Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 13 Jan 2026, 10:43
No Gloria sorry.
Clue it's a tool used by machinists especially when setting up for a cut.....
Clue it's a tool used by machinists especially when setting up for a cut.....
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 14 Jan 2026, 02:16
No takers?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Jan 2026, 02:40
I can't really think of a clue.... You've seen it before. It's a miniature of the full size version but has a valid use when setting up a complicated workpiece for a cutting or drilling operation. So think work holding!
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Jan 2026, 08:37
Is it associated with a boring bar?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Jan 2026, 12:27
Not particularly Gloria.... Here's a funny clue for you. Think about changing a wheel on your car. 
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Jan 2026, 12:35
Is it something for cracking nuts on wheels?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Jan 2026, 13:44
No Gloria, you went the wrong way with my clue. Try again one more time.... Remember that this example of the genre is a miniature one, they can come in much larger sizes.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Jan 2026, 14:56
I’ve really not a clue Stanley, I give up.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 15 Jan 2026, 18:47
Is it an adjustable support for steadying the work-piece from underneath?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 16 Jan 2026, 01:35
Yes!! Mick has got it. It's a miniature jack that looks like a toy but is actually a very useful machinist's jack that is used as a support for overhanging work pieces, particularly on milling machines.
Now we need another object. Any volunteers?
Now we need another object. Any volunteers?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 16 Jan 2026, 08:26
oh I thought that, but couldn’t see it. 
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 16 Jan 2026, 10:00
You were very close Gloria and did all the hard work!
Think of an object.....
Think of an object.....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 16 Jan 2026, 11:23
What is this.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 16 Jan 2026, 12:27
It looks familiar but I haven't an answer.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 17 Jan 2026, 02:17
I keep thinking it reminds me of a powered tin-opener but I can't see why!
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 17 Jan 2026, 08:26
Not a powered tin opener, not a powered anything. I’ll give a clue if no one is any nearer by lunch.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 17 Jan 2026, 08:38
Then is it a hand powered tin opener?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 17 Jan 2026, 09:00
Is it part of the mechanism to hold the lid on something?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 17 Jan 2026, 11:39
No nothing to do with lids or tins.
Clue…….part of something you would use out doors.
Clue…….part of something you would use out doors.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 17 Jan 2026, 12:05
Is it part of a clothesline, the wind up handle? 
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 17 Jan 2026, 13:35
No Cathy nothing to do with a clothes line.
Clue……look ahead.
Clue……look ahead.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 17 Jan 2026, 14:56
Look ahead isn't doing much for me. Is is a mobility aid?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 17 Jan 2026, 15:11
Binocular focus wheel?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 17 Jan 2026, 15:50
Spot on Ian.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Jan 2026, 01:42
Of course it is. Well done Ian!