✅ SOLVED Knurled Knob of Some Sort

[sierraipa]

I found a small knurled ring with numbers from 1 through 6 around the perimeter. It looks kind like a rifle sight adjustment knob or something. But, I don't really have a clue. The location of the find was near a civil war battle, and the property had also been used as a tomato farm for some time. It appears to be brass to me. It is not magnetic. Here are some pics...

Any thoughts?

Kevin

 

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[ohiowhiteguy]

looks like part from a lawn sprinkler system to me...rainbird? just a guess...hh
owg...

 

[osage express]

Transmission Synchronizer Osage

 

[sierraipa]

Thanks, guys. Osage, I didn't even know transmission synchronizers existed! The ones I looked at online look quite a bit bigger than this piece, but I guess there are small transmissions out there too. OWG, the lawn sprinkler is certainly a possibility too. The size looks right. I didn't see any dead ringers when viewing some exploded parts diagrams for the common sprinkler manufacturers, but it certainly wasn't an exhaustive search.

Thanks for weighing in!
Kevin

 

[osage express]

It is old maybe farn tractor Trans...I have seen Synchronizers in 4 Speed just like it.But like you say bigger....Osage

 

[sierraipa]

Thanks, Osage. I am going to go ahead and mark this as solved. I really appreciate you help!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Thanks, Osage. I am going to go ahead and mark this as solved. I really appreciate you help!

I got excited when I saw this thread marked solved so I checked it out. I do not believe its a transmission synchronizer. For these reasons:

1- its too small
2- its brass
3- it has numbers
4- its doesnt have gear teeth
5- an internal transmission part would not generally be lost

Its looks more like a binocular/monocular/ gun scope part but maybe too small for that too. Clean the dirt off of it and post some good closeup shots. Its an interesting find and a good what is it..

ADDED and eitted. try to post a pic osage so I can understand what you are referring to. thanks

show me a transmission sychronizer with numbers?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I havent tore down many trannys so I did a quick search and it appears they are brass but I dont think the teeth are right. My gut feeling tells me its not an internal transmission part. Its smaller that a penny.

 

[osage express]

Well that is how we learn sometimes when we are wrong. And it is a good what is it.Wasn't joking that is what I see .....Osage

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Well that is how we learn sometimes when we are wrong. And it is a good what is it.Wasn't joking that is what I see .....Osage

I quickly editted my post. I originally thought you were joking or wild guessing and I publically apologize. Its a good guess.

Yes Im willing to learn. I am always willing to learn. Are you a transmission mechanic?.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The item looks very, very close to a trans sychronizer but Im worried about the numbers, teeth and size. I think maybe the green check was put up too quickly.

We may be able to date the century by the numbers. I need to see the 1,2 and maybe 3.

 

[nhbenz]

My guess would be the speed control dial off of...? Maybe a mixer? (although the old ones I know of had a big dial). Something electric anyway, from maybe the 10's - 30's? (question marks abound)
But I did notice the detents for the different numbers... Good job with the photo BigCy!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Looks like the caveman is smarter than both of us. Very good guess nhbenz.

 

[osage express]

Hey Bud no need to apologize. This is in fun.It is cold in most places so it gives us something to do.Besides we can learn something.No I am a Machinist and make all kinds of things....Osage

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Hey Bud no need to apologize. This is in fun.It is cold in most places so it gives us something to do.Besides we can learn something.No I am a Machinist and make all kinds of things....Osage

thanks. When I reread my post it didnt come out right. I tear down tinker and try to fix everything too but I havent worked on many trannys.

 

[nhbenz]

Looks like the caveman is smarter than both of us. Very good guess nhbenz.

Well, that's a stretch! I like the teamwork here.
I've expanded my thoughts to... Maybe a fan, maybe a power tool? But the reason I thought it to be early 20th c. is just due to the construction of it.
What do the numbers go up to? (I'm guessing 5?) but it would help narrow the search.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I see a 6. The number fonts look 20th century but I agree a brass speed control would be early 20th C.

Note: I apologize for the caveman comment. I see you are a former caveman.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

What about a car radio knob?

ADDED prob not. To read the numbers would have to be vertical

sewing machine?

 

[osage express]

It looks like it goes to 6.And I see where you are going.And you are pretty much on.Speed control.If it were modern it would be pot metal .I had my wife look at it she still has 20-20 vision ,I guess i am getting old...Osage

 

[sierraipa]

Wow - I am overwhelmed with the support you guys are giving to this little oddity. I have re-marked it unsolved for now. I just didn't want to put anyone out on trying to identify this if they didn't already know which is why I had marked it solved originally. I am pleased that those in colder weather are having some fun with the puzzle though!

Yes, the numbers go from 1 - 6. I can get close ups of the other numbers if that would help. Also, I left some dirt still on it, and I haven't really cleaned it with a brush or anything. If you think that cleaning it would help, I can do that too. I didn't really think too much of it, and I almost just threw it away to be honest. Would a more refined set of clean images help?

I can't thank this community enough - you are awesome!
Kevin