Metal Christmas Tree

[Drache]

Ok so it's NOT a metal christmas tree... I think but WHAT IS IT?

Cast metal and magnetic.

Something to do with logging or mining (which there is lots of here)? There were dozens of them.

Likely Guy can fill in a few more facts and answer more questions. Size comparison is a quarter!

 

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[Likely Guy]

It was found by a friend of mine while he was cleaning out a shed previously owned by an old timer. The old timer passed away so we can't ask him what they were.

There are no markings whatsoever and there is a slight seration to the 'barbs'. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Drache]

It was found by a friend of mine while he was cleaning out a shed previously owned by an old timer. The old timer passed away so we can't ask him what they were.

There are no markings whatsoever and there is a slight seration to the 'barbs'. Any help is appreciated.

most of the "barbs" are pretty rounded (use or age) except for the third "set" down from the point as you can see in pictures.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

I'll tell you something, I have found some crazy looking plow blades and maybe that is what you have. either that or it attached to a post of some kind and was driven into the ground.

 

[72cheyenne]

Sickle bar mower blades I think.

 

[Drache]

I'll tell you something, I have found some crazy looking plow blades and maybe that is what you have. either that or it attached to a post of some kind and was driven into the ground.

Sickle bar mower blades I think.

Remember that our community is in the middle of the forest (in the middle of the mountains) and has no sort of farm land.

Granted they could have been brought here be the original owner at some point for whatever reason.

The thing is almost half an inch thick, 5 inches long, and 5 inches wide between the two longest parts.

 

[72cheyenne]

I'll tell you something, I have found some crazy looking plow blades and maybe that is what you have. either that or it attached to a post of some kind and was driven into the ground.

Sickle bar mower blades I think.

Remember that our community is in the middle of the forest (in the middle of the mountains) and has no sort of farm land.

Granted they could have been brought here be the original owner at some point for whatever reason.

The thing is almost half an inch thick, 5 inches long, and 5 inches wide between the two longest parts.

Prolly not a mower part then, that was just my first thought.

 

[72cheyenne]

Maybe some sort of log gripper for a sawmill.

 

[Ltr113]

Maybe some sort of log gripper for a sawmill.

I have something like this on my table saw. I think it serves as an anti-kick-back device.

 

[IronSpike]

My first thought was cultivator blade of sorts.

Guess it could be logging related although piece would penetrate rather deep. Could it be for gripping of ice?

 

[Likely Guy]

Maybe some sort of log gripper for a sawmill.

We thought about that, but the consensus is that no one who'se ever run an old mill has seen one. They're cast metal, too brittle for serious work.

My first thought was cultivator blade of sorts.

Guess it could be logging related although piece would penetrate rather deep. Could it be for gripping of ice?

The ice thing. Something I (we) never thought of.

 

[IronSpike]

Maybe a toe plate attached to like antique ice skates. But then it would almost be better suited for like climbing trees.

 

[IronSpike]

Could it be a tip from some sort of log grading stick (kind of like a lumber ruler stick)?

http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=300N&productid=300N&channelid=BCOME

 

[Drache]

Could it be a tip from some sort of log grading stick (kind of like a lumber ruler stick)?

http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=300N&productid=300N&channelid=BCOME

I think it's a little too big for that and a little on the heavy side.

 

[IronSpike]

If too heavy then maybe a logging machine device with same function. Hooks to catch logs and pull towards you or use point to push?

 

[stoney56]

Maybe an older piton? Can see where it could be driven into a rock crack and a carabiner attached to the hole on the end.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piton

 

[Drache]

If too heavy then maybe a logging machine device with same function. Hooks to catch logs and pull towards you or use point to push?

This is most likely (no pun intended) the best guesstimate we've got.

Maybe an older piton? Can see where it could be driven into a rock crack and a carabiner attached to the hole on the end.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piton

I'm not sure if cast pot metal would work for that.

 

[IronSpike]

If it was for a log gripper then why would the piece have a hook on both sides unless the device could swing 180 degrees and so to speak pull from both left and right.

Going back to the ice gripper function. Maybe the brackets were part of a belt for traction?

 

[IronSpike]

What kind of trees nearby? Mostly pine or?

I believe the device is a split measuring tool. Size of splits are measured by the number of taps on tool.

It would have a shorter handle/stick compared a lumber ruler.

 

[IronSpike]

No one buying the split gauge log grading tool idea?

Some lumber ruler tips have taps for measuring the thickness of lumber. A log grader could have interest in knowing measurements of splits when grading.

Only other guess I have would be as in thread title: Christmas tree metal stand bracket holder.