On Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:17:29 -0500, "Rob H." wrote:

We need help from a Civil War expert for the first piece in this week's set:

http://55tools.blogspot.com/


Rob

I wonder if that first piece isnt an artillery spotting aid ?
point it toward the puff of smoke as a memory jogger then look down
and guess the bearing which you report back to the chief.

....unless it is a portable wind vane for aiding in windage adjustments

interesting