on the cross-bar and the nails
and tools in the drawers.

247) Bootjack -- for engaging the loops at the top of cowboy boots
so you can pull them on without having to bend as much --
perhaps if you are old, or perhaps if a horse has recently
thrown you and your back is stiff. :-)

Enjoy,
DoN.

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From:	Marshall Schuon
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Fri, 14 Jan 2005 04:59:24 -0500

On 13 Jan 2005 20:19:06 -0500, dnichols@d-and-d.com (DoN. Nichols)
wrote:

>
>247) Bootjack -- perhaps if you are old, or perhaps if a horse has recently
> thrown you and your back is stiff. :-)
_______

I wear boots, I am old, a horse has thrown me more than once, and my
back is as stiff as other things are not. I *need* a boot jack!

Marshall

From:	R.H.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Fri, 14 Jan 2005 10:20:59 GMT

"DoN. Nichols" wrote in message
news:cs76ma$h36$1@fuego.d-and-d.com...
> In article ,
> R.H. wrote:
> >Just posted a few more:
> >
> >http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>
> 242) Looks like a junction block for modular furniture of some form,
> made out of 1" (or 25mm) square tubing.

This one isn't for modular furniture.

>
> 243) Not really sure. It looks sort of like an early cable-tie
> cinching and cutoff tool, but I don't see how this one would
> do the cinching part. Perhaps if the block attached to the jaw
> opposite the one carrying the cutoff blade moves backwards in
> some way.
>
> In any case, it is designed to cut off *something* which fits
> through the slot at the end, and whatever it is, it must be
> somewhat brittle, given the spacing of the cutoff-blade behind
> the slot.
>
> And -- given that it is compound leverage, it must take quite a
> bit of force to cut off.

I'm leaning towards stripper or crimper, but I suppose it could be a cutter.

>
> 244) Looks sort of like something to keep critters from opening a
> gate, while allowing any human with the requisite number of
> hands to do so without trouble. It looks as though a hasp
> similar to the one on top fits through the slot.

Someone else suggested to me that it's a weight that is adjustable buy
sticking small pieces of wood or metal in the slots. I was thinking maybe a
washer could be put inside it to make it a little heavier if necessary.
Hard to say where this one came from.

>
> 245) As an article which I stumbled across before I got to this one
> said, it is the end of a draftsman or architect's triangular
> scale. (Which style would require looking at the scales.)

Yes

>
> 246) I can't tell the material from the photos, or the details of
> the uprights, but is some kind of trade-specific toolbox. I
> might even consider it to be for a farrier, to use when shoeing
> a horse, if the shoes could live on the cross-bar and the nails
> and tools in the drawers.

I agree that it's a trade specific toolbox, not sure about the farrier idea.

>
> 247) Bootjack -- for engaging the loops at the top of cowboy boots
> so you can pull them on without having to bend as much --
> perhaps if you are old, or perhaps if a horse has recently
> thrown you and your back is stiff. :-)

Correct.

From:	Marshall Schuon
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Fri, 14 Jan 2005 05:39:57 -0500

On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 10:20:59 GMT, "R.H." wrote:

