The "What is it?" thread

[Protest]

Since we often find something and we don't know what it is, this thread will hopefully help for identification. So, if you have something and need it ID'ed, post a pic. If you know what something is, post the answer! Thanks!

I'll start

I have a set of mirrors and tubes and don't know what industry they're used for. And yes, that is rust on the right one.

Not a clue on this one

Same here, not a clue.

This is hollow inside.

 

[Que]

These are some very old OB/GYN instruments.

 

[Protest]

These are some very old OB/GYN instruments.

You're joking, right?

 

[6birds]

The last one is a GTAW shield cup, made my the Airco company of Johnstown, PA.

 

[Dogman]

First thing that comes to mind is dental instruments, but then again they could be used to clean the bore of a gun barrel, especially if the one with rust is a pen light.

 

[Protest]

First thing that comes to mind is dental instruments, but then again they could be used to clean the bore of a gun barrel, especially if the one with rust is a pen light.

OK, very strange. I just pulled them out of the bag. I had always assumed they were tubes. They are not. They are solid plastic with those gray plastic ends.

 

[Que]

You're joking, right?

Protest, I'm just joking. I thought it was a "This Old House" theme, where you would tell us what it is after a few guesses.

 

[Dogman]

OK, very strange. I just pulled them out of the bag. I had always assumed they were tubes. They are not. They are solid plastic with those gray plastic ends.

Is the one with rust a pen light?

 

[Protest]

Is the one with rust a pen light?

No, it is hollow with the same gray plastic piece on the end (down at the bottom). On the top is a little spring resistant metal piece. You push it in and it pops right back out.

 

[Colt556]

The clear plastic rods look like they transmit light to the mirrors when fitted on the ends. Looks like old dental instruments to me.

The other two things look like wood working tools, maybe used in furniture making.

 

[JBusch8899]

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[Protest]

Caption 1: Welder inspection kit

Caption 2 & 3: Deburring tools

Caption 4: 6Birds is correct, as it is a shield cup used in welding or a torch.

Thanks!!!

 

[Protest]

Thanks to everyone actually!

So, what items do you have that need identifying?