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[formariz 11,850]

Wax coated wick. Wax coating makes it rigid for easy insertion into a container.

[Stormin 9,975]

20 minutes ago, LengerichKA88 said:

I thought about that at first, but the one I have uses a flat wick,  so I figured candles would be a safer bet. 

 

 Most I've seen have flat wicks, but I did once see an old small one  with a wick like a candle. Probably wrong though.

[LengerichKA88 1,881]

1 minute ago, Stormin said:

 

 Most I've seen have flat wicks, but I did once see an old small one  with a wick like a candle. Probably wrong though.

You got me to thinking about it, and I believe I’ve seen small, mostly decorative ones with round/thin wicks. Even then they weren't coated as they rested in the reservoir, they had to be flexible. But I have seen them, I remember them being all glass. 

[JoeM 7,644]

These are tough when you only have two thinking molecules left!

[Ed Kennell 35,814]

17 hours ago, OILUJ52 said:

These are tough when you only have two thinking molecules left!

Ya think I should give em another clue Joe?     These guys are really singeing  their brain cells on this one.

Edited April 26, 2019 by Ed Kennell

[Stormin 9,975]

 Not wicks then and corset/girdle stays are flat. Unfortunately I never knew my grandparents.

 

 The sticks go through a woman's hair when put up in a bun?

 

 

[Ed Kennell 35,814]

4 hours ago, Stormin said:

 Not wicks then and corset/girdle stays are flat. Unfortunately I never knew my grandparents.

 

 The sticks go through a woman's hair when put up in a bun?

 

 

I'm liking your thinking Norm.      Don't give up now.     I think those other guys lost some hair over this one.   

[Stormin 9,975]

Sticks used in wig making? Or taxidermy?

[LengerichKA88 1,881]

2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

I'm liking your thinking Norm.      Don't give up now.     I think those other guys lost some hair over this one.   

I’ve got two kids under four and a wife.... I lose hair everyday 

 

grandma

heat

lost hair

 

Are they some how used to hold a wig in place? Like scalp command strips? 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[formariz 11,850]

1 minute ago, LengerichKA88 said:

I lose hair everyday 

some of these whatizits are making me pull mine out.

[LengerichKA88 1,881]

7 minutes ago, formariz said:

some of these whatizits are making me pull mine out.

I’m obviously not very good at them, as I have yet to get one right before it’s revealed, but here’s my thinking now:

 

 if they are fabric, and indeed wax coated, they would be bendable enough to be shaped around the edges of a wig, with the wax being heated either from another source or body heat to keep it firmly in place, but (more or less) easily removable. 

 

Thats my best updated guess with the information at my disposal. 

 

Now I'm trying to dig around to find something to stump you guys 😂

[formariz 11,850]

Anyone care to to give this one a try while we get a break from Ed's brain teaser sticks?

ED????

 

[LengerichKA88 1,881]

8 minutes ago, formariz said:

Anyone care to to give this one a try while we get a break from Ed's brain teaser sticks?

ED????

 

Almost looks like what they use in cupping 

 

https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/cupping-therapy

[formariz 11,850]

Bingo. That was easy.

[formariz 11,850]

How about this one?

[LengerichKA88 1,881]

Hey, I’m about 1-7 on “whatzits” now 😂😂

 

@formariz, I’m stumped on the second one

[Ed Kennell 35,814]

2 hours ago, LengerichKA88 said:

 

 

grandma

heat

lost hair

 

 

You are hot on the trail,  but you missed one of the key clue words.    Find it in post #30.

[LengerichKA88 1,881]

7 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

You are hot on the trail,  but you missed one of the key clue words.    Find it in post #30.

I read it wrong at first 😂

now it makes more sense, but adds to the confusion. Lemme think a little bit....

[Stormin 9,975]

9 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

You are hot on the trail,  but you missed one of the key clue words.    Find it in post #30.

 

Oh 'eck! you mean I've to COUNT now?

[Stormin 9,975]

Hair curlers?

 

Edited April 26, 2019 by Stormin

[Ed Kennell 35,814]

7 minutes ago, LengerichKA88 said:

 

 Lemme think a little bit....

 

Let me know when you give up.    I don't want to stress any one over the brink  like @wallfish.

 

[formariz 11,850]

Singeing is the other clue?

[LengerichKA88 1,881]

9 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

 

Let me know when you give up.    I don't want to stress any one over the brink  like @wallfish.

 

Marines don’t surrender.... I will think of something. 

Don't mind the burning wood smell, that’s me.

Can I get positive confirmation that they’re fabric and wax or other wise coated? (Worth a shot 😂) 

[Stormin 9,975]

Now what would grandma singe?

 

Hair? In ears? Up Nose?

[LengerichKA88 1,881]

5 minutes ago, formariz said:

Singeing is the other clue?

Yes. I read it as “singing” and thought it was a sewing nod haha