In order to be eligible to win last Toolsday’s (a.k.a. Tuesday) prize, we asked you to guess the identity of a little wood object with two spikes on the end. It was easier than we thought – most everyone knew that it was a boot jack. To use the jack, you need to anchor it to the ground, or hold it down with one foot. Then put the other foot in between the spikes, heel side in, and pull your foot out of the boot. Boot jacks were popular in the olden times, out West when boots were worn most of the time.
We randomly picked the winner from all the comments and that lucky person is Yasuko J. who knew it was a boot jack. Congrats Yasuko J., you have one week to reply to our email before we pick another winner.
Next Tuesday, we will be giving away a DeWalt Hammer. DeWalt’s all-steel hammers are designed for durability and long life. The ergonomic grip absorbs vibration and minimizes fatigue and slipping. The magnetic head allows for easy one-handed nail placement.
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To enter the DeWalt Hammer giveaway post a comment (click “comment” above) and tell us what this tool (pictured below) is used for. You don’t have to answer correctly to win; we will randomly pick one winner. 
On Tuesday, January 29, we will select the winner of the DeWalt Hammer then start up a new giveaway for another tool, which will be given away the Tuesday after that.
You have until January 29, 2013, 2:00pm (ET) to enter to win the giveaway.






I had no idea. I asked my brother, who also had no clue. I don't think you would appreciate his suggestion. But I have to go with the others in saying it is used to size rings.
well, gage this!
Ring sizing tool.
it's a ring mandrel.
ring mandrel
Not sure what this is, of all the tools I use for projects this stups me, something used in measuring?
it measures the inside diameter of a pipe or hose
A stepped aluminum ring mandrel on a steel base
Ring Mandrel
to size something to exact specs
a ring sizer
A sizing tool
Ring sizer (Mandrel).
Ring sizer for jewelry
a ring sizer
Looks like a paper towel holder!
ring mandrel
that's a mechanical towel holder
ring mandrel is my guess
A retractable towel hanger
It is for ring forming and sizing, etc.
I have to say I tihink it might be for making and sizing rings as in jewelry rings.
This is a ring mandrel
ring mandrel
Going with the crowd. A ring sizer. If its not, well then I will be a monkey's uncle.