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263258 | Erik Levin | 2017‑09‑07 | Whatsit tool |
I have had this kicking around for a long time. The handle is hard rubber, about 12mm diameter, and the ferrules are silver or pewter. Total length with both ends installed is about 200mm. The blade is not sharp on the edge, nor does it appear to ever have been. The edge on the oval end is also not sharp. Anyone recognize it? (The wood used to prop it is a slug of curley maple from a tree I helped take down a number of years ago. Really, really nice wood) *** This message was sent from a convenience email service, and the reply address(es) may not match the originating address |
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263261 | Al Frampton <oldtoolalf@g...> | 2017‑09‑07 | Re: Whatsit tool |
Never seen such a thing per se, but I do have similarly ended devices that are, I understand, wax carving tools used by jewellers and such. Cheers, Alf On 7 Sep 2017, at 22:14, Erik Levin via OldTools |
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263262 | curt seeliger <seeligerc@g...> | 2017‑09‑07 | Re: Whatsit tool |
>> https://flic.kr/s/aHsm8fu4yc > Never seen such a thing per se, but I do have similarly ended devices that are, I > understand, wax carving tools used by jewellers and such. I like Alf's answer better than mine. |
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263263 | Thomas Conroy | 2017‑09‑08 | Re: Whatsit tool |
Erik Levin wrote: "The handle is hard rubber, about12mm diameter, and the ferrules are silver or pewter. Total length with both ends installed is about 200mm. The blade is not sharp on the edge, nor does it appear to ever have been. The edge on the oval end is also not sharp. Anyone recognize it?" Looks a lot like a leather modelling/embossing tool. Not exactly like any I've seen, but no more different than they are from brand to brand. https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/craftool-pro-modeling-tools I like Alf's suggestion of wax modelling, except I think that all the wax tools I've seen were one-piece metal. Or sculptor's clay modelling, perhaps, except that the clay modelling tools I remember were much larger in their working faces, and one-piece wood. Tom ConroyBerkeley |
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263264 | james rich <jameslrich3@g...> | 2017‑09‑08 | Re: Whatsit tool |
I vote for leather modeling tool, although the triangular (spade looking) end looks a little sharp. On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 10:38 PM, Thomas Conroy via OldTools < oldtools@s...> wrote: |
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263265 | james rich <jameslrich3@g...> | 2017‑09‑08 | Re: Whatsit tool |
Whoops, Not sharp |
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263267 | John Ruth <johnrruth@h...> | 2017‑09‑08 | Re: Whatsit tool |
GG;s Could it be a dentist's tool to mix silver/mercury amalgam ? John Ruth ________________________________ From: OldTools |
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263268 | Kirk Eppler <eppler.kirk@g...> | 2017‑09‑08 | Re: Whatsit tool |
This was my guess. On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 7:53 AM, John Ruth |
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263269 | Thomas Conroy | 2017‑09‑08 | Re: Whatsit tool |
John Ruth wrote: "Could it be a dentist's tool to mix silver/mercury amalgam ?" I think not. A 20th century dentist's tool would have been one-piece steel, to make sterilization easy. If it were older than that, the rubber would have shrunk, hardened and cracked. Tom Conroy Berkeley |
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263272 | Brent Kinsey <brentpmed@c...> | 2017‑09‑08 | Re: Whatsit tool |
So this is probably way off base but I remember my uncle using a similar tool on his pipe. The flat rounded slightly bent end he would use to diligently pack the bowl of his pipe and the other end he would scrape the bowl of his pipe out. There was as much habit/ritual and fiddling as there was smoking. Sent from my iPhone Brent Kinsey |
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263273 | Erik Levin | 2017‑09‑09 | Re: Whatsit tool |
Informative input to this point. I was hoping for something definitive, and it may come along. The things that stand out to me are the hard rubber handle, the pin through the middle that seems to be intended to keep it from rolling, the blade end not being sharp, and that the ends are screwed in. I truly have no idea what the tool was designed for, and several logical things have been suggested, though none seem to be a dead on match. Any further input is appreciated, and any definitive identification much appreciated. I would not be surprised if it matches one of the things suggested to this point, but I would really like a solid ID if I can get it. *** This message was sent from a convenience email service, and the reply address(es) may not match the originating address |
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263278 | Richard Rombold <zwwizard@g...> | 2017‑09‑09 | Re: Whatsit tool |
Check with your dentist. Its a tool (old time) used to work the wax in making false teeth On 9/8/2017 3:35 PM, Brent Kinsey wrote: > So this is probably way off base but I remember my uncle using a similar tool on his pipe. The flat rounded slightly bent end he would use to diligently pack the bowl of his pipe and the other end he would scrape the bowl of his pipe out. > > There was as much habit/ritual and fiddling as there was smoking. > > Sent from my iPhone > Brent Kinsey > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > OldTools is a mailing list catering to the interests of hand tool > aficionados, both collectors and users, to discuss the history, usage, > value, location, availability, collectibility, and restoration of > traditional handtools, especially woodworking tools. > > To change your subscription options: > https://oldtools.swingleydev.com/mailman/listinfo/oldtools > > To read the FAQ: > https://swingleydev.com/archive/faq.html > > OldTools archive: https://swingleydev.com/ot/ > > OldTools@s... -- Richard Richard L. Rombold WIZARD WOODWORKING 489 N. 32nd. St. Springfield, Or .97478 Take a look at my mess and work. http://www.PictureTrail.com/gallery/view?username=thewizz "Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" |
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263279 | Richard Rombold <zwwizard@g...> | 2017‑09‑09 | Re: Whatsit tool |
Check with your dentist. Its a tool (old time) used to work the wax in making false teeth -- Richard Richard L. Rombold WIZARD WOODWORKING 489 N. 32nd. St. Springfield, Or .97478 Take a look at my mess and work. http://www.PictureTrail.com/gallery/view?username=thewizz "Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" |
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263300 | Erik Levin | 2017‑09‑14 | Re: Whatsit tool |
Richard Rombold said: >Check with your dentist. Its a tool (old time) used to work the wax in >making false teeth A bit of digging in the paper resources (books) supports this, but with no exact match for the tool. It is in line with several others, and seems to be an answer. Thanks all very much for the help. *** This message was sent from a convenience email service, and the reply address(es) may not match the originating address |
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