We thought last Toolsday’s mystery gadget would be pretty easy to guess, but surprisingly, not a lot of people got it. Most folks thought the canister and two wire spools were for mixing cocktails (they probably still had New Year’s Eve on their minds). But they’re actually used for developing film. The film in wrapped around the spools (in complete darkness) then placed in the canister and the developing solution is added.
We randomly picked one winner out of all last week’s comments and that lucky person is Michelle L who thought they were burners. Congrats Michelle, even though your answer is wrong, you still win. You’ve got exactly one week to reply to our email message before we pick another winner.
Next Tuesday, we will be giving away a cordless Craftsman Hammer Drill. This 19.2-volt drill and driver can handle a multitude of projects and home improvement jobs. The powerful motor generated up to 420 pounds of torque. It can hammer into masonry, wood and almost anything else you throw in its way.
Do you love turning old junk into something new? Take a look at some easy projects you can make from garage-sale treasures and old stuff lying around your basement. Learn how to turn an old wood crates into wall mirrors, or how to turn old cabinets into a bench, and how to make stools out of logs and old chair parts. 
To win the Craftsman Hammer Drill, post a comment (click “comment” above) and tell us what this tool (right) is used for. You don’t have to answer correctly to win; we will randomly pick one winner.
On Tuesday, January 15, 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 January 15, 2013, 2:00pm (ET) to enter to win the Craftsman Hammer Drill.
Official Rules.






Tool to lay hardwood floor
Vegetable peeler.
Tool to lay hardwood floors
Tool to lay hardwood floors
bottle crimper
dental tool
no idea
I think it is a can opener
My last post is incorrect. After doing research I found the exact tool online. This is the correct answer.
An unusual dental key with an ingenious handle mechanism. Pressure on the metal lever over the handle causes the clasp to rotate the hinged claw against the bolster.
This allows the clasp to secure the root of the tooth without needing to rotate the tooth key. The handle is elevated by a steel spring which keeps the clasp extended in the resting position. The handle is made from rosewood and has an ivory inset on one side for orientation. Unsigned but high build quality and an extremely rare dental instrument, of French origin.
basin wrench
David,
That's what I thought at first also. But I did research and it is a dental tool for tooth extraction. 1850's French.
DaFoxx
pulls nails
It pulls teeth. You were on the right track!
To hammer fast..
My husband thinks it is for cutting threads in wood?
No clue.
Basin wrench
I guess hoof trimmer.
I think that is used to cut thick wires
Is it to open paint cans??
no idea
Looks like a corkscrew of some kind.
Horse farrier's tool
used to cut pipe
something to do with a car
horse shoe remover
I could have used this yesterday on a volunteer project as a nail puller!