Identify the Mystery Object.

[Mountain_Man_79]

Since we are here anyway(s), sports is already plural.

Well, yeah, but just because I did it. I can’t bring myself to saying ‘sport’

 

[RichardC]

Well, yeah, but just because I did it. I can’t bring myself to saying ‘sport’

Don't emigrate to Australia. You'll have a horrible time.

 

[Zapp DJR]

Valve knob

 

[John King]

Since we are here anyway(s), sports is already plural.

Agreed. And 'maths' is short for 'mathematics' ... .

 

[RichardC]

Valve knob

No. But in a major step in the right direction.

It rotates.

 

[Zapp DJR]

Locking / tightening of some mech. Stand arms?

 

[RichardC]

Locking / tightening of some mech. Stand arms?

Doesn't lock, doesn't tighten, but does turn.

Not photographic.

 

[357mag]

There is a similar construction on the back of the crank handle used to reel in the hose to my pressure washer.

 

[357mag]

Or maybe part of car side window crank handle.

 

[RichardC]

There is a similar construction on the back of the crank handle used to reel in the hose to my pressure washer.

Or maybe part of car side window crank handle.

Neither.

Clues: This item is turned by hand. It is mostly found indoors, but can be used outdoors.

 

[Zapp DJR]

Is it a part which is to be attached to something permanently, or to be attached - do its job - taken off (until next job is to be done)?

 

[relic]

Nice easy one -

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... as easy as all the rest of these puzzles I'm always amazed how anyone finally figures them out.

 

[RichardC]

Is it a part which is to be attached to something permanently, or to be attached - do its job - taken off (until next job is to be done)?

This part remains in place. It is necessary to remove it every couple of months.

 

[ex machina]

This part remains in place. It is necessary to remove it every couple of months.

Covers or exposes a reservoir of something that needs to be periodically cleared, like a lint trap.

 

[Zapp DJR]

Knob of electrical related part, like potentiometer / rheostat?

 

[RichardC]

Covers or exposes a reservoir of something that needs to be periodically cleared, like a lint trap.

No.

 

[RichardC]

Knob of electrical related part, like potentiometer / rheostat?

Nothing as complicated.

This is part of a simple device. Not electrical.

 

[ex machina]

Top loading washing machine basket lock thingee?

 

[RichardC]

Top loading washing machine basket lock thingee?

No. Not part of anything electrical.

 

[357mag]

Do you turn the object to make it work or does it turn when the object is working?