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.






ring mandrel with stand
rubber o ring holder
Its a ring mandrel
Its a paper towel holder
a ring mandrel for sizing rings or soft metals
its a ring sizer
I think it is a ring sizer "thing a ma jig".
Spring loaded bookend (I really don't have a clue).
Left Handed Ring Sizer
I think it has something tot do with ring sizing.
Some type of measuring device?
well how about a stepped ring mandrel w/end mount measures sizes 4-13 also used for wax carving & metal clay
funny telescope
stepped ring mandrel with mounting base
a ring measurer
Never heard of a ring mandrel before so looked it up, and sure enough, it's a ring mandrel.
Definately a ring size checking mandrel, either for Q/Checking or for actually making rings on.
paper towel or toilet paper holder
stepped ring mandrel
stepped ring mandrel or tool to measure pipe diameter
ring mandrel so says the majority!
Ring mandrel
retractable holder of some sort
Ring mandrel.
Looks like something that would size jewelry rings.