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John McLeod VII  Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0 
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David S  Send message Joined: 4 Oct 99 Posts: 18352 Credit: 27,761,924 RAC: 12
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Is it for food preparation? You could say that, yes. David Sitting on my butt while others boldly go, Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri. ID: 1519824 · |
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John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0
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It has been two days with no guesses. It is really time for a hint as nobody is getting it.   BOINC WIKI ID: 1520794 · |
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David S Send message Joined: 4 Oct 99 Posts: 18352 Credit: 27,761,924 RAC: 12
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It has been two days with no guesses. It is really time for a hint as nobody is getting it. Yeah, I kind of forgot I was still running this thread. I got one PM from someone who knew what it was right off and offered to answer by Friday if no one got it... until I mentioned it's a holiday weekend. But if said person wants to step in now, that would be fine. If you're really eager, try searching a certain popular shopping site for "food magnet". I don't know for sure that it will come up, but I'd put money on it. (I do know that it's sold on more than one site.) If that does work for somebody and I don't respond to their guess in a timely fashion, I hereby authorize the person who PMed me (if present) to confirm the win in my stead, so that the thread can move on. David Sitting on my butt while others boldly go, Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri. ID: 1520828 · |
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John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0
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David S Send message Joined: 4 Oct 99 Posts: 18352 Credit: 27,761,924 RAC: 12
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Found it. It is a variety of grease skimmer. Close enough. Called a Fat Magnet. Get it cold and run it across a greasy liquid and it's supposed to congeal the fat against itself. Reviews on Amazon say it doesn't work, probably because it's made of aluminum. Take it away, John. David Sitting on my butt while others boldly go, Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri. ID: 1520832 · |
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John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0
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OK. What is it used for or what is its name (generic name will do manufacturer not needed)?  BOINC WIKI ID: 1520841 · |
 Bill Walker  Send message Joined: 4 Sep 99 Posts: 3868 Credit: 2,697,267 RAC: 0 
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Used for lifting something?  
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John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0
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Bill Walker Send message Joined: 4 Sep 99 Posts: 3868 Credit: 2,697,267 RAC: 0
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The geometry of the chain and the pivot point tells me the jaws clamp tighter the heavier the load is when lifted by the chain. I have seen similar devices used to hoist large steel plates, but the jaws were a slightly different shape. Maybe this lifts pipe?
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John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0
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The geometry of the chain and the pivot point tells me the jaws clamp tighter the heavier the load is when lifted by the chain. I have seen similar devices used to hoist large steel plates, but the jaws were a slightly different shape. Maybe this lifts pipe? Right idea, not pipe though. [edit]Nor is it for steel plates[/edit] Hint for the day: The web sites also lists drag as well as lift as tasks it is designed for. BOINC WIKI ID: 1521006 · |
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John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0
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Graham Middleton Send message Joined: 1 Sep 00 Posts: 1520 Credit: 86,815,638 RAC: 0 
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Is it to do with trains, specifically permanent way maint.? Happy Crunching, Graham 
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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: 29831 Credit: 57,275,487 RAC: 157
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For lifting rail road track? I have something similar for lifting logs. Maybe I should have saved that :(  ID: 1521350 · |
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John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0
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For lifting rail road track? We have a winner. It is for lifting and dragging rail road track. It is called rail tongs. BOINC WIKI ID: 1521363 · |
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Carlos Send message Joined: 9 Jun 99 Posts: 29831 Credit: 57,275,487 RAC: 157
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Thanks John Mine is called a log tong. Well here is something I don't have. Most of my friends think I have every tool ever made. Well there are a few that have eluded me. Like this one.  What is it or what's it for?ID: 1521391 · |
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John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0
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John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0
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John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0
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