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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;springfld.arsenal, post: 159997, member: 54&quot;]Possibly a physical therapy device for someone recovering from hand or wrist injury.&nbsp; Spring tension is increased as patient recovers.&nbsp; Patient is asked to hold brass part in one hand and revolve wood handle around axis of the brass stuff, with other hand.&nbsp; I guessed this because the item lacks an obvious anvil, bit, jaws etc. that indicates where the work occurs, such as we see on most things we call tools.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Or perhaps it is for making theatrical sound effects like squeaking door hinges.&nbsp; The thumbscrew in the end is tightened until the correct-sounding squeak is obtained.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Anyway due to lack of trade name, part number, patent info., and presence of solder on the brass, could be a one-off device made to solve a unique requirement and no one will ever figure it out since all participants in that one-time effort are deceased.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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