Found old tool, don't know what it is

BobbyF · April 14, 2013, 10:03:34 PM

I got this tool in a box of old junk at a garage sale,not quite sure what it is. Would appreciate any ideas. Thanks as always--BobbyF
I hope the picture makes it through fiber space.

GunClick Rick · April 14, 2013, 11:04:32 PM

Cobblers Burnishing tool? And that's without my glasses..The outer looks like shapers,then burnish.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cobbler-s-Double-Edge-Burnishing-Tool-Germany-5-/261185272889?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ccfdafc39

scroll way down.

FriscoCounty · April 14, 2013, 11:16:50 PM

Looks like a cabinet scraper to me.

GunClick Rick · April 14, 2013, 11:20:41 PM

Has burnishing points on it.

FriscoCounty · April 15, 2013, 12:03:46 AM

Without seeing some side views, can't say which it is. From the one view, I assumed it is a cabinet scraper profiled to scrape/smooth a cabinet bead.

Slowhand Bob · April 15, 2013, 06:28:54 AM

You guys done better than I, my first guess was a barbers lather brush! After blowing it up, it does appear to be an edge burnisher. Frisco is right, a side view will detail the working profile for all to see.

BobbyF · April 15, 2013, 11:38:41 PM

New pictures ref the old tool. I'm learning already. Stamped on the tool is a crown with I think the letters "H" & "B" stamped within the crown. Also stamped" Germany". On the top edge of the tool is a sliding fence with the numbers 5 and 7. Hopefully this info will be of help. Thanks,BobbyF.

FriscoCounty · April 16, 2013, 02:13:43 PM

OK, not a scraper. I am going to change my vote to groove cutter as first choice, burnisher as second.

BobbyF · April 17, 2013, 07:48:23 AM

Hi Frisco, I think your are right , I compared it to groove cutter pic and it is similar but additionally has the adj. fence.Thanks BobbyF. I will give it a try

Bugscuffle · April 17, 2013, 07:27:59 PM

Come on fellas, it's pretty mobvious that this is a pen and pencil holderdowner. It keeps them from rolling off the work bench.

Kendoo Kid · April 17, 2013, 08:30:37 PM

Quote from: Bugscuffle on April 17, 2013, 07:27:59 PM
Come on fellas, it's pretty mobvious that this is a pen and pencil holderdowner. It keeps them from rolling off the work bench.

That's the way I see it too!

Chuck 100 yd · May 13, 2013, 05:46:12 PM

That`s one of them things alright. Looks like a left handed one to boot!!!

FriscoCounty · May 13, 2013, 11:02:16 PM

Quote from: Bugscuffle on April 17, 2013, 07:27:59 PM
Come on fellas, it's pretty mobvious that this is a pen and pencil holderdowner. It keeps them from rolling off the work bench.

Doh! Why didn't I see that?