Wondering what this thing is... Any help? - The Firearms Forum

Crpdeth · 12-17-2011, 12:45 PM

This monstrosity sits on one of the properties we maintain. I have no idea what it is, but it's huge, the top of my head comes to about the top of that warning sign. It's obviously very old and weathered. I suspect that it was moved there and set on the concrete foundation.

Thanks in advance...

Crpdeth · 12-17-2011, 12:50 PM

One more pic...

ampaterry · 12-17-2011, 01:38 PM

Wow! VERY cool, whatever it is -
Are there ANY markings of any kind anywhere on this thing?

Double D · 12-17-2011, 01:43 PM

Looks like a press or vice of some kind.

muddober · 12-17-2011, 01:45 PM

Don, I do not have clue of what it is other than it appears to be some type of stamp mill and it looks like it is cocked meaning it could be very dangerous.

Ron

Crpdeth · 12-17-2011, 01:45 PM

There are a few markings on that crossbar near the top, Terry... but to be honest I may have to bring my binoculars to make them out.

Crpdeth · 12-17-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by muddober

Don, I do not have clue of what it is other than it appears to be some type of stamp mill and it looks like it is cocked meaning it could be very dangerous.

Ron

Wow... I see that now.

Juker · 12-17-2011, 02:19 PM

It's a pre-war KL72 Mk. III(B) Flux Capacitor. They were used mostly in North Africa, and it's rare to find one stateside. WAG as to the value would be $437,912.89. If the energy transfer tube was still intact, closer to $438,000.

American Leader · 12-17-2011, 02:26 PM

Nice one Juker!

Juker · 12-17-2011, 02:32 PM

For a second there, it almost sounded like I knew what I was talking about, eh?

The Firearms Forum: Educational AND Entertaining.

Shooter45 · 12-17-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Juker

It's a pre-war KL72 Mk. III(B) Flux Capacitor. They were used mostly in North Africa, and it's rare to find one stateside. WAG as to the value would be $437,912.89. If the energy transfer tube was still intact, closer to $438,000.

I was thinking a Flying Jinny or maybe a Potted Meat press.

American Leader · 12-17-2011, 03:07 PM

I know this Juker, you had Donny thinking he was rich!

Bobitis · 12-17-2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Shooter45

I was thinking a Flying Ginny or maybe a Potted Meat press.

Potted meat press..

Looks like ya could fit a buffalo in there. The collateral damage would be devasting!

Juker · 12-17-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobitis

Potted meat press..

Looks like ya could fit a buffalo in there. The collateral damage would be devasting!

That is RICH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Those serrated jaws must be where they seal the cans; a one-step operation. And I do loves me some Spam!

boatme99 · 12-17-2011, 04:06 PM

Jaw crusher.

One Shot · 12-17-2011, 04:31 PM

Are there any hard rock mines in the area?

It reminds me of a stampmill ore crusher I saw at an old gold mine once.

Not sure though.

os

Juker · 12-17-2011, 04:36 PM

Are there any Mayan markings on it? Definitely has a Mayan look to it.

Could be the 2012 Doomsday Device. I'd stay clear of it if I was you.

raven818 · 12-17-2011, 04:43 PM

Just the weight in iron/steel(?) would be a bundle by itself. But I wouldn't turn loose of it til I found out what it is.

Absolutely a press of some kind, maybe.

Slabsides · 12-17-2011, 04:48 PM

I don't know, but judging by the condition of those support timbers, I'd absolutely keep away from it.

geds · 12-17-2011, 05:51 PM

Isn't that the prototype Cheese-It stamp? They stamp a whole hoop of cheese into those little 1" x 1" crackers!

Albtraum · 12-17-2011, 06:03 PM

cycloneman · 12-17-2011, 06:06 PM

I also think it has something to do with crushing stone.

Double D · 12-17-2011, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shooter45

I was thinking a Flying Jinny or maybe a Potted Meat press.

