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    Posted 8 years ago

    fixitdex
    (1 item)

    I'm trying to determine the age of this little pin vise or multi tool.
    I can't see any markings without cleaning it up. I also can't find anything similar on line.

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    1. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      It's a leather stitching awl.
    2. fixitdex, 8 years ago
      Thank you for the response. It's such a cool tool with beautiful patina. I'm trying to figure out how it was used and how long ago. I feel a connection with the original craftsman as I use some of my old tools every day.
    3. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      A spool of waxed heavy duty thread fits in the handle & feeds out the hole in the side, around the tension tack & thru the hole near the point of the needle that clamps in the chuck. Tandy or any leather & saddle maker supply carries them.

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