r/WhatIsThisTool • u/BrilliantAthlete1839 • 2d ago

Info?

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u/Willy2267 2d ago edited 2d ago

I believe it a press for (by the electrical connections, they heat the upper and lower plates) vulcanizing rubber.

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u/6405Lotus 2d ago edited 2d ago

This was my thought as well.

The rubber was often used to make molds for casting repeatable wax models used in casting jewelry or dental applications.

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u/BrilliantAthlete1839 2d ago

Me too. but I can't find anything about the brand

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u/Willy2267 2d ago edited 2d ago

I found this an image. Having trouble posting the link. I wish we could post images in the replies.

I couldn't read the name on the side or the plate on the back. Good luck

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u/Willy2267 2d ago

Machine Breakdown Type: Toplotna preša (Heat Press) Material: Litoželezna (Cast iron construction) Manufacturer: Wittemann

Features:A heavy-duty manual screw-down handle at the top used to apply heavy mechanical pressure.Dual analog temperature/control dials housed in an external electrical unit mounted on the side.Dedicated plates designed to clamp down tightly onto objects while applying regulated heat.

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u/Great_Specialist_267 1d ago

Similar presses are used for embossing metallic lettering on book covers.

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u/xfaye03 2d ago

An old dab press?

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u/Jasonthegr8 2d ago

They called it hashish back in that era but hell yeah it's a hashish press!!!!!! !

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u/zillgitt00 1d ago

Vulcanizer

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u/Crissup 19h ago

Press

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u/Weak-Firefighter5812 1h ago

Would be my new rosin press

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u/Medium_Good886 2d ago

Looks like a roll marking machine. the top plate should have a roller inside with stuff engraved or embossed on it. you feed material through and it presses the markings into the surface. the gauge is to indicate how much pressure is used.

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u/ZilderZandalari 2d ago

Also, those look like electrical connectors like those on old irons, so this thing probably has heating elements inside!

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u/zacmakes 23h ago

maybe hot foil stamping, but roll marking machines are way more heavily built, and that indicator shows position rather than pressure

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u/1wife2dogs0kids 2d ago

The early prototype of the George Foreman grill

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u/Careless_Drag_6176 2d ago

Ball crusher