What is this? - Page 170

fargon · 07-17-2017, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravdigr

Big pic apologies...

What is this?

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Sludge from a sewage treatment plant?

BigV · 12-08-2016, 02:10 PM

What is this?

No pictures yet, it's at home, I'm not.

It's a scratch built thingamjig, yellow grounded AC plug, very heavy gauge power cord into metal single gang electrical box, a light switch, BUT the throw is perpendicular to the long axis of the box. The other half of the box has what appears to be a metal cover over a transformer. Other side of box has two approximately 16 gauge twisted core wires coming out, through a tight rubber grommet. These are about a foot long, and are covered with a length of shrink tube. They go into a black plastic encased toroidal electromagnet.

I plugged in the power cord, turned the switch on. The torus displays magnetic aspects. I tested it with a screwdriver. When I put the tip of the screwdriver across the hole, it seemed to vibrate like a buzzer might. Weird. When I inserted the tip of the screwdriver into the hole it was pulled strongly into the hole at first, but when the screwdriver got about halfway through, the pulling force stopped. When I tried to withdraw the screwdriver, I felt a little resistance at first, then an increasing pull countering my pull, strongest just as the screwdriver tip neared the "exit".

Like a solenoid.
So, wtf is this thing and what was it made to do?

I have some ideas, but I don't want to prejudice the jury of my peers. Or betters!

Gravdigr · 12-08-2016, 02:15 PM

Model train transformer?

Gravdigr · 07-17-2017, 02:01 PM

Sorry 'bout the bug breath thing. That just slipped out.

Actually, Bruce is prolly right. If they weren't dead, wouldn't they have flown away?

glatt · 07-17-2017, 03:42 PM

That's when it's good to be management and not the guy with the shovel.

fargon · 08-03-2017, 05:02 PM

Cherry or olive pitter. And no I didn't cheat.

Gravdigr · 08-03-2017, 05:06 PM

Dang, I thought it would take more than three minutes!!

Fargon for the win.

fargon · 08-03-2017, 05:08 PM

I would to thank my fans and all the little people that make me so awsome.

Gravdigr · 08-03-2017, 05:09 PM

For cherries it's a little more work than just spitting out the pits, but if you were using fresh cherries in a dish of some sort, kinda handy.

Clodfobble · 08-04-2017, 08:25 AM

I have one for cherries, use it all the time. Mine spatters a bit so I have to lay a paper towel over the top while I work.

Gravdigr · 08-04-2017, 02:33 PM

Momdigr was mashing the crap outta the cherries. Punch the pits out the stem side/stem end of the cherry. Less damage.

Clodfobble · 08-04-2017, 10:52 PM

Hmm. I will try that next time!

xoxoxoBruce · 10-21-2017, 10:11 AM

First off, I don't know. This is a screen grab from a NSFW video in a real person's real living room. It looks industrial, maybe maritime, factory built, and not originally intended as decor.

beauregaardhooligan · 10-22-2017, 08:46 AM

Judging from the legs I would say it was definitely made as an end table.

sexobon · 10-22-2017, 10:43 AM

Looks like a hexagonal floor lantern with blinds for directional lighting and/or wind screening. There appears to be a glass pane (or lens) in one of the frames. Can't tell if it was candle; or, electric. That could be an antiquated bulb fixture inside. Perhaps it was designed for outdoor use on a porch, deck; or, in a cabin.

12-08-2016, 02:10 PM	#2
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	What is this? No pictures yet, it's at home, I'm not. It's a scratch built thingamjig, yellow grounded AC plug, very heavy gauge power cord into metal single gang electrical box, a light switch, BUT the throw is perpendicular to the long axis of the box. The other half of the box has what appears to be a metal cover over a transformer. Other side of box has two approximately 16 gauge twisted core wires coming out, through a tight rubber grommet. These are about a foot long, and are covered with a length of shrink tube. They go into a black plastic encased toroidal electromagnet. I plugged in the power cord, turned the switch on. The torus displays magnetic aspects. I tested it with a screwdriver. When I put the tip of the screwdriver across the hole, it seemed to vibrate like a buzzer might. Weird. When I inserted the tip of the screwdriver into the hole it was pulled strongly into the hole at first, but when the screwdriver got about halfway through, the pulling force stopped. When I tried to withdraw the screwdriver, I felt a little resistance at first, then an increasing pull countering my pull, strongest just as the screwdriver tip neared the "exit". Like a solenoid. So, wtf is this thing and what was it made to do? I have some ideas, but I don't want to prejudice the jury of my peers. Or betters! __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

12-08-2016, 02:15 PM	#3
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Model train transformer? __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

07-17-2017, 02:01 PM	#4
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Sorry 'bout the bug breath thing. That just slipped out. Actually, Bruce is prolly right. If they weren't dead, wouldn't they have flown away? __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

08-03-2017, 05:02 PM	#6
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	Cherry or olive pitter. And no I didn't cheat. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

08-03-2017, 05:06 PM	#7
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Dang, I thought it would take more than three minutes!! Fargon for the win. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

07-17-2017, 03:42 PM	#5
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	That's when it's good to be management and not the guy with the shovel.

08-03-2017, 05:08 PM	#8
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	I would to thank my fans and all the little people that make me so awsome. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

08-03-2017, 05:09 PM	#9
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	For cherries it's a little more work than just spitting out the pits, but if you were using fresh cherries in a dish of some sort, kinda handy. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

08-04-2017, 08:25 AM	#10
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I have one for cherries, use it all the time. Mine spatters a bit so I have to lay a paper towel over the top while I work. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

08-04-2017, 02:33 PM	#11
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Momdigr was mashing the crap outta the cherries. Punch the pits out the stem side/stem end of the cherry. Less damage. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

08-04-2017, 10:52 PM	#12
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Hmm. I will try that next time! __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

10-21-2017, 10:11 AM	#13
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	First off, I don't know. This is a screen grab from a NSFW video in a real person's real living room. It looks industrial, maybe maritime, factory built, and not originally intended as decor. Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-22-2017, 08:46 AM	#14
beauregaardhooligan Elite Elitist Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 323	Judging from the legs I would say it was definitely made as an end table.

10-22-2017, 10:43 AM	#15
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Looks like a hexagonal floor lantern with blinds for directional lighting and/or wind screening. There appears to be a glass pane (or lens) in one of the frames. Can't tell if it was candle; or, electric. That could be an antiquated bulb fixture inside. Perhaps it was designed for outdoor use on a porch, deck; or, in a cabin.

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