Mystery tool

[xtratoy]

Still no response from the company that produced this item. I guess customer support isn't one of their big concerns.

 

[Bob Wright]

I didn't see all sides, but if there is a hole at the end of the shaft it could be a plumb bob

Plumb bobs ususlly have a relatively sharp conicl point, this for exact centering over a benchmark.

Years ago I was going to survey a prospective job site with an engineer who was from India. Had to pack the plumb bob in checked luggage, too dangerous for carry-on.

Bob Wright

 

[caryc]

Plumb bobs ususlly have a relatively sharp conicl point, this for exact centering over a benchmark.

Years ago I was going to survey a prospective job site with an engineer who was from India. Had to pack the plumb bob in checked luggage, too dangerous for carry-on.

Bob Wright

I wonder how many people have been killed with plumb bobs?

 

[Fox Mike]

I am sticking with my 'tube centering device for a lathe.
Look here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/225940741366?itmmeta=01HXF8WTCD23RFJFK0VTHVDNQ7&hash=item349b1e1cf6:g:y8YAAOSwq1llk4Jt&itmprp=enc:AQAJAAAA8BQkwlgSXhfCiuLyENQkVGuO+lopPN5V4e4aIw8WsidHqmAlMn6rohhLS4aBIFl2z+hJtFirZl9ih8tjPpJO4XU6MuhQh7ByTjh6gsp8hLSJE5BRyew0S1mV76GVsKHW4x1OmD5xpTEadivPkFixGdw5yuAMii6bXH0Gf5B2fmG8hkHBLRAJZsVUvpicXOw8N5QRKcCyc436FBeuxsOrOSJmjkfPf69cOgsS3B4h1+iPpyTqlvcstxjF5hvNCggjyVrcrL+GPsJHuOQLZappEqfSQ55Lse9C+mZcETYjKG4AG0NsBjWH3T4mFpHYZrJicA==|tkp:BFBMwKbz6Otj

 

[Bob Wright]

I think I've got it!

Insert the tapered portion into one end of a short section of black PVC pipe.







Then blow REALLY HARD on the other end.

Bob Wright

 

[el caminero]

I wonder how many people have been killed with plumb bobs?

Some joker stabbed me in the foot with one. I got 3 weeks off school and he wasent seen for 6 months, when he got caught dancing in a copcar.
Edit; that was ON not IN the copcar...