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Another photo submitted by Simon
1418. This tool was used for trimming pool cues:
1419. A toaster for use at a fireplace:
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Take a look at Neatorama for more guesses on how these were used.
1420. A water turbine made by James Leffel & Co.:
-140 HP
-200 RPM at 25-foot head
-26,300 gallons of water per minute
With their curved blades, water turbines generated more power than water wheels. Photographed at the Henry Ford Museum.
1421. A nail rake, or nail claw, used in a hardware store to draw nails from the bulk bin.
1422. A watertight cast-iron junction box that was used to join two sets of wires underground.
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Don't forget that I'll be posting on Wednesday next week.
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Last week's set is seen below, click here to view the entire post:
Black Ops Pro Tips
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