Any guesses as to what this tool might be used for,,,,,,,

[The BigFella]

I bought this off the internet from the States, any inmates here know what its used for?
http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww60/PontoonBoy/Thayertool.jpg

[growler2058]

Bondage?


Tap tap drip drip

[the ferret]

Knuckle duster.
Cheers, the ferret.

[AB]

Knuckle duster with eye poker...lol

[oncedisturbed]

Ornamental Shiiv? To intricate for knuckle dusters

[Winnie]

It's a toothpick

Tip tap tippity tip tappity tap tap ding dong tipsy topsy wopsy mopsy tippy tap tap tipitty wee

[threedogs]

pretty sure what ever it does your eyes are going to water.

whats a thayer???? Wood worker???

what about rope making???

[the ferret]

It's a wigwam for a goose's bridle, seen em before, you would use it with a ujarkapivy.
Cheers, the ferret.

[the ferret]

pretty sure what ever it does your eyes are going to water.

whats a thayer???? Wood worker???

what about rope making???

A Thayer ith a perthon with a LISP!!!
Cheers, the ferret.

[nipagu7]

It's a multi-tool oil filter remover , fuel filter remover , knuckle duster , shive , bondage applicator, but wait !!!! there's more !!!!

[patch697]

It's a multi-tool oil filter remover , fuel filter remover , knuckle duster , shive , bondage applicator, but wait !!!! there's more !!!!

Don't tell me..... It comes with a set of steak knives..... Right,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,LMFAO

[taslucas]

if i use it will i have rock hard abs in a week?

[MEGOMONSTER]

It's a camp oven lid remover/ face destroyer

[The BigFella]

close MEGOMONSTER, its a 7 in one kitchen/camping multi purpose tool.
It dates from the 1880's and was made in the states by a Mr HW Thayer.
Apparently it can be used for the following:
Lid removal
Bottle opener
Billy lifter
Stove top lifter
Trivett
Candle Holder (x2)
Camp Oven lid lifter

I saw it on ebay and just had to add t to my camp cooking kit.
Was thinking about taking it to a foundry and see if they can make a couple.
As far as I can tell they are no longer available in the states.

[MEGOMONSTER]

And my prize is...................

[The BigFella]

a slice of roast beef at our next country cook out,,,,,,,,,,, and some vege's to go with it!

[threedogs]

Too slow to pick up on the biggest hint you gave.
Posted this thread in camping section.
If you get them made I'll buy one off you.

[The BigFella]

Looking into it, Ill keep you posted,,,,,

[AB]

Too slow to pick up on the biggest hint you gave.
Posted this thread in camping section.
If you get them made I'll buy one off you.

Didn't even notice that vital point either...lol

[oncedisturbed]

now that you mention it's uses, after going back and looking at the pic it makes sense with it's funky shape

[MEGOMONSTER]

a slice of roast beef at our next country cook out,,,,,,,,,,, and some vege's to go with it!

Mmmmmmmmmmm can't wait

[The BigFella]

I do a great roast beef, nothing to scoffed at!

[oncedisturbed]

good roasts do I make also

[threedogs]

Hi BIGRIG cast iron sign as per PM
My very heavy homemade camp oven as well 32kg, but cooks like a dream

[oncedisturbed]

GOLD...love it :)

[threedogs]

Easy one for some one.. whats this??????

[oncedisturbed]

wallaby trap?

[threedogs]

Nah not a wallaby trap, and have more signs for sale, powder coated grey no white writing

[The BigFella]

butt scratcher,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,actually it looks a lot like a testical grabber!

[threedogs]

BIG FELLA does your mate with the foundry do alloy???
You know nobody makes alloy/aluminium camp ovens at a reasonable price any more since NU STEEL closed.
Found an Aluminium camp oven from the states and even with $160 freight was much cheaper than the ones from here

[The BigFella]

we spoke about an aluminium camp oven during my visit, he has just purchased an other furnace to set up just for aluminium.
He was also looking into casting some camp ovens as none are made here anymore.
All come from China, even the good old Furfy Ovens are cast in China.
The biggest issue is price, the imported items are less than 50% the cost of locally cast.
Stupid, cause the shit iron they wont use they sell to the scrap merchant destined for China. You guessed it, they use the stuff we wont and send it back to us,,,,,,,,
There is a vast difference in quality, however getting the general public to appreciate a quality cast oven when they both do the same job is quite difficult!
Me, I will always buy the Aussie item if at twice the price. Guess Im just too proud of an Aussie to save my coin!

