tool identification? Answered

Is this a plumb bob? If so what kind? What is the purpose of the rectangular opening? Tightening the screw make the rectangular opening smaller.

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seandogue

Best Answer 4 years ago

It actually looks like it's a part of a compass, ie, for drawing large circles. Perhaps the rectangular opening is for a rigid extension arm.

Quadrifoglio

Answer 4 years ago

I would say your answer is spot on. Google antique trammel pointshttps://www.google.com/search?q=antique+trammel+points&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiy6o3Lw8POAhUGfiYKHR_lAWwQ_AUICSgC&biw=1360&bih=643 for a bunch of them.

JamesM594

Answer 4 years ago

orphaned Trammel point it is. Thanks

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