Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Nov 2020, 06:15
Could it be die-cast alloy run off (or leakage) that has solidified and someone has made into an ornament?
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Nov 2020, 07:49
You're in the right area China..... Now home in on it!
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Nov 2020, 08:13
No idea really. A stream of molten metal poured into water?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Nov 2020, 08:24
So close! Keep going!
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Nov 2020, 10:13
Something to do with Mercury?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Nov 2020, 11:14
Sorry no Cathy. China is getting there!
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Nov 2020, 11:41
Is it a native metal, i.e. the metal found as the element in its natural state?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Nov 2020, 11:48
Metal that's been poured into an ant's nest and solidified?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Nov 2020, 13:43
Kevin, how on earth did you come up with that? 
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Nov 2020, 15:13
China's reply about molten metal 'rung a bell' too.Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Nov 2020, 03:29
Impressive aren't they. Mind you, I'll bet the insects wouldn't vote for it. Is it cruelty to submerge them in molten metal or does it not count if they sting?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Nov 2020, 10:54
A bit like being caught in a volcanic lava flow!
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Nov 2020, 12:35
What is it?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Nov 2020, 14:33
Candle snufferout?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 09 Nov 2020, 03:34
Sorry Gloria no, a bit more heavy duty than that.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 09 Nov 2020, 09:42
I think I can see a hole in the nose bit, is it for cutting strips of wire?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 09 Nov 2020, 11:20
Is it one of the tools they use for cutting the `chads' in the Florida election vote (I think chad is the right word.)
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 09 Nov 2020, 12:27
I though the same as Gloria , Candle snufferout thingamabob. Standing on the shoulders of giants I would add a wick trimmer. (candles). Anything else brings tears to my eyes.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 09 Nov 2020, 12:43
Sorry but no. Clue, it's a tradesman's tool.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 09 Nov 2020, 12:49
Is it used in splicing ropes and wire ropes?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 09 Nov 2020, 13:13
Trimming flex?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 09 Nov 2020, 13:32
'Flaring' the end of a bit of pipe. An old plumber's tool.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 09 Nov 2020, 14:06
Kev has done it again! He's right, it's for flaring the end of a piece of lead pipe in preparation for making a 'wiped' joint.
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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 09 Nov 2020, 15:26
My first thought was something to do with wiping lead joints! My stepfather was a plumber so I've probably seen one in his tool bag. Well done, Kev.