✅ SOLVED Test your skills on this one! Spent years trying to ID this.

[musclecar]

I found this in Alaska about 10 years ago, and have never been able to ID it. It is an aluminum piece, about 3 inches square. It has 15 teeth and is numbered 1-15. There is a stop preventing it from spinning freely. The back has two tabs that may have been used to mount it. ANY GUESSES?

Thanks,

MC

PS The quarter used for size was found yesterday! 1935S Yeah!

 

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[IronSpike]

Ok, Perhaps everyone is assuming too much here. Everyone is thinking that the triangle notch is a "pointer". What if it's simply a way to keep that wheel rotating evenly, and as a stop to the wheel going all the way around? I'm a Locksmith, and that wheel reminds me of the inner workings of a safe lock. The raised notch (at 15) would catch the next wheel laying flat on top of it, to turn it as well. So, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say we only have a "partial" device here, which is why it's so hard to id. I do realize of course that by supplying this alternate theory, I've probably just prolonged this thread at least another year! LOL what do you think?

I like that suggestion yellow1053 Do you have a pic of a similar safe lock workings?

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

Ok, Perhaps everyone is assuming too much here. Everyone is thinking that the triangle notch is a "pointer". What if it's simply a way to keep that wheel rotating evenly, and as a stop to the wheel going all the way around? I'm a Locksmith, and that wheel reminds me of the inner workings of a safe lock. The raised notch (at 15) would catch the next wheel laying flat on top of it, to turn it as well. So, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say we only have a "partial" device here, which is why it's so hard to id. I do realize of course that by supplying this alternate theory, I've probably just prolonged this thread at least another year! LOL what do you think?

Are safe lock wheels made of alumimum and are they numbered 1-15?

 

[Goodyguy]

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NOTICE.............

After careful consideration regarding the interest and willingness of Bigcypresshunter to help identify the "Thang" and not take anything less than a positive Id as fact, I have decided, (with Big Cy's approval) to loan the "Thang" to Big Cy in hopes that he will more aptly be able to critique the speculation and have a better idea of it's real purpose and function by having an eyes and hands on look for himself.

Big Cy you are also welcome to post any additional pictures of it, and to personally show it to any interested parties or experts at your discretion.


Sincerely,
Goodyguy~




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Thank you
To all forum members for your continued interest and valued ideas on the identity of this most intriguing object.

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[Bigcypresshunter]

Thank You Goodyguy. Looking forward to seeing and examining it in person.

 

[kyphote]

Cy, Cy, he's our man
If he can't do it, throw it in the can!

 

[yellow1053]

I like that suggestion yellow1053 Do you have a pic of a similar safe lock workings?
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I think I can find something similar. I'll post as soon as I can.
And, yes, some of the very cheap safe lock mechanisms can be aluminum and up to 15. (a lot of overseas knockoffs were like that.)

 

[savant365]

Missed it by that much BB

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Missed it by that much BB

If a post gets deleted, you will be pushed back too and I will be #1000!

 

[savant365]

I better get this one in case 2 get deleted then

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

REPLY # 1000!!!!

 

[savant365]

LOL

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I know this is a long thread and we lose members but are we losing them this fast lol? (I didnt delete anything)

 

[savant365]

I just wish someone would find one of these things and put an end to it. It appears to be made fairly simplely so you would think that there were several of them at one time. I could really care less what # my post is lol, I just get bored late at night.

HH Charlie

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I dont care about reply 1000 either LOL

Well yesterday I had the pleasure of receiving the "Alaskan Thang" in the mail from Goodyguy and I will have to admit, Im a bit impressed. This is indeed an interesting little item.

I say little because the first thing I noticed was how small it is. Its apparently hard to judge size from a picture online. I thought it was larger. Its too bad we cant post real size. This thang is only about 2-1/2 inches square.

Ill need some time to study it and see if I am able to provide any new clues. One thing, I am sure, is that this is the way it would be facing and the arrow points to the number, in this case number 2. (bottom pic) For this reason alone, we could rule out cold control. Its also just too small amoung other things. I also believe this starts on zero and is meant to move only one increment at a time.

Excuse the pics its getting dark outside.

 

[SODABOTTLEBOB]

All ~

I did a test on sizing a while back and came up with ...

"Typically" (of the numerous test I ran ) if you set your zoom option accordingly, it will show the item in question at actual size. For Example: Go to page # 1 of this thread where there is a 25-cent piece (quarter) shown for scale. At the 60% setting you should be able to hold a quarter against your desktop screen for an exact match.

There may be exceptions to this, but I have not found one "yet."

This "Custom" zoom setting is pretty cool. You may have to change it around a bit, but it always works for me when there is a coin used for scale. Try it! You'll like it! (I hope).

SODABOB

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

All ~

I did a test on sizing a while back and came up with ...

"Typically" (of the numerous test I ran ) if you set your zoom option accordingly, it will show the item in question at actual size. For Example: Go to page # 1 of this thread where there is a 25-cent piece (quarter) shown for scale. At the 60% setting you should be able to hold a quarter against your desktop screen for an exact match.

There may be exceptions to this, but I have not found one "yet."

This "Custom" zoom setting is pretty cool. You may have to change it around a bit, but it always works for me when there is a coin used for scale. Try it! You'll like it! (I hope).

SODABOB

Where do we find the "custom zoom setting"?

 

[SODABOTTLEBOB]

BigCy ~

At the extreme lower right corner of your screen you will see the standard 100%. Directly next to it is a down arrow. Click this. Then click "Custom" at bottom and a box will pop up for your preferences. Click/scroll or type in to select preferred size. It's easy and fun. But don't forget to return it back to 100% when you're done. You'll know what I mean the first time you forget and leave it at 400%. Good luck.

SBB

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

BigCy ~

At extreme lower right corner of your screen you will see the standard 100%. Directly next to it is a down arrow. Click this. Then click "Custom" at bottom and a box will pop up for your preferences. Click/scroll to select prefered size. It's easy and fun. But don't forget to return it back to 100% when you're done. You'll know what I mean the first time you forget and leave it at 400%. Good luck.

SBB

You know I never noticed that. Thanks Bob.

I had to go 55% for the reality size. Thats a cool quick zoom feature also. 8)

 

[SODABOTTLEBOB]

BigCy ~

You're welcome. I'm glad I could help. I guess different desktops create different effects. The 55% "reality" size you mentioned may be 60% for others as it is for me. But irregardless, once you get the hang of it, it should be smooth sailing.

And while we're on the subject, this might be a good time to mention that when a coin is being used to assist in the scale of something, make sure the coin is laying (full round) flat so as to more easily compare it with a real one.

Thanks.

SBB

 

[jdsarasin8194]

Looks like a top of an old phone, the dialing ring in one like this.