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I'm guessing that something fits on top which you aren't showing, and whatever it is gets acted upon when you turn the crank.

semi-precious stones?

DeVandal said:

Bongo said:

jfar said:

Grinding wheel?

Yes kind of, but what does it grind

Blades

What kind?

Dwarf said:

I'm guessing that something fits on top which you aren't showing, and whatever it is gets acted upon when you turn the crank.

No that's the whole thing.

plane blades or knifes

Chisel blades?

DeVandal said:

I know I act up when cranked.

by hand?

boohbah said:

plane blades or knifes

Old knife sharpener Your turn

a old cast iron hand crank sharpener.it could be used to sharpen anything l guess ,knives,scissors,plane blades etc.it stands 10 '' high including the clamp,and about 2 '' wide.has a fine grind round stone.says Pat,Dec 14 ,1880.the year is hard to tell,but looks like 1888.you can adjust the height of the rest with a screw