guess what this is.. ???

[smiife]

Hi guys,
Nothing to do with turning , just thought It would be
a bit of fun,, does anyone know what this is , and what
it is for?... no prizes for a correct answer :U
Please feel free to move this thread if it, s not appropriate here!

[artme]

A device for pinching inquisitive fingers!!

[smiife]

A device for pinching inquisitive fingers!!

It could be used for that,, but thats not right:no::no::no:

[QuarkVI]

Roubo style book stand?

[smiife]

Roubo style book stand?

No sorry not right:no::no::no:

[mañana]

It looks like one of the folding bizzos found in the pyramids that were used instead of pillows to rest one's head on while sleeping.
- no accounting for taste
Mick C

[issatree]

Hi all,
I think it is a Bench Stop.

[Cliff Rogers]

Why is this in the woodturning forum? :?

[Bob38S]

A folding trivet.

[Chief Tiff]

It looks like a carved wooden folding stool; but it also doesn't look big enough; I wish there was some idea of scale...

What ever it is it unfolds and locks into a "X" pattern; now we just have to figure out does it stand up or lay down on it's side?

[smiife]

Why is this in the woodturning forum? :?

Like I said earlier feel free to move IT!!
Just wasn, t sure where to put IT:2tsup:


A folding trivet.

No IT, s not a trivet.....


It looks like a carved wooden folding stool; but it also doesn't look big enough; I wish there was some idea of scale...

What ever it is it unfolds and locks into a "X" pattern; now we just have to figure out does it stand up or lay down on it's side?

You are on the right track there, size
240 mm x75 mm x 30mm

[smiife]

Hi all,
I think it is a Bench Stop.

No ,,,,:no:not a bench sno::no:

[smiife]

I would have said it was something to
do with woodwork,,,,,,,,, It, s made from WOOD:o:;

[Bob38S]

...

You are on the right track there, size
240 mm x75 mm x 30mm

With the rectangular base becoming the top when the X is opened - a folding stool from a Japanese bath house.

[issatree]

Didn't look close enough to realise it was wood.
So I now think it is a head rest, maybe Japanese.

[Tonyz]

Didn't look close enough to realise it was wood.
So I now think it is a head rest, maybe Japanese.

Head rest...........????
head of hammer??
rest for human head??? dead? or alive? if so why??

[issatree]

Hi Tony,
The Japanese are a clever bunch, & if it is a Head Rest for a Human & it could be for either, D / A.

[Chief Tiff]

Head rest...........????
head of hammer??
rest for human head??? dead? or alive? if so why??

Geishas used to sleep with their heads resting on something similar so they didn't disturb their elaborate hairdos. I'm pretty sure they were traditionally carved from solid rather than folding items but it looks like it would do the job. This isn't pretty enough to be one though.

Is it a folding stool for a doll, or a form of display stand?

[tea lady]

I think you are right Issatree. Was on ebay, although the pic isn't available any more. Here it is assembled.

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[smiife]

With the rectangular base becoming the top when the X is opened - a folding stool from a Japanese bath house.

Sorry bob, the rectangular piece was just for the photo
to show the *;@%+¥'"- off better:U



Didn't look close enough to realise it was wood.
So I now think it is a head rest, maybe Japanese.

mmmmmmm............. getting closer, not japanese !,!:no:

[smiife]

Geishas used to sleep with their heads resting on something similar so they didn't disturb their elaborate hairdos. I'm pretty sure they were traditionally carved from solid rather than folding items but it looks like it would do the job. This isn't pretty enough to be one though.

Is it a folding stool for a doll, or a form of display stand?

It is carved/cut from one piece of wood:2tsup::no:
Not a stool or a display stand:no:

[tea lady]

A travelling bible stand. so it can be open but not flat?

[smiife]

[QUdy;1817841]A travelling bible stand. so it can be open but not flat?[/QUOTE]

No sorry TL.not a bible stand:no:
I have a few books around here,, but most are
to do with timber:U
Thanks for your thoughts:2tsup:

[rwbuild]

Lots of timber in the Bible, arks and crosses

[smiife]

Hi guys,
All is reviled,,,, and the prize goes to..........
I think manana got it first it is a pillow
An ancient chinese folding pillow
It was given to me by our neighbours father as
a gift,,, I had given him a camphour bowl i had made
recently , when he was visiting from china
It is very old and made from one piece of wood
very clever i thought, but not very comfortable:U
Oooopppppsss forgot to post piccies!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bob38S]

Looks good but even if you brand it Tontine, I don't think it will be a big seller. :B

[smiife]

Looks good but even if you brand it Tontine, I don't think it will be a big seller. :B

Got to agree bob , I like my feather pillow too much!:U