>
>"DoN. Nichols" wrote in message
>news:cs76ma$h36$1@fuego.d-and-d.com...
>> In article ,
>> R.H. wrote:
>> >Just posted a few more:
>> >
>> >http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>>
>> 242) Looks like a junction block for modular furniture of some form,
>> made out of 1" (or 25mm) square tubing.
>
>This one isn't for modular furniture.
>
>>
>> 243) Not really sure. It looks sort of like an early cable-tie
>> cinching and cutoff tool, but I don't see how this one would
>> do the cinching part. Perhaps if the block attached to the jaw
>> opposite the one carrying the cutoff blade moves backwards in
>> some way.
>>
>> In any case, it is designed to cut off *something* which fits
>> through the slot at the end, and whatever it is, it must be
>> somewhat brittle, given the spacing of the cutoff-blade behind
>> the slot.
>>
>> And -- given that it is compound leverage, it must take quite a
>> bit of force to cut off.
>
>I'm leaning towards stripper or crimper, but I suppose it could be a cutter.
>
>>
>> 244) Looks sort of like something to keep critters from opening a
>> gate, while allowing any human with the requisite number of
>> hands to do so without trouble. It looks as though a hasp
>> similar to the one on top fits through the slot.
>
>Someone else suggested to me that it's a weight that is adjustable buy
>sticking small pieces of wood or metal in the slots. I was thinking maybe a
>washer could be put inside it to make it a little heavier if necessary.
>Hard to say where this one came from.
>
>
>>
>> 245) As an article which I stumbled across before I got to this one
>> said, it is the end of a draftsman or architect's triangular
>> scale. (Which style would require looking at the scales.)
>
>Yes
>
>>
>> 246) I can't tell the material from the photos, or the details of
>> the uprights, but is some kind of trade-specific toolbox. I
>> might even consider it to be for a farrier, to use when shoeing
>> a horse, if the shoes could live on the cross-bar and the nails
>> and tools in the drawers.
>
>I agree that it's a trade specific toolbox, not sure about the farrier idea.
>
>>
>> 247) Bootjack -- for engaging the loops at the top of cowboy boots
>> so you can pull them on without having to bend as much --
>> perhaps if you are old, or perhaps if a horse has recently
>> thrown you and your back is stiff. :-)
>
>Correct.
_______

Oh, you know what? I said "bootjack" and others have glommed onto the
word. This isn't a bootjack; it's a boothook. A bootjack is a thing
for *removing* your boots. You put the heel into it and it holds the
boot while you pull out your foot. Sorry.

Marshall

From:	R.H.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Sat, 15 Jan 2005 21:45:31 GMT

> Oh, you know what? I said "bootjack" and others have glommed onto the
> word. This isn't a bootjack; it's a boothook. A bootjack is a thing
> for *removing* your boots. You put the heel into it and it holds the
> boot while you pull out your foot. Sorry.
>
> Marshall

I guess I should have looked that one up, I didn't know what a bootjack was,
thanks for the info.

From:	Leon
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 14:35:17 GMT

"R.H." wrote in message
news:Hk6Fd.91242$mA3.2811@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> Just posted a few more:
>
> http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>
>
> Rob
>
>
243. Insulation striper?
247. Isn't that used for picking up bails of hay?

From:	R.H.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 20:05:22 GMT

"Leon" wrote in message
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>
> "R.H." wrote in message
> news:Hk6Fd.91242$mA3.2811@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> > Just posted a few more:
> >
> > http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
> >
> >
> > Rob
> >
> >
> 243. Insulation striper?

Possibly, I'm not sure on this one. The only markings on this tool is the
number 10 and the letter V.

> 247. Isn't that used for picking up bails of hay?

Nope.

From:	Puff Griffis
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 09:56:43 -0600

243: wire stripper
245: Some sort of ceramic tile spacer ?
246: A small gold slue ?
247: A tool to lift the lid off a cooking pot

"R.H." wrote in message =
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> Just posted a few more:
>=20
> http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>=20
>=20
> Rob
>=20
>

From:	R.H.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 20:10:11 GMT

"Puff Griffis" wrote in message
news:20bFd.532$J36.247@fe39.usenetserver.com...
>243: wire stripper

Probably, as I mentioned previously, the number 10 is marked on this tool,
possibly for 10 gauge wire or metal plate. I don't have samples of either
to see if they fit. Also, this one was found in the same tool box as the
crimper in photo #237.

>245: Some sort of ceramic tile spacer ?

Nope

>246: A small gold slue ?

Not sure...

>247: A tool to lift the lid off a cooking pot

Nope

From:	John McCoy
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 18:42:51 +0000 (UTC)

"Puff Griffis" wrote in
news:20bFd.532$J36.247@fe39.usenetserver.com:

> 246: A small gold slue ?

A sluice, you mean? I don't think it is...at first glance, it might
be some sort of dry-washer, but when you look at the additional
pictures it's clear it has a bunch of drawers underneath, and I can't
see how that be useful to a dry-washer (or a grain winnowing tool,
etc).

