Small metal tips or bits - for woodworking?

Discussion in 'Tools' started by Bookahtoo, Aug 24, 2015.

  1. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Each of these little bits is about 5/8" long. They are numbered - some with two different numbers. For example, one is stamped 6, another stamped 7, then another stamped 27 on one side and 30 on the other.
    Are they router bits?
    The garage where I got them has both mechanics tools and woodworking tools.
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    Bookahtoo, Aug 24, 2015
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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Probably for 'centering' stock in a lathe.
     
    KingofThings, Aug 24, 2015
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    They look like punches....

    hummm....or maybe for engraving metal??
     
    komokwa, Aug 24, 2015
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  4. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Don't think so... the taper is a likely clue.
     
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  5. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    The clue here is the Brinell hardness scale.

    I suspect these are a set of tips for hardness testing.
     
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  6. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I wondered why they would be numbered when many seem to be very much alike.
     
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