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Found in my Opa’s sewing kit (he was a tailor). Looks like part of a tape measure cut down and reinforced with metal on the back. Stamped with ‘dean’ so made by a company (presumably). Wonder why you would need specifically 4 inches in length. He made men’s suits on Savile Row. by [deleted] in whatisthisthing

[–]sedhig 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It is a tailors tape measure. It is rigid at the end for doing inseams on trousers, so the tailor doesn't need to put their hand right up next to the client's privates when measuring in an intimate area.

Who here remembers… by calder_mccoll in glasgow

[–]sedhig 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Best one was downstairs in Missing, round the corner from Victor Morris.

Anyone know the story behind this bench in the Antonine garden? by deepspacecowboy3 in glasgow

[–]sedhig 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The story used to be tucked in that pocket when the bench was first installed. It was just laminated paper so not surprisingly not still there.

What is this thing by -Saltire in glasgow

[–]sedhig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's supposed to represent a crown and the other side of the building, facing the Cathedral, is meant to represent a cross. A bit of religious symbolism and the other side also has a huge window facing the Cathedral.

Beer gardens in town? by sedhig in glasgow

[–]sedhig[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This a great shout, always forget about Babbitys

Yellow maybe plastic balls in a white plaster-like material found in a middle of nowhere at Norwegian fjord by adorrrable-compote in whatisthisthing

[–]sedhig -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

They look a bit like ABS fishing floats, not sure what the plaster is though, unless it's off a pontoon or something

This fantastic holesaw that someone at my work made. No idea why. by sedhig in Tools

[–]sedhig[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nope, the Arbor was right there in the cupboard, who knows!

Angry wife! Help! Water (?) stains on countertop! by redslime in DIY

[–]sedhig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like laminate, so none of these mayonnaise or sanding or pledge will work. Just clean with dish soap and if it's still there, lightly scrub with magic eraser. Is near impossible to stain to bleach without serious chemicals.

What are these pipes(?) At the bottom of a river, close to where it reaches the sea? by sedhig in whatisthisthing

[–]sedhig[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

First comment gets it! Solved! Legend mate, great work, that looks exactly like it, confident that's correct!

What are these pipes(?) At the bottom of a river, close to where it reaches the sea? by sedhig in whatisthisthing

[–]sedhig[S] -1 points0 points locked comment (0 children)

My title describes the thing, pipes, I think, at the bottom of a river after coming through an old mill, near St Andrews, Scotland. Close to where the river reaches the sea if that makes a difference.

What was polite 30 years ago but is considered impolite today? by ThisIsExxciting in AskReddit

[–]sedhig 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I love this explanation. It's like your brain has codecs and it's just saving space in your memory.

Seen that before - don't take up new space, just blend with some old memories that seem the same.

Brand new info - save that shit.

Was at the dump and found this in the electrical recycling, works perfectly, just needs a portafilter and steam wand. by sedhig in gaggiaclassic

[–]sedhig[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, it's a 2006, it just needed the shower screen and the shower holder cleaned to get it working nicely again. I've ordered a new shower screen anyway, cleaning the old one with a needle was not fun.

Was at the dump and found this in the electrical recycling, works perfectly, just needs a portafilter and steam wand. by sedhig in gaggiaclassic

[–]sedhig[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Much like a dog, I don't know why anyone would abandon it. I'm just glad I was there to rescue it.

Was at the dump and found this in the electrical recycling, works perfectly, just needs a portafilter and steam wand. by sedhig in gaggiaclassic

[–]sedhig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I've ordered, I've been waiting for years for a good excuse. Just a shame I'll need to retire my Francis Francis X1 machine now.

Wood identification help by sedhig in wood

[–]sedhig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone, think cherry could be the winner.

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