this post was submitted on 01 Aug 2023
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What is this thing?

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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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[–] Cqrd@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Looks like a Linksys Router to me

Use the clay pigeon shooter to toss it for target practice

[–] Sharpiemarker@feddit.de 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Both a relevant answer and helpful networking advice all in the same comment. MVP

[–] olicvb@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The black metal part reminds me of my futon couch, has a similar mechanism for when you fold/unfold it. Could this be an arm for some kind of recliner chair?

[–] SaintWacko@midwest.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That seems like an unlikely thing to have a thong on it, though...

[–] MrCaturdayNight@lemmy.world 1 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?

[–] SaintWacko@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago

No, the thong is the leather loop on the handle