Guess what it is

[Buffers brewery]

Hi guys. So, being in the “at risk” group SWMBO has grounded me so I’ve been trying to find things to do. A shed and garage rummage provided a wealth of off-cuts and odds-and-sods so I’ve put my creative juices in gear to see what I could make to supplement my growing hoard of brewing gadgets . So, here’s my first one. I’ve included a 10p piece to give you an idea of size. I can tell you it’s nice to have but not essential. Have you got one like this? Do you know what it is?

Should have another unnecessary gadget ready for the weekend. I’ll let you know how it goes.

 

[Richie_asg1]

Is it bung that satisfies the need to carry a full range of sizes?
Many are 'one size fits all', so is this the "Many sizes and doesn't fit anything"?

 

[Dutto]

They look like part of a set of weights for balance scales. The slot in each weight slides over a perpendicular bar.

Four weights at 5 - 3 - 2 & 1 Units will allow weighing of 11 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 & 1 Units.

 

[foxy]

They look like part of a set of weights for balance scales. The slot in each weight slides over a perpendicular bar.

Four weights at 5 - 3 - 2 & 1 Units will allow weighing of 11 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 & 1 Units.

That was my guess too, trouble was, all the weights I have seen the slot usually goes half way. Could be ambidextrous weights to suit which hand you are using.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Rings 3 & 4 only have a slot one one side.

 

[foxy]

Rings 3 & 4 only have a slot one one side.

Should have gone to Spec Savers Chippy, I can see slots in all but one, also if they had slots all the way through they would be halves. He hasn't made it easy by posting a small photo.

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

This might be a work in progress or maybe the gadget doesn’t need a finished surface (or maybe it’s the photo!) but I wonder if you’re trying to trick us and the finished surface is on the inside or underneath?

If it wasn’t for the conical shape I’d guess something to help you tighten/loosen the lid on your PB.

You may have to take some more photos or give us a clue - is it the right way up, is the stepped conical shape necessary?

 

[An Ankoù]

I reckon it's a stand of some sort. Perhaps it contains a card saying "beer of the day" or the list of beers available.

 

[Buffers brewery]

Interesting to see how your brains work

this is what the underside looks like...

close up of the slot.

 

[Clint]

Router jig...??

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Interesting to see how your brains work
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this is what the underside looks like...
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close up of the slot.

I thought the plank was just a backdrop for the gadget. Now I see it’s an integral part of the gadget, I’d say it’s a footplate and the slotted cone goes into the bottom of something to stop it twisting while you apply rotational force - might still be a keg?

 

[An Ankoù]

It's a stillage.
Something to tilt the keg over to one side to get every last drop out while holding it still so the opening and closing the tap doesn't cause the nearly-empty keg or cask to rotate.
Anywhere close?

 

[Buffers brewery]

I thought the plank was just a backdrop for the gadget. Now I see it’s an integral part of the gadget, I’d say it’s a footplate and the slotted cone goes into the bottom of something to stop it twisting while you apply rotational force - might still be a keg?

Well guessed!

No, it's not a holder for the cap spanner! The King Keg sits on the plate and the web that's inside the conical indent in the base of the keg fits in the slot. Size 10's are applied at each end of the plate to stop it moving while both hands are used on the spanner to tighten or undo the cap.
Watch this space for another "what is it" tomorrow

 

[Buffers brewery]

Today’s conundrum is not quite finished (waiting for a delivery) but I think there’s enough for you to be working on

Just had a delivery...

That’s the complete thing...
I look forward to hearing your thoughts (and psychoanalysing them)

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Today’s conundrum is not quite finished (waiting for a delivery) but I think there’s enough for you to be working on
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Just had a delivery...
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That’s the complete thing...
I look forward to hearing your thoughts (and psychoanalysing them)

Those bolts look to be going on from the wrong side, unless you’re capping off a flanged pipe?

 

[Clint]

It's for the gentle hobby of flower pressing.

 

[An Ankoù]

It's a stabilizer for your test jar (measuring cylinder) to stop the bugler falling over. Just clamp it over the base of the jar and tighten up the nuts.

 

[Buffers brewery]

It's for the gentle hobby of flower pressing.

There are times when I worry about @Clint

 

[Chippy_Tea]

There are times when I worry about @Clint

I thought we all worried all of the time

 

[An Ankoù]

It's a stabilizer for your test jar (measuring cylinder) to stop the bugler falling over. Just clamp it over the base of the jar and tighten up the nuts.

It could also be used for cutting rubber washers although i can't imagine why one would want to unless they're bottle or jar seals.