this post was submitted on 14 Jun 2023
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What is this thing?

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Just while the sub (group? community?) finds its feet, I thought it would be fun to post a few challenges. I'll be searching through my house for obscure objects, to see how obvious they really are...

So, what is this thing? Springy metal, about 5cm across, with rubbery sleeves on the two arms.

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[–] Bishma@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Looks like a packlock shim to me. I applaud the comfort grip if so.

[–] sergiu@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I recognized the shape from either lpl or bosnianbill's videos that I used to watch a while ago.

[–] hellothisisdog@yiffit.net 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

it looks so strange~ watching this, i wanna know

[–] mykl@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Another reader got it almost instantly, check out their answer!