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Unknown Instrument Part
By Jim Quashnock

I recently purchased an instrument in need of restoration.  Included
were a few boxes of parts.  During the first inventory, I noticed an
item which just did not look like it belongs.  I've completed the
restoration now, and this part is still setting in the box -- it's
definitely not part of my instrument.

I hate to just throw it away as it is a rather delicate looking geared
part that moved something.  It could very well be the missing piece
you need.  I simply have no idea what sort of instrument it came out
of.  I am sending picture links along with this message.

The shaft is about 8" long and 3/16" diameter.  The curved part is
about 2.5" diameter.  The number "12" is stamped on the concave side
of the curve.  There are 5 teeth on the end gear, which obviously does
not make a complete revolution but maybe 270 degrees at most.  If you
know what it is and need it, please contact me.

Jim Quashnock
quashnock@aol.com.geentroep [delete ".geentroep" to reply]

 [ overall view
 [ http://www.mmdigest.com/Attachments/17/07/18/170718_183500_Unknown1.jpg 
 [ curved piece
 [ http://www.mmdigest.com/Attachments/17/07/18/170718_183500_Unknown2.jpg 
 [ geared end
 [ http://www.mmdigest.com/Attachments/17/07/18/170718_183500_Unknown3.jpg 


(Message sent Wed 19 Jul 2017, 01:35:00 GMT, from time zone GMT-0700.)

Key Words in Subject:  Instrument, Part, Unknown

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