tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post2220235105802876856..comments2024-03-18T06:50:22.206-08:00Comments on Dan's Shop: Solved! Mystery Wooden Object Identified - Teaser.Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-32448311561237474782010-11-25T09:27:30.725-09:002010-11-25T09:27:30.725-09:00And the winner is... Regis! Nice work! See the &qu...And the winner is... Regis! Nice work! See the "Revealed" post to get the whole story.<br /><br />Email me your address Regis, and I will send you your prize.<br /><br />Thanks for guessing everyone!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-21455991383267759302010-11-22T15:21:21.921-09:002010-11-22T15:21:21.921-09:00Okay my last try. Is it a weight for attaching to ...Okay my last try. Is it a weight for attaching to the end of a line so that you can through it? Like a monkeys fist, only a wooden one instead of a knot.Philip Rhttp://www.violins.risacher.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-67481997764313037112010-11-18T08:19:04.241-09:002010-11-18T08:19:04.241-09:00The Mystery Wooden Object is a tape dispenser.
...The Mystery Wooden Object is a tape dispenser. <br /><br />Paul BlacklockAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-91639394382756532152010-11-18T06:56:43.689-09:002010-11-18T06:56:43.689-09:00Philip and Gye - Nice guesses!
Everyone - I'm...Philip and Gye - Nice guesses!<br /><br />Everyone - I'm aiming to have the solution post up by the middle of next week. That gives you a few more days to take a shot at winning the prize!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-74017288211999809692010-11-17T05:10:36.683-09:002010-11-17T05:10:36.683-09:00My deep brain tossed forward the vague memory of i...My deep brain tossed forward the vague memory of it having to do with old-timey curtains -- specifically, heavy curtain pulls. Dunno how that all fits together, though.<br /><br /><br />--GGGye Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972251323124084977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-72895742085714203632010-11-17T03:41:17.584-09:002010-11-17T03:41:17.584-09:00My guess is it's either for hanging decorative...My guess is it's either for hanging decorative ropes between multiple points, such as along the wall or to the gingerbread on the outside of your home. Or a window curtain tie.Philip Rhttp://www.violins.risacher.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-85349989087137632032010-11-12T06:54:54.363-09:002010-11-12T06:54:54.363-09:00Great guesses everyone! I'll let this ride for...Great guesses everyone! I'll let this ride for a little longer...Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-82589249484384599552010-11-11T22:52:45.814-09:002010-11-11T22:52:45.814-09:00I think it's a sheep or goat bell, although th...I think it's a sheep or goat bell, although the goat might try to eat it.<br /><br />Or... one of those bells the Monks in Monty Python rang, singing "Bring Out Yer Dead!"Gary Robertshttp://toolemera.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-49018730199521729282010-11-11T19:19:26.843-09:002010-11-11T19:19:26.843-09:00Looks like a cow bell. Maybe that darker square in...Looks like a cow bell. Maybe that darker square insert in the back holds the "bells" inside. Or an ornament to put around an animal's neck.Regishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494031605558400835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-9860327293753394022010-11-11T04:55:30.236-09:002010-11-11T04:55:30.236-09:00Dan,
Looks kind of like a wooden block & tackl...Dan,<br />Looks kind of like a wooden block & tackle type thing but without the moving pulley/wheel. Possibly something from an old sailing ship? An interesting piece indeed.Bob Rozaieskihttp://www.logancabinetshoppe.com/blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-19165878596328368012010-11-11T02:59:35.234-09:002010-11-11T02:59:35.234-09:00I have no idea, but wanted to post so I would be e...I have no idea, but wanted to post so I would be emailed updates...<br /><br />I was going to agree with butter print, but those handles are usually inline with the "print" and I can see no value in the mortise if that was it's use...<br /><br />Hmmmm, a MWO indeed....Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930332092459194929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-60882573750248084222010-11-11T00:59:01.689-09:002010-11-11T00:59:01.689-09:00I think it's a hanging weight. The square mort...I think it's a hanging weight. The square mortice is for a flat strap (leather?). The 'patch' conceals added lead to make it heavier. Use - something to do with maintaining working tension, to do with weaving/spinning or something else domestic with textiles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-87769508698361898902010-11-11T00:44:36.213-09:002010-11-11T00:44:36.213-09:00No idea, it looks like a sliding weight, for a st...No idea, it looks like a sliding weight, for a stick or a stretched rope. The insert make me think it is weighted or callibrated but the top lacks any precise position marksDamienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909477295500393609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-78238392061044040432010-11-10T22:07:10.167-09:002010-11-10T22:07:10.167-09:00Looks like something you'd make patterns in bu...Looks like something you'd make patterns in butter cakes with.<br /><br />just a guess.Badger Woodworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18259857649096197619noreply@blogger.com