Drafting or machine tool?

Discussion in 'Tools' started by Jeff Drum, Feb 26, 2020.

  1. Jeff Drum

    Jeff Drum Well-Known Member

    No markings besides numbers on any of these pieces. Seem to have all the pieces, in a nice leather-covered wood box (fitted with a lock). I have a lot of hand tools, even some drafting tools, but don't have a clue what this is. Frustrating that the manufacturer didn't mark it, or if they did I haven't found it yet. So what is it?
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    Jeff Drum, Feb 26, 2020
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  2. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    When I was at school these were known as Technical Drawing sets.

    Everyone had one but they were never used :hilarious:
     
    daveydempsey, Feb 26, 2020
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  3. anundverkaufen

    anundverkaufen Bird Feeder

    Looks like a planimeter for map making.
     
    anundverkaufen, Feb 26, 2020
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  4. Jeff Drum

    Jeff Drum Well-Known Member

    Yes, that's exactly what it is. Unfortunately there are a surprising number of these floating around so have only nominal value. The leather and wood case probably makes mine older than most, but when there is no demand there is no demand :arghh: And I did find a name on it; I just wasn't looking carefully enough.
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  5. Fid

    Fid Well-Known Member

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