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  1. 06-19-2010, 1:55 PM #1
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    Another whatsit

    I found this very nicely made Snell & Atherton tool this morning. It looks like some kind of carriage maker's tool, and leaves a nice slightly curved concave surface. I sharpened it up and it sings. But what is it?



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  3. 06-19-2010, 2:03 PM #2
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    Looks like a free form beading/fluting tool.

    Just about have to hold it in my hand and try it to be sure. Let me know if you want my address.

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    It is a shoemakers tool for shaving leather soles.
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    Jim is right. I found it on the web as a "1474a Snell Atherton leather shave"
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  6. 06-19-2010, 3:16 PM #5
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    you guys are right:

    http://www.roseantiquetools.com/store/product3764.html

    Thanks. Now I have to figure out what to do with it. Leather work is not my thing.

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