Not leather Something to do with metal that we all carry about with us either in pockets or in purses.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 04 Nov 2022, 17:16
by Wendyf
Is it for cutting keys?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 04 Nov 2022, 17:40
by plaques
Is it for cutting keys? Well done Wendy. Did you spot my hidden clue in my first reply?
Mystery Object 1.jpg
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 04 Nov 2022, 17:44
by Tripps
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.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 04 Nov 2022, 17:45
by Wendyf
No! 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!
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 04 Nov 2022, 18:21
by Tripps
I've never seen one of these. Must get out more.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 05 Nov 2022, 03:14
by Stanley
I should have known that one! Watched the video, what will they think of next.....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 06 Nov 2022, 04:55
by Stanley
What is it?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 06 Nov 2022, 08:13
by Big Kev
For setting the front wheel alignment (tracking) on a car.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 06 Nov 2022, 09:53
by Stanley
Of course it is.... Ah well, I tried...
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 06 Nov 2022, 11:02
by Big Kev
Still related to wheel alignment; what are the other two measurements when considering steering geometry?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 06 Nov 2022, 11:33
by Stanley
Castor angle for one.....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 06 Nov 2022, 11:54
by Big Kev
That's one
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Nov 2022, 16:05
by Big Kev
No takers for the remaining steering geometry angle?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Nov 2022, 16:39
by Gloria
Camber and toe?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 07 Nov 2022, 17:55
by Big Kev
That's the one Gloria. Camber
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Nov 2022, 03:11
by Stanley
The Honorary Chief Engineer strikes again!
Next one?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 08 Nov 2022, 15:21
by Stanley
What is it?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 09 Nov 2022, 08:16
by Gloria
A complete guess, is it for pulling staples out?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 09 Nov 2022, 09:34
by plaques
Something that a furniture upholstery man may use to put in/out those little bead studs.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 09 Nov 2022, 09:43
by Steeplejerk
Think they put the studs in their mouth and pick them out with a magnetic hammer.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 09 Nov 2022, 10:05
by Stanley
Sorry nothing to do with upholstery......
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 10 Nov 2022, 03:27
by Stanley
I'll knock it on the head if there are no takers.....
Clue, used to improve another tool.