What is this?

[Darkbreeze]

So, I know I used to know what this is, and that I ought to, but old timer's is setting in, LOL. Any idea what this is as I am going through a small mess in part of my garage and I cannot for the life of me figure out what it's for. I know it's one of those things I didn't get rid of because I probably will need it at some point but I'm coming up zeros on this one. Thanks.

 

[ClarkShort]

Do you think it could be a base to a toy Gyroscope? Something like this:

 

[PCustoms]

Golf tee?

Image search is all over the place...

 

[Darkbreeze]

No. It's a tool of some kind. For alignment on something, and drilling, just can't remember what. But thanks for the time to chime in though.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Damn. Because I know I figured it out once before on a google search, few years back, but now, that really doesn't work as well as it used to. AI, ahem, seems to not be improving things. Just sayin'.

 

[Meursault74]

screw cap, maybe?

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[hobie18]

Clutch alignment tool for a small plastic alien craft...

 

[RTM]

Does the hole in the center pass all the way thru? If so, maybe a drill or alignment guide.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Yes, it passes all the way through and I'm halfway sure it IS some sort of alignment tool, but I cannot for the life of me remember WHAT it's supposed to be used to align. And, I could be wrong too. If I was sure, I wouldn't be asking, right? LOL.

But I'm pretty dang sure it's not any sort of screw cap, or cap, or lid, or anything like that. It's definitely a tool, of some kind.

 

[Beerhippie]

Do you have a B&D Workmate? That looks an awful lot like one of the "dogs" for one.

The "wings" on the stem are to fit tightly in a hole for sure.

 

[Skyman]

I'm sure I've seen that item, decades ago, and I'm struggling to recall its purpose. It appears to be a spanner for a 3-notch bezel nut or some such. I'll chew on it some more and see if the answer materializes from one of those dark, dusty corners of my mind.

 

[CB350F]

Looks like something that would be a "kit" tool that comes with the item...kitchen faucets, etc.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Do you have a B&D Workmate? That looks an awful lot like one of the "dogs" for one.

The "wings" on the stem are to fit tightly in a hole for sure.

I do have one. A workmate 425, but the dogs are nothing like this. They look like this. Nice try though, I was almost like yes, but then no. LOL.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Absolutely sure it came "with" something. Some kit or something, but again, I really think it's meant for alignment while drilling a specific "must be in this exact spot" type hole or something. But again, IDK for sure. This is going to drive me nutty. LOL.

 

[Wrench97]

Sawset for a really big blade.......

 

[no704]

Throw it out. Then you’ll need it next week!

 

[Darkbreeze]

Those definitely seem to not be helpful replies. But, ok.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Nobody got nothing huh? Dang it. Fair 'nuf though.

 

[FigN⋅m]

Nobody got nothing huh? Dang it. Fair 'nuf though.

I like Google Lens' suggestion of "taxidermy positioning system" part the best.

 

[LOW1]

Could it be a drill guide for a hole saw?

 

[Darkbreeze]

Could it be a drill guide for a hole saw?

No, I'm 100% certain it isn't that. Ugh, it just bugs me that I can't remember what this is for after having had to figure it out once before a few years back. Damn God it.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Do you think it could be a base to a toy Gyroscope? Something like this:

No, it's definitely a tool, not a toy. I know I've used it before too, in the past. Just, old timer's has set in and I can't remember half the junk I used to know anymore. LOL.

And to be clear, I'm pretty dang certain there are at least ten or fifteen other tools around here that I won't be able to remember wth they are for either. Heh.