Posted 4 years ago
Irishcolle…
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This is for Hotairfan. The first photo of a twybil in use is from Alex W. Bealer's book "Old Ways of Working Wood", the second pic shows a similar tool called a twivel also from the same book. The third pic from Salaman's "Dictionary of Woodworking Tools" confirms that these tools were used without a wooden handle.
Thanks for sharing. My guess is the curved tool is for cleaning out the bottom of the mortises, like a Lock Mortise Chisel. Those were tough guys using those tools, I imagine a lot of muscle power was needed, and a cutting edge at each end!!
That's true Lou, they were also experts at sharpening their tools which made using them a lot easier.
Thanks for the posting Irish. It's great to see pics of this tool being used.
You're welcome.
I've been looking for this type of twybil for some time now. It would fit greatly in my collection.
PS. You were correct, and I thank you for your comments on the grafting froe that I had posted. It is NOT a grafting froe, as I thought it was. It is surely a slater's sax as you posted it was. If you are ever in eastern PA, come visit me, I'd love to show you my collection.
You're welcome hotairfan and thanks for the invitation. I'm not much of a traveler but if you are ever on my side of the Atlantic let me know and you might be able to visit me.