• Dave@lemmy.nz
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      5 months ago

      I’m thinking it’s this sort of thing but not specifically. It looks like you insert it into a hole to undo a clip, such as to access the detector you link or to pop open a box to replace the toilet paper in a restaurant toilet or anything where you want something to keep out the kids but don’t need full lock security.

      Specifically I haven’t seen and haven’t searched up anything quite like this, but it does have that vibe to it.

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        More like a tool for inserting a tire plug in an automobile tire, maybe, but it’s not quite the right shape for that either. (Or at least, if it is that, it’s a really cheap one because usually they’re made of metal.)

        • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe
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          Yea, its not that, too thick/square, handle too small, etc. You’d never get a plug in with it (I’ve done thousands of them - tires are really tough). But I get how it looks like a plug tool.

          Looks like some kind of levering tool.

          As an aside, check out the screw-type tire plugs available today (basically a plastic #8 screw with glue on it). Way easier than the traditional plugs and work just as well.

        • MinnesotaGoddam
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          tire plug? what are they doing with those pretzels. patch? stem? i am so confused. i need more pretzels

          i am growing to hate ai. it’s not bringing me enough pretzels

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            5 months ago

            The “pretzels” are the tire plugs. They’re actually sticky rubber strips. You poke them into the tire, then pull the tool out quickly so that the plug stays behind:

            (Also, I’m aware that you were probably just joking, but I figured somebody reading this might be genuinely curious so I gave a sincere reply anyway.)

        • GreenCrunch@piefed.blahaj.zone
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          “When cut, it did emit some red fluid, and the object moved and made a lot of noise - perhaps some sort of hydraulic mechanism? The shavings don’t melt, so it’s probably not plastic.”

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          “What is this thing? It’s made of flesh and bone. It feels soft and shaves off easily with a knife, until you get to the middle and then it is much harder and cutting it requires a hacksaw. And the shavings don’t melt, but taste similar to pork. It keeps screaming its name is “Sharon McMillan”. Can anyone ID?”

          “Oops, found its Drivers License. Turns out its name was in fact “Sharon McMillan.” I feel silly now, but mystery solved!”

      • subversive_dev@lemmy.ml
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        My best guess is some sort of “pin” for holding some other components in place or in alignment. It has those fins along the side that are chamfered in both directions and that notch at the end…

        I almost thought it was like a “key” for turning something but I don’t think the handle is big enough and I don’t think plastic would be strong enough

        Maybe some sort of packaging?

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    Dd you find out what it is?

    I’m pretty sure I’ve had or used one before, but I don’t remember where. The top part is for securing a strap or rubber band. As you can see from the wear it’s exposed during use, while the bottom is not. The stick has a shape that could be sown into something. My guess is that it is used to close a bag or securing a tarp to a trailer or the hood for a baby pram/stroller. Something to be used outdoors anyway.