Guess that mysterious item

edwinhmcbride said:

They look like standards. Like micrometer standards, although those would not have varying diameters.

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No they are not standards.

I know what they are. They're steel thingies in a plastic base.

mrb7 said:

I know what they are. They're steel thingies in a plastic base.

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Well yes but, lets get a lot more specific here. Like the correct name or use for this item.

Could you please give a hint as to the size of the base.

clyde72 said:

Well yes but, lets get a lot more specific here. Like the correct name or use for this item.

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Yeah, I didn't expect that answer to fly.

djm2 said:

Could you please give a hint as to the size of the base.

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Since there has been no guesses today.

It is about 3 inches square give or take.

I use a slightly more robust version at work for punching holes in Neo-fab piston cups... It's a punch set.

nikonNUT said:

I use a slightly more robust version at work for punching holes in Neo-fab piston cups... It's a punch set.

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Congratulations @nikonNUT

You are correct! In fact it is a Shim Punch and Die Set.
This picture shows one in use.


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Alrighty then... What could this be?

It is a DIE. Used for cutting threads into bar stock (making bolts).

edwinhmcbride said:

It is a DIE. Used for cutting threads into bar stock (making bolts).

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Ding, ding, ding! It's specifically a thread whirling tool with carbide inserted threading inserts...
You're up!

I got nothing ready. Whoever has an interesting item please post and let's keep going.

What is this?

sea anemone?

Close enough (deep sea tube worms). You're up.

Here it? is.

Pasta making die.

Looks like a bobbin for a sewing machine

dws said:

Looks like a bobbin for a sewing machine

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This

You're up.

Anyone who's got something can play on, if they don't mind.