Anyone know what these fit?

[HollowpointParticipant @hollowpoint]

I found these in a job lot of small lathe tooling I purchased, obviously they are for dividing but does anyone know what they actually fit? I suspect they are for a small lathe but are of no use to me. Thanks.

[HollowpointParticipant @hollowpoint]

[DC31kParticipant @dc31k]

They could be for a cutter grinder. See this one and note the similarity of concept and scale:

https://toolz4you.co.uk/product/jones-shipman-raised-universal-indexing-head-attachment/

Edited By JasonB on 07/11/2022 12:55:48

[bernard towersParticipant @bernardtowers37738]

I have similar ones on my Stent albeit homemade, they really are quite good. those look really nice .

[Clive FosterParticipant @clivefoster55965]

Agreed cutter grinder accessories.

Something functionally similar to the J&S device linked to by DC31K came with my Clarkson.

Nope. Dunno how you use them.

Clive

[HollowpointParticipant @hollowpoint]

Thanks for the replies, they do indeed look like the cutter grinder ones.

The divisions stamped in them are:

3, 13, 23, 33, 43, 53

11, 21, 31, 41, 51

9, 19, 29, 39, 49, 59

[DC31kParticipant @dc31k]

Whatever they are, something very similar has appeared on eBay:

Link removed by Mods

I wonder if there is any connection between the originator of this thread and the eBay seller. We might consider the ethics of asking questions on a free forum to further one's own commercial interests.

Edited By JasonB on 07/11/2022 12:56:17

[John HaineParticipant @johnhaine32865]

Judging by the last photo, yes. I can't see any ethical problem myself – on here he was just asking for information.

[Tony Pratt 1Participant @tonypratt1]

I can't see a problem, Hollowpoint has been around the forum for a while & his commercial interests are hardly on the scale of Amazon.

Tony

[HollowpointParticipant @hollowpoint]

That is me and if I have broken any rules I apologize. I do sell one or two bits and bobs on eBay to help fund my hobby.

I have never advertised any of the things I have for sale or posted any ebay links on here, in fact I have actively tried to avoid doing so. I would appreciate the link being removed please.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Posted by Hollowpoint on 07/11/2022 09:52:30:

[…]

I have never advertised any of the things I have for sale or posted any ebay links on here, in fact I have actively tried to avoid doing so. I would appreciate the link being removed please.

.

+1 for that request

The link can only serve as [unintended] advertising

… which rather defeats your own honourable approach.

MichaelG

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

I'm sue at least half the "what's this" threads are so that people can get the right listing to stand a better chance of fining the right buyers. Don't have a problem with it but will remove the link as Hollowpoint has requested

[Martin KyteParticipant @martinkyte99762]

I too do not see the problem. We get to solve a puzzle and the item is listed accurately which means some poor soul who is desperate to find the item gets lucky.

regrds Martin

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

I bought something, via ebay, off a regular on here and trader where he hadn't asked what lathe it was for, obviously didn't know, and I wasn't going to tell him as it was already at the top of my price range.

I like these 'what is it' puzzles as I often learn something. or feel chuffed at showing off my knowledge. It is a bit peeving to see something subsequently listed at a ridiculous price though. I know it is up to the purchaser to know the value to them but I sometime feat an overpriced item will be purchased as a present by a spouse or parent who can't really afford to be shafted.

[Simon Williams 3Participant @simonwilliams3]

Posted by Martin Kyte on 07/11/2022 13:20:55:

I too do not see the problem. We get to solve a puzzle …

…and I get to learn something I didn't know I didn't know. Win – win.

[Grindstone CowboyParticipant @grindstonecowboy]

+1 for not seeing any problem here – parts were identified as asked, and then put up for sale at a very reasonable starting price.

Rob

[Martin King 2Participant @martinking2]

Hi All,

As I am probably the number one offender here, if indeed it is an offence I felt I should comment.

I am always posting "what is this" type of threads and have never made any secret of the fact that I am an ebay seller.

My wife and I are registered on EBay as a business seller and also with HMRC to pay my taxes.

I never advertise my items on here and am always just trying to get info so that I can be accurate in my descriptions to avoid problems or disappointment to my buyers.

I really enjoy expanding my knowledge with the help of members on here and sometimes feel that I, too, can contribute rather than just benefiting from the communal knowledge.

I have sometimes wondered if I might be "pushing the envelope" a bit too far and am ready to be checked if this is the case?

I would love to hear comments on this.

Cheers, Martin

[Martin King 2Participant @martinking2]

I should also add in the spitit of the above remark that Amazon has very little to fear from me also!

I Wish it were otherwise!

Cheers, Martin

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Always a good idea to check here, Martin

… it’s a good game for us, useful for you, and [so far as I can see] does no-one any harm.

And if you don’t ask, you might risk selling one of these to a leather-worker: **LINK**

https://seals.com/5-bulldog-seal-press/

MichaelG.

[Martin King 2Participant @martinking2]

Michael, Hmmmmmm, that's me put well in my place in the nicest possible way!

I did actually happen to talk to a top notch leather worker who told me that he used one to emboss a size mark on wet leather. He did say that the tool was not designed for that use but worked well.

I took that as being OK. I should have asked on here though should I not?

Have not heard back from the buyer yet….

Cheers, Martin

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

I’m sure it will do the job nicely, Martin

MichaelG.

[Mike PooleParticipant @mikepoole82104]

I don’t see a problem with the “what is this” questions from anybody, Martin has been upfront about his reasons for enquiring and many people seem happy to help. I read most of the “what is this” posts and am always interested in the answers. Anyone disinclined to help or not interested does not need to read the posts.

Mike

[Nicholas FarrParticipant @nicholasfarr14254]

Hi MichaelG, you linked to a seal press, and as it happens, I have an old one made by Acme Seals Ltd. London, with a small bunch of lead seals. It is another item I rescued from being put in the scrap bin many years ago.

Regards Nick.

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