What is this $20 GS Find?

[chips&more]

OK, I give, I could make a few wild guesses, but that’s all. Anybody know what it is?

 

[OldMachinist]

More pictures please.

 

[Don B]

Lining up square tubing for welding.......? Interesting what ever it's for...)

 

[Big Rack]

I'm probably wrong but that looks what they used to have a Kresge's (spelling? think it's know called Kmart) to cut roller blinds to length.

 

[chuckorlando]

I would have gave 20 for it as well. No idea what it is. A square tube jig would be cool. But with the locks on opposing sides I think it would push the stock in opposite ways.

 

[chips&more]

More pictures please.

OK, pics attached and both doohickey end things look and do the same thing. Except the one doohickey thing pictured closest indexes in 90° equal quadrants. Thanks for the help guys.

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I would have gave 20 for it as well. No idea what it is. A square tube jig would be cool. But with the locks on opposing sides I think it would push the stock in opposite ways.

I’m a sucker for anything in “unseen before metal”. I guess I will repurpose the thing one of these days.

 

[chuckorlando]

Man thats cool. If it had a joint in the center and a degree ring it could be real handy for welding. Couple V jaws and your set

 

[12bolts]

Well made too. Nice castings. Wipers on the brackets and all

cheers Phil

 

[Andre]

Probably a blacksmith tool for bending bars while hot for decorative pieces.

 

[12bolts]

Probably a blacksmith tool for bending bars while hot for decorative pieces.

Sounds like a winner to me

Cheers Phil