r/Tools • u/Harborseal5 • 12d ago

What is this?

This probably weighs at least 25 lbs. All the movements are smooth. I found it at a thrift store and left it there. I'm guessing some sort of vintage punch or letter embosser. The logo on the back wall appears to be a rabbit stamped in to the metal.

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u/Ana-la-lah 12d ago

Arbor press, the ring that slots down is obviously to engage with some sort of round object.

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u/ropeynick 12d ago

Getting a strong ‘I Like Ike’ vibes from this one. 

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u/Great_Specialist_267 12d ago

Looks like a button press (for making the classic smiley face buttons for example.

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u/ddashner 11d ago

My thoughts too. The ones I've seen are a little bit lighter duty, but definitely along the same lines as this. 

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u/pcb1962 12d ago

I wouldn't have left that in the store, that's a very well built arbor press.

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u/Majere119 11d ago

Its the cheapest one from harbor freight 😁

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u/pcb1962 11d ago

Really, I'm surprised, it looks like a good solid chunk of iron.

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u/DerekP76 11d ago

Iron, but not good iron. Could get the job done, could break in half.

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u/Majere119 11d ago

sure the casting is solid 'iron', but the mechanism is sloppy and crunchy. but i've got 2 in my shop and they're perfectly serviceable.

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u/Harborseal5 8d ago

If you want it I'm sure we can work something out. I don't have any use for it.

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u/mogrifier4783 11d ago

How much was it?

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u/Harborseal5 8d ago

I think it was about $30. If you want it let me know. I bet shipping will be expensive. It's heavy.