Interesting Tools And Apparatus (26 pics)

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A level made for balancing Roulette Wheels

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Leroy technical lettering kit. I was told some people here might enjoy this.

3

Geonics EM-31 electromagnetic survey unit. That’s me using it to check the conductivity of the soil that correlates to chloride levels from an oil and gas spill.

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Passport photo shears used by my local post office.

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A little hook tool to pull through those tiny little straps that come with a lot of devices.

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Japanese engraving machine for chopsticks

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Hydraulic Hand Strength Dynamometer

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Device to clean the track in the Spanish F1 Grand Prix

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Wheelchair designed to be used in rough conditions like snow

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Drywall lift. This makes ceiling drywall so much easier. I’ve done it with and without the lift and it’s definitely worth it. Home Depot four hour rental was only $36.

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Money holders for banks (or rich people)

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Baseboard scrubber

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Old German map measuring tool with compass I found in the house I bought.
Not sure the manufacturer or when it was from. The previous owner was a US Naval officer who served in WWII and retired in the 70s.

14

# of weeks from date calculator

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I asked my mother if she had any suggestions for how to remove a broken light bulb base from the socket and she produced this

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A roof leak-catching tool/contraption I seen at the shop

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Applicator tip for cove base adhesive to apply a flat, even amount of glue. instead of the typical single bead of a standard caulk gun

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Heated razor blade to remove decals

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Duck ramp

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A special blade to cut metal sheets

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Cherry pitting tool for kitchen/canning.

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Poking words into cardboard.

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tool to move truck trailers by hand

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Bowling lane oil robot