Another object I can't identify, Please help

[Josiah]

 

[AprilT]

Candle wick.

https://www.google.com/search?tbm=i...e-of-Hand-Forged-Iron-%2F251708924541;300;225

 

[Josiah]

Candle wick.

https://www.google.com/search?tbm=i...e-of-Hand-Forged-Iron-%2F251708924541;300;225

Very Good April, thanks. Did you just know off the top of your head?

 

[AprilT]

Very Good April, thanks. Did you just know off the top of your head?

No, I did a picture search.

 

[AZ Jim]

I was gonna guess a whatjamacallit. When I first saw it I thought it was a Gizmo.

 

[Ralphy1]

And I thought that it was for cutting toenails and collecting the clippings...

 

[Josiah]

My first thought was as an early surgical instrument, perhaps for circumcisions.

 

[Ralphy1]

I'd rather it for toenails if you don't mind...layful:

 

[Louis]

My first thought was as an early surgical instrument, perhaps for circumcisions.

I believe it originally belonged to Lorena Bobbitt's grandmother.

 

[Glinda]

I believe it originally belonged to Lorena Bobbitt's grandmother.

:lofl:

 

[AZ Jim]

I believe it originally belonged to Lorena Bobbitt's grandmother.

At least Lorena was properly named (bobbitt) eh?

 

[Falcon]

At least Lorena was properly named (bobbitt) eh?

:lol1:

 

[CinnamonSugar]

Taking a stretch stop on the way home. This nut (?) was in the grass by the library parking lot. Never seen one like it— what’s it for?

 

[hollydolly]

It's a Spindle Nut...

 

[win231]

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It's a combination tool.
A garlic press & a clam knife.

 

[Oris Borloff]

It's often called a castle nut in the US. A cotter pin is inserted perpendicular to the nut and prevents it from coming loose.

 

[CinnamonSugar]

It's often called a castle nut in the US. A cotter pin is inserted perpendicular to the nut and prevents it from coming loose.

Ah that clarifies things. Is it used on lawn mowers (found on grass, so seemed logical ) @Oris Borloff ?

 

[horseless carriage]

It's often called a castle nut in the US. A cotter pin is inserted perpendicular to the nut and prevents it from coming loose.

It's also called a castle nut in the UK. Instead of a cotter pin, when used on a vehicle, a split pin is used.

 

[cdestroyer]

castle nut as mentioned

 

[Oris Borloff]

Ah that clarifies things. Is it used on lawn mowers (found on grass, so seemed logical ) @Oris Borloff ?

I don't see why it wouldn't be used on a mower, especially a commercial type. I'm not a repair person, just a former hardware guy.

 

[Oris Borloff]

It's also called a castle nut in the UK. Instead of a cotter pin, when used on a vehicle, a split pin is used.

I always thought a split pin was the same thing as a cotter pin?

 

[Knight]

And I thought that it was for cutting toenails and collecting the clippings...

It's a dual purpose storage container.
The tip is for digging out toe jam & storing it in the box. The nubby thing is for belly lint.

 

[fmdog44]

The OP item is used to remove the testicles of new born males calves. This is done to control the number of bulls so they don't battle each other over a female.

 

[Keesha]

The OP item is used to remove the testicles of new born males calves. This is done to control the number of bulls so they don't battle each other over a female.

More like a candle snuffer
https://www.google.com/search?tbm=i...ih=649&ved=0CFgQyjc&ei=7WtrVbeTKInusAWIzoDIBw

 

[Ken N Tx]

I don't see why it wouldn't be used on a mower, especially a commercial type. I'm not a repair person, just a former hardware guy.

I have some on my tractors,mainly on internal bolts that are not easy to get too..