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Bronco

Northern Arizona

I don't collect anything in particular. Just whatever strikes my fancy at the time. I like oddities and I usually have no idea what they are until I do some investigI don't collect anything in particular. Just whatever strikes my fancy at the time. I like oddities and I usually have no idea what they are until I do some investigating. To me, that's most of the fun of it. (Read more)

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How old is this table? Any other info. appreciated. - Furniturein Furniture
8 days ago
No idea what this is? - Tools and Hardwarein Tools and Hardware
1 year ago
What strange type of chair is this? - Furniturein Furniture
2 years ago
old motorcycle, side car fender? - Motorcyclesin Motorcycles
2 years ago

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  1. They are regular straight slot screws. I agree, a person couldn't economically make a table like this for 10 bucks. Just wishful thinking that it's a priceless heirloom. Thanks again.
  2. They're definitely flat head screws. You're probably right about the legs. I am definitely no furniture expert and that makes sense. Does the fact that flat head screws were used date it at all. They ...
  3. Thanks for your 2 cents rocker-sd. It definitely looks hand forged and the fact that the underside appears to have some kind of crud (possibly soot?) on it fits with your idea. I sincerely have enjoye...
  4. I wouldn't trust it to stand on or sit on at any height that's for sure, but it is a pretty strong connection. No play whatsoever. I think it would hold substantial weight right now, but I don't think...
  5. The distance between the top of the hooks and the bottom of the U is about 71/2 inches. Where the rods connect to the horseshoe is a pretty strong connection. I would estimate that the platform would ...
  6. Thanks of the info. I haven't been able to find anything like it on line. Do you have any suggestions as to where I might look? How did you know what it was?
  7. How long ago did they do that? It must be at least pre WWII. I wonder why it slides back and forth only about 4". Thanks Ron.
  8. I cleaned a spot on the top and the bottom. The top spot is very smooth and shiny. The bottom has a lot of crud on it and the surface is rougher than the top where I cleaned a spot. Maybe the bottom l...
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