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Tools and Hardware3206 of 10112Barn findThree-tined, hinged double-fork hand tool, ca. 1870s
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    Posted 6 years ago

    midnightlady
    (9 items)

    Does anyone know what tool this is? It looks like the top flap part might have been added on. The botton half still moves (rotates), I suspect the top part used to move also. It's a heavy tool. Thanks all!

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    1. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 6 years ago
      I've seen these before that have lead (the metal) "faces" that fit in (whatever you call what lead faces fit into?). This appears to tighten from the handle side. Lead faced hammers are used when you need to apply a good blow, but don't want to hurt what you hit. If you understand that, please explain it to me.
    2. Irishcollector. Irishcollector., 6 years ago
      Might also hold a roll of rawhide to avoid leaving a mark when used as a hammer.
    3. MyCountry MyCountry, 6 years ago
      https://www.google.com/search?q=interchangeable+hammer+heads&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjgmuyWhJDdAhVyhOAKHVitAJAQsAR6BAgGEAE&biw=1538&bih=790#imgrc=rFDO8JJ0VOmlPM:
    4. MyCountry MyCountry, 6 years ago
      https://www.shelterinstitute.com/shop/cat/maine_books___and___products/product/754
    5. MyCountry MyCountry, 6 years ago
      https://www.google.com/maps/uv?hl=en&pb=!1s0x4cb2a364122c5d8d:0xf132c8f6502b323d!2m22!2m2!1i80!2i80!3m1!2i20!16m16!1b1!2m2!1m1!1e1!2m2!1m1!1e3!2m2!1m1!1e5!2m2!1m1!1e4!2m2!1m1!1e6!3m1!7e115!4shttp://www.garlandmfg.com/!5sMaine+by+Garland+Tool+Manufacturer+in+Saco,+Maine+-+Google+Search&imagekey=!1e1!2shttp://www.garlandmfg.com/images/off_03.gif&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjT3oS2hZDdAhWul-AKHd1JAiUQoiowCnoECAkQCQ
    6. MyCountry MyCountry, 6 years ago
      http://www.garlandmfg.com/
    7. MyCountry MyCountry, 6 years ago
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfYjXfEG8GU

      ok all done ...lol
    8. midnightlady midnightlady, 6 years ago
      Thank you all so much. Now it makes sense. Before going back to school, my ex-husband was a bricklayer and did furnace relines at Armco Steel. The information is much appreciated!!!
    9. Roycroftbooksfromme1, 6 years ago
      are you going to give him his hammer back ...lol cool post
    10. midnightlady midnightlady, 6 years ago
      LOL Nope, sold it to my neighbor already! :-)

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