What is this tool used for…

[tmac1956]

All:

I was perusing eBay and came across this tool – I have no idea what it’s used for but its called a “Boley vintage clamp machine…” (yea – I know – it clamps things).

Whatever it is, it sure looks beefy. This might be something that David wants to add to his museum.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Boley-vintage-clamp-machine-in-wood-case-for-watchmakers-very-rar-/261466390501?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce09c7fe5

Just curious…

Thanks!
Tom

[david pierce]

Tom,
That sure looks like a spring winder to me. Several months ago I purchased a bowmill for next to nothing because the seller did not know what it was and mislabeled it.
david

[randy]

David’s correct.
“Federwinder” is spring-winder in Deutsch.
The rest is loosely translated as ,” Drill holder device, pointers -vehicles, in a hardwood-Case “.
Not sure I would hazard to guess all of the uses .
BTW ,..my German sucks these day,..never learned enough from mom…..

Randy

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