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Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 06:57
by chinatyke
Yes sir! I know!

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 07:05
by Wendyf
And me too ...
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 07:14
by Stanley
I thought you would, let's see if anyone else has a crack at them..... (It's very hard finding these 'mysteries'!)
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 08:08
by Big Kev
Me too.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 08:45
by Gloria
I've no idea
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 08:53
by plaques
Man size 'Slinky' springs.
Slinky.. I know they're not but it was a fascinating toy.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 09:28
by PanBiker
I reckon I know as well.
They make poor imitations of real Slinky's out of plastic now, not enough weight to make them walk properly.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 09:44
by Tizer
I'm sure I should know what they are - but can't recall where I've seen them! They look like they're used for their flexibility rather than springiness.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 10:14
by PanBiker
If they are what I think they are you are on the right track Tiz.

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 10:27
by Marilyn
For cleaning drains?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 11:06
by Big Kev
Pipe bending springs.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 11:31
by PanBiker
An aye from me

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 11:32
by Cathy
They remind me of washing machine water outlet pipes, but obviously not long enough.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 11:39
by Tizer
I'll go with Kev's pipe bending springs.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 11:41
by Wendyf
Me too!
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 19 Feb 2019, 04:12
by Stanley
That's what they are, solid springs that you insert in the bore of a pipe before bending it. They stop the walls of the pipe collapsing and if you give the loop in the end a slight turn in a clockwise direction it lessens the diameter of the spring slightly to aid withdrawal. Different sizes for different bores of pipe. Used with a pipe bending machine they enable you to get almost perfect bends.
Incidentally, my mate and I once had to bend a 12" diameter pipe for use in a steam main. We filled it with sand and sealed it to support the walls then bent it with block and tackle while heating it red hot with big oxy-acetylene rose burners. Exciting stuff!
Next for shaving?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 20 Feb 2019, 06:30
by Stanley
Try this oldie!
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 20 Feb 2019, 08:25
by Gloria
No idea, but I'll hazard a guess. Is it for knocking the head of something in / flat?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 20 Feb 2019, 08:32
by Stanley
No Gloria it's more a precision tool but not for measuring.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 20 Feb 2019, 09:49
by Tizer
The underside of an old brass spirit level?
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 20 Feb 2019, 10:19
by PanBiker
It looks like a punch for rounding the heads of rivets but you have already dismissed that. Hardly a precision tool either.
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 20 Feb 2019, 21:00
by Marilyn
Tyre pressure gauge.( or some sort of pressure...maybe in a boiler?)
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 20 Feb 2019, 23:23
by Cathy
A Plumb Line
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 21 Feb 2019, 03:55
by Stanley
Sorry. nobody has got it yet. I'll give it one more day.....
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Posted: 21 Feb 2019, 22:48
by Marilyn
Hydrometer