Guess what this is a photo of!

[miniman]

Is it used for cleaning holes out when you have drilled them?

 

[Uncle Bob]

No it is not used to clean out drilled holes. It has absolutely nothing to do with holes when used for it's intended purpose!

 

[Andy M.]

IS the top part of a gear train that causes the item to rotate?

 

[Buck]

Is it used in woodworking?

 

[Uncle Bob]

Andy....Yes!
Buck..No

 

[Andy M.]

Are their white dots on the opposite sie as well and are they painted to make them white.

 

[Uncle Bob]

Andy,They are not white dots. Something in the lighting makes them appear to be white. There are 4 rows, and they are stainless steel like the tip is. Modern ones are completely stainless, I think! No paint envolved. Clue: It takes several of these to perform its task!

 

[pacanis]

Is it a mixer? Or perhaps bread kneader attachment

 

[Uncle Bob]

pacanis....It is not a mixer...and it does not knead bread!

 

[Saltygreasybacon]

Is it a lock pin

 

[Uncle Bob]

No...It is not a lock pin of any type.

 

[Andy M.]

Does reflected light play a part in its operation?
Are there four of them working together?
Do the multiple points work together to hold something in place?

 

[Uncle Bob]

No light of any kind is needed. They would work just as well in the dark.
There are hundreds of them working together....
The multiple points (dots) four rows of them do hold something but very briefly! Not in place...

 

[Saltygreasybacon]

I know I've seen this thing before but just can't put my finger on it,,,,,

 

[Saltygreasybacon]

This is driving me nuts, I need another hint,,,,

 

[Uncle Bob]

Ontario Canada is pretty far north! Not sure if one would see this up there.....

 

[Saltygreasybacon]

These pegs are fitted into a frame and towed behind a tractor to level the ground, like at a horse track,,,,,,tell me I'm right my friend

 

[Uncle Bob]

I wish that I could...But you are wrong!

 

[Saltygreasybacon]

nooooo,,,,,,,

 

[Andy M.]

Is it some sort of a thread or wire guide used in a piece of manufacturing such as a loom...