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Post by True Patriot on Apr 5, 2009 15:55:34 GMT -5
Strange Objects
What are they?
What are they used for?
And... Can they be used in other interesting ways?
Object 1 Occupant was right! A chasen, a bamboo whisk used in Japanese tea ceremonies to whip the Matcha green tea into a froth.  |
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Post by True Patriot on Apr 5, 2009 17:30:59 GMT -5
 UncommonSense Aka: Nox is correct! This is a pipe cutter. Kinda obvious for some of us.  |
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Post by True Patriot on Apr 5, 2009 18:15:38 GMT -5
 Trish got this one. It is a type of pillow used for hot humid nights in Korea. Often called a Jukbuin or 'bamboo wife' for obvious reasons.  |
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Post by True Patriot on Apr 5, 2009 18:29:36 GMT -5
 These are called 'cams'. They are used in rock climbing and are wedged into rocks as 'protection' or anchors using springs and steel plates. I did a lot of rock climbing in California but we never used cams. We used hexes and nuts. Some of them we made ourselves. Here is a video showing how cams are used: |
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Post by True Patriot on Apr 5, 2009 18:44:08 GMT -5
 These are called tick twisters. They are used to remove ticks. Here is a video: |
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Post by True Patriot on Apr 5, 2009 19:27:30 GMT -5
 I'm obviously the only person who goes fishing here. This is an old fashion tool that is still popular for getting the hook out of a fishes mouth. The line goes through the middle and is pulled tight so the hook falls into the slots on either the smaller or larger end. Forceps work much better. |
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Post by Occupant on Apr 7, 2009 12:16:34 GMT -5
The only one I've seen before and know exactly what it's used for is #1 - it's a Chasen, a bamboo whisk used in Japanese tea ceremonies to whip the Matcha green tea into a froth.
Hmmm, other ways it can be used ~ this reminds me of the prop improv skits on Whose Line is it Anyway.... well, it looks a little like the old fashioned brushes men used to whip up and slather on shaving cream, or perhaps you could dip it in paint and make interesting patterns on your walls or a canvas.
I'll take a guess at the 5th objects ~ they look like novelty garden cultivators.
If I'm right, what else can it be used for ~ how about a back scratcher (just as long as the itch isn't down too far), or perhaps a comb for Nox' wild hair (LOL).
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Post by Trish on Apr 7, 2009 15:20:41 GMT -5
WOW these are hard !!
let me think some more ........hahaha
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Post by nox on Apr 7, 2009 20:20:34 GMT -5
I know that #2 is a pipe cutter.
We can use it as a torturing device for Obama - er - I mean Osama.
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Post by nox on Apr 7, 2009 20:44:11 GMT -5
Object #5 looks like a nail puller but I never saw green plastic ones before. Do they pull plastic nails?
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Post by Trish on Apr 9, 2009 17:31:21 GMT -5
Is #3 a pillow .......  HaHAHAHAHA.... that is such a stupid guess... But it was the first thing I thought of. |
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Post by True Patriot on May 4, 2009 16:28:06 GMT -5
I hope you will make a few guesses before I tell you the answers!   Seems like this one did not fool anyone. This is a Jew's harp. To hear a Jew's harp being played go HERE. |
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Post by Occupant on May 4, 2009 16:32:57 GMT -5
Hmmm, that's an odd one. The only thing I can thing of that comes close to looking like that is the old fashioned "key" that came attached a canned ham or tin of sardines but I know I'm wrong. Still working on it.
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Post by True Patriot on May 4, 2009 16:42:31 GMT -5
 This is indeed a nut cracker but more specifically a pecan cracker as I explained ti BlueBird. |
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Post by True Patriot on May 4, 2009 16:52:51 GMT -5
 This is indeed a bird call. Anyone who loves birds should have one. We keep one attached to our binoculars. |
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Post by True Patriot on May 4, 2009 17:11:20 GMT -5
Trish should know what this is.  This IS a reloader. It is used to reload shotgun shells. |
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Post by Birdie on May 4, 2009 17:18:00 GMT -5
I hope you will make a few guesses before I tell you the answers! This is a mouth harp - my dad called it a "Jew's" harp. He played it occasionally. |
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Post by Birdie on May 4, 2009 17:21:22 GMT -5
I think #8 is a nutcracker.
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Post by True Patriot on May 4, 2009 17:37:40 GMT -5
 Another easy one I guess. This is flying insect trap. |
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Post by True Patriot on May 4, 2009 17:41:18 GMT -5
I think #8 is a nutcracker. You are a country girl aren't you. |
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Post by Birdie on May 4, 2009 18:07:36 GMT -5
I think #8 is a nutcracker. You are a country girl aren't you. Is that what it is? It looks like one someone gave us once. Doesn't work worth a darn. Don't buy one. |
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Post by True Patriot on May 4, 2009 18:22:54 GMT -5
It's made for specific kind of nut.
:: Takes off tin foil hat ::
:: Crosses legs ::
Can you guess what kind?
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Post by Birdie on May 4, 2009 18:44:45 GMT -5
It's made for specific kind of nut. :: Takes off tin foil hat :: :: Crosses legs :: Can you guess what kind? Maybe something with a thin shell that won't go flying across the room. Pecans? |
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Post by True Patriot on May 4, 2009 19:44:42 GMT -5
BINGO! Pecans have a thin shell and must be cracked gently. That is why the cracker has concave ends. It can be adjusted for the size of the nuts. My father's money crop on the farm is pecans. Please don't tell me you tried to crack English walnuts with it.  |
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Post by Occupant on May 4, 2009 20:15:03 GMT -5
Is this a trap for wasps, hornets or some other dangerous bug? |
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