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Mr. Farknocker

What's this thingamabob?
« on: April 24, 2017, 11:06:33 AM »
I found this thingamabob in my tool chest. I have no clue what it's used for.



The span of the knubs are perfect for use as a front sight post adjuster for my FAL provided two opposing knubs are grounded off.



I'd like to know what I'm chopping up before I take a grinder to it. Does anybody know what the tool is used for? Did I find one of the two nuclear bomb detonator keys, some long-lost ancient tool used by an alien civilization or did my dad throw his golf shoe cleat remover into my tool box?

Inquiring minds want to know.

~F

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davgdavg

Re: What's this thingamabob?
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2017, 11:44:02 AM »
Looks a little like a propane lockout key, but I can't remember exactly how they are. The kind gas companies use to lock tanks. I would keep it regardless, most times keys for specialty stuff is expensive and/or hard to come by. Once you find out what its for you'll probably wish you still had it.
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oldfart

Re: What's this thingamabob?
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2017, 12:04:36 PM »
Ar15 front sight?
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Flapp_Jackson

Re: What's this thingamabob?
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2017, 12:10:13 PM »
Quote from: oldfart on April 24, 2017, 12:04:36 PM
Ar15 front sight?

Those have 4 prongs, but usually flat around the edge of the sight adjustment screw.



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Rocky

Re: What's this thingamabob?
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2017, 02:40:06 PM »
Looks like a tamper proof screw "driver"
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tillamook

Re: What's this thingamabob?
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2017, 04:05:21 PM »
Could it be for a milsurp recoil lug?  I know the mosins have 2 pins to remove it.  Not sure if another has 4 pis

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Inspector

Re: What's this thingamabob?
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2017, 07:03:14 PM »
That thingamabob is really a thingamajig.
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Flapp_Jackson

Re: What's this thingamabob?
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2017, 07:07:24 PM »
Quote from: Inspector on April 24, 2017, 07:03:14 PM
That thingamabob is really a thingamajig.

I believe the clinical term is "Doo-hickey". 

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rklapp

Re: What's this thingamabob?
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2017, 08:19:52 PM »
Or an alien probe. You should probably call NASA and tell them about it just to make sure.
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suka

Re: What's this thingamabob?
« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2017, 08:24:26 PM »
security screws
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ren

Re: What's this thingamabob?
« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2017, 10:26:53 PM »
Civil War era thingamobob?
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Mr. Farknocker

Re: What's this thingamabob?
« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2017, 02:16:55 PM »
Quote from: Rocky on April 24, 2017, 02:40:06 PM
Looks like a tamper proof screw "driver"

Hmm... I could do some serious damage with it in a public bathroom.
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Flapp_Jackson

Re: What's this thingamabob?
« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2017, 02:17:58 PM »
Quote from: Mr. Farknocker on April 25, 2017, 02:16:55 PM
Hmm... I could do some serious damage with it in a public bathroom.

TMI!
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mrgaf

Re: What's this thingamabob?
« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2017, 08:08:15 PM »
Maybe either a dobafuddis or a hotdamnit..... wait, I know a wismagiggy!
Hmmmmok how bout an anal probe or butt bolt tightener for the tin man in Oz (aka Gov Ige) :shaka:
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