What is it?

I've been collecting unusual objects for quite a while, and several years ago I started posting them on this site as puzzles for visitors to figure out what they are. Most of the items are mine but a few belong to others, if you aren't interested in tools there are plenty of other type objects that have also been posted.

For first time visitors I recommend this archive for a wide variety of some of my best pieces.

Wednesday, June 01, 2005

363. Two prisms, these alone can be used to create a makeshift version of a very amazing device, something that most people are probably not familiar with. The puzzle here is to name the device. Each prism is 1-3/4" long.







364. Thanks to Andy for submitting these photos









365. 3-1/2" long, thanks to Julie for this one





366. A close-up of something that everyone would recognize







367. 2-1/4" long








368. 1-1/2" long, thanks to Elijah for this photo, it's a tool he made for a very specific purpose. What is it and what was it made for?





369. 10-1/2" long





Answers

posted by Rob H. at 6:54 PM

4 Comments:

  • 369 - "Blake's Pattern" nut cracker

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/02/2005 12:11 PM  

  • >363.Periscope

    Not what I had in mind.

    >364.Air pressure gauge
    >365.Capo
    >366.Corkscrew

    All correct

    >Is #367 a pulse monitor that fits on your finger?

    Yes

    >369 - "Blake's Pattern" nut cracker

    Correct, it's a nut cracker but I'm not sure about the make

    By Blogger Rob H., at 6/03/2005 4:21 PM  

  • 365. Eyelash curler.

    - Edward

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/04/2005 1:39 PM  

  • >365. Eyelash curler.

    Nope, capo is the correct answer

    By Blogger Rob H., at 6/04/2005 8:17 PM  

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