My guess is it's some sort of artists traveling rig, a combination
of a folding easel and tacklebox for paints, brushes, etc.

John

From:	Mark and Kim Smith
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	12 Jan 2005 13:21:20 EST

R.H. wrote:

>Just posted a few more:
>
>http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>
>
>Rob
>
>
>
>

#242 - disk brake caliper piston retractor tool
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=66110&group_ID=1682&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
#243 - looks like it will crimp banding strap??
#244 - counter weight for a scale??
#245 - a ruler for drafting. It will have different scales on different
sides.
#246 - possibly for truing wheels??
#247 - looks like the tool for stretching exhaust doughnuts.

From:	R.H.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 20:15:26 GMT

>
> #242 - disk brake caliper piston retractor tool
>
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=66110&group_ID=1682&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Correct.

> #243 - looks like it will crimp banding strap??

I don't know if this is a crimper or a stripper. My initial thought was
that it's a crimper but I don't know what it would be used for exactly.

> #244 - counter weight for a scale??

Most likely, but hard to say for sure.

> #245 - a ruler for drafting. It will have different scales on different
> sides.

This answer is correct.

> #246 - possibly for truing wheels??

Not sure

> #247 - looks like the tool for stretching exhaust doughnuts.

Nope

From:	Fred R
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 13:15:27 GMT

243 must be a nose hair trimmer.
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From:	Greg O
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 19:18:34 -0600

"R.H." wrote in message
news:Hk6Fd.91242$mA3.2811@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> Just posted a few more:
>
> http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>
>
> Rob
>
>

242 Disk brake piston retractor tool

243 plastic cable tire cutter?

245 End on view of a draftsman/engineer's ruller!!

247 For help pulling on western/work boots

Greg

From:	R.H.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Thu, 13 Jan 2005 17:27:51 GMT

"Greg O" wrote in message
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>
> "R.H." wrote in message
> news:Hk6Fd.91242$mA3.2811@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> > Just posted a few more:
> >
> > http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
> >
> >
> > Rob
> >
> >
>
> 242 Disk brake piston retractor tool

Correct.

>
> 243 plastic cable tire cutter?

Still researching this one

>
> 245 End on view of a draftsman/engineer's ruller!!
>
> 247 For help pulling on western/work boots

Both correct

From:	Glenn
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Thu, 13 Jan 2005 21:10:48 -0800

243 looks like the crimper used for railroad car seals. IIRC it was a lead
seal on a steel strap and got crimped to seal the doors. You would insert
an number die that crimped the origin number in the lead. Of course .. last
time I saw one I was about 8 years old so I could be mistaken :)
"R.H." wrote in message
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>
> "Greg O" wrote in message
> news:10ubj3hkn4unv58@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> "R.H." wrote in message
>> news:Hk6Fd.91242$mA3.2811@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
>> > Just posted a few more:
>> >
>> > http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>> >
>> >
>> > Rob
>> >
>> >
>>
>> 242 Disk brake piston retractor tool
>
> Correct.
>
>>
>> 243 plastic cable tire cutter?
>
> Still researching this one
>
>>
>> 245 End on view of a draftsman/engineer's ruller!!
>>
>> 247 For help pulling on western/work boots
>
> Both correct
>
>

From:	Michael Mendelsohn
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Thu, 13 Jan 2005 00:27:37 +0100

"R.H." schrieb:
> Just posted a few more:
> http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/

Semi-serious:

#242 an artefact
#243 ticket puncher for use by conductors (bus etc.)
#244 screwed onto a chain, it allows the end of the chain to be
padlocked. It would be needed in a miner's dressing hall: instead of
using lockers, the miners pulled their bundles up under the high hall
roof (using a pulley, of course) and secured the line end down below, so
noone could get at their bundle.
#245 is pictured on photo #228 as well.
#246 a small printing press? with the typeface in the drawers?
#247 a handle

Done!
Michael
--
Still an attentive ear he lent Her speech hath caused this pain
But could not fathom what she meant Easier I count it to explain
She was not deep, nor eloquent. The jargon of the howling main
-- from Lewis Carroll: The Three Usenet Trolls

From:	R.H.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Thu, 13 Jan 2005 00:29:35 GMT

"Michael Mendelsohn" wrote in message
news:41E5B269.F2F4AE7@msgid.michael.mendelsohn.de...
> "R.H." schrieb:
> > Just posted a few more:
> > http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>
> Semi-serious:
>
> #242 an artefact

Can't argue with that...