What about the health warnings with cooking in aluminium? or are they just old wives tales,,,,,,,

[the ferret]

I'd say an ally camp oven is not a camp oven lol.
There is nothing as good as the good old cast iron ones, even a Chinese one would be better than ally IMO.
A freshly shot duck and a rabbit by the side of the road at Ayres Rock is hard ta beat, couple of spuds and an onion.....................
Cheers, the ferret.

[threedogs]

Yo Ferret not saying they cook better they don't never will. the ones you can get in aust made in NSW i think are priced around the $300 mark which is ridiculus.
The one in the states was 12" and $80, more robust than cast iron and a lot lighter. We eat from aluminium all the time. well used to, was only because of cheaper materials
we don't now, plus we all still drink from aluminium with no ill effects, so far lol.
I know a few who will swear by their alloy camp ovens, just another option to cook with, other than the Bedourie or cast iron.
you would sell heaps of Alloy camp ovens, put up a poll as another thread?

the mob that did make them would even cast your name or logo in the lid for extra fee.
old wives tale about cooking with aluminium

[the ferret]

Cheers mate, but I think I will stick to the old one, the older they get, the better they cook, just don't burn them LOL.
Cheers, the ferret.

[threedogs]

Agree 100% can't beat cooking with well seasoned cast iron.
I only made that big oven for when we go fishing there are 6 of us.
This'll hold two roasts with all the fixing with ease. weight gets to be an issuse as well.
I make all our cooking items, a few to test next trip as well. I'm not tight just like making stuff
and most times works better than bought

[the ferret]

Ya might have ta put some wheels on the oven threedogs, then ya can tow it!!!
Cheers, the ferret.

[The BigFella]

rabbit a little garlic and red wine, about 2.5hrs in the camp oven then throw in some washed potatoes some carrots maybe an onion slow cook for another 45 minutes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, drool drool drool,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[threedogs]

Sure is a horse of an oven but once near the fire it doesn't move till time to pack up, no words for you bigfella but pic of a meal from last camp, only needed to be wrapped in foil and returned to heat for another 5 min, served with garlic bread slices. That pan just under 500mm wide too.

[The BigFella]

AWESOME simply AWESOME,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[threedogs]

Wonder how many decent camp cooks there are, would love to see all the different cooking set ups?
You're not that far away to meet in the middle {halfway} one day

[The BigFella]

I used to live in Wagga and visited Lake Mulwala a lot, we camped on the Ovens and Murray rivers.
You set the date for a weekend camp and Ill do my best to be there.
Either that or round the back of Blowering Dam, come in from Batlow and camp on the western side of the dam.
Some good forestry tracks for some exploring,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[The BigFella]

Watch this,,,,,,

[zd30elgrande]

It's a cookie cutter. Makes awesome skull shaped cookies. Freemason's wives love them. Your the talk of the party when you hand out those peanut and chocolate chip skull cookies.

[threedogs]

WOW elgrande I thought my meds were strong, had another look and I see where you're coming from,
but no . It turned out to be a 7 in 1 kitchen helper invented in 1860-70 by a guy called Thayer in the States.
It has twin candle holders, meat tenderiser, oven trivet, stove plate lifter, pot lid remover, plus 2 more but can't recall.
feel free to put a pic if if you think you have something unusual

[zd30elgrande]

I think my problem is I've never tried meds. Maybe I should ?
Btw thanks for telling me what it really is.
Cheers

[threedogs]

The Big fella, Macca and myself like all these old tools etc from yester year.
Nah Meds are good just use in moderation. I only got out of hospital last week
but alls good, going in again soon. nurses ,meds ,man heaven

[The BigFella]

Bloody hell, dont look now but I think it's starting to multiply,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[BigRAWesty]

Bloody hell, dont look now but I think it's starting to multiply,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Nice.. So how much is it setting you back to reproduce??


