What Is This??

Submitted: Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 12:19
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Hi Folks,

This has been sitting at the bottom of the tool box since I bought my second-hand Jayco van about 4 years ago. I am unaware of what it is for, and don't want to throw it out, as if I do, some use will suddenly appear - maybe.

I am sure someone out there knows what it is. (Hope the link and embedded images work - first time I've done this.)

Cheers
David


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Reply By: Navaratrekker - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 12:24

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 12:24
Sorry folks. Try this.

David

What is it?
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Follow Up By: Member - Ralph K (WA) - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 15:09

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 15:09
Looks like a handle for lifting lids on cooking pots although seems a bit short
Rather a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy!

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Reply By: Notso - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 12:36

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 12:36
Looks like a Jar lid remover maybe???
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Follow Up By: Member - allan t (NT) - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 12:54

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 12:54
As my mum would say,awigwam for a goose's bridle. !!!
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Reply By: Kimba10 - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 13:42

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 13:42
Maybe it cold be converted to open some stubbies ???
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Reply By: Hairy (WA) - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 13:48

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 13:48
A handle for a BBQ plate?
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Follow Up By: ozjohn0 - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 16:02

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 16:02
Or the handle for the stove grill plate/dish.
OJ
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Reply By: Colcam42 - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 16:00

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 16:00
Could it be one of those gadgets supplied to hold the fridge door open when in storage?
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Reply By: Jeffrey B2 - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 16:28

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 16:28
It looks a little like a fencing tool to bend ties round a main wire at a star picket.

I make something similar out of flat stainless steel for farming mates.

Just a thiught.

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Reply By: Member - Travelinglew - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 17:19

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 17:19
looks to me like the latch off a tool box
Lew
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Follow Up By: Navaratrekker - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 18:59

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 18:59
Hi There,

Seems this is a bigger mystery than I thought it would be.
Some good suggestions but I'm not sure they are correct.

I will see what the next few days bring.

David
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Reply By: Roughasguts - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 18:11

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 18:11
Paint tin opener!

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Reply By: Member - Greg A - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 18:45

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 18:45
Yep, it's a 2002 "Year of the Outback" 50c piece....Oh, that other thing?....I think it's a handle!!

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Reply By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 19:15

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 19:15
A tool for stealing cars.... (but not mine...) ... lol... (:
Try the ABC.. they have a program that runs a mystery object competition...
P.S. Is there a prize for getting it right? lol... (:

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Reply By: Wilko (Parkes NSW) - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 19:16

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 19:16
Hi Dave,

Its a locating clip on an MSA brand self rescuer that is normally used in U/G mining. Its missing the overcam tightening side of the clip though.

Cheers Wilko
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Follow Up By: Member - Joe n Mel n kids (FNQ - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 19:45

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 19:45
Well that one had me, you do know exactly what it is so well done ...
Can i ask, what is "MSA" brand ??
Cheers
Joe
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Follow Up By: Wilko (Parkes NSW) - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 19:59

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 19:59
Hi Joe,

MSA is a company that sell safety equipment glasses, goggles dust masks etc as well the self rescuers.

When I was in the mines rescue we learned to rebuild them when they hit their expiry date.

Cheers Wilko

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Follow Up By: Navaratrekker - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 21:01

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 21:01
Hey Thanks Wilko,

I guess I can safely throw it out, or dream up some other use for it.
As I'm not into mining, I won't need it for that.

David
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Follow Up By: Farmboywa - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 22:01

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 22:01
Dream up another use for it. Looks to me like it could be used for an oven tray handle for a small stove.
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Follow Up By: Ray - Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 12:01

Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 12:01
Why not ask "The Collectors" on ABC Tv but I think that is a mugublican
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Follow Up By: Fred G NSW - Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 13:39

Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 13:39
Wilko, now that ya've identified the thingamabob, ya need to end the suspense and tell us how the flamin' thing works :-)

Fred
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Follow Up By: Wilko (Parkes NSW) - Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 15:14

Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 15:14
Image Could Not Be Found This isnt an MSA self rescuer ( i couldnt find a pic) but the clip on top of this one has an over cam arrangement to keep the outer container water tight. The MSA version attaches further down each side.

A self rescuer (when worn) allows the wearer a certain amount of time to get to out of an atmosphere that is toxic or lacking in O2 to either a fresh air base or to safety in an U/G mine
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Follow Up By: Wilko (Parkes NSW) - Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 15:21

Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 15:21
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Follow Up By: Fred G NSW - Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 17:51

Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 17:51
Ta mate. Very interesting.... I understand now how it works.

Fred.
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Reply By: Fred G NSW - Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 17:58

Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 17:58
This thread has got me thinking maybe we could start a "What is this" segment once a week. The Aussie bush has many interesting artefacts from days gone by displayed in bush museums, all over. Maybe of a Saturday night when most of us drop by for a look.

Fred.
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