LengerichKA88 1,881 #126 Posted April 27, 2019 21 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Emergency shut off valve for a broken fuel line or hose. Not even close, care to give it another SHOT? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,976 #127 Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) Not being ex-services over here, never mind in the states, I haven't a clue. At a wild guess, off a grenade or something similar. Edited April 27, 2019 by Stormin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,865 #128 Posted April 27, 2019 Bet Steve did not see this one on the New Yankee Workshop! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,346 #129 Posted April 27, 2019 6 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: To keep this going, the guy with the correct answer should have to post the next WHATIZIT. Congrats Dave....you're up. @Mows4three Well folks. Dave is out gallivanting around at auctions and texted me this picture. Here is the description he sent with it. 20" long as it sits. 3/8" X 3/4" steel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,257 #130 Posted April 27, 2019 You are right Cas, but I think I saw one like it on "Forged in Fire". It's a key ring with a Hooby Dooby on it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,881 #131 Posted April 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Stormin said: Not being ex-services over here, never mind in the states, I haven't a clue. At a wild guess, off a grenade or something similar. Not quite. It does not go on any explosive device. 47 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: You are right Cas, but I think I saw one like it on "Forged in Fire". It's a key ring with a Hooby Dooby on it. You could use it as one, would definitely distinguish your keys from anyone else’s 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,881 #132 Posted April 27, 2019 Let me know when you throw in the towel, can’t have you guys continuing to draw BLANKS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,976 #133 Posted April 27, 2019 Off a practice grenade? They don't explode, do they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,881 #134 Posted April 27, 2019 49 minutes ago, Stormin said: Off a practice grenade? They don't explode, do they? No, it doesn’t go on a grenade of any type, but you’re in the right thinking that it’s used for practice/training. Different piece of equipment though. Practice grenades are steel balls (reusable) that have a fancy smoke bomb in them. They do “explode” but only into a cloud of smoke, as any explosive force is contained and disrupted by the steel wiffle ball that holds the charge. The “explosion” is much more pronounced when the fuse/Charge mechanism is placed inside of a cored Apple instead of a steel ball, or so I’ve heard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,976 #135 Posted April 27, 2019 2 hours ago, formariz said: Bet Steve did not see this one on the New Yankee Workshop! Mmmm! Navy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mows4three 825 #136 Posted April 27, 2019 It’s a GI spec M31 Hickory Nut Cracker! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,881 #137 Posted April 27, 2019 11 minutes ago, Mows4three said: It’s a GI spec M31 Hickory Nut Cracker! While it appears the M31 has the potential to be a Nut Cracker of sorts, should it function properly, that is not the correct answer 😂 https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/1306859/recovery-marines-install-m-31-arresting-gear/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,943 #138 Posted April 27, 2019 6 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Well folks. Dave is out gallivanting around at auctions and texted me this picture. Here is the description he sent with it. 20" long as it sits. 3/8" X 3/4" steel. The original Jaws of Life door opener. circa 1920 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 52,006 #139 Posted April 28, 2019 11 hours ago, LengerichKA88 said: I can’t find anything here in the house that I can think of I of that will stump you guys, so I present this: Hint: This is a government issued item. What is it and what purpose does it serve? Looks like a valve gag for preventing a steam safety valve from lifting during testing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 52,006 #140 Posted April 28, 2019 Rafter spreader? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mows4three 825 #141 Posted April 28, 2019 4 hours ago, LengerichKA88 said: While it appears the M31 has the potential to be a Nut Cracker of sorts, should it function properly, that is not the correct answer 😂 https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/1306859/recovery-marines-install-m-31-arresting-gear/ Ha! Loved the added bonus of the story on the M-31 arresting gear. I could use some help today in that area. I'm so tired my tail hook is dragging far, far behind me....!!!! Thank you for your service, Marine! Cheers! Dave 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mows4three 825 #142 Posted April 28, 2019 35 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Rafter spreader? Not a rafter spreader, but you're definitely thinking in the right DIRECTION. Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,943 #143 Posted April 28, 2019 Post puller. Keep em guessing, I'll be off line for a week. Leaving for the big North woods to hunt gobblers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,346 #144 Posted April 28, 2019 12 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Post puller. Keep em guessing, I'll be off line for a week. Leaving for the big North woods to hunt gobblers. Good luck Ed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,881 #145 Posted April 28, 2019 11 hours ago, 953 nut said: Looks like a valve gag for preventing a steam safety valve from lifting during testing. That is not it. Stormin is in the ball park though. If anyone gives up, I’ll reveal the answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mows4three 825 #146 Posted April 28, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Post puller. Keep em guessing, I'll be off line for a week. Leaving for the big North woods to hunt gobblers. Travel safely Ed. Keep yer powder dry and watch yer top knot, Pilgrim. LOL! Not a post puller but you are getting mighty warm.... Even electrifying. Dave Edited April 28, 2019 by Mows4three 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mows4three 825 #147 Posted April 28, 2019 16 hours ago, LengerichKA88 said: While it appears the M31 has the potential to be a Nut Cracker of sorts, should it function properly, that is not the correct answer 😂 https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/1306859/recovery-marines-install-m-31-arresting-gear/ Just had an epiphany. Is this the safety devise that goes over the end of the barrel on an M4 carbine and is used during training exercises? Dave 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,881 #148 Posted April 28, 2019 23 minutes ago, Mows4three said: Just had an epiphany. Is this the safety devise that goes over the end of the barrel on an M4 carbine and is used during training exercises? Dave It can fit any M16 variant. It is called a Blank Firing Adapter (BFA). From Wikipedia: “A blank-firing adapter or blank-firing attachment (BFA), sometimes called a blank adapter or blank attachment, is a device used in conjunction with blank ammunition. Blank firing adapters are required for allowing blanks to cycle most automatic firearms. It can also be a safety feature designed so if a live round is mistakenly fired, most of the energy is spent smashing through the BFA reducing both the range and damage inflicted. A BFA may also divert the hot gases from a blank discharge out to the sides, reducing the risk of injury to the target of an aimed shot.[1]” 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,881 #149 Posted April 28, 2019 @Mows4three, looks like you have to do two of em now! 😂 i haven’t the faintest clue what that tool is used for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,865 #150 Posted April 28, 2019 Just got back, busy family day yesterday. That was a good one. I would not figure that one out ever.Good thing to know. With the exception of gun stocks I am totally illiterate about guns. Lets work on the other one. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites