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Identify the tool

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 8:32 am
by jmvv
This is a general question.

What is this tool and how is it used?


This is a copy of an original that came through my hands some time ago.

Re: Identify the tool

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 9:46 am
by Bad Ass Bob
well not knowing its true size makes it difficult , looks like it could fit into the fly wheel bearing to check ?????????? something !

Re: Identify the tool

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 10:20 am
by vader
Its a harmonic harmonizer for the Anti-Matter Flux Conversion Coupler in the Mk 3 Warp Drive. Not to be confused with the lavatory reverse suction backwash tool which looks almost the same but doesn't have the hole in the hammer like head....

Hope that helps....

Re: Identify the tool

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 11:58 am
by eben
Its a removable handle to pick something up by.

Re: Identify the tool

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 12:25 pm
by 4agedub
Maybe a fridge door handle? :lol:

Re: Identify the tool

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 12:52 pm
by Tony Z
Do you know and just quizzing us or are you genuinely asking?

Re: Identify the tool

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 1:04 pm
by Thumper
Its two materials, Aluminuim and a machined steel insert held with a grub screw. Looks like a tool for a very specific purpose thus limited numbers of this item.

The steel part fits into another component that locks it in, but it can still turn 360 degrees on the spindle.

I think its a........what the heck, I think Vader is correct. However the harmonic harmonizer for the Anti-Matter Flux Conversion Coupler in the Mk 3 Warp Drive is known to be made of Titanium and Driudium Alloy from Spretea14. This looks like a cheap copy. (I wont fit on a flux Conversion coupler in my neighbourhood)

:twisted:

Re: Identify the tool

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 1:11 pm
by dubster
Old school can opener?

Re: Identify the tool

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 1:37 pm
by splitfan
I think it fell off the hubble telescope......

Re: Identify the tool

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 1:49 pm
by 1972
ok i have seen one of these before it is used to cut glass in a circular shape hehe like in the spy movies but yours seems to be missing the blade and the suction cup
http://www.fredaldous.co.uk/shop_images ... 770002.jpg
have no idea what it is lets start over where did you get it from?

Re: Identify the tool

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 2:10 pm
by jmvv
Oh, I know what it is and how to use it.

And no Vader it is not an illuminating devise for dark and smelly crevices. No it is not made from depleted uranium

Yes it is a Volkswagen Beetle specific tool for a special and important task.

We have a responibility to pass knowledge and skills to the next generation......

I was lent the original by a guy that was trained in the factory in Wolfsburg in the days when mountains were small and rocks were still soft and I had a copy made.

Re: Identify the tool

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 2:15 pm
by fig
I can't see photobucket pics at work. :(

How about appending it as an attachment to this thread, so I can play too ... pleeeez. :wink:

Re: Identify the tool

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 2:16 pm
by jmvv
Bad Ass Bob wrote:well not knowing its true size makes it difficult , looks like it could fit into the fly wheel bearing to check ?????????? something !
BAB, it is about 172mm long, on the shaft end it is about 32mm wide and on the flat side 30mm wide.

Re: Identify the tool

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 2:37 pm
by beetlepower
aligning gear selector or something on the front suspension?

Re: Identify the tool

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 2:51 pm
by eben
Check it out now fig.