Saturday, February 15, 2020

Goodrich Jiffy repair tool


 Another junk box find, Initially thought this half inch diameter device was a small oiler or grease gun, but the Goodrich name gave it away. 



Toronto Public Library


https://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/ca-1896-jiffy-vs.pdf

4 comments:

VectorWarbirds said...

I mentioned the words 'Gutta Percha' to my retired dentist neighbor yesterday and got to hear a 30 minute lecture on its use in performing root canals... kinda ruined my lunch. Thanks Mr. G:)

Mister G said...

I think that's the name of my new band!

VectorWarbirds said...

Gutta Percha or Root Canal:)

Graham Clayton said...

Gutta percha was also used ij golf balls - the "Guttie" replaced the "Featherie", until it itself was replaced by the rubber-wound ball, which is still used today.