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William C Rogers
02-18-2023, 10:38 AM
I have had this tool for many years and have no idea what it is used for. I believe it was made in the 1950’s, but there are no markings on it. It has about a 1/2” internal diameter. It is not a punch tool as the end is blunt and the handle ends show no signs of being hit with a mallet. Any idea what it is?
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Jerry Bruette
02-18-2023, 10:48 AM
Some type of deburring or chamfering tool?
How hard is the material and is it sharp on the inside edges where it's ground?
William C Rogers
02-18-2023, 11:05 AM
It is hard. Somewhat dull now, but believe it was sharp when new. The only use I could come up with is using it is like the picture, but that’s just a guess.
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steven c newman
02-18-2023, 4:51 PM
Wire stripper?
Rob Luter
02-18-2023, 5:21 PM
Circumcision instrument? Just guessing (ouch).
Jerry Bruette
02-18-2023, 5:48 PM
Circumcision instrument? Just guessing (ouch).
Kinda small, no?
Rob Luter
02-18-2023, 6:03 PM
Precision. Scalpel versus a meat axe.
Maurice Mcmurry
02-18-2023, 6:10 PM
Could it be a dowel cutter or dowel pointer?
William C Rogers
02-18-2023, 11:41 PM
Thanks for the input. I was also thinking maybe something to do with a dowel, but that’s a guess. Amazing how many mystery tool are out there. This one was manufactured, so it must have had some purpose.
I think it is still a mystery so far.
Nathan Johnson
02-19-2023, 8:47 AM
Kinda small, no?
Speak for yourself there, fella.
Not all of us are so lucky. :(
Rob Luter
02-19-2023, 9:38 AM
It is hard. Somewhat dull now, but believe it was sharp when new. The only use I could come up with is using it is like the picture, but that’s just a guess.
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This seems logical. It’s likely intended to ease edges on curved work, and specifically on inside curves.
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