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[threedogs]

Looks good bid Fella Should Whack up a pic of my drill. The production one will look better.
I'm picking original on right??? How'd I go and I've seen both

[threedogs]

So heres my brand new drill from 1920, If this has been used I'll go he. gentleman I got it off was 80. but was not his
but this will drill 1" plate all day. Once I set it up it'll get used s I'll fire up mt blacksmith forge then, cant wait, this drill is brand new.
This thread will be worth watching for new products ,mainly for campers who like their cooking gear,
stay tuned... if anyone has some old stuff from yesteryear post a pic. As you might tell BigFella and myself like this yesteryear stuff, cause it lasts
Anvils are for Macca 2 are real 2 are fake but still useable

[the ferret]

I'm pick'n original on the left.
Cheers, the ferret.

[threedogs]

Ferret do you have any experience with these post drills, BigFella dropped in other day. bit hard going to pick the difference,

[BigRAWesty]

I'm pick'n original on the left.
Cheers, the ferret.

Same.. The cast imperfections on the top right of the left tool is not on the new lazer cut tool on the right..


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[threedogs]

they are not laser cut they are both cast if that makes you think different

[threedogs]

original definitely on the right, only cause I've seen both together

[The BigFella]

First prize to TD for that amazing guess!
This was the first proto type and was rough cast, the production units will should be smoother like the original!

[BigRAWesty]

Wow.. Your casting them.. Top effort..
That's dedication. Have you prices a laser cut tool??


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[Rustyboner81]

Is it a drum brake spring assembly tool?? Looks like its got finger holes

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[the ferret]

Ferret do you have any experience with these post drills, BigFella dropped in other day. bit hard going to pick the difference,

Mate, I'm 64, of course I have experience lol.
Cheers, the ferret

[the ferret]

Dunno about 1920. The bevel gear for the post drill came out in about 1935, before were straight cut from my info.
Cheers, the ferret.

[threedogs]

Got to give it to you you know you're stuff. This Is a Dawn, My other Buffallo forge co 611 dates to 1920..,
ll go you this being later ,even the bigFella thinks its never been used, I'll set it up in shed next week and see how goes
Going to fire up th forge and see what I can make thats simple for aroung the camp. My sheds turning into Museum.
I'll be posting that plaque monday, BF thought it was funny and same as you nothing happened in 1897.

[BigRAWesty]

Well not sure if you guys want this here but
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/11/65.jpg
It'll clean up really well.. Everything is tight.. Got it for a steal to..


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[threedogs]

This is a peter wright 55 kg solid block blacsmithe vice, I've since mounted it .
Its a horse of a thing, gives the best blood blisters too when the handle slides down. over
nearly 200 years old now cant see it falling apart yet. great leg vice, use them most days,
would love a bigger anvil

[The BigFella]

Hmmmmmm, lucky Im not in the "vice squad" or you blokes would be in trouble,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[threedogs]

heres both of my Peter wright vices one is 3" other is 6" amazing to think these vices are hand made

and for Ferret this is my Buffalo forge 611 post drill missing a few bits but have noticed this one has a handle you pull down on missing, easy enough to make, must be those straight cut gears you spoke about

[the ferret]

Threedogs, this will give you an idea how old your Buffalo drill press could be. 1883 0n.
http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=129
Cheers, the ferret.

[the ferret]

Here is some more of the stuff they made, the drill presses started 1883.
http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt164/ferret/2884-A.jpg

Cheers, the ferret.

[threedogs]

WOW thanks mate thats awesome great research to read for sure;
this pic is a header tank out of a steam engine frome 1840-50,It's from FN QLD its getting polished next week I hope
Only going to use as a beer table, have a piece of marble that fits on top. better I polish it than go to scrap its about 3' high and 2' round should look good. will Express post plaque tomorrow
look great on a rat rod no pun intended Ferret
And my seed drill end wood box I recoed

[the ferret]

This is my anvil, given to me 30 years ago and still in use.
It came out from England in about 1830, probably made about 1800 and it is HAND made.

http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt164/ferret/005640x425.jpg

[threedogs]

Any marks on it , anvil history is fasinating

[the ferret]

Any marks on it , anvil history is fasinating,
one pic is my forge blower, works a treat the other is a scale of some type I've
heard wool or carcesses even wheat its in as new nick too. any idea would be great , thanks

Dunno how this pic will turn out..

http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt164/ferret/003481x640.jpg

[the ferret]

Or this, these marks are at the front.

http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt164/ferret/004640x425.jpg

[the ferret]

Dunno John, looks like some sort of meat hook.
Cheers, the ferret.

