Not sure if this machine is used specifically for olive trees. But I figured it was awesome anyways.6yr ⋅ codexetreme ⋅ r/specializedtools
Conformer and formillion tools are used by custom hatters to accurately measure the size and shape of a person's head2yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/specializedtools
Bridge used to fill whiskey barrels with tabasco chilli pepper mash for ageing and fermentation2yr ⋅ campi1987 ⋅ r/specializedtools
Men stand with the giant chain links that were forged for the Titanic's Hingley anchor, 1910. At the time, the Titanic had the largest anchor in the entire world. At Hingley and Sons.5yr ⋅ Nikki92i ⋅ r/specializedtools
For when you don't have an apprentice to keep the torque wrench aligned when you're really cranking it3yr ⋅ SpidersArePeopleToo ⋅ r/specializedtools
Lektro Pushback. Used for pushing airplanes to the taxiway.2yr ⋅ polarbearsarereal ⋅ r/specializedtools
Directional drill head beacons. used for keeping track of pitch, orientation, depth, and more about the drill head.2yr ⋅ itsshmevinbro ⋅ r/specializedtools
A restrum, used before computers and printers to draw the straight lines you see on sheet music3yr ⋅ Mole2003 ⋅ r/specializedtools
Mast Truck Used for Mooring the Goodyear Blimp when Away from Home2yr ⋅ charterbroker ⋅ r/specializedtools
Equine molar extractors. Got to see a pair in action last when one of my horses needed a molar pulled. There are also versions for incisors, wolf teeth and caps. Made in both horse and pony size.1yr ⋅ pacingpilot ⋅ r/specializedtools
Specially screwdriver for removing the calendar nut on a Rolex5yr ⋅ JediLunchBoxx ⋅ r/specializedtools
Printers Quoins - used with a special Quoin Key, these little expanding blocks come in a huge range of sizes and lengths and are used to hold metal type inside a chase ready for printing. The correct pressure must be applied against every line to prevent letters falling out or shifting.3yr ⋅ greatstonedragoniam ⋅ r/specializedtools
Ditch Witch - directional drill. Used to pull fiber optic conduit on my street this morning.1yr ⋅ annoyingone ⋅ r/specializedtools
Vintage tennis ball pressurizer. Screw it onto a can of tennis balls and pump it a few times to keep your balls fresh and bouncy.2yr ⋅ FunnyID ⋅ r/specializedtools
I didn't order a new caulk gun. Honey, did you? Everyone, my wife's new jerky gun.1yr ⋅ Sunstoned1 ⋅ r/specializedtools
A highland porridge spurtle I bought today (can't wait to make my kids' porridge tomorrow morning with it)1yr ⋅ PB_livin_VP ⋅ r/specializedtools
A little hook tool to pull through those tiny little straps that come with a lot of devices.1yr ⋅ seth_saber ⋅ r/specializedtools
Nerf dart collect. The perfect tool for easy pick up of all those nerf darts.3yr ⋅ 4dollarsplease ⋅ r/specializedtools
The Rocket Wrench. Used to undo components at a distance while defusing bombs1yr ⋅ oneofthenatives ⋅ r/specializedtools
A Stagehand Wrench, or cross wrench. The shape of the cross and the cut-outs are sized to perfectly fit the hardware found on stage lighting instruments.1yr ⋅ absderg ⋅ r/specializedtools
This coat hanger used by flight attendants has a display for showing which seat the coat’s owner is sitting in.3yr ⋅ Ottertoasties ⋅ r/specializedtools
Spring removal tool for clothes washers. Its one use is to remove spring clamps from the door boot seal4mo ⋅ Crrrrraig ⋅ r/specializedtools
SeaStar Hydraulic Cylinder End Puller and other Marine Mechanic essentials1yr ⋅ xs_sixfiddy ⋅ r/specializedtools
We use this on submarines to find where irregular noises are coming from in the engine rooms. I don’t know it’s real name, we just call it a stab-oscope2yr ⋅ FrankTheTank107 ⋅ r/specializedtools
The ARRB Hawkeye 2000 records detailed information on pavement quality using lasers, cameras, and something called a rotorpulser (spotted in Washington DC)2yr ⋅ TrueBirch ⋅ r/specializedtools
Acoustic/optic water tanks. Isolated from outside vibration for study of underwater vehicles, laser function within water, and sonar calibration.1yr ⋅ SecretAgentIceBat ⋅ r/specializedtools
Fork attachment for a crane truck. Used for moving pallets of stone on and off the bed of the truck2yr ⋅ Young_Ziggy ⋅ r/specializedtools
Inside of a class 4 YAG laser welder. New flash lamp and reflector.1yr ⋅ JediLunchBoxx ⋅ r/specializedtools
This is a manual credit card imprinter. Did you ever wonder why credit card numbers are raised? It’s so this device can take a rubbing on carbon paper of the card used for a purchase. Card goes in, paper slip on top, then slide the bar across and back.1yr ⋅ South_Dakota_Boy ⋅ r/specializedtools
A selection of marlinspikes, fids, and Swedish fids, used for splicing and other ropework.1yr ⋅ CaptainMcSmoky ⋅ r/specializedtools
This sign turns on when you can no longer see over the snowbanks6yr ⋅ Citizenicu ⋅ r/specializedtools
Someone suggested that I crosspost this. I use this stethoscope for work: it’s specifically designed for healthcare workers that wear hearing aids.2yr ⋅ Holographic_Raven ⋅ r/specializedtools
1Nm Torque Wrench for fastening pressure sensors on a 10,5MW natural gas engine2yr ⋅ DuaNedJammern420 ⋅ r/specializedtools
5.25 floppy disc notch cutter - used to turn single sided discs into double sided6yr ⋅ OptimalCynic ⋅ r/specializedtools
LI-900 Silica Tiles. Thermal tiles used on the space shuttle, they dissipate heat so quickly that you can grab them seconds after being in a 2200 degree oven.5yr ⋅ mossberg91 ⋅ r/specializedtools
Drywall lift. This makes ceiling drywall so much easier. I’ve done it with and without the lift and it’s definitely worth it. Home Depot four hour rental was only $36.1yr ⋅ PastorQuincy ⋅ r/specializedtools
A Hilger and Watts gauge block interferometer. You can use this to measure interference fringes of gauge blocks wrung to a flat platen to determine their size. This is used as the start of a dimensional traceability chain.1yr ⋅ Western-Edge-965 ⋅ r/specializedtools
This is a rivet fan, or rivet spacer. It opens and closes to evenly space rivets, other fasteners, or even just marks, in a straight even line. Used in aviation, auto racing, and other fabrication industries. Almost indispensable on certain jobs.2yr ⋅ in_circles ⋅ r/specializedtools
