MYSTERY OBJECTS

[Stanley]

No Gloria sorry.
Clue it's a tool used by machinists especially when setting up for a cut.....

[Stanley]

No takers?

[Stanley]

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!

[Gloria]

Is it associated with a boring bar?

[Stanley]

Not particularly Gloria.... Here's a funny clue for you. Think about changing a wheel on your car.

[Gloria]

Is it something for cracking nuts on wheels?

[Stanley]

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.

[Gloria]

I’ve really not a clue Stanley, I give up.

[MickBrett]

Is it an adjustable support for steadying the work-piece from underneath?

[Stanley]

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?

[Gloria]

oh I thought that, but couldn’t see it.

[Stanley]

You were very close Gloria and did all the hard work!
Think of an object.....

[Gloria]

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What is this.

[Stanley]

It looks familiar but I haven't an answer.

[Stanley]

I keep thinking it reminds me of a powered tin-opener but I can't see why!

[Gloria]

Not a powered tin opener, not a powered anything. I’ll give a clue if no one is any nearer by lunch.

[Stanley]

Then is it a hand powered tin opener?

[Big Kev]

Is it part of the mechanism to hold the lid on something?

[Gloria]

No nothing to do with lids or tins.
Clue…….part of something you would use out doors.

[Cathy]

Is it part of a clothesline, the wind up handle?

[Gloria]

No Cathy nothing to do with a clothes line.
Clue……look ahead.

[Stanley]

Look ahead isn't doing much for me. Is is a mobility aid?

[PanBiker]

Binocular focus wheel?

[Gloria]

Spot on Ian.

[Stanley]

Of course it is. Well done Ian!