Thread: Cool New Hand Tool Game - Play Here

Originally Posted by NCArcher

Hmmm...I think i've made this one a bit obscure.
Final hint: The common link is that all the tools can be adjusted in some way.

The combination square because the clamping mechanism in all the other tools is roughly the same -- the moveable bit is pushed against the tool body
with the combo square, the rule is PULLED into the tool body

or, still on the combo square -- it's the only tool where the measurement bit (the rule) is reversible

Andreas, Peter and Ian
No, not what I was thinking.

But I am amazed at all the options that you guys are coming up with.

I think I had better give the answer tomorrow.

all the tools can be fastned without the use of other tools exept the plastick thing witch needs a screw river

Originally Posted by NCArcher

I really struggled to find anything that is puzzle worthy. My tool collection isn't that big yet.
But here is a quick one. One is different from the others for a particular reason.

It's the surface gauge because it has TWO points of adjustment (or two separate adjusting screws if you like) -- on the base and on the rod -- all the other tools have only one adjustment screw

The surface gauge because it is the only one that adjusts in more than 2 planes/ways off the one screw?

What about the scriber in the combination square?

I think it is the Incra hight gauge as it is the only item that is not used for making or making a line with, I think.

I think I have let this drag out far enough. I'm going to pass it over to 'woodie one' because he got the right answer but wrong tool. I think knowledge of how the tools work was necessary in this case and not everyone is aware of how the Incra works (well, I know that now ) Loads of great answers though.
The Answer is: The Incra gauge because all the tools are infinitely adjustable with the exception of the Incra Gauge. It can only be adjusted in very precise 1/32" incraments. It has a set of interlocking racks, with teeth spaced at 1/32" that limit the movement.

Originally Posted by woodie one

....... All the others are infinitely adjustable .......

Originally Posted by NCArcher

So close woody, adjustability is involved.
Good answer but not what i was thinking.

Actually correct answer but wrong tool.

Originally Posted by NCArcher

Final hint: The common link is that all the tools can be adjusted in some way.

Many thanks for this one NC - kept us all intrigued for quite a while!!

Here's a quickie.

Which tool is different and why?

Hi Woodie One,

I'll have first stab.

Is it the 53, being the only pictured tool with no depth adjustment ?

Two obvious differences,

1) the HNT Gordon isn't a Stanley design.

2) the spokeshave with adjustable mouth (is it a 53?) doesn't have screw adjustment of the blade.

Steve

Congratulations Thumbthumper and Stuffy - both right and in what appears to be record time!

I think I made it too easy

The Stanley 53 Spokeshave is the only one that does not have a screw adjustment for the depth of the blade.

Over to you Thumbthumper - you hit it right first!

the #151 (?) because it's got two adjustment screws, the others only have one

teh #4 because it's got plastic (resin?) handles, all the others have wood or metal

Got lucky there

I'll try and get something up tomorrow arvo.

cheers all