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November 18, 2019, 02:24 PM
flashguy
What is this?
Well, it certainly resembles the ball end of a medieval mace, but I think it's too large for that. There would be some evidence of a way to attach a chain to it, also--to the iron band. Maybe it was some kind of projectile, as suggested in an earlier post.

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November 18, 2019, 10:53 PM
RaiseHal
Sewer cleaning ball?


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November 18, 2019, 10:55 PM
Prefontaine
quote:
Originally posted by flashguy:
Well, it certainly resembles the ball end of a medieval mace, but I think it's too large for that. There would be some evidence of a way to attach a chain to it, also--to the iron band. Maybe it was some kind of projectile, as suggested in an earlier post.

flashguy


That was my guess. Looks like some game of thrones shit.


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November 19, 2019, 12:01 AM
preten2b
Not many "what is this" threads stump the forum for 3 pages.

If iron was available the wood could be intentional. Buoyancy perhaps?


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November 19, 2019, 12:11 AM
sigmonkey
I'll ask my friend, Ben Wa. I am sure he knows...



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November 19, 2019, 01:20 AM
Haveme1or2
Ok, a fellow has told me it's used to break up chain mail when it's gotten corroded. I suppose in a tub, sack or something like that. I don't know for certain myself but that makes some sense. The guy said he hasn't seen one in a long long time.like he's seen one before.
November 19, 2019, 01:47 AM
92fstech
I don't know what it I, but your original guess was the same as mine. Reminded me of this great scene from one of my favorite movies, lol:


November 19, 2019, 02:14 AM
pbslinger
If the band has no attachment points on it, then it's purpose is the reinforce the wood. This might mean it is subject to forces during use.

Possibly put into a tumbling vat to dehair hides? Seems too aggressive for that, and would damage the hides.
November 19, 2019, 02:54 AM
Hamden106
quote:
Originally posted by blueye:
Kidney stone, at least that's what it felt like.



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November 19, 2019, 03:13 AM
Woodman
Those were used for clearing out the long product and vent pipes to and from grain silos.
November 19, 2019, 04:26 AM
SPWAMike0317
It was to be the core for the worlds largest ball of twine.


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November 19, 2019, 11:15 AM
mike28w
quote:
Originally posted by Woodman:
Those were used for clearing out the long product and vent pipes to and from grain silos.


This one gets my vote !! Smile
November 19, 2019, 02:48 PM
mjlennon
quote:
Originally posted by 92fstech:
I don't know what it I, but your original guess was the same as mine. Reminded me of this great scene from one of my favorite movies, lol:

Slight drift, what's the movie?
November 19, 2019, 03:03 PM
Pyker
Hot Fuzz
November 19, 2019, 03:03 PM
Sigmund
quote:
Originally posted by mjlennon:

Slight drift, what's the movie?


Hot Fuzz!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cun-LZvOTdw
November 20, 2019, 01:34 AM
flashguy
quote:
Originally posted by Sigmund:
quote:
Originally posted by mjlennon:

Slight drift, what's the movie?


Hot Fuzz!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cun-LZvOTdw
One of the funniest movies I've ever seen! The metamorphosis of the cop is just awesome!

flashguy



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