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Tools and Hardware4516 of 10102Very strange multi-tool?Not sure if this is collectible or not says keen blade on biggest blade
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    Posted 8 years ago

    DivingDoug
    (13 items)

    Lots of tools at my last auction and this one remains a mystery. Stamped L.S. Starrett Co. who still makes high end precision measuring tools and such and I have a machinist background but I have no idea what this particular tool is.

    The long tip rotates freely (not sure if it is supposed to but it does), The black handle will loosen and screw out, Both the inner and outer dial on the front side will rotate but they don't seem to control anything, The end of the tip is a purposely formed pyramid shape.

    Any ideas on what this is and what it was used for would be much appreciated.

    Thanks.... Doug

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    Comments

    1. TubeAmp TubeAmp, 8 years ago
      It's a tachometer.

      T A
    2. DivingDoug, 8 years ago
      Huh? How is it designed to work?
    3. DivingDoug, 8 years ago
      OK, actually found instructions after a quick search at this site http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=358730

    4. DivingDoug, 8 years ago
      Thanks for the really quick piece of info!!
    5. TubeAmp TubeAmp, 8 years ago
      Happy to help,

      T A

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