Internet Horology Club 185
Mystery Lathe Tools?

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October 31, 2012, 08:46
Evan Patton
Mystery Lathe Tools?
Anybody know what these are?

Vintage WatchmaKer's Tool


October 31, 2012, 08:52
Eddie G. Hines
GREETINGS EVAN, THE TOOL IN QUESTION IS A PIVOT BURNISHER IT APPEARS TO BE COMPLETE WHICH IS UNUSUAL. EDDIE
October 31, 2012, 08:59
Evan Patton
Ernie,
Thanks for the quick response! Is it an alternative to a Jacot set, or does it do something different?
evan
October 31, 2012, 11:28
Eddie G. Hines
LARRY IT IS A MORE REFINED ALTERNATIVE TO A JACOT TOOL,THE 3 LARGE WHEELS ARE THE BURNISHING TOOL WHERE A JACOT TOOL IS POWERED BY A BOW AND YOU HOLD THE BURNISHER WITH YOUR HAND.
October 31, 2012, 16:20
Peter Clare
Actually, I think this is a screw head polishing set.

Good video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYamLPIrvr8

Regards

Peter
October 31, 2012, 16:21
Peter Clare
Or here, with Chris Abell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyBVUAiFJ9o
November 01, 2012, 01:11
Evan Patton
Ding ding ding we have a winner. Pretty compelling evidence in that video by Chris. Thanks!