What's this for?

[DeepLogic]

I have a new mystery item. Hoping someone can fill me in on what it's for (or called). The base part is about 6 inches long, 1 inch high and 1/2 inch thick. The gooseneck part is 1/2 inch in diameter.

 

[Uglydog]

Check out the last page of the attached document.
While the one in your pic doesn't have the range of adjustment, the description on this page describes the application.
I'm thinking this is what you have. But, been wrong before....

Daryl
MN

 

[DeepLogic]

Thanks Daryl, that does look like it would have the same function. Strange looking thing.

 

[GrifterGuru]

Agree with @Uglydog on this one. Not sure who made the tool, but definitely too similar not to be the same idea and designed, if I am not mistaken, for a lantern type toolpost.

Adjustable angle is a nice idea and maybe with additional goose/swans neck attachments, various reach distances could be achieved?

Is "R.C.L" the manufacturer or a persons initials?

 

[ChazzC]

Check out the last page of the attached document.
While the one in your pic doesn't have the range of adjustment, the description on this page describes the application.
I'm thinking this is what you have. But, been wrong before....

Daryl
MN

That's what popped into my mind when I saw the pics.

 

[DeepLogic]

The R.C.L seem to just be crude initials. No other numbers or manufacturer on it.

 

[Flyinfool]

It does look like the extended shaper tool holder but maybe one that has been crashed and folded in half???

 

[Braeden P]

Gooseneck planer tool. The tip of the tool deflects away from the work, the traditional planer tools deflect into the work. It’s all about where the tip of the tool is compared to the rear of the shank.

Edit

It looks like the tool bit is in backwards, the relief is facing the wrong direction.

Page 8 shows a planer tool of the same concept, different design. https://archive.org/details/OKToolHolderCo1910/page/n7/mode/1up

 

[Braeden P]

If you do not have a use for it, I am interested, I’m trying to get some period correct tooling for my planer.

 

[Hawkeye]

I made a gooseneck tool for my lathe some years ago. The idea is that it is mounted with the hump to the top. If the tool digs in, the bit flexes downward, relieving the pressure.