Hook help Solved with NEW Pics

chrisplay2004 · Feb 12, 2012

More items from the old park site.
It became a park in the 1930's and has not been a public park since the 1970s.
All three of these items were found within 10' of each other.
I have looked for the hook and cannot find a match.
I can tell it was attatched to something but what?

IronSpike · Feb 12, 2012

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Maybe a hook from an old swing set?

daroofa · Feb 12, 2012

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Scale part...?

IronSpike · Feb 12, 2012

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Is the head end squared?

chrisplay2004 · Feb 12, 2012

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Yes, the head end is squared 1/2" x 1/2" and end is round.

chrisplay2004 · Feb 12, 2012

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Well I think daroofa is on to something...
I just need to verify the diameter of the squared part.

vhs07 · Feb 12, 2012

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The head looks like a 1/2" carriage bolt head. Of course yours has no threads.
On the scale idea, I don't think that the slotted scale weights will fit on a 1/2" rod.
Cool piece.

chrisplay2004 · Feb 12, 2012

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According to this photo I would say it would fit.
However, after looking at hundreds of pictures I cannot find one that does not have a weight attatched to the hanger.

chrisplay2004 · Feb 12, 2012

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So I finally found a weight that looks like the hook part of hanger would fit through it and the squared part of the end would hold it in place.
Anyone think I am close?

chrisplay2004 · Feb 12, 2012

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So I contacted the seller of the slotted weight and they confirmed the exact measurment of the slot is 1 3/4 inches long in the middle of the curves, and 1/2 inch wide. I am thinking of buying it but I still can't figure out if that's what I have... :icon_scratch:

vhs07 · Feb 12, 2012

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Looking at the photo of the measuring tape and the hook, I don't believe it would fit into the slot.
First off, it's looks like a really tight fit, then once you get the hook part through, you'll have to angle
the rod, and it looks like the hook won't clear the weight before you have to start angling the rod,
thereby blocking the hook from going through.
Now after I typed this, I re-read it and it and I realize its really hard to describe what I mean. I hope this
makes sense to someone.
Also, all the mechanical scales I've seen, all had a base on the hangers that allowed the weights to "nest"
into it.
Lastly, there's a name for these weight and for the life of me I can't remember it. Does anyone know?

chrisplay2004 · Feb 12, 2012

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Thanks vhs07.
So I cut a template of the weight and it clearly fits right through with room to spare.
However, your point about having a place to nest leads me to believe that I still have no idea what this hook or hanger is for.
These pics show how the hook fits, but it can't just balance in the center.
Jeesh, what the heck? unless I find a weight with a square 1/2" notch I'm not sure.
I hope IronSpike chimes in with why the question about the squared end.

Bigcypresshunter · Feb 13, 2012

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I dont understand why it wont balance. Does it have to nest? Wouldnt the square kind of hold it in place? Is the square end less than 1/2 inch?

I have an old weight with the slot on one side type. I use the weight as a homemade slide hammer. If I ever get to my warehouse I could dig it out and try a 1/2 inch carriage bolt but it could be awhile.

chrisplay2004 · Feb 13, 2012

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Well the square end is exactly 1/2". So maybe it would hold.
I guess I am just not convinced it is a weight hanger until I find something even close.
Maybe I will just buy the weight and test it...
If not I bought a $20.50 shipped old weight... :tongue3:

Bigcypresshunter · Feb 13, 2012

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It sure looks like #152. Nos 152 and 154 and daroofas picture seem to have a bottom piece to balance. Maybe this is the what we are missing. :dontknow:

I just realized vhs07 said this lol.

chrisplay2004 · Feb 13, 2012

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#150 is the one I am looking for.
It looks like the hanger slides in and might have the missing square.

Bigcypresshunter · Feb 13, 2012

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chrisplay2004 said:
#150 is the one I am looking for.
It looks like the hanger slides in and might have the missing square.

yes 150 also looks like it has a bottom piece for balance.

IronSpike · Feb 13, 2012

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chrisplay2004 said:
Thanks vhs07.
So I cut a template of the weight and it clearly fits right through with room to spare.
However, your point about having a place to nest leads me to believe that I still have no idea what this hook or hanger is for.
These pics show how the hook fits, but it can't just balance in the center.
Jeesh, what the heck? unless I find a weight with a square 1/2" notch I'm not sure.
I hope IronSpike chimes in with why the question about the squared end.

Why would the hook hanger need a square neck unless it was used in wood or mortar? Does first weight have a square fit :dontknow:

Added: I think it's solved :blob7:

Well done

chrisplay2004 · Feb 13, 2012

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So I had to put my curiosity to ease...
I made an exact replica of a weight with wood (pic 1)
Then I made a makeshift scale holder and put my fake weight on the hanger and it fit perfectly (pic 2)
Even the round end was perfectly flush on the bottom (pic 3)
And there we go Green Check (pic 4)
And finally a nice long electrolysis bath (Pic 5)
Soon it will be in my permanent collection.
Thanks for all your input and special thanks to daroofa for the ID :icon_thumleft: