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Old 06-14-2022, 09:39 AM
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I found this in the cabinet above the refrigerator or my new home.

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I'm no expert, but I wonder if it could be a garage door spring.
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It’s a spring nail set used by carpenters and cabinet installers.
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It’s a spring nail set used by carpenters and cabinet installers.
Also works great for removing door hinge pins...needs no hammer.
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Also works great for removing door hinge pins...needs no hammer.
And also as a center punch prior to drilling.
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I found this in the cabinet above the refrigerator or my new home.

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It’s a game piece for dungeons and dragons
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Old 06-15-2022, 04:42 AM
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https://www.amazon.com/Spring-Tools-...42181774&psc=1
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Old 06-15-2022, 05:15 AM
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I found this in the cabinet above the refrigerator or my new home.

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It is a self centering center punch.
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I found this in the cabinet above the refrigerator or my new home.

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Hard to tell how big it is but looks like it Might be a nail punch with a spring on the end for a better grip.
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Old 06-15-2022, 06:38 AM
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Never seen one before….but wish I had (now that I know what it is).
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I found this in the cabinet above the refrigerator or my new home.

Anyone know what it is?

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Very cool tool. Never saw one before. Here is a YouTube video on how they work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dofvu3bslyE
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It's a car antenna!
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As others have stated, it's a spring-loaded center punch.
The cabinet installer is probably still looking for it.

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Old 06-15-2022, 08:37 AM
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I found this in the cabinet above the refrigerator or my new home.

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It's commonly called a center punch. Used for marking locations for nails or screws.
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Old 06-15-2022, 09:45 AM
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Very cool tool. Never saw one before. Here is a YouTube video on how they work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dofvu3bslyE
Went directly to Amazon to order one!
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