DMM guessed it correctly, a 1600s vaginal speculum. Any tool in the box…
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Modern blacksmith.
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Matthew came up with the name, he wins! A Timber Scribe.
He must be Phil’s lovechild from way back …
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Mr. Mayo nailed it: a 1550 Belgium Iron Scolds Bridle Mask. – To publicly humiliate and punish women for nagging, brawling, blasphemy and lying.
Okay gang, What is it is back, I have found a bunch of obscure tools of several professions.
Grog’s Weekend, weekend before last car show.
What is it? Been a while since I posted one, courtesy of Bear Claw.
Who doesn’t need a Drop Forge (Ironbound)? From reader Steven K. Seen on Craigslist in New Jersey and it is free! Don’t tell Phil. H/T to Steven!
Turn of the century belt driven drop forge for free. You must disassemble from floor (about 10″ below floor) and disconnect from steel ceiling girders. Very heavy and great for scrap metal. This is a few to several person job and may take more then a day. This unit was bought used in 1937
That’s where it starts…
