What is this?

[shawluvsbirds]

There’s a bit of a blade there

Ok I see that now. So. . not a miter jig.
But it is for cutting something for sure. .but what?
Hum.

I know! Jello jigglers!!

 

[Cryss]

I see...
A level, so something fluid-ish?
A plastic or glass divider, with 2 slots for varying divider position?
A measured adjustable wedge to block, um, something?
Measures atop sidewalls.
Not sure if there is an opening at the bottom of the "V".
Metal bar on the closed side with "U" shaped cutouts.
2 metal teeth?

I dunno. I give up.

 

[Bogtown Chick]

OhZark Biddies. I do make soap and this is for that.

 

[OhZark Biddies]

OhZark Biddies. I do make soap and this is for that.

So is it for cutting homemade soap into pieces then?

When I looked at the metal blade again I noticed a monofilament type string that made me think wire cheese cutter... then soap cutter came to mind...

I think I’ve seen something similar on some beekeeping blog, where they were making beeswax candles and homemade soap

What kind of soap do you make?

 

[duluthralphie]

So is it for cutting homemade soap into pieces then?

When I looked at the metal blade again I noticed a monofilament type string that made me think wire cheese cutter... then soap cutter came to mind...

I think I’ve seen something similar on some beekeeping blog, where they were making beeswax candles and homemade soap

What kind of soap do you make?

I was going to guess that.. the level makes sense then..

Lutefisk presses do not have levels.

 

[Bogtown Chick]

So is it for cutting homemade soap into pieces then?

When I looked at the metal blade again I noticed a monofilament type string that made me think wire cheese cutter... then soap cutter came to mind...

I think I’ve seen something similar on some beekeeping blog, where they were making beeswax candles and homemade soap

What kind of soap do you make?

Yes. This is a soap cutter. The soap is made in molds that are long rectangular. Called Loaf Molds. Once the saponification process is done (about 2 days) you can take it out and cut it into bars. This apparatus helps keep you square and neat with your cuts. I used to use a big knife and a ruler. I still made a few ugly bars. This just keeps it more professional looking.
I make cold process soap. Some natural stuff with essential oils. But mostly just what I like for smells and colors. And I find most people are that way anyways. They want good smells. How natural it is is not as high on the list as one might expect. I use Coconut oil, olive oil, castor oil (for good bubbles) and some sort of butter. I'm a fan of mango butter and cocoa butter. And then some lye solution made with the stuff from the hardware store. It's a wonderful chemical process. Sort of amazes me that that's what makes soap. Honestly.

 

[OhZark Biddies]

I was going to guess that.. the level makes sense then..

Lutefisk presses do not have levels.

In ‘southie’ the term ‘Lutefisk’ translates to ‘I ain’t eatin that’

Actually my wife’s grandmother was from Finland and lived in Michigans UP, so I have had Lutefisk...

I also had a milk and fish soup that I liked a lot, but I don’t remember what it was called

 

[Bogtown Chick]

So that's probably what I've got for "What is this?" contraptions in my house. Having to do with my hobbies.... I'll keep my eyes peeled for more odd ball things.

I've never tried Lutefisk. Speaking of Lye.
MIL bought some Olsen Fish Company Pickled herring. So good. Gave me some inspiration and I made pickled Northern on Sunday. We tried it last night. It's good.... Maybe needs another day. We had froze the Northerns until we got to them. The meat seemed a little tough. IDK... I told DH that we need to maybe just pickle right away after filleting.

 

[duluthralphie]

In ‘southie’ the term ‘Lutefisk’ translates to ‘I ain’t eatin that’

Actually my wife’s grandmother was from Finland and lived in Michigans UP, so I have had Lutefisk...

I also had a milk and fish soup that I liked a lot, but I don’t remember what it was called

Normal people do not eat lutefisk!!!

 

[OhZark Biddies]

Yes. This is a soap cutter. The soap is made in molds that are long rectangular. Called Loaf Molds. Once the saponification process is done (about 2 days) you can take it out and cut it into bars. This apparatus helps keep you square and neat with your cuts. I used to use a big knife and a ruler. I still made a few ugly bars. This just keeps it more professional looking.
I make cold process soap. Some natural stuff with essential oils. But mostly just what I like for smells and colors. And I find most people are that way anyways. They want good smells. How natural it is is not as high on the list as one might expect. I use Coconut oil, olive oil, castor oil (for good bubbles) and some sort of butter. I'm a fan of mango butter and cocoa butter. And then some lye solution made with the stuff from the hardware store. It's a wonderful chemical process. Sort of amazes me that that's what makes soap. Honestly.

That does sound interesting...

I should get my wife a soap making kit... I think she’d like doing it... she often comes home with homemade soaps from local craft fairs, barn sales, etc.