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[solved - clay pidgeon thrower] What is this tool I found at a thrift store? (midwest.social)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The two arms are sprung so that as you push on the handle they separate, and then return to position.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Just curious is the thing you call a thong what I call a spring?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No, the thong is the leather loop on the handle

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That makes sense. Thanks!