Another Can you tell me what this is?

[pat3011]

This is the thingy that I found in my grandpa's house in Hungary about 15 years ago. I thought it was cool, but have no idea as to what it is. I think it may have been used to paint colored patterns onto a whitewashed wall. the parts on top rotate individually and are made of very sturdy plasticky pieces. the one that is sideways shows parts that broke off. Thanks Pat

 

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[Monty]

I have seen a leather working tool that looks very similar. JIM

 

[psgen]

I know I know I know ? ?I got one of those with my bench grinder..............it's used for resurfacing the grinding stone on the grinder...........removes the build up that fills the small holes in the stone..........and reshapes the stone to get the most out of it.......

 

[Leon]

Maybe an old meat tenderizer... Looks like it might work...
Good luck on the ID, & Happy hunting~

 

[root]

What you have there is a CHECK ROLLER for applying check grain when woodgraining. I'm a faux painter by trade and recognized it right away. IF you look at oak you will see a fine grain behind the heart grain which is what this device is used for.

HH

Root

 

[Desertdigger]

Give Root $64000 for that one!

 

[pat3011]

I thought about a fake finish with paint but didn't think they did fake finishes until today. But I never thought about using it on wood. Great thanks. I don't think it would be used for metal as the pieces "teeth" as made of plastic. You guys are great at solving mysteries!!!!