> #243 ticket puncher for use by conductors (bus etc.)

Nope

> #244 screwed onto a chain, it allows the end of the chain to be
> padlocked. It would be needed in a miner's dressing hall: instead of
> using lockers, the miners pulled their bundles up under the high hall
> roof (using a pulley, of course) and secured the line end down below, so
> noone could get at their bundle.

One of many possible uses.

> #245 is pictured on photo #228 as well.

Yes

> #246 a small printing press? with the typeface in the drawers?

If there were more divisions in the drawers this would seem more likely

> #247 a handle

Partially correct

>
> Done!
> Michael
> --
> Still an attentive ear he lent Her speech hath caused this pain
> But could not fathom what she meant Easier I count it to explain
> She was not deep, nor eloquent. The jargon of the howling main
> -- from Lewis Carroll: The Three Usenet Trolls

From:	Ray
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	12 Jan 2005 08:39:54 -0800

242. The square peg that goes into round holes
243. Wire stripper
244. Colonian Christmas ornament
236. Chain breaker
238. Can opener
240. Hose stretcher

From:	R.H.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 20:12:11 GMT

"Ray" wrote in message
news:1105544750.020708.322760@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
> 242. The square peg that goes into round holes
> 243. Wire stripper

Probably

> 244. Colonian Christmas ornament

I don't know what this weight is for...

> 236. Chain breaker
> 238. Can opener

Both correct.

> 240. Hose stretcher

Nope

From:	r payne
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	12 Jan 2005 12:36:38 -0800

R.H. wrote:
> Just posted a few more:
>
> http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>
>
> Rob

247 is a hook for pulling on cowboy boots. there is a loop at the top
of the boot, the hook goes in that and you pull up with the handle

From:	R.H.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 23:03:38 GMT

"r payne" wrote in message
news:1105562198.245988.307060@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
>
> R.H. wrote:
> > Just posted a few more:
> >
> > http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
> >
> >
> > Rob
>
> 247 is a hook for pulling on cowboy boots. there is a loop at the top
> of the boot, the hook goes in that and you pull up with the handle

Correct, it's a boot puller.

From:	Bruce Bowler
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 08:54:35 -0500

On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 09:45:11 +0000, R.H. put fingers to keyboard and said:

> Just posted a few more:
>
> http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>
>
> Rob

236 is a tool for taking apart/reassembling bicycle chains

238 is a can opener

247 looks sort of like a boot lace tightener

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From:	R.H.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 20:03:22 GMT

"Bruce Bowler" wrote in message
news:pan.2005.01.12.13.54.27.98344@bigelow.org...
> On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 09:45:11 +0000, R.H. put fingers to keyboard and said:
>
> > Just posted a few more:
> >
> > http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
> >
> >
> > Rob
>
> 236 is a tool for taking apart/reassembling bicycle chains
>
> 238 is a can opener

These two are correct.

>
> 247 looks sort of like a boot lace tightener

That's not what it was marked, but could be correct. Though what was on the
tag is in the same ballpark as your answer.

From:	Mike Dworetsky
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Thu, 13 Jan 2005 19:42:21 +0000 (UTC)

"R.H." wrote in message
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> Just posted a few more:
>
> http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/

242 possibly a joining block part of a self-assembly furniture kit.

244 primitive 18th C. form of hand grenade? Handle is for throwing...

245 an engineer's or draughtsman's measuring scale, end-on.

246 most think it's an artist's easel, I think it may be a portable printing
kit without the lead type.

247 cowboy boot puller, but it looks also a bit like a tool for lifting up
water meter covers so the meter can be read. If you get a real "meter hook"
I hope I'll recognise it, though.

