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Not leather Something to do with metal that we all carry about with us either in pockets or in purses.
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Is it for cutting keys?
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Is it for cutting keys? Well done Wendy. Did you spot my hidden clue in my first reply?
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Dash it - I thought that but since I'm always wrong didn't go for it. Aunty Josie had a hardware shop for a while, and I've watched her using one similar. :smile:
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No! :laugh5: I did a search on the image, and the only vaguely similar object was for key cutting but your final clue gave me the confidence to answer!
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I've never seen one of these. Must get out more.

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I should have known that one! Watched the video, what will they think of next..... :biggrin2:
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For setting the front wheel alignment (tracking) on a car.
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Of course it is.... Ah well, I tried...
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Still related to wheel alignment; what are the other two measurements when considering steering geometry?
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Castor angle for one.....
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That's one :good:
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No takers for the remaining steering geometry angle?
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Camber and toe?
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That's the one Gloria. Camber :good:
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The Honorary Chief Engineer strikes again! :biggrin2:
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A complete guess, is it for pulling staples out?
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Something that a furniture upholstery man may use to put in/out those little bead studs.
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Think they put the studs in their mouth and pick them out with a magnetic hammer.
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Sorry nothing to do with upholstery......
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I'll knock it on the head if there are no takers.....
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Is it a knife sharpener
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I've changed my mind it's a saw set
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