formariz 11,987 #1 Posted August 3, 2022 Just cobbled this one up . Can any one guess it’s function? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #2 Posted August 3, 2022 For marking out apertures? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,644 #3 Posted August 3, 2022 That is a very well executed Thingamabob. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,194 #4 Posted August 3, 2022 Perhaps it is used to apply pressure to edge banding on curved surfaces while the adhesive is setting up. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,838 #5 Posted August 3, 2022 For pushing holes through the table saw? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,537 #6 Posted August 3, 2022 Ducks Unlimited canning jar lid. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #7 Posted August 3, 2022 4 hours ago, Oldskool said: That is a very well executed Thingamabob. I like that . That will be what it’s name now. Thingamabob. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #8 Posted August 3, 2022 20 minutes ago, formariz said: I like that . That will be what it’s name now. Thingamabob. Not to be confused with the Do-Hickey or the seldom seen Affis-Straffis... Bill 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,644 #9 Posted August 3, 2022 36 minutes ago, formariz said: I like that . That will be what it’s name now. Thingamabob. Well I figured it was either a Thingamabob or a Whoosywhatsitt. It just had more characteristics of a Thingamabob. Not enough pieces for a Whoosywhatsitt. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,644 #10 Posted August 3, 2022 18 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Not to be confused with the Do-Hickey or the seldom seen Affis-Straffis... Bill I think those are bigger. 🤣🤣 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,644 #11 Posted August 3, 2022 @ebinmaine. Hey Eric, care to take a poke at this? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #12 Posted August 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, Oldskool said: I think those are bigger. 🤣🤣 The Do-Hickey usually is rather simple in construction - The Afffis-Straffis has a LOT more parts - many provide movement - as mentioned, seldom seen ... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,644 #13 Posted August 3, 2022 1 hour ago, ri702bill said: as mentioned, seldom seen ... Would those be as rare as hen's teeth or not so much? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,537 #14 Posted August 3, 2022 Round these parts thingamagigs are much more common than whatchamacallits or doohickeys, cuz we gots way more ingineers wurkin for the auto mo bile guys… in any case, the piece that started all this discussion is clearly a what’sadoozy. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #15 Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) Here is a clue. Since it has a handle it is for pushing and pulling.look at it closely. Edited August 3, 2022 by formariz 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #16 Posted August 3, 2022 Now that's a better view. But I've still not got a clue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #17 Posted August 3, 2022 The thin oval end reminds me of the Handsaw retainers in the top of HIS Dad's wooden tool chest .... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #18 Posted August 3, 2022 48 minutes ago, Stormin said: Now that's a better view. But I've still not got a clue. Look closely at all its components and their shapes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,439 #19 Posted August 3, 2022 3 hours ago, Oldskool said: @ebinmaine. Hey Eric, care to take a poke at this? Thanks for pulling me in here. I'll say up front that all the above mentioned names have decent working potential but I do believe Thingamabob is closest. None of those names are what popped in to my feeble immature mind and mine were less... Family friendly... So I'll let it be at that. It's actual purpose.... I'd guess a pusher of something on a larger tool like a table saw, router table etc. Interesting to note it appears to be dirty only on one side. Could just be camera angle. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,537 #20 Posted August 3, 2022 Holding jig for a hand saw so you can cut on a 90…? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,941 #21 Posted August 3, 2022 Looks like a rope clamp to me. Heck I have no clue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,644 #22 Posted August 3, 2022 2 hours ago, formariz said: Here is a clue. Since it has a handle it is for pushing and pulling.look at it closely. Heck I'm stumped. The hook on the piece under the handle has my at a loss. Also with the lower part of that oval stub being able to rotate. I assume the handle is used in the traditional upright position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #23 Posted August 3, 2022 Does it actually have anything to do with carpentry? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,644 #24 Posted August 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, Stormin said: Does it actually have anything to do with carpentry? I was wondering that myself. If the lower stub was different I would guess a new style of tire mounting device. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #25 Posted August 3, 2022 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Holding jig for a hand saw so you can cut on a 90…? You are warming up on the principle of it. No handsaw. 13 minutes ago, Stormin said: Does it actually have anything to do with carpentry? 100% with woodworking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
