CaptC Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Found this amongst a box of old fishing bits and bobs. It’s stainless steel with alas, no makers name. There is a patent number: 645814 Suspect it might be a “gag” for fishing? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Bit small for a gag and I can't see how it would work. I suspect it's for something else but alas no ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted July 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 15 minutes ago, Centrepin said: Bit small for a gag and I can't see how it would work. I suspect it's for something else but alas no ideas. 15 minutes ago, Centrepin said: Bit small for a gag and I can't see how it would work. I suspect it's for something else but alas no ideas. Thanks - very strong spring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) Mohr's Pinchcock tubing clamp. Its used in laboratories for clamping off tubing. Someone obviously found an alternative fishing use for it. 49 minutes ago, CaptC said: Found this amongst a box of old fishing bits and bobs. It’s stainless steel with alas, no makers name. There is a patent number: 645814 Suspect it might be a “gag” for fishing? Thanks https://www.thomassci.com/scientific-supplies/Mohr-Pinchcock-Clamps Just checked. You can still buy them. Edited July 29, 2021 by loriusgarrulus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted July 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, loriusgarrulus said: Mohr's Pinchcock tubing clamp. Its used in laboratories for clamping off tubing. Someone obviously found an alternative fishing use for it. https://www.thomassci.com/scientific-supplies/Mohr-Pinchcock-Clamps Just checked. You can still buy them. Oh well done and what a wonderful name for the instrument - brings tears to my eyes! I shall put it in the "Might use it one day" box! Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 I could definitely do with one of those , I'd use it at work when I can't get to the toilet . Obviously I'd need a much much bigger clamp 😅😅😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 26 minutes ago, mel b3 said: I could definitely do with one of those , I'd use it at work when I can't get to the toilet . Obviously I'd need a much much bigger clamp 😅😅😅 im desperatly trying to think of something witty to add to this..................i will have to check the depths of my depravity......"i'll be back..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted July 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 27 minutes ago, mel b3 said: I could definitely do with one of those , I'd use it at work when I can't get to the toilet . Obviously I'd need a much much bigger clamp 😅😅😅 Have you thought of a mouse trap? 1 minute ago, ditchman said: im desperatly trying to think of something witty to add to this..................i will have to check the depths of my depravity......"i'll be back..." The mind boggles I also found this strange tar like substance - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 If Ditchy has gone to check the depths of his depravity he may be gone quite some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, London Best said: If Ditchy has gone to check the depths of his depravity he may be gone quite some time. You just know that his reply will involve ginger root , whittled into the shape of a butt plug 😅. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Just now, mel b3 said: You just know that his reply will involve ginger root , whittled into the shape of a butt plug 😅. As my personal butt has remained strictly unplugged I would have no idea of the shape of a butt plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, London Best said: As my personal butt has remained strictly unplugged I would have no idea of the shape of a butt plug. Never fear , Ditchie will be along shortly with a demonstation model 😅. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Centrepin said: Bit small for a gag and I can't see how it would work. I suspect it's for something else but alas no ideas. What he says. A gag should be able to be squeezed together then allowed to return to the open position. Also they usually have "ends" like a duck's webbed foot and a cross piece to slide to lock the thing in a part open position for smaller pike. I don't see how this would do either function. The black stuff is cobblers' wax. Used for waxing the silk when fly tying. If it's used it'll have many small what look like thin shallow "cuts" on its edges where the silk has been drawn through it. Edited July 29, 2021 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted July 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, enfieldspares said: What he says. A gag should be able to be squeezed together then allowed to return to the open position. Also they usually have "ends" like a duck's webbed foot and a cross piece to slide to lock the thing in a part open position for smaller pike. I don't see how this would do either function. The black stuff is cobblers' wax. Used for waxing the silk when fly tying. If it's used it'll have many small what look like thin shallow "cuts" on its edges where the silk has been drawn through it. Thanks re the black wax. It was in amongst some fly tying bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 "i say ..i say ...i say.............how do you make a pike gag ? " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, ditchman said: "i say ..i say ...i say.............how do you make a pike gag ? " Tell it one of your jokes. 🤷♀️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted July 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 13 minutes ago, ditchman said: "i say ..i say ...i say.............how do you make a pike gag ? " Take it to Norfolk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 23 hours ago, CaptC said: Take it to Norfolk? aaarrrhhh Norfolk - the place where if you go "Hi Five" you get more than you bargained for You may have to think about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted July 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 1 minute ago, discobob said: aaarrrhhh Norfolk - the place where if you go "Hi Five" you get more than you bargained for You may have to think about that Fully understand and very clever - You might find the answer on the "web?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 51 minutes ago, CaptC said: Fully understand and very clever - You might find the answer on the "web?" Feet or hands. 🤷♀️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted July 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 Norfolk? - Both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 1 hour ago, discobob said: aaarrrhhh Norfolk - the place where if you go "Hi Five" you get more than you bargained for You may have to think about that am i right in thinking that you are assuming all people in norflok are genetic retards ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted July 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 1 hour ago, ditchman said: am i right in thinking that you are assuming all people in norflok are genetic retards ? Good grief no, we’ve got our share here as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 5 hours ago, ditchman said: norflok Oh the irony 😝 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 On 29/07/2021 at 15:10, CaptC said: I also found this strange tar like substance - I think that is engravers wax used for doing the black figures on silvered and engraved clock dials - where the recessed engraving is filled with black wax to form the numerals. Details of how it is done here https://minnesotawatches.com/dial-silvering-clock-dial-restoration/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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