--
Mike Dworetsky

(Remove "pants" spamblock to send e-mail)

From:	R.H.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Fri, 14 Jan 2005 00:42:07 GMT

"Mike Dworetsky" wrote in message
news:cs6ius$g0k$1@sparta.btinternet.com...
> "R.H." wrote in message
> news:Hk6Fd.91242$mA3.2811@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> > Just posted a few more:
> >
> > http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>
> 242 possibly a joining block part of a self-assembly furniture kit.

This one isn't for assembling furniture.

>
> 244 primitive 18th C. form of hand grenade? Handle is for throwing...

It appears to be made of solid metal.

>
> 245 an engineer's or draughtsman's measuring scale, end-on.

Correct.

>
> 246 most think it's an artist's easel, I think it may be a portable
printing
> kit without the lead type.

I'm going to a large antique show this weekend where I'm going to ask some
of the old-timers about this one, they've come through for me a few times in
the past.

>
> 247 cowboy boot puller, but it looks also a bit like a tool for lifting up
> water meter covers so the meter can be read. If you get a real "meter
hook"
> I hope I'll recognise it, though.

Yes, it's a boot puller.

From:	Wood Butcher
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 12:45:56 -0800

245 is an end view of an architects scale.

247 is for pulling on boots, esp. those pointy
toed cowboy types.

Art

"R.H." wrote in message
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> Just posted a few more:
>
> http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>
>
> Rob
>
>

From:	R.H.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 23:04:07 GMT

"Wood Butcher" wrote in message
news:NpednfiIXNXdEXjcRVn-ig@comcast.com...
> 245 is an end view of an architects scale.
>
> 247 is for pulling on boots, esp. those pointy
> toed cowboy types.

Both of these answers are correct.

From:	Sportster4Eva
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 09:45:32 -0500

R.H. wrote:
> Just posted a few more:
>
> http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>
>
> Rob
>
>
Here's a couple guesses....

#236 is a bicycle chain breaker
#238 is a can opener... used to be "military issue"
#240 looks like an O-ring spreader
#242 is a disk brake caliper piston retractor tool.

Regards,

--
Paul
'91 XL1200
'77 GL1000 (W.I.P.)
"I feel more like I do now than when I got here"

From:	R.H.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 20:06:19 GMT

"Sportster4Eva" wrote in message
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> R.H. wrote:
> > Just posted a few more:
> >
> > http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
> >
> >
> > Rob
> >
> >
> Here's a couple guesses....
>
> #236 is a bicycle chain breaker
> #238 is a can opener... used to be "military issue"

Both correct.

> #240 looks like an O-ring spreader

Nope

> #242 is a disk brake caliper piston retractor tool.

Correct again

From:	Steve Mulhollan
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 10:29:36 -0500

It's a battery clamp spreader.

> #240 looks like an O-ring spreader

From:	R.H.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Wed, 12 Jan 2005 20:06:39 GMT

"Steve Mulhollan" wrote in message
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>
> It's a battery clamp spreader.

Correct.

From:	Marshall Schuon
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Thu, 13 Jan 2005 02:58:01 -0500

On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 09:45:11 GMT, "R.H." wrote:

>Just posted a few more:
>
>http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
>
>
>Rob
______

No. 245 is the end of a draftsman's scale (ruler). Or one of Jackie
Chan's throwing stars.

No. 246 is Toulouse-Lautrec's easel.

No. 247 is a boot hook for pullin' up your cowboy boots.

Marshall

From:	R.H.
Subject:	Re: What is it? XLIV
Date:	Thu, 13 Jan 2005 17:31:53 GMT

"Marshall Schuon" wrote in message
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> On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 09:45:11 GMT, "R.H." wrote:
>
> >Just posted a few more:
> >
> >http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
> >
> >
> >Rob
> ______
>
> No. 245 is the end of a draftsman's scale (ruler). Or one of Jackie
> Chan's throwing stars.

Yes

>
> No. 246 is Toulouse-Lautrec's easel.

Most people guess that it's an easel, if it is one, it's not very well
designed.

>
> No. 247 is a boot hook for pullin' up your cowboy boots.

Correct.