Wood Items

[Bigcypresshunter]

I found these 2 wood items with my Dads stuff. I think its oak. I believe they are some type of homemade tool from the 50's-60's.. What are they?

 

[Broken knee]

BCH, They are push sticks for a table saw or other things requiring close contact with fingers and blades.HH
BK

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

BCH, They are push sticks for a table saw or other things requiring close contact with fingers and blades.HH
BK

I never thought of that but it would make sense, because my Dad was a carpenter, but why the slot?



It would prevent this: ouch!

 

[Broken knee]

BCH, They are push sticks for a table saw or other things requiring close contact with fingers and blades.HH
BK

That would make sense, because my Dad was a carpenter, but why the slot?

Your guess is as good as mine, these things are unique to each carpenter some fancy some not. Consider it a sacrificial tool.
Bk

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

You may be correct but my first thought was that the slot was for a level string and these may be to lay block.

 

[mojjax]

BCH, They are push sticks for a table saw or other things requiring close contact with fingers and blades.HH :icon_throat:
BK

Yup , I worked in a woodworking shop about 20 years ago , I worked the table saw , close cuts near the blade , it was a handy thing to have ! When I got hired the boss told me that the guy I replaced lost 2 fingers because he wasn't using a push guide . It was very monotonous work cutting 700 small pieces of wood that would then get sent to the assembly room . I was very carefull

 

[Broken knee]

You may be correct but my first thought was that the slot was for a level string and these may be to lay block.

That could be, it would explain the slot. here you go.
BK

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

You may be correct but my first thought was that the slot was for a level string and these may be to lay block.

That could be, it would explain the slot. here you go.
BK

My Dad may have used these for many different reasons but they sure look like these. I think its close enough to be solved

 

[diggummup]

You may be correct but my first thought was that the slot was for a level string and these may be to lay block.

That could be, it would explain the slot. here you go.
BK

I'd say that's a winner for this one. Wood line blocks used in bricklaying and come in different sizes.

 

[stefen]

At first, I thought they might be 'Bench Dogs' due to the similarity...in fact, almost identical...

However, I agree that they are string thingies for laying masonry blocks...

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

These were definitely homemade. I respect the good old days were people sewed clothes, made toys, etc. In our modern day of wastefullness we wouldnt think of making these.

But maybe its the constant buying of everything new that keeps our economy going.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Interesting piece...I use something very similar in my Trade (Heavy Duty Tyre Fitting) it's called a third hand, which is used to lock the tyre bead on to a truck rim.

SS

 

[Curious-type]

They're a Mason's line blocks. Old timer's would make their own. I'm 99.9999% sure that's what they are.

 

[clovis97]

No doubt about it...those are mason's line blocks.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

They're a Mason's line blocks. Old timer's would make their own. I'm 99.9999% sure that's what they are.

Thanks for the pic. Now I know how they work. I thought it was for a level top line but I see its to make the front straight..

I wonder if they are still made in the USA? (or China)

 

[clovis97]

They're a Mason's line blocks. Old timer's would make their own. I'm 99.9999% sure that's what they are.

Thanks for the pic. Now I know how they work. I thought it was for a level top line but I see its to make the front straight..

I wonder if they are still made in the USA? (or China)

The last time I looked at them, they were made in Communist China.

 

[clovis97]

FWIW...on a standard foundation, like for a rectangular or square house, a mason will lay up the 4 corners, and make sure they are dead level and plumb.

Then, he'll take the line blocks, and stretch a line along the wall they need to infill. Those lines represent exactly where each course of blocks or bricks must be leveled to.

Does that make any sense?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

FWIW...on a standard foundation, like for a rectangular or square house, a mason will lay up the 4 corners, and make sure they are dead level and plumb.

Then, he'll take the line blocks, and stretch a line along the wall they need to infill. Those lines represent exactly where each course of blocks or bricks must be leveled to.

Does that make any sense?

Thanks. I have worked every phase of construction but blocklaying.