To enter last week’s Toolsday’s giveaway, you had to identify an old tool with long handles and a few little gears. The majority of people thought it was a pipe cutter, but the tool is actually used to cut cattle horns. We randomly picked one winner out of all the comments and that lucky person is Ryan P., who thought it was some form of antique cutting device. Close enough Ryan. You have one week to respond to our email before we pick another winner.
Next Tuesday, we will be giving away a Bosch Power Box. This weather-resistant cube will keep you jamming and powered up. It is equipped with an AM/FM radio, satellite radio port, CD player, MP3 plug-in, and a USB port. Also, 4-way GFCI power outlets, 4-way speakers, a remote control, 12V DC adapter and it can charge Bosch 14.4V to 18V Li-Ion batteries.
To win the Power Box, post a comment (click “comment” above) and tell us what the little box pictured below is used for. You don’t have to answer correctly to win; we will randomly pick one winner.
We need some more help designing DIY Network’s Blog Cabin. This week we’re working on the waterside dock, terrace and doghouse. Please vote on our design choices then check on the progress of the renovation. In case you don’t know, we’re completely renovating a historic home on the coast of Maine. The circa 1884 home sits on 51 acres with its own private beach. When it is completely renovated, you’ll have an opportunity to win it.
On Tuesday, March 6, we will select the winner then start up a new giveaway for another tool, which will be given away the Tuesday after that.
You have until March 6, 2012, 2:00pm (ET) to enter to win a Bosch Power Box.
Official Rules.
An non-electric, solid fuel iron.
hot coal clothes iron from 1800's
an iron that used hot coals.
it look like a lanter that hold candle or punkin carver
This is use to remove wrinkles from fabrics
It's an iron…I'd love to have it as a decoration OR in case an ice-storm hits us like three years ago and we had no power for a week!
I was at first thinking a gardening tool, but then saw the pointed end, and instantly thought ironing. I would hate to think how it was heated. Ironing is already not fun, but to add difficulty to it…UGH
It looks like an old iron – useful as a doorstop
It looks like An Antique Brass Sad Iron. It’s probably sad because it’s an Iron, but it’s made of Brass.
An iron
It's a non-electric iron. Pop the top and fill it with coals from the fireplace.
It's an antique coal or hot brick iron. The material of this one is brass as it has excellent heat transfer properties. This one is in pretty good shape as most have the handles worn out or burnt by the high heat. The lever on the right side allows the top surface to tilt and allow the coal or hot slag or brick to be inserted.
Have a nice day!!
I agree with you AND Cliff. Your comment was detailed and seems accurate.
Have a gr8 day and good luck!
I do believe that this is an antique iron for pressing clothes. The enclosure part would hold a hot brick or coals, that provided the heat.
Antique Coal Iron
Coal iron?
I also think it is an iron.
used to flatten out veneers
This wk's mystery item looks like an iron
Flat iron.
Looks like an early steam iron!
old Iron
and antigue iron
used to press leather
An Iron to press clothing with a section to keep a hot brick in so there'll be heat for pressing.
Today's item has the shape of an iron on the bottom! I suppose I will guess it is
a form of some type of iron…
Many thanks, Cindi
It is an iron.
coal fired iron
Coal fueled hot iron/press
An old iron – looks like it has a compartment for some sort of heat producing "stuff" (coals, hot water, etc).
Iron
It is a coal heated SAD iron made from brass. They were made in England
looks like an old Iron of some kind
An old iron for ironing clothes.
its is a coal iron used in the early 1900,s
the picture is an old iron, probably from the 1930's
I agree with some kind of iron. Used to iron clothes. Possible fill with hot coals?
It's gotta be an old iron with a place for hot coals.
It is an iron
Definitely an iron.
It is indeed an iron.. hey and it's cordless : )
it's an iron you would heat on a wood burning stove.
It's definitely an iron
I agree, a very old iron.
It's an Iron for ironing clothes. I'm the winner – thank you.
i agree.
It's an old iron
LOOKS LIKE AN OLD BRICK OR COAL IRON
Agree Its an iron____
Looks like an antique coal/wood iron to me.
If I had 2 guess !!