Gizmo Quiz today (Sunday)

21:00 UTC / 5 pm EST / 15 min after France:South Korea

[jecasc]

So before it dies a silent death I'll do a resuscitation attempt today. Come one, come all. (And bring along some chips & beer.)

Check your local time. [timeanddate.com]

[Liane]

I'll be here ... if I am awake!

[jecasc]

France:South Korea 1:1. (Not a great match but in the end got rather exciting.)

And now for something completely different: What is this Gizmo? [travel-pin.com]

[SuzyUK]

wind-up radio

[jecasc]

No. Not a radio.

[SuzyUK]

food related?

[jecasc]

Not food related.
Hint: Used in a manufacturing process.

[G_Smitty]

Is it used for testing or the actual manufacturing of a product?

[jecasc]

Not really testing. And it is only used in one step of the manufacturing process. (One of the last steps I think.)

[G_Smitty]

is it all mechanical or does it use electricity?

[jecasc]

It is both. Uses electricity for one part of the process and then is used mechanically.

Hint: The product manufactured with the help of this device is a product of everyday life, however maybe a little out of fashion nowadays.

[limbo]

does it stretch the product?

[limbo]

a corduroy 'flare' maker?

[iamlost]

electric hat block stretcher

[jecasc]

Oh. You are on a very hot scent here. Yes it does stretch the product.

[jecasc]

iamlost wins. Congrats.

Its a Hat Stretcher: A useful addition to any hat manufacturing unit. Simple turn handle action allows hats to be adjusted within the full range of head-sizes. Heated to give enhanced performance over cold alternatives, with thermostatic control enabling stretching of all types of materials.

[blockmaker.com...]

[Lilliabeth]

make or sharpen pencils?

[limbo]

well played Iamlost :)

[jecasc]

@Iamlost
Will you be able to host the next gizmo quiz?

[iamlost]

It takes one antique to recognise another.

Nice to win again. Guess it's time to nip out and buy a lottery ticket.

Yes I can host the next GQ. See you all next week.

The GQ has been on Saturday, then Monday, and now Sunday (thanks jecasc for a great Gizmo) - any preference or shall I just throw a dart at the calendar and post the result?

[jecasc]

Just throw a dart...

[SuzyUK]

agreed, throw a dart

well played iamlost :)