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Title: whats this square thing? Post by: rhyso on October 15, 2011, 06:06:14 PM out today for first time in 8 weeks!
any idea what the square object is? it has 2 grooves and is quite heavy :-\ also if anyone has an idea what the other object is? there is a crease running down the length, possibly lead?? 10p for scale :P Title: Re: whats this square thing? Post by: rhyso on October 15, 2011, 06:11:29 PM sorry its been a while!
Title: Re: whats this square thing? Post by: Chef Geoff on October 15, 2011, 06:13:15 PM No real idea on the square "thing", although it's reminiscent of a brush from an electric motor. the peice of lead looks to be a broken pencil (yes they were just lead).
Title: Re: whats this square thing? Post by: bajero on October 25, 2011, 09:35:31 PM Found one (square thingy) just the same the other day, tend to agree with geoff looks modern
Title: Re: whats this square thing? Post by: ysbytymike on October 25, 2011, 09:55:43 PM Brushes from electric motors are normally very light in weight as there usually carbon.
No idea myself but I think that's the wrong direction. Mike Title: Re: whats this square thing? Post by: Meatslicer on October 27, 2011, 11:19:19 PM Looks to me like a part from inside a big door lock. Grooved to slide with a stopped groove to restrict upward movement or drop. Dont think its too old though.
Eric Title: Re: whats this square thing? Post by: Pipster on October 29, 2011, 07:21:29 AM It's a part of a tractors break calliper !! hope this helps
Title: Re: whats this square thing? Post by: rhyso on October 31, 2011, 12:42:41 PM thanks for that, another bit for the scrap then!
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