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Title: I have another what is it here at goodwill
Post by: ironlord1963 on February 10, 2012, 10:00:56 AM

   O.k. came accross this unusual item, and we are not sure what it is.  it is 31" long and 4" Wide, the handle pulls back and forth a few inches, this causes a small piece of wood to come out the other end. also another piece of wood near the end slides back and forth.  Here are the pics to maybe help describe the item, once again thanks from all of us here are goodwill.

Title: Re: I have another what is it here at goodwill
Post by: ironlord1963 on February 10, 2012, 10:02:35 AM

Here are the pics of the working action

Title: Re: I have another what is it here at goodwill
Post by: ironlord1963 on February 10, 2012, 10:04:08 AM

Last two are of the wood that slides back and forth.

Title: Re: I have another what is it here at goodwill
Post by: KevinM on February 10, 2012, 10:11:13 AM

It looks from the bolts, screw and crude iron attachments that it maybe late 1800's or early 1900's. What comes to mind right away is something that may be used by a carpenter. Perhaps it was used to lock onto another piece and used like a large wood plane. Or, maybe it was some type of large latch, fastener, chuck or lock-on type of device.

Just saw your additional photos.... Could also have been perhaps some type of brake attachment or equipment relay but that handle almost looks like some kind of old wood working tool handle.

Title: Re: I have another what is it here at goodwill
Post by: KevinM on February 10, 2012, 10:51:58 AM

Ok, while I'm  still thinking about it here's a couple more ideas. How about an attachment to home made shaker slough box for mining gold. Or perhaps an attachment of some type for a washboard?

Title: Re: I have another what is it here at goodwill
Post by: Rauville on February 10, 2012, 10:53:56 AM

It's a wooden corn planter.

Here's an example: http://www.connerprairie.org/Learn-And-Do/Indiana-History/Artifacts-And-Collections/Argricultural-Tools.aspx (http://www.connerprairie.org/Learn-And-Do/Indiana-History/Artifacts-And-Collections/Argricultural-Tools.aspx)

Title: Re: I have another what is it here at goodwill
Post by: mart on February 10, 2012, 11:08:21 AM

Thanks Rauville,, laying like that it did not compute as to what it was !!  After your pic,, the light bulb came on !!

Title: Re: I have another what is it here at goodwill
Post by: ironlord1963 on February 10, 2012, 11:16:07 AM

Thank you Rauville another karma point for you, Wow we all thank you here at goodwill

Title: Re: I have another what is it here at goodwill
Post by: cogar on February 10, 2012, 02:27:27 PM

Another really good "primitive" that should get lots of bids.

Title: Re: I have another what is it here at goodwill
Post by: ironlord1963 on February 10, 2012, 09:55:20 PM

   I did get it posted this morning and did get one bid right away, I am hoping for $100.00 at least, oh BTW they are saving things now for me to ask you folks what they are, You all rock kudos to all on this forum.  ;)

Title: Re: I have another what is it here at goodwill
Post by: KC on February 11, 2012, 02:26:48 AM

Yeah Rauville!...  I am out of connection in daytime....in the mountains of CA (Igo, CA) and there isn't wireless....have to wait until I get into Redding!  Love the outdoors and great hydroelectric farm my uncle has....but miss the modern things as well!

Keep them coming ironlord!