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Message 1565284 - Posted: 31 Aug 2014, 6:19:43 UTC

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."
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Message 1565285 - Posted: 31 Aug 2014, 6:21:41 UTC - in response to Message 1565284.  

What is it used for?


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Message 1565288 - Posted: 31 Aug 2014, 6:25:43 UTC
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It's an Alaskan Eskimo spit twiggler?
(Used for removing frozen spit from their beards.)
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Message 1565291 - Posted: 31 Aug 2014, 6:28:17 UTC - in response to Message 1565288.  

It's an Alaskan Eskimo spit twiggler?
(Used for removing frozen spit from their beards.)


Nope, Sorry Mark.
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Message 1565619 - Posted: 1 Sep 2014, 6:10:31 UTC - in response to Message 1565291.  

C'mon please guess this tool :-)
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Message 1565623 - Posted: 1 Sep 2014, 6:18:34 UTC

A meatball skewer?
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Message 1565648 - Posted: 1 Sep 2014, 7:59:21 UTC

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?
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Message 1565689 - Posted: 1 Sep 2014, 13:03:13 UTC

Used to install o-rings or packings?

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Message 1565705 - Posted: 1 Sep 2014, 15:49:25 UTC

Is that a cut away view of the handle?
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Message 1565741 - Posted: 1 Sep 2014, 17:24:01 UTC

It is a bit of some sort. The flat on the handle indicates that it is chucked into some tool.


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Message 1565795 - Posted: 1 Sep 2014, 18:50:37 UTC - in response to Message 1565741.  

@ 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.
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Message 1565802 - Posted: 1 Sep 2014, 18:57:40 UTC

Does it have a sleeve that pushes down over the tines? If so it could be used for ring clips.


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Message 1565844 - Posted: 1 Sep 2014, 20:18:47 UTC - in response to Message 1565802.  

Does it have a sleeve that pushes down over the tines? If so it could be used for ring clips.


Sorry No.

Think Locks.
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Message 1566253 - Posted: 2 Sep 2014, 21:48:28 UTC - in response to Message 1565844.  



Picture bump
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Message 1566300 - Posted: 3 Sep 2014, 1:05:24 UTC - in response to Message 1565844.  

Does it have a sleeve that pushes down over the tines? If so it could be used for ring clips.


Sorry No.

Think Locks.


For boning salmon?
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Message 1566307 - Posted: 3 Sep 2014, 1:48:57 UTC

Is it for breaking the insides of a lock so that it can just be opened?


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Message 1566315 - Posted: 3 Sep 2014, 2:16:27 UTC - in response to Message 1566300.  

Does it have a sleeve that pushes down over the tines? If so it could be used for ring clips.


Sorry No.

Think Locks.


For boning salmon?


sorry wrong kind of Lox
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Message 1566318 - Posted: 3 Sep 2014, 2:18:12 UTC

That last clue sounded kind of fishy to me.
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Message 1566368 - Posted: 3 Sep 2014, 6:11:05 UTC - in response to Message 1566307.  
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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 :-)
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Message 1566620 - Posted: 3 Sep 2014, 20:47:13 UTC

I'll find a picture later tonight.


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