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Bell System Numbering tool.

Started by Greg G., October 30, 2014, 12:44:46 AM

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Greg G.

October 30, 2014, 12:44:46 AM Last Edit: October 30, 2014, 12:46:48 AM by Brinybay
Any idea what this was used for?
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AE_Collector

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October 30, 2014, 01:31:30 AM Last Edit: October 30, 2014, 01:02:44 PM by AE_Collector
No first hand knowledge here but I am going to guess that it is for punching numbers into lead cable, terminal and pole tags. It looks as though you would set your number, put it against the tag and clobber it with a hammer.

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October 30, 2014, 03:41:51 AM Last Edit: October 30, 2014, 03:46:30 AM by DavePEI
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