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Off Topic => Way Off Topic => Topic started by: lurtch on June 10, 2012, 20:25:17

Title: What is this tool used for?
Post by: lurtch on June 10, 2012, 20:25:17

Hello All

I found this little device in among a bunch of my Dad's old junk-tool collection.

Who can tell me what it is used for?   My guess is that it engages some kind of instrument panel fastener or escutcheon. My Dad worked for United Airlines.

Larry in CA

Title: Re: What is this tool used for?
Post by: mdsalemi on June 10, 2012, 22:26:18

What you have is a "British Buttner Pipe Reamer". Was your father a pipe smoker?  While all kinds of pipes can be reamed, I am fairly certain this is for the tobacco variety.

Title: Re: What is this tool used for?
Post by: hank sound on June 11, 2012, 00:15:49

 ::)  Larry, were you afraid to sniff it  ??? 

Now, that's a keeper !!!

Use this thread for any other interesting items that you will surely find.

Cheers, Hank

Title: Re: What is this tool used for?
Post by: Benz Dr. on June 11, 2012, 04:47:03

Quote from: mdsalemi on June 10, 2012, 22:26:18

What you have is a "British Buttner Pipe Reamer". Was your father a pipe smoker?  While all kinds of pipes can be reamed, I am fairly certain this is for the tobacco variety.

OK. I  just have to ask how you knew this?

Title: Re: What is this tool used for?
Post by: Jonny B on June 11, 2012, 19:03:41

Google is our friend. "Britsh Buttner" is on the device. If you really have to have one, there are six for sale on Ebay right now. Several even had the ever popular carrying case.

Title: Re: What is this tool used for?
Post by: mdsalemi on June 12, 2012, 02:48:13

 ;)