Questions tagged [identify-a-tool]
Questions about identifying a tool or item.
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What type of tool do I need to turn this screw?
I am trying to dismantle a big wardrobe cabinet. It has these screws on top (and elsewhere):
that I am unable to turn with the screw drivers I have. I understand these are not actually screws that ...
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What kind of wire is this? What is it used for? [closed]
I found this a few meters away from a completed road crossing construction site. About 26 feet total of wire (estimate).
I can see five smaller wires (each is stranded) in their own insulation inside ...
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Identify mystery spare parts, 6" metal
Does anyone recognize these?
I found a bag in my garage with a bunch of these mystery items and suitable small screws. Years have passed since stashing these and now I can't think what these parts ...
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What is this telescopic-type tool called and what is it used for?
This was found behind our water heater and is a metal, 9~inch long handled rod with a thread up the shaft and a t-shaped piece which possibly brass or hardened steel. There's a plastic bulb at the end ...
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What is this pokey tool for? [closed]
I picked this up at the local recycle shop because it looked different and I have no idea what it is for.
It is about 170mm long and the handle's maximum diameter is 22mm with a length of about 80mm. ...
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Dual screw mount/clamp with eye bolt
What is the purpose of these mounting brackets?
I'm picturing them mounted to a table or workbench with the eye bolt pointing upwards. Or maybe mounted to a truck box/bed.
The main brackets aren't ...
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Name of missing chain link that is flat at one end
I have a missing chain link that is flat at one end.
What is this style of chain link called?
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Purpose of smooth file
I have a tool that appears to be a smooth file.
What is the purpose of this tool?
Scale is in inches. Location: Canada.
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What is this tool I found in my garden please?
Found this metal tool in my garden
And not sure what is
Looks hand made and is heavy
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Plastic Rod in Bathtub Drain
I'm a new homeowner of a 7 year old house. The bathtub has a drain plug that pops up. I unscrewed it and pulled out 7 years of hair (it seemed like). But to my surprise, this long orange rod also ...
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Why is this bolt's thread the way it is?
I scavenged an old bolt from an interior office remodel, and it is odd.
The thread appears to be triple-start BUT two of the three are milled off.
Shaft is 11.8mm and appears to be galvanised but the ...
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This is one weird tool, Does anyone have any ideas what it is called?
This is one weird tool, Does anyone have any ideas what it is called?
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What tool is this?
Found this in a box of tools from my dad's garage. It has a clamp to secure it to a table and then a 360 clamp that looks like it could hold a dowel or something similar. Anyone know what this is and ...
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What is this small capsule found behind my boiler?
I found this small capsule labeled
0.5560HFDDanfoss
behind my boiler after routine service. It appears to be empty. It's pictured here with a Sharpie for scale. What is it?
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What is this tool with springs on a shaft?
Does anyone know what this is? I got it in a box of tools.
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