diy attenuator

[mrpunkk]

hello friends
I took this "attenuator" from an old piece of equipment from my company, I don't know exactly what it is, but I thought it could be done a little DIY and turned into an attenuator for my next project (radiotron 6c6 2a3 amp - jelabs).
If you could guide me on what it is and if something can be done, or is it just garbage.
Your great wisdom would be very helpful to me.
I'm still learning.
Thank you all

 

[rayma]

Looks ok, are there two identical decks of 36 contacts each?
Are the contacts in good condition?

 

[mrpunkk]

are there two identical decks of 36 contacts each?

2 of 26 contacts, but it spins 10 times

 

[mrpunkk]

Are the contacts in good condition?

they seem ok

 

[rayma]

This seems to be a break before make switch, so it is not suitable as a volume control.
But then it could be a selector switch or other similar function.

Use an ohm meter between two adjacent terminals and see if they are shorted when switching between them.
If so, it is a shorting switch and could be a volume control.

 

[EC8010]

That wiper looks wide enough to make before break. But a test as rayma suggested will prove the point.