[threedogs]

Thats something to do with cwt I think, surprised the numbers are raised normally the are stamped. old as cockies egg but
other holes are just hardie and pritchell

[threedogs]

You can weigh it one way it goes to 150lbs and turn it over and it will weigh to 300 lb

[threedogs]

This is my latest pickup from France of all places

[the ferret]

Thats something to do with cwt I think, surprised the numbers are raised normally the are stamped. old as cockies egg but
other holes are just hardie and pritchell

Nah, the 2 2 is stamped.
Cheers, the ferret.

[threedogs]

2 x cwt is over 100 kg so must be heavy anvil forgotten what the other 2's mean

[The BigFella]

well the original thread was started to see who knew what the mysterious item was, and now it looks like they have started to multiply,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[BigRAWesty]

Nice job bf.. ill pm you tomorrow about 1.

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[Lonicus]

I'd have to get 2. Because as soon as my wife saw it she'd pinch it for a piece of art to hang somewhere :rolleyes:

[The BigFella]

theres another use for it, wall hanging,,,,,,,,,,,

[Woof]

So are these for sale mate?

[Cuppa]

well the original thread was started to see who knew what the mysterious item was, and now it looks like they have started to multiply,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

We need pics of each use in action. :wink:

Cuppa

[The BigFella]

hold your horses fella's.
Im doing some interstate driving for a few weeks, mate has a couple of drivers down and with Chrissy on its way he needs all the drivers he can get.

Now, to answer DogMan, yes mate these will be for sale as from next week.
Send me a PM with any questions or you can try me on the dog n bone ()
Be patient though, I may be asleep in a roadside rest area if I dont pickup straight away.
Us old farts need all the beauty sleep we can get.

I will post some photos and details including prices in the vendors section over the weekend.

I hope this has answered some questions guys.

[Woof]

As said mate, I removed you mobile number but if you want it back up feel free to do so............I do not want anyone to get your number in case you get heaps of crap calls and SMS's

[The BigFella]

All good dogman, no worries at all!

I now have plenty in stock and am happy to extend the introductory offer for friends and family of nissanpatrol.com members!
Spread the word guys, the Fat man in the red suit isnt that far away!

[threedogs]

Here's a pic of one in use on an 1860 no. 8 chicken fryer. Bottle open needs a little work, sorry no candles at camp, Rule 45 I think.
Think we worked out most uses. Will get a pic lifting stove Cover later. Great piece of kit

[BigRAWesty]

Here's a pic of one in use on an 1860 no. 8 chicken fryer. Bottle open needs a little work, sorry no candles at camp, Rule 45 I think.
Think we worked out most uses. Will get a pic lifting stove Cover later. Great piece of kit

Imo the bottom edge of the lift point being used in the pic, needs to be squared to aid in the bottle opening opp..
Just an observation.

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[threedogs]

Just a quickie to Kallen You can't laser cut them as they are tapered, plus don't think would work or look as good. IMO

[BigRAWesty]

Just a quickie to Kallen You can't laser cut them as they are tapered, plus don't think would work or look as good. IMO

Your right there. Forging gives it the look it needs...

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[The BigFella]

Used one Christmas day as a trivet for the Ham to sit on while cooking. Worked a treat and cleaned up real nice!
So far Im happy with the uses for these multi tools.
I agree with Westy they could have a little more definition, however they work well in their current form.
We will work on the definition as we progress.
Thanks guys for all your feed back, happy camping!

[BigRAWesty]

Well not sure if you guys want this here but
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/11/65.jpg
It'll clean up really well.. Everything is tight.. Got it for a steal to..


Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
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Finally got off my ass...
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/01/47.jpg
Came up nice imo


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[threedogs]

Un screw the steel jaws and put in some 12mm x 19mm aluminium jaws.
I have one of Big fellas multi tools I've nearly got it completely smooth, then its going
into the fire to get red hot and I'll dip it in sump oil to black it, thats the plan. I'll put pics
up as I go along, handy jigger though, and great talking point. even had some guess it was a house number, der
Heres my vice, weighs over 60 kgs the smaller one is a Peter wright solid block. Already over 150-200 yrs, gunna outlast my family