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my son James with an old timer he found today. This is made by Dimco Gray company of Dayton Ohio. model 168 universal timer, believe this is a photographic development timer. It runs well but the alarm is really obnoxios sounding.
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Another great find ! Good pickin James !
thanks haven, officialfuel, packrat, peteone, lostinspace and bellin68
james had a great idea that this could be used as a kitchen timer in a retro kitchen, it has hooks to hang on wall.
thanks Havenrain
I used these all the time in the 70's to 90's for all my photos. Great workhorse. Reliable !~Phil.