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    Posted 13 years ago

    Richard
    (4 items)

    Picked this up at an estate sale in the tool shed out back. Have no idea what it is/was used for. It is really a cool item. Anyone know what its purpose is?

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    1. Dan Allred, 13 years ago
      I just picke up a similar tool. As far as desighn they are the same. I've been curious to knopw the true function of mine also.
      The one I have is much older,probably early 1800's or older. As a former black smith I recognize that it's hand forged. Both of opur were probably designed for the same purpose(s).
      Also doing work,at one time for wineries I thought that maybe it was to taper out a bung hole in a wood keg. When I looked those up all those shown had a small feed screw on the end.
      I still thinl it is to taper out a hole.You'd first pre-drill then ream to desired taper diminision? Just a gusess!
      Dan
      P.S.Would like to know from someone that actually does know.
    2. Richard, 13 years ago
      Thanks, Dan. That is what I have found out also---that it is used to taper a hole. Would still like to know definitively though.

      My grandson said it's for removing ear wax.
    3. Motoolz, 6 years ago
      Please check out plumbing tools, reamer for lead pipe
    4. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 6 years ago
      That is a cooper's tool. You use it to ream or clean out a bung hole after you have made the hole. Lead pipe reamers were a solid cone usually with four teeth the length of it spaced evenly. Both tools are still made the same basic way today so the designs must have been good.
    5. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 6 years ago
      https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/used-tools-vintage-coopers-tapered-1872155305

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