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Aug 10, 2023 | 08:22 PM

ZekeD

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Old tools. Off topic, maybe

I have a “set” of these tools that were part of my fathers toolkit from when he worked at Douglas Aircraft in WWII.

They appear to be solid stainless with a knurled bead. The ends are relieved and have two flats 180 apart.

Any idea what they are and how they were used?

Zeke. Central Oregon
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Different lengths same diameter

Aug 10, 2023 | 09:06 PM

ZekeD

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Aug 10, 2023 | 09:08 PM

ZekeD

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Sorry for the photo foulup

Aug 11, 2023 | 12:53 PM

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Looks to be part of a depth or width gage set. The head may have a dial gage or linear scale.

Aug 11, 2023 | 02:07 PM

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They look like part of an inside diameter telescoping micrometer set. Do they screw in to change length?

I used those in A&P school to measure cylinder diameter.

Aug 11, 2023 | 02:29 PM

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They are solid. And appear to have length markings on them. I have cylinder bore measurement tools but they are self contained.

thanks for the input, guys. I’ll look for some sort of “end gauge “ to complete them.

Aug 11, 2023 | 06:32 PM

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Confirmed……. They are extending rods for inside measurement. The flat faces turn in a recess to spin the dial. Sorry I do not have a pic of the readout. But you guys were right on the money. Thanks

Zeke