formariz 11,974 #26 Posted April 25, 2019 Wax coated wick. Wax coating makes it rigid for easy insertion into a container. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,980 #27 Posted April 25, 2019 20 minutes ago, LengerichKA88 said: I thought about that at first, but the one I have uses a flat wick, so I figured candles would be a safer bet. Most I've seen have flat wicks, but I did once see an old small one with a wick like a candle. Probably wrong though. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #28 Posted April 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Stormin said: Most I've seen have flat wicks, but I did once see an old small one with a wick like a candle. Probably wrong though. You got me to thinking about it, and I believe I’ve seen small, mostly decorative ones with round/thin wicks. Even then they weren't coated as they rested in the reservoir, they had to be flexible. But I have seen them, I remember them being all glass. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,871 #29 Posted April 25, 2019 These are tough when you only have two thinking molecules left! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,469 #30 Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, OILUJ52 said: These are tough when you only have two thinking molecules left! Ya think I should give em another clue Joe? These guys are really singeing their brain cells on this one. Edited April 26, 2019 by Ed Kennell 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,980 #31 Posted April 26, 2019 Not wicks then and corset/girdle stays are flat. Unfortunately I never knew my grandparents. The sticks go through a woman's hair when put up in a bun? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,469 #32 Posted April 26, 2019 4 hours ago, Stormin said: Not wicks then and corset/girdle stays are flat. Unfortunately I never knew my grandparents. The sticks go through a woman's hair when put up in a bun? I'm liking your thinking Norm. Don't give up now. I think those other guys lost some hair over this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,980 #33 Posted April 26, 2019 Sticks used in wig making? Or taxidermy? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #34 Posted April 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: I'm liking your thinking Norm. Don't give up now. I think those other guys lost some hair over this one. I’ve got two kids under four and a wife.... I lose hair everyday grandma heat lost hair Are they some how used to hold a wig in place? Like scalp command strips? 🤷🏻♂️😂 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,974 #35 Posted April 26, 2019 1 minute ago, LengerichKA88 said: I lose hair everyday some of these whatizits are making me pull mine out. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #36 Posted April 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, formariz said: some of these whatizits are making me pull mine out. I’m obviously not very good at them, as I have yet to get one right before it’s revealed, but here’s my thinking now: if they are fabric, and indeed wax coated, they would be bendable enough to be shaped around the edges of a wig, with the wax being heated either from another source or body heat to keep it firmly in place, but (more or less) easily removable. Thats my best updated guess with the information at my disposal. Now I'm trying to dig around to find something to stump you guys 😂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,974 #37 Posted April 26, 2019 Anyone care to to give this one a try while we get a break from Ed's brain teaser sticks? ED???? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #38 Posted April 26, 2019 8 minutes ago, formariz said: Anyone care to to give this one a try while we get a break from Ed's brain teaser sticks? ED???? Almost looks like what they use in cupping https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/cupping-therapy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,974 #39 Posted April 26, 2019 Bingo. That was easy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,974 #40 Posted April 26, 2019 How about this one? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #41 Posted April 26, 2019 Hey, I’m about 1-7 on “whatzits” now 😂😂 @formariz, I’m stumped on the second one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,469 #42 Posted April 26, 2019 2 hours ago, LengerichKA88 said: grandma heat lost hair You are hot on the trail, but you missed one of the key clue words. Find it in post #30. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #43 Posted April 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: You are hot on the trail, but you missed one of the key clue words. Find it in post #30. I read it wrong at first 😂 now it makes more sense, but adds to the confusion. Lemme think a little bit.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,980 #44 Posted April 26, 2019 9 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: You are hot on the trail, but you missed one of the key clue words. Find it in post #30. Oh 'eck! you mean I've to COUNT now? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,980 #45 Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) Hair curlers? Edited April 26, 2019 by Stormin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,469 #46 Posted April 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, LengerichKA88 said: Lemme think a little bit.... Let me know when you give up. I don't want to stress any one over the brink like @wallfish. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,974 #47 Posted April 26, 2019 Singeing is the other clue? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #48 Posted April 26, 2019 9 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Let me know when you give up. I don't want to stress any one over the brink like @wallfish. Marines don’t surrender.... I will think of something. Don't mind the burning wood smell, that’s me. Can I get positive confirmation that they’re fabric and wax or other wise coated? (Worth a shot 😂) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,980 #49 Posted April 26, 2019 Now what would grandma singe? Hair? In ears? Up Nose? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #50 Posted April 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, formariz said: Singeing is the other clue? Yes. I read it as “singing” and thought it was a sewing nod haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites