hand-toolstools
Hello I'm new here so not sure if this belongs here, if not please redirect me to the appropriate stack exchange.
Now for the question does anyone know what this tool (thing) is?
This has been bothering me for a long while so any help in identifying this would be greatly appreciated!
While the lower end hotair guns often only have one or two settings, the more expensive models offer variable increments (I've seen units that do 50 degrees and a commenter mentioned 10 degrees; each model will be different so review the specs). The temperature spec gives the output temperature.
Start low and increase the temperature as needed to melt the plastic. Do this in a well vented area as the fumes can be toxic.
Yeah, that 4" would be a long cut. It could be done in two passes, one from each side. The middle area would have a bit of an overlap and maybe a blade mark, but that could be sanded down. Plus you are probably going to finish it anyways.
What I would recommend though is changing the shape of your transition piece to make it easier to cut, and would also make it more pleasant to walk ok. I posted a similar question regarding a transition from tile to hardwood. Although your question is different, some of the answers there might help you out. For example, take a look at the shape of this transition piece:
In your case, this would be 3 separate cuts instead of one long one. Also the flat top surface will make it more pleasant to walk on vs. the angle (point) you have at the top of your example.
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It's a floor jack height extender.
Wow! I really love all the comments. The ones I'm actually familiar with had knurling on the sides instead of the black, looks like abrasive, coating shown on this one. They came in three different sizes and the set included a jack with a hole in the lifting plate that one end of the height increaser would fit into and a flange that would fit over the top for more stability. We mostly used them for support when working under machinery that had been partially lifted as they were easy to operate in confined areas without that 12" handle that's on many other types of supports.
Do you have any other parts like I've described?