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Hilton Ralphs
10-23-2019, 10:26 AM
Anyone know what this tool is used for please? It may of course have bugger all to do with woodworking.


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Jim Koepke
10-23-2019, 11:50 AM
With the scale notes it looks like it might be something to do with surveying.

Interesting that it is scaled to inches and yards. England went metric about 50 years ago, if my memory is working.

jtk
Jim Koepke
10-23-2019, 11:52 AM
Hilton, are there mounting holes or brackets on the underside?

jtk
Hilton Ralphs
10-23-2019, 12:17 PM
Hilton, are there mounting holes or brackets on the underside?

jtk


Not sure Jim. I saw this on my local bid site and it looked interesting. Probably for surveying as you said. I think I'll pass.
Paul F Franklin
10-23-2019, 12:26 PM
Bingo Jim. It's an alidade.
Hilton Ralphs
10-23-2019, 12:43 PM
Bingo Jim. It's an alidade.


Fantastic, I learnt something new today. Thanks!
Jim Koepke
10-23-2019, 1:39 PM
Fantastic, I learnt something new today. Thanks!

Yes, and you are not the only one, thanks Paul.

jtk