Woodworker's Journal 2009-33-5, страница 18
Stumpers Having two caliper settings on the same tool lets you measure two different dimensions in one step. Readers forge ahead in identifying our last mystery tool and its uses, old and new. "I have the answer to the 'What's This' in the June issue. It is a double-sided blacksmith caliper." So said Billy Joe Kimbrell of Irondale, Alabama, as he identified the tool sent in by Bob Corbett of Sturgeon bike, Minnesota. "This tool is used for checking the dimensions of a hot piece of iron while forging it to a specific size and shape," said David Jensen of Bellevue, Nebraska. Wilbern K. Tipton of Acton, Georgia, clarified that the blacksmith "could make two measurements at once such as a shaft with more than one diameter or a gear blank." Fred Homich of Thousand Oaks, California, added, "The length of the handle kept the user from getting toasty hands." Le Volberding of Dayton, Nevada, wonders, "Why are these not made today?" In fact, as Mark Beall of Havelock, North Carolina, notes when he says they're "used for the same reason as our modern double-ended calipers," they are. Their function today is more likely '"for checking the size of two different turning diameters," says Walter Lees of Phoenix, Arizona. —Joanna Werch Takes What's This? The Gebharts of Arlington, Virginia inherited four of these things, in different sizes, from her grandfather. Know what they are? Send your answer to: Stumpers, c/o Woodworker's Journal, P.O. Box 261, Medina, Minnesota 55340. Or email stumpers@ woodworkersjournal.com WINNER! Gerard Waters of Key West, Florida, wins a Porter-Cable Low Profile Sander (Model 390K). We toss all the Stumpers letters into a hat to select a winner. Create your custom products with an Epilog Laser system! Systems starting at $7,995! Custom engrave your products -from cabinet doors, to cigar boxes, to gun stocks. Cut intricate models from any type of wood, acrylic, leather, plastic, paper, and much more. With lease payments starting at about $150/month*, Zing laser systems are unbelievably affordable! EPILOG sales@epiloglaser.com • www.epiloglaser.com/wwj.htm Wl,h APProved Credlt (Circle No. 25 on PRODUCT INFORMATION form) 18 October 2009 Woodivorker's Journal |