Dont tell carl. He will load up the pygmies and head down there.

permafrost · 12-17-2011, 06:49 PM

Why don't you shimmy up there and pull that handle hanging out the side. just to.. um.. you know ..see what happens? (put some pecans in between the stamping heads first!)

millwright · 12-17-2011, 07:43 PM

Just a WAG, but I'd opine the wood you see is shipping timbers ! As to "what is it" my guess is some sort of stamping mill. Various shaped "tools are placed on the "hammer/anvil. I suspect that center hole in the lower crescent is for a drive shaft and the other holes for spur gears driving the "links" on a eccentric. Note the lower ends of the links face a boss that's eccentric. Feed the workpiece in from left to right or the opposite. All those dovetails in both "jaws are mechined in, hence exist for a serious purpose ! >MW

12-17-2011, 12:45 PM	#1
Crpdeth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Location: Location Contributor Posts: 8,247	Wondering what this thing is... Any help? This monstrosity sits on one of the properties we maintain. I have no idea what it is, but it's huge, the top of my head comes to about the top of that warning sign. It's obviously very old and weathered. I suspect that it was moved there and set on the concrete foundation. Thanks in advance... Attached Images -->

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Crpdeth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Location: Location Contributor Posts: 8,247	Re: Wondering what this thing is... Any help? One more pic... Attached Images

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ampaterry TFF Admin Staff Chaplain Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Tennessee Contributor Posts: 6,376	Re: Wondering what this thing is... Any help? Wow! VERY cool, whatever it is - Are there ANY markings of any kind anywhere on this thing? __________________ Reason given by one of Obama's more intellectual supporters when asked why she voted for him: *"He gave me a PHONE!!"*

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Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,252	Re: Wondering what this thing is... Any help? Looks like a press or vice of some kind. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder. Last edited by Double D; 12-17-2011 at 01:44 PM..

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muddober Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,436	Re: Wondering what this thing is... Any help? Don, I do not have clue of what it is other than it appears to be some type of stamp mill and it looks like it is cocked meaning it could be very dangerous. Ron

12-17-2011, 02:19 PM	#8
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Wondering what this thing is... Any help? It's a pre-war KL72 Mk. III(B) Flux Capacitor. They were used mostly in North Africa, and it's rare to find one stateside. WAG as to the value would be $437,912.89. If the energy transfer tube was still intact, closer to $438,000. __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

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American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: Wondering what this thing is... Any help? Nice one Juker!

12-17-2011, 02:32 PM	#10
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Wondering what this thing is... Any help? For a second there, it almost sounded like I knew what I was talking about, eh? The Firearms Forum: Educational AND Entertaining. __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

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American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: Wondering what this thing is... Any help? I know this Juker, you had Donny thinking he was rich!

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boatme99 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Midddle Tennessee Posts: 139	Re: Wondering what this thing is... Any help? Jaw crusher.

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One Shot V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 381	Re: Wondering what this thing is... Any help? Are there any hard rock mines in the area? It reminds me of a stampmill ore crusher I saw at an old gold mine once. Not sure though. os

12-17-2011, 04:36 PM	#17
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Wondering what this thing is... Any help? Are there any Mayan markings on it? Definitely has a Mayan look to it. Could be the 2012 Doomsday Device. I'd stay clear of it if I was you. Attached Images __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

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raven818 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jax, Fl. Contributor Posts: 4,439	Re: Wondering what this thing is... Any help? Just the weight in iron/steel(?) would be a bundle by itself. But I wouldn't turn loose of it til I found out what it is. Absolutely a press of some kind, maybe. __________________ Firearms and Salt Water Fishing Retired 42 Years LEO

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Slabsides Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: L.A. (Lower Alabama) Posts: 926	Re: Wondering what this thing is... Any help? I don't know, but judging by the condition of those support timbers, I'd absolutely keep away from it. __________________ /l ,[____], l---L -OlllllllO- ()_)-()_)-o-)_)

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geds Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,706	Re: Wondering what this thing is... Any help? Isn't that the prototype Cheese-It stamp? They stamp a whole hoop of cheese into those little 1" x 1" crackers!

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cycloneman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 7,434	Re: Wondering what this thing is... Any help? I also think it has something to do with crushing stone. __________________ Who are you going to serve today?

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permafrost Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma, USA Contributor Posts: 1,776	Re: Wondering what this thing is... Any help? Why don't you shimmy up there and pull that handle hanging out the side. just to.. um.. you know ..see what happens? (put some pecans in between the stamping heads first!) __________________ Stand and Fight Last edited by permafrost; 12-17-2011 at 06:50 PM..

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millwright Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,443	Re: Wondering what this thing is... Any help? Just a WAG, but I'd opine the wood you see is shipping timbers ! As to "what is it" my guess is some sort of stamping mill. Various shaped "tools are placed on the "hammer/anvil. I suspect that center hole in the lower crescent is for a drive shaft and the other holes for spur gears driving the "links" on a eccentric. Note the lower ends of the links face a boss that's eccentric. Feed the workpiece in from left to right or the opposite. All those dovetails in both "jaws are mechined in, hence exist for a serious purpose ! >MW