The "Whattheheckizzit?" game - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

05/18/2012 10:29:44 PM · #2726

Not even close.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

05/18/2012 10:48:25 PM · #2727

Blade adjustment knob on a power saw

05/18/2012 10:56:55 PM · #2728

Nope, think smaller.

05/19/2012 11:03:45 AM · #2729

Here's a hint bump.
It's something that we all use, but this is an old one and the technology that makes it work has changed.
And, they were disposable.

Message edited by author 2012-05-19 11:04:32.

05/19/2012 02:59:50 PM · #2730

LOL..

Film winding knob on some old camera. :)

05/19/2012 03:35:59 PM · #2731

Cory's up, find us a good mystery.

05/19/2012 07:04:12 PM · #2732

Cool old cam Waddy... I'll have something nice here in a few.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon

05/19/2012 07:37:26 PM · #2733

Ok, two items this time.

First - An interesting item that I prefer over it's more modern counterpart. (keep meaning to see if I can find a new one to order so I can leave this poor old thing alone to enjoy it's retirement...)

This is the "Challenge" item, so if you get this one, you win and can post the next photo.

Next - An item that I can't figure out what the heck it is. Clearly this is a pretty specialized tool, but you guys have amazed me with your diverse experience pretty regularly here. If you guess this one right, you get nothing. (except my appreciation, I've had this thing for almost ten years now and still can't figure out what it is... Yes, my dad and I play this game in real life... And no, he doesn't know WTH this is either.)

apercep

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

05/19/2012 07:56:00 PM · #2734

on item #1, idk.. maybe a knot tying tool...

on the second item, do the jaw like portions turn? dose each side move with each side of the pliers in a scissor like action?

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon

05/19/2012 08:00:55 PM · #2735

Originally posted by apercep:

on item #1, idk.. maybe a knot tying tool...

on the second item, do the jaw like portions turn? dose each side move with each side of the pliers in a scissor like action?

#1, no sir.

#2, yes, it seems like some sort of cutter, the cutting portion of the head moves in unison, so that both wires or whatever would be cut at the same time, also, the two cutting slots are at a perfect right angle.

Message edited by author 2012-05-19 20:02:59.

apercep

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

05/19/2012 08:20:48 PM · #2736

the 2nd tool is "talking to me" and i hear glass cutting or snapping tool... but alas, my hearing is not as good as it once was.. and the voices mumble..

cdpayne

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 300mm f/4.0L IS USM

05/20/2012 10:18:45 AM · #2737

Is it an old tool for cracking into crab legs? LOL...crazy question, I know.

If I'm right, someone else can post a new pic....anyone...as I'm headed out for the Birch Aquarium for the better part of the day.

05/20/2012 11:02:56 AM · #2738

Originally posted by apercep:

the 2nd tool is "talking to me" and i hear glass cutting or snapping tool... but alas, my hearing is not as good as it once was.. and the voices mumble..

I'm thinking snapping tool as well. I have struck out with searches.

05/20/2012 11:03:49 AM · #2739

On the "challenge item" is is a tool used in window glazing?

05/20/2012 01:04:23 PM · #2740

Originally posted by kirbic:

On the "challenge item" is is a tool used in window glazing?

I'm afraid it is not, nor is it used for cracking crab legs. ;)

Although, I will say that cdpayne's guess is closer.

This is something you absolutely have at least one of.

05/20/2012 01:15:02 PM · #2741

Nutcracker?

05/20/2012 01:45:13 PM · #2742

Originally posted by kirbic:

Nutcracker?

No sir, but much closer than your first guess for two reasons.

05/20/2012 01:53:36 PM · #2743

Paint-can opener?

05/20/2012 03:08:06 PM · #2744

is it a can opener or one of those tools to punch holes in a can?

05/20/2012 03:15:28 PM · #2745

Yep, can opener!

Now, anyone want to guess how it's used?

(Hint, I can open a can faster with this than any other solution I've ever found, but you have to be strong to use it)

05/20/2012 03:20:49 PM · #2746

the point hooks under one side of the lip and you adjust the blade to the length of the can and puncture the top?

05/20/2012 03:22:42 PM · #2747

The end is inserted under the rim opposite where the cut will be started. The sliding blade is positioned near the other rim, and downward force applied to poke the point through the lid. Then the blade can be moved sideways to lengthen the cut, the flat end repositioned, and the cut lengthened some more, etc.
I think mark won this one. I was thinking of a different use entirely.

05/20/2012 03:35:00 PM · #2748

Originally posted by kirbic:

that's what i meant but i typed the abridged version. :)

#2 looks familiar but can't get my finger on it. i think my dad had one in his tool shed.

i'm making some breakfast now so will get something up in a few minutes.

05/20/2012 04:27:23 PM · #2749

Originally posted by kirbic:

:)

Pretty close.

So, here's why I love it -
center the point on the can lid
poke through with a smart tap on the end
bring parallel to the can lid
adjust blade
rip around edge of can.

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I know that sounds complex, but I can open a can in well under 5 seconds with this.

-CB