What is this???
#1
I found this in my MIL's treadle cabinet. I think I remember seeing something like it when taking Home Ec way back when....If acts almost like a compass, the magnetic thing twists when it is near metal.
The only markings on it are a little devil face on both sides.
Anybody know???
The only markings on it are a little devil face on both sides.
Anybody know???
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Originally Posted by CoyoteQuilts
Originally Posted by Jim
looks like an old stud finder to me..I remember my DAD had one similar to it
Jan in VA
#8
Interesting. My guess is though it's only going to work where there is metal driven into the stud...so you will have to find somewhere where there is a drywall nail or screw. If you're in a newer house, modern drywall (1960 or so & later), look along the 4' height along the wall, where the joint is. If you have plastered walls good luck, as all the metal mesh underneath, won't help you find a stud with a magnet.
Thanks for sharing "this old tool"; I love things like this.
Thanks for sharing "this old tool"; I love things like this.
#9
Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Originally Posted by CoyoteQuilts
Originally Posted by Jim
looks like an old stud finder to me..I remember my DAD had one similar to it
Jan in VA
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Good answer!
Yep, that's what it is. Nothing to do with the treadle.....
Well, what in heck was it doing in *her* sewing machine, don't you wonder?! :?
Jan in VA
Maybe she was looking for a "stud" (2 legged kind! lol)
Originally Posted by alikat110
Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Originally Posted by CoyoteQuilts
Originally Posted by Jim
looks like an old stud finder to me..I remember my DAD had one similar to it
Jan in VA