19-07-2020, 04:54 PM
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Re: What is it - Mystery Object challenge.
Originally Posted by Fruitcake
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It could be used for enlarging a hole at a pinch, but that is not its main purpose.It has a number stamped into the metal at each end of the plain section on all four sides, so eight numbers in all. Some numbers are odd and some are even.
No two numbers are the same.
It is a double ended file but has no handle.
Perhaps it's not to file metal, but some other material. Wood? Or perhaps 8 different materials?
19-07-2020, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by JBR
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That's interesting. Looking once again at the picture, both ends look the same regarding number of flutes and size, but 8 different numbers would suggest 8 different files for 8 different sizes or types of metal.Perhaps it's not to file metal, but some other material. Wood? Or perhaps 8 different materials?
It is designed primarily for filing metal, but could be used on softer materials. It could be used on wood, but the things it is designed to be used on would not normally be made out of wood, although it is possible.
Whilst it only has one function, there are billions of items it could be used on.
19-07-2020, 07:10 PM
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Re: What is it - Mystery Object challenge.
Originally Posted by JBR
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Well done, Muddy. Yes it was used in our coal mining industry but, of course, that is now defunct.It is still used all over the world in coal mining, though.
Now, what is its function?
Remember, it connects two (steel) ropes together, it is involved in lifting, and it is a safety device which is explained by its complicated structure.
My grandfather and great grandfather were both down t’ pit.
19-07-2020, 08:59 PM
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Re: What is it - Mystery Object challenge.
Originally Posted by Muddy
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Come from a family of miners .My grandfather and great grandfather were both down t’ pit.
May I ask what part of the country they (or you) were from?
I'd add that I have every respect for miners. It is hard and dangerous work.
Ever since I ended up teaching about coal mining as part of an annual school local history project, I became really interested in that industry and learnt a great deal myself from taking the kids to a local mining museum.
I even bought a safety lamp from one of the parents who knows someone who restores them. I think it cost me something like £50. I've just been looking on the website of the company that restores them and seen that they cost between £300 and £600! What a bargain!
Sorry to stray off-topic, Fruitcake!
19-07-2020, 09:13 PM
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It is a general tool that can be used in any industry.
A vacuum can be used in a car, a hotel, a hospital, or a home, but it's primary function is to pick up dirt.
This tool can be used by anyone in any location in any industry, but has one primary function.
19-07-2020, 09:19 PM
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Re: What is it - Mystery Object challenge.
Originally Posted by Fruitcake
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It is not used for any specific industry.It is a general tool that can be used in any industry.
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