Comments on: What Is It? Game 52 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/ The Neat Side of the Web Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:13:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: yolande collette http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-453822 yolande collette Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:22:54 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-453822 i think my parents had something of the kind to make or repair fishing nets . i think my parents had something of the kind to make or repair fishing nets .

]]> By: Meghan http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-432459 Meghan Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:33:38 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-432459 I think it's a tuning fork... I think it’s a tuning fork…

]]> By: SarahW http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-427996 SarahW Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:23:44 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-427996 It's a shuttle cock. Holds thread/yarn, tossed through the warp threads on a loom. It’s a shuttle cock. Holds thread/yarn, tossed through the warp threads on a loom.

]]> By: jae http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-427842 jae Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:12:03 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-427842 an old trepanning tool? an old trepanning tool?

]]> By: Tinito Winner http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-427213 Tinito Winner Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:33:13 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-427213 A Neanderthal tunning fork A Neanderthal tunning fork

]]> By: Tom http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426986 Tom Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:16:53 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426986 hmm... Ive seen one thing before that looks like this. I hope it doesn't do what I think it does but I would have to ask a jewish person befor i make any conclusions... hmm… Ive seen one thing before that looks like this. I hope it doesn’t do what I think it does but I would have to ask a jewish person befor i make any conclusions…

]]> By: Kristii Miskolcy http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426964 Kristii Miskolcy Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:55:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426964 I don't know the technical term - but I am almost positive that it is used to thread materials through a weavers loom I don’t know the technical term - but I am almost positive that it is used to thread materials through a weavers loom

]]> By: NeuroGirl http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426686 NeuroGirl Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:36:50 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426686 It looks like some type of sewing implement. A rusty, less refined version of the tool used to thread a needle... It looks like some type of sewing implement. A rusty, less refined version of the tool used to thread a needle…

]]> By: Chauss513 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426625 Chauss513 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:00:19 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426625 This was originally used by the first Clinton administration to seperate truth from fiction. As you can clearly see by the deplorable condition it has spent the last seven years safely nuzzled in the former first lady's 'dainty?'unmentionables which accounts for the liberal coating of rust and grime. This was recently pulled from whence it rested by Janet Reno and is slated to be sent to Dupont corp to be teflon coated to ensure there is no possibility of the truth being left attached to the fiction planned. This was originally used by the first Clinton administration to seperate truth from fiction.

As you can clearly see by the deplorable condition it has spent the last seven years safely nuzzled in the former first lady’s ‘dainty?’unmentionables which accounts for the liberal coating of rust and grime.

This was recently pulled from whence it rested by Janet Reno and is slated to be sent to Dupont corp to be teflon coated to ensure there is no possibility of the truth being left attached to the fiction planned.

]]> By: PT http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426612 PT Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:54:13 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426612 I guess it's a blacksmith's tool for removing horseshoe nails. I guess it’s a blacksmith’s tool for removing horseshoe nails.

]]> By: Kevin S http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426573 Kevin S Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:37:21 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426573 Clearly it's a golfer's divot tool which attaches to the putter so it will be on hand when needed. Clearly it’s a golfer’s divot tool which attaches to the putter so it will be on hand when needed.

]]> By: Pedro http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426534 Pedro Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:10:27 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426534 Tim Giachetti (comment 5) has it right. It's gotta be a netting needle. I've watched somebody use one of these before (slightly different), not only to mend a net, but to make one from scratch. Fascinating. Tim Giachetti (comment 5) has it right. It’s gotta be a netting needle. I’ve watched somebody use one of these before (slightly different), not only to mend a net, but to make one from scratch. Fascinating.

]]> By: Alasdair http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426494 Alasdair Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:43:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426494 obviously, and early tuning fork. obviously, and early tuning fork.

]]> By: Christophe http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426442 Christophe Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:49:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426442 It's a sock. NO? Come on! This game is rigged! It’s a sock.

NO? Come on! This game is rigged!

]]> By: gabrig http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426438 gabrig Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:48:04 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426438 Potato peeler, for sure. If it's not a potato peeler, looks just like one. Potato peeler, for sure. If it’s not a potato peeler, looks just like one.

