ebinmaine 63,214 #1 Posted November 29, 2017 I found this little folding hookish deal in the tool box the other day. It's about an inch and a quarter long. Opens all the way to straight and folds right up. Tahekkizzitt?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lak1965 51 #2 Posted November 29, 2017 Looks like a shoe string tightener to me. Maybe for skates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #3 Posted November 29, 2017 To button old shoes... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,175 #4 Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) 23 minutes ago, roadapples said: To button old shoes... 32 minutes ago, lak1965 said: Looks like a shoe string tightener to me. Maybe for skates? Both get my vote based on a quick image search on the web...Only this one's a fancy folding model... Now, if it was RED, I would have it pegged as a WH combination back scratcher and belt grab tool...NOS Pt Number: WH BKSCRCHRBLT 123.456 (F). The (F) stands for the fancy Folding model... Edited November 30, 2017 by SylvanLakeWH 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,062 #5 Posted November 30, 2017 You may have found some money , all you need is a collector. It could be used for old button type shoes. Check flea bay , that is where my wife check when she drags crap home from Goodwill etc. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #6 Posted November 30, 2017 If the above ends up not the case, then it looks like a Ferriers hoof pick to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,775 #7 Posted November 30, 2017 12 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: You may have found some money , all you need is a collector. It could be used for old button type shoes. Check flea bay , that is where my wife check when she drags crap home from Goodwill etc. We have a winner! Button Shoe Hook. You could also use it on a to stretch springs. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Red_Fred 1,547 #8 Posted November 30, 2017 Hmmm, you dont need my sick thoughts, so id better be good 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,214 #9 Posted November 30, 2017 all of those seem reasonable ... but it's just a wittle bitty thing... maybe for tiny buttons. @953 nut, I could use it for carb springs? My honey found it in a pic as a part of an old swiss armyish looking multitool pic as well. That was why I thought maybe something outdoorsy? 9 minutes ago, Big_Red_Fred said: my sick thoughts I've had plenty of my own too.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Red_Fred 1,547 #10 Posted November 30, 2017 13 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: all of those seem reasonable ... but it's just a wittle bitty thing... maybe for tiny buttons. @953 nut, I could use it for carb springs? My honey found it in a pic as a part of an old swiss armyish looking multitool pic as well. That was why I thought maybe something outdoorsy? I've had plenty of my own too.... LMAO, thats from me being around truck drivers for 40+ years Its in my Hook & pic set for O-ring removal from snap-on 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,775 #11 Posted November 30, 2017 16 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: just a wittle bitty thing Just how Wittie Bitty is it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,214 #12 Posted November 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Just how Wittie Bitty is it? It's about 2.5 inches total open. 11 minutes ago, Big_Red_Fred said: me being around truck drivers for 40+ years Me too. 47 next month and been around them my Entire life. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,649 #13 Posted November 30, 2017 tooth pick? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,775 #14 Posted November 30, 2017 I think I have it! It is a bugger picker for those who can't stand the thought of using their finger. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,214 #15 Posted November 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, OILUJ52 said: tooth nose? Sorry... but that's my BRF-style mind at work.... 3 minutes ago, 953 nut said: I think I have it! It is a bugger picker for those who can't stand the thought of using their finger. HAHAHAHAHHA !!! It should bother you that we just wrote the same thing.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #16 Posted November 30, 2017 Huh, you mean booger...bugger? 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #17 Posted November 30, 2017 ...and sometimes we forget there may be youngsters, and female members among us here, right BRF? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry77 1,218 #18 Posted November 30, 2017 Say goodnight Gracie...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,233 #20 Posted November 30, 2017 That my friends is a Hoobie-Doobie. It is used to grab things that are just 2" out of reach. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,214 #21 Posted November 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: That my friends is a Hoobie-Doobie. It is used to grab things that are just 2" out of reach. SOLVED !!!! sorta. ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,233 #22 Posted November 30, 2017 I'm thinking, being metal, you really would not use it to grab wires in a splice...but you could use it in weaving, like a rug. Just thinking out loud. it is a very neat piece. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,062 #23 Posted November 30, 2017 It is used to remove ear wax and those little hairs in your ear canal or could be used to remove toe jam from your nails. Who started this dang thread ? There will be guesses until the Big Show , where is Howard when we need him ? 3 hours ago, stevasaurus said: That my friends is a Hoobie-Doobie. It is used to grab things that are just 2" out of reach. I thought that had something to do with your wooden shoes. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #24 Posted November 30, 2017 57 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Who started this dang thread ? I'm thinking... these are the things that keep people from Maine up all night. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,214 #25 Posted November 30, 2017 38 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: I'm thinking... these are the things that keep people from Maine up all night. Yeah Craig.... that may about right. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites