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Discussion in 'Tools' started by Robin L. Kiskunes, Dec 1, 2023.

  1. Robin L. Kiskunes

    Robin L. Kiskunes Member

    Hi guys,

    I have another old tool found at an estate sale. Can someone please help me identify what this is please and what year it's from? Is this used for woodworking?

    DSCN6790 Top Tool with Ruler.jpg
    DSCN6791 Top Close Up Tool.jpg DSCN6789 Top Frontside Tool.jpg DSCN6787 Top Backside Long Tool.jpg DSCN6786 Top Long Tool.jpg
     
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  2. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Box scraper!
    Mikey
     
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    TallCakes Well-Known Member

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  4. bobsyouruncle

    bobsyouruncle Well-Known Member

    oops didn't see replies
     
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  5. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

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  6. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Back inna day, wooden crates & boxes were used as shipping containers, by horse or mule, wagon, coach or rail. The markings that showed the from an' to addresses, etc., were painted or stenciled directly on those flat surfaces. After receipt, most of the containers were 'recycled' by using that tool (which worked either by pulling or pushing the head over the old information) to expose a fresh surface upon which to paint new information...repeat as necessary, to save a buck!
     
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  7. Robin L. Kiskunes

    Robin L. Kiskunes Member

    Thank you so much for this interesting information. I like to read about the history of these old tools.
     
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