I Need This Thing...

Look...

Don't you see?

Just look, that thing is just what you need.

I can't keep my arm up forever, look.

How many times to I have to point at it, look!

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/Olav_den_helliges_saga_CK5.jpg/225px-Olav_den_helliges_saga_CK5.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.wikiwand.com/en/Thing_(assembly)&h=287&w=225&tbnid=BTa6PR15s3MQAM:&q=Thing&tbnh=160&tbnw=125&usg=__zKCuHVHF5ryM2kZXm09qRvOjmOs%3D&vet=10ahUKEwitlt6rxOLbAhVBgK0KHfxJCzQQ_B0I7QEwEw..i&docid=MNks-4OlKGG25M&itg=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwitlt6rxOLbAhVBgK0KHfxJCzQQ_B0I7QEwEw

Not the thing I'm after. It's not blue.

I'll let you guess the color name.

Not enough information. What standards are you going to work to? How often will it be deployed? What is the required operational lifetime?

The thing is.....er, what?

Too bad JP didn't include the obligatory 'we' in the request.

well, so far "we" have all missed MIL-TFD-1.

MIL-TFD-41

Splitting hairs.. the only difference is the for.

Mere mouse milk.

So, what's wrong with COTS?

All MIL-TFD-1, -41 or -1111 can be COTS, but not all COTS can be MIL-TFD-1, -41 or -1111.

I think you might be laying down on the job.

No way. Watching four teenagers playing kill-me kill-you football in the pool requires intense concentration.

And a megadose of Patron Extra Anejo 7 Anos - 750ml?

And many beer chasers!

I usually use the MIL-TFD-41(A).

Just to be sure.

The undefined first person plural. How quaint!

Oh, I forgot to mention that it has to be blue, or maybe a mauvey shade of russet.

The only requirement is that it meet MIL-TFD-1.

I wish you'd specify the color in the beginning,... but no problem... make sure to specify the color when you order your pallet truck load of duct tape.

And remember, If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy....

Make it out of wood!
Del
(and string)

havta make it out of string,... I can't seem to find any yarn...

String him up! (Anybody got any string?)

Lynch him! (Anybody got any lynch?)

Firesign Theater? Waiting for the electrician or someone like him?

You can't?!

This entire thread is a yarn! It's right here in front of you!

Found it,.... thanks... awww. its all knotted up.

Does this thing hold wine?

Only on Sunday.

I hope you chose,..... wisely.

This is the only true "Thing" that comes to mind.

Hey, this isn't a competition,.. but GA

Here we go with 20 questions again.

At least let us know whether you're looking for a thing-a-ma-bob, or a thing-a-ma-jig.

Maybe it needs a dohickey ∴ ∇ too.

Or maybe, it is just a good old fashioned widget required.

Definitely thing-a-ma-jig.

Thing-a-ma-jigs are used to make more thing-a-mas.

Thing-a-ma-bobs are used to check if they are vertical.

Thanks J.,

I haven't laughed that hard in a long time!

Speaking of "certifiable": I'm sure I saw Suggs coming up the driveway this morning; could this be the first signs of Madness?

Hello, Mrs. Trellis!

Ha! You caught me.

Fortunately being addicted to radio 4 is not something people need to be ashamed about.

Ne'er a truer word spoken.

The first thing that comes to mind is a Swiss Army knife. But, get version 6.4. Earlier versions just don't cut it anymore.

Your request is way too specific for CR4 norms. Could you be a bit vaguer please? Actually could you be a LOT vaguer please?

Hooker

What's the color of that thing again? hmmmm

What's the colour of your eyes? Maybe you already have the thing.

You know sometimes, the very thing we need it's just in front of us. We just don't see it.

If you think we get stupid questions on CR4: I bought a 21" bow saw blade on Amazon, and, received this EM this morning:-

You need to hire a qualified engineering firm and check with the insurance underwriters.

Blue Hair and Russet Jammies

But you need to select between Thing 1 and Thing 2. The Cat in the Hat will show you a video to help you make your decision if you click on the Blue Hair or the Russet Jammies. Many still have trouble deciding and order the assortment box of two.

thewildotter

Come to think of it, I'm looking for the same thing....