]]> By: Larry Sheldon http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426377 Larry Sheldon Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:19:29 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426377 Looks like the tunning fork we used to use for setting the governed speed of a Teletype motor of about Model 14-15-19 vintage. At the open end of the fork there is a shutter that opens and shuts as the fork vibrates. On the motor flywheel is a drum with alternating black and white stripes. The governor is adjusted until the stripes standstill while being viewed through the shutter. I might even have one around here in working order, even though I don't have the Teletypes anymore. Looks like the tunning fork we used to use for setting the governed speed of a Teletype motor of about Model 14-15-19 vintage.

At the open end of the fork there is a shutter that opens and shuts as the fork vibrates. On the motor flywheel is a drum with alternating black and white stripes.

The governor is adjusted until the stripes standstill while being viewed through the shutter.

I might even have one around here in working order, even though I don’t have the Teletypes anymore.

]]> By: Ali S. http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426359 Ali S. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:13:39 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426359 I think it's a peeler for peeling! I think it’s a peeler for peeling!

]]> By: Randall http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426317 Randall Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:43:05 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426317 Its an Iron Klotchel, used in making the traditional Bohemian pastry Bladdofasklitcha. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals successfully petitioned congress to outlaw the process of making Bladdofasklitcha and to passess a Klotchel, Iron, Rubber, or zinc, is punishable by a $3,000 fine and six weeks incarceration. Get rid of the damn thing. Its an Iron Klotchel, used in making the traditional Bohemian pastry Bladdofasklitcha. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals successfully petitioned congress to outlaw the process of making Bladdofasklitcha and to passess a Klotchel, Iron, Rubber, or zinc, is punishable by a $3,000 fine and six weeks incarceration.

Get rid of the damn thing.

]]> By: Randy D http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426261 Randy D Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:03:20 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426261 Fence post for an electric fence to keep animals out of the garden. Fence post for an electric fence to keep animals out of the garden.

]]> By: Don Ede http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426185 Don Ede Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:04:49 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426185 I have one exactly like it with a wood handle about 25-30 inches. People have told me it is a dandelion getter but I am not fully convinced of that. Great website! Thank you, Don Ede I have one exactly like it with a wood handle about 25-30 inches. People have told me it is a dandelion getter but I am not fully convinced of that. Great website! Thank you, Don Ede

]]> By: jack.wh http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426171 jack.wh Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:56:55 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426171 It's a vegetable peeler - looks just like one I have. Except more rusty! It’s a vegetable peeler - looks just like one I have. Except more rusty!

]]> By: Pat http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426112 Pat Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:15:53 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426112 Is it a tuning fork, used to tune pianos? Is it a tuning fork, used to tune pianos?

]]> By: shenden http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426082 shenden Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:57:53 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426082 A colonial potato peeler. A colonial potato peeler.

]]> By: Cliff Gultch http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426067 Cliff Gultch Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:51:16 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426067 It'a a frog gig, for spearing frogs. Happy hunting ya'll! It’a a frog gig, for spearing frogs. Happy hunting ya’ll!

]]> By: Drew http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426040 Drew Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:30:16 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426040 It's a pair of boxer-briefs It’s a pair of boxer-briefs

]]> By: Thomas http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426034 Thomas Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:28:10 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426034 Its... The Spear of Destiny!! Its… The Spear of Destiny!!

]]> By: nick http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426010 nick Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:11:02 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-426010 sort of nail puller, maybe used when replacing the old wood shingles. sort of nail puller, maybe used when replacing the old wood shingles.

]]> By: miguel http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-425997 miguel Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:51:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-425997 I think it's some sort of needle or something related to stitching. I think it’s some sort of needle or something related to stitching.

]]> By: sr http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-425977 sr Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:41:32 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-425977 a shoemaker's needle used to stitch leather for shoes. a shoemaker’s needle used to stitch leather for shoes.

]]> By: NiteWhite http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-425879 NiteWhite Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:54:56 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/31/what-is-it-game-52/#comment-425879 It's a rib tickler. It’s a rib tickler.

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