Anyone know what this is for?

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Hi, All,

I recently purchased a lot of tools, fixtures, etc. from a retired tool and die maker. There are a few items whose purpose I can't figure out. This is one of them. It appears to be intended to hold something while it's machined, but I'm not sure. Maybe this is a standard item and I just don't know it. Any ideas what it's for? Thanks for your input...

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It might be a one off clamp made by the previous owner. Who also stamped his initials in it?? :dunno:

Chris

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Taking a second look, it almost looks like its made to hold HSS while grinding?????
 
Tamper84 said:
It might be a one off clamp made by the previous owner. Who also stamped his initials in it?? :dunno:

Chris

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Taking a second look, it almost looks like its made to hold HSS while grinding?????
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Hi, Chris,

He definitely put his initials, and in some cases his whole name, on many of the items. It does look like an HSS lathe tool holder, except that he already made one of those that included all the angles. I posted a picture of it a few days ago. Maybe an early version, or for some specialized application? Thanks for the ideas...
 
That's the legendary THO-VIM tool! They have a million uses. Some key uses are:

  • Untranking hex finials
  • Retranking floating lug grout
  • Anomorgling deck shims
  • Pre-pneumanizing subdivots
  • Torquening slotted camshanks
  • Synchrofusing synthetic toggle bearings
  • Electromuting compressed velonoid laminate
  • Synchronizing optigoncontrabigators
  • Preloading muffler bearings.
  • Pressure testing VW Beetle radiators.
  • Rebuilding brake calipers on 1953-1955 Studebakers
  • Prevention of sinusoidal deplenuration due to capacitive duractance

I actually haven't a clue what it's really for but I couldn't resist. I'm sorry...

I guessing in reality it's some sort of specialized grinding fixture.

John
 
jgedde said:
That's the legendary THO-VIM tool! They have a million uses. Some key uses are:

  • Untranking hex finials
  • Retranking floating lug grout
  • Anomorgling deck shims
  • Pre-pneumanizing subdivots
  • Torquening slotted camshanks
  • Synchrofusing synthetic toggle bearings
  • Electromuting compressed velonoid laminate
  • Synchronizing optigoncontrabigators
  • Preloading muffler bearings.
  • Pressure testing VW Beetle radiators.
  • Rebuilding brake calipers on 1953-1955 Studebakers
  • Prevention of sinusoidal deplenuration due to capacitive duractance

I actually haven't a clue what it's really for but I couldn't resist. I'm sorry...

I guessing in reality it's some sort of specialized grinding fixture.

John
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A shameless plug for the turbo-entabulator. You beat me to it! It is with sheer capacitive reluctance that I yield to the better man.
Ed P
 
jgedde said:
That's the legendary THO-VIM tool! They have a million uses. Some key uses are:

  • Untranking hex finials
  • Retranking floating lug grout
  • Anomorgling deck shims
  • Pre-pneumanizing subdivots
  • Torquening slotted camshanks
  • Synchrofusing synthetic toggle bearings
  • Electromuting compressed velonoid laminate
  • Synchronizing optigoncontrabigators
  • Preloading muffler bearings.
  • Pressure testing VW Beetle radiators.
  • Rebuilding brake calipers on 1953-1955 Studebakers
  • Prevention of sinusoidal deplenuration due to capacitive duractance

I actually haven't a clue what it's really for but I couldn't resist. I'm sorry...

I guessing in reality it's some sort of specialized grinding fixture.

John
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John,

I especially liked the last one... :LOL:
 
Most tool and die makers make a lot of special tools for their own personal use in there daily job. This appears to be a tooling block that would be used to hold work for either grinding or machining . It could be either clamped down or held in a vise and then the work clamped to it all the extra tapped holes usually means it was used for many different ways of holding. Most were dictated by the types of work and shops they worked in as to what shape they take. Whenever you come across these type of items always try to obtain them or if offered for free take them as some time they will be just what you need.
Tomb29
 
clevinski said:
Hi, All,

I recently purchased a lot of tools, fixtures, etc. from a retired tool and die maker. There are a few items whose purpose I can't figure out. This is one of them. It appears to be intended to hold something while it's machined, but I'm not sure. Maybe this is a standard item and I just don't know it. Any ideas what it's for? Thanks for your input...

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Looks like a special holding fixture. Can't tell how big it is. If the bolts are 1/4 - 20 then it is a light duty clamping fixture. Someone did a nice job in design and fabrication.
 
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