It would be nice to have an electrician's version of a multi-tool/swiss-army-knife thingy.

It would need terminal crimpers, wire gauge/strippers/cutter, the standard needle-nose/cutter, points-file(for parallel cleaning)/fiberglass-abrasive-points-cleaner(for 90deg cleaning), wire-release punch tool for standard house switch/outlet connections, Awl/tapered-punch/needle (for aligning misaligned wire and screw-holes), etc.

It would be nice if it was not riveted together, so you could disassemble it, and replace/swap the bits/blades/tools with other optional ones, to customize your own tool.

Anyone know of such a tool? With a belt-holster?

http://bestmultitoolkit.com/guides/best-electrician-multi-tool-rated-based-customer-reviews/

I think a good defibrillator would also be a good attachment.

As an anti-theft device?

Not as such. It would most likely be used to conserve scarce electrical apprentice resources.

Seriously, though, we have a local problem with metal thieves going after electrical wiring with Leatherman multitools and occasionally one will try to cut energized circuits. However, I see that as a self correcting problem.

We had a lot of that over her. Sorted to some extent by a law requiring scrappies to only pay for scrap traceably (cheque or bank transfer etc).

Heard an interesting story yesterday about a theft from a collectors group in Seattle. The theft was reported. The victim found pieces from the theft at a scrap dealer, who was able to identify the name and address of the thief. However, the Seattle police refused to investigate or prosecute.

I suspect your story is true, although inexcusable! I've heard the same is true of scammers; even when you can provide information to identify scammers, the authorities won't prosecute.

No wonder the scammers continue to proliferate, and the thieves continue to steal...

Is this a homework question?

Exit 322 will take you in the direction of the thing your looking for.

He can't get there from here, he needs to turn around.

I designed and built one with those exact specifications some time ago, but now I can't remember where I put it...

Why re-invent the wheel? e-bay is your friend .

But I want a wheel that is more round and flexible.

I do have a wheel that's more square and rigid, will that do?

For what?

Try Thingamabob, they sell for about that much.

Certainly. Here's one:

Has the original been broken-up and disposed of, perhaps?

No sir, that is a time warp continuum with a built on one way communications device. What the OP is looking for does not have landing gear attached.

Does the AM radio still work?, I'm interested.

It only works at night due to an advanced interrupted delay system on the snooze button. It does however switch On at the coupled Off button.

You might find the thing you need right here. If I had to guess, I would say it's number 6 or number 25.

It appears that your inquiry, is in everybody's wheelhouse, did you try looking there?

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You forgot the most important one. Bass-O-Matic

That's it, Bass-O-Matic is the thing he needs.

https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/bassomatic/n8631

That was a patent thing infringement...

Well the patent department can kiss my bass. I ordered 10 Bass-O-Matics and that is one good bass.

Bass-O-Matic is what he needs, as do the rest you, you just don't know it yet.

Doesn't that bass in the blender look yummy? No waste..... Tree huggers should love it, nothing goes to waste.

One thing not yet established is the desired henway of your thing.

Restated, how many henway are desired?

Doesn't a henway about the same as a rooster?

I would expect a roosterway to be a henway plus 25%, more or less.

Similarly, the ratio between a duckdo and a goosedo is... never mind, a goosedo is the same a duckdo.

What you need first is a round tuit. Once you have one you'll be able to get all the other things you need:-

Unfortunately I am overstocked with round tuits. I have a whole garage full in fact. What I really need is that thingie I asked about initially. We've worked out that it needs to be the thing-a-ma-jig, which I can use to make more thing-a-mas. And blue. Definitely blue.

<...Stick to the thing...non-rude suggestions...> Er, where exactly is this thing supposed to be stuck, then, please?

Is this thread really about engineering adhesives?

Following your line of reasoning, it's more likely to involve a lubricant, although insertion is not a factor in this case.

Now, now, now. No need to get so specific...