Another OT ID

Hank ABAB · Nov 11, 2015

I am posting this here because I know that some of you are "specialists" in identifying older Cast Iron pieces.
I am attaching 3 pictures, and in doing so I will give you some dimensions.

The base is about 5" x 8'.
The diameter of the circular parts are about 7 inches.

The only markings on it (viewed from the top) is a G and a 5.
What could this have been used for?

Thanks.

Richard G. · Nov 11, 2015

Like Rafe Hollister told Andy, I don't know either, but I have always wanted one.
Richard in NW SC

rustyfarmall · Nov 11, 2015

I don't know, but it is the nicest one I've ever seen.

ohiojim · Nov 11, 2015

i don't know,..but sure looks cool

rrlund · Nov 11, 2015

Looks are one thing,but does it still work?

unc · Nov 11, 2015

I'm going out on a limb here, but this looks like an ice skate sharpening fixture. The blade is clamped by the set screws, and sharpened against a grinding wheel. The adjustment screw gives a little fine tuning for squareness. We have one in our museum that is almost identical.

glennster · Nov 11, 2015

i think you got it unc, heres a picture from a net search, 4th row down in the middle
poke here

37chief · Nov 11, 2015

Don't know but it would sure be fun to know. It looks like something that maybe used in a machine shop. Open the clamp just enough to insert something round? The knob for fine adjustment. Stan

Hank ABAB · Nov 11, 2015

I think you are correct, unc.
I googled "ice skate sharpening jig" and this picture came up - one for sale on Ebay.
It certainly is similar.

I just knew someone on here would know what it is.
Thanks to all, and especially to unc!

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