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Lynn Send message Joined: 20 Nov 00 Posts: 14162 Credit: 79,603,650 RAC: 123 |
Here are the rules: 1. The previous winner posts a picture of some sort of tool. 2. Other people guess what it is. The poster tells them if they're right or wrong, with any other comments he/she sees fit. 3. After no new guesses have been made for a couple of days, the poster should provide a hint. 4. If there is still no correct answer given, the poster may declare the panel stumped, give the answer, and post another picture. 5. Whoever posts the correct answer is the winner and posts the next tool. Go back to 1. New rule "that a winner, if they do not run the next stage declines and the game is open to any one who wants to play." |
Lynn Send message Joined: 20 Nov 00 Posts: 14162 Credit: 79,603,650 RAC: 123 |
What is it used for? |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
It's an Alaskan Eskimo spit twiggler? (Used for removing frozen spit from their beards.) "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
Lynn Send message Joined: 20 Nov 00 Posts: 14162 Credit: 79,603,650 RAC: 123 |
It's an Alaskan Eskimo spit twiggler? Nope, Sorry Mark. |
Lynn Send message Joined: 20 Nov 00 Posts: 14162 Credit: 79,603,650 RAC: 123 |
C'mon please guess this tool :-) |
Gordon Lowe Send message Joined: 5 Nov 00 Posts: 12094 Credit: 6,317,865 RAC: 0 |
A meatball skewer? The mind is a weird and mysterious place |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
I dunno...the spit twizzler seemed like an obvious choice. But....if I take the end of the tool opposite the fork to be a file or abrasive surface, could it be a tool for cleaning and adjusting old telco switching contacts? "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
Bill Walker Send message Joined: 4 Sep 99 Posts: 3868 Credit: 2,697,267 RAC: 0 |
Used to install o-rings or packings? |
Carlos Send message Joined: 9 Jun 99 Posts: 29852 Credit: 57,275,487 RAC: 157 |
Is that a cut away view of the handle? |
John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0 |
It is a bit of some sort. The flat on the handle indicates that it is chucked into some tool. BOINC WIKI |
Lynn Send message Joined: 20 Nov 00 Posts: 14162 Credit: 79,603,650 RAC: 123 |
@ Gordon Lowe , A meatball skewer?. No @ msattler, donorI dunno...the spit twizzler seemed like an obvious choice. But....if I take the end of the tool opposite the fork to be a file or abrasive surface, could it be a tool for cleaning and adjusting old telco switching contacts? Could be? @Bill Walker, Used to install o-rings or packings? No @ Carlos, Is that a cut away view of the handle? Maybe? @John, It is a bit of some sort. The flat on the handle indicates that it is chucked into some tool. Yes. Hint: tool has several uses, Locks, Clips. |
John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0 |
Does it have a sleeve that pushes down over the tines? If so it could be used for ring clips. BOINC WIKI |
Lynn Send message Joined: 20 Nov 00 Posts: 14162 Credit: 79,603,650 RAC: 123 |
Does it have a sleeve that pushes down over the tines? If so it could be used for ring clips. Sorry No. Think Locks. |
Lynn Send message Joined: 20 Nov 00 Posts: 14162 Credit: 79,603,650 RAC: 123 |
Picture bump |
Carlos Send message Joined: 9 Jun 99 Posts: 29852 Credit: 57,275,487 RAC: 157 |
Does it have a sleeve that pushes down over the tines? If so it could be used for ring clips. For boning salmon? |
John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0 |
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Carlos Send message Joined: 9 Jun 99 Posts: 29852 Credit: 57,275,487 RAC: 157 |
Does it have a sleeve that pushes down over the tines? If so it could be used for ring clips. sorry wrong kind of Lox |
celttooth Send message Joined: 21 Nov 99 Posts: 26503 Credit: 28,583,098 RAC: 0 |
That last clue sounded kind of fishy to me. |
Lynn Send message Joined: 20 Nov 00 Posts: 14162 Credit: 79,603,650 RAC: 123 |
Is it for breaking the insides of a lock so that it can just be opened? Congrats John :-) Yes! John is a winner. Thanks Ian & Carlos :-) |
John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0 |
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