One more whatsit for the night.

[480sparky]

 

[Bossy]

The inside of a bolt circa 1932

 

[nmoody]

Grind wheel?

 

[480sparky]

Hint time:

It's metal, but I don't know what kind.

 

[480sparky]

Another hint: This can handle a lot of power.

 

[ryanwaff]

My guess is one of the sockets for a plug?

 

[480sparky]

My guess is one of the sockets for a plug?

Nope, not a plug. I'm assuming you're using the European standard of round holes in your power outlets.

 

[480sparky]

No one? Any one?


OK, another hint: The holes aren't really used.... they're a throwback to the 'old days'.

 

[480sparky]

Wow.... really?.......... No one?

OK, next hint..... we all have dozens of these in our homes and offices.

 

[EIngerson]

Man, I'm completely stumped.

 

[Zembonez]

Stumped as well. Dozens huh?

 

[480sparky]

Stumped as well. Dozens huh?

Some folks might own a hundred of 'em.

 

[cguron]

Light fixture in a dirty swimming pool? I do not think it is.

 

[Desi]

Oh, this is just torture. Could it be the hole at the end of one of the blades of a standard electrical plug? It is the only thing I can think of that is old fashioned and serves no purpose, that I may have a hundred of and that handles a lot of power. I know, your said it's not a plug.

Thanks for all these "whatsits". It is fun playing.

 

[Josh66]

It is the only thing I can think of that is old fashioned and serves no purpose, that I may have a hundred of and that handles a lot of power. I know, your said it's not a plug.

...The hole looks too small to me - and those holes actually do serve a purpose.

Can't think of anything that might look like that and have a hole that isn't used...