Gear

What Does This Gadget Do?

Inherited by its current owner, this mysterious mechanical tool proved baffling until they hit up the internet for answers. "The mystery object is made out of brass and belonged to Rachel’s grandmother. It has an arm with three joints and a collapsible tripod stand. When fully collapsed it makes a flat 3? x 4? square […]

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Inherited by its current owner, this mysterious mechanical tool proved baffling until they hit up the internet for answers.

"The mystery object is made out of brass and belonged to Rachel’s grandmother. It has an arm with three joints and a collapsible tripod stand. When fully collapsed it makes a flat 3? x 4? square ... stamped brass from sheet metal."

It's simple when you think about it. The item is missing the one piece that would make its purpose obvious.

The Case of the Mystery Heirloom [Docpop via Make]