What is it????

[crazypj]

WOW, never ever would have thought of that but looks like the real deal. That's even more specialised than instrument repair

 

[abunai]

It looks like that could be it. He did do a lots of model boat racing.
Thank you for solving this.

 

[DHarris]

OK, now that is just seriously cool! Definitely learned something new today!

 

[abunai]

This tool had so many people stumped.
Kept me wondering what it was for weeks.
Now I can get some sleep.

 

[bjacobsen]

Cheers!

 

[abunai]

Big question is what is it worth?????
The one in the picture I posted sells for $80.

 

[bjacobsen]

That I don’t know, don’t know who made it and it appears there is quite a bit of rust on the cupping balls that would need a fair bit of work to bring back. You could try and ask on either international waters forum or Jim’s rc boat dock forum....I’m just a run for fun rc boat guy, you need to talk to someone that’s serious about racing (and who mods their own props), may look for a local club in your area as well.

 

[bjacobsen]

Just did some asking on intl waters, it appears this set was made by a guy named Jim Osborne some years ago, this one sold a few years ago for $75 but was in perfect condition.

 

[abunai]

That's the one!!!!!!
Yes it's rusty. Don't know if it will clean up or not.
One in the picture sure looks nice.
I'll check on the web site.
Thank you

 

[kd4gij]

Well now you have a new hobby in your future. making rc props.