Hog scraper

53 minutes ago, HandyDan said:

Maybe it is an animal hide scraper.

I was thinking that too!!!

It's funny you mentioned hide scraper. I was thinking it could be used for that. As a jeweler I use Alum to dissolve steel drill bits that break off in gold or silver. It is also used in old pickling recipes to keep them crisp. I just ordered Alum on Amazon last week and found out it is also used in hide tanning. So Amazon suggested I might also like to purchase hide scrapers. But, the one I saw had a straight blade.

I found this one @ChuckJ.

https://www.snareshop.com/prodinfo.asp?number=FHSCRAP&variation=SERR

 

Could be different styles perhaps, a curved style as is our item? Our featured specimen has the exact same serrated edge as the one pictured here.

I would love to encourage @HandyDan to make contact with a professional in the industry and acquire confirmation, Handy Dan was the first one to mention animal hide scraper, Dan, you could have a beautiful hand plane coming to ya!

I got my fingers crossed for Dan. GO Dan!

 

Herb

@John Morris  Would this be proof enough?  Modern day version I assume.

 

http://www.pcsoutdoors.com/trappingpeltfleshingtool.aspx

 

Here is the larger image from the website.

 

1 hour ago, Dadio said:

I got my fingers crossed for Dan. GO Dan!

 

Herb

me too...

Sent a few emails out.  See what happens. 

I think Dan has it!  I wonder if one of those old Sear Roebuck catalogs (if there are any remaining not used up!) might have one listed with a picture?

17 hours ago, HandyDan said:

Sent a few emails out.  See what happens. 

Let us know as soon as you know Dan! Hopefully we can celebrate!

@John Morris  I got a reply from Joe at PCS Outdoors.  They are the tool supplier for the tool in my above post.  Here is his reply.

 

Mr. Henkele: 

I would have to agree with you.  You've already looked up item 671-7102 ( I was going to send a reference to it but you found it already).  I can see where some might think it's for plastering or spreading tile mastic, but I'm leaning towards the fleshing tool idea.  One for the "rustic" appearance of the tool.  Two, fleshing tools are made to use by drawing it towards yourself with the handle (In my opinion, the handle on this would get in the way of properly spreading plaster/mastic unless you were pushing it).  I hope this helps.

 

Joe

PCS Outdoors

 

http://www.pcsoutdoors.com/trappingpeltfleshingtool.aspx

 

I want to thank Tina Heisner and Joe from PCS Outdoors.  They took the time to consider and answer my questions.  PCS out doors must be a great company to deal with having employees who are willing to go the distance to answer emails like these two.

 

 

 

Edited June 19, 20187 yr by HandyDan

I see a nice plane in your future there Dan!

Congratulations!!!

I'm pulling for ya Dan, it has to be what you say it is. At the end of the month, we'll submit your answer to MWTCA, and keep our fingers crossed! Thank you for your diligent research Dan!

Hope you make it Dan. Sure looks good to me.

@HandyDan, your research and answer is being sent to MWTCA today, good luck!

27 minutes ago, John Morris said:

@HandyDan, your research and answer is being sent to MWTCA today, good luck!

 Thank you.  I will keep my fingers crossed.

28 minutes ago, HandyDan said:

 Thank you.  I will keep my fingers crossed.

I'll help you, Dan!

John

We have not heard back from MWTCA yet, you must have them pondering hard @HandyDan !!!

Winner

@HandyDan has won Junes What's It with his researched answer "Animal Hide Scraper" or known in the industry as a fleshing tool.

 

MWTCA Acceptance (email transaction)

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That looks like a good answer to me! Great job on identifying this tool. I will pass this information along to the owner and send him a link to your site, if you haven't already done so.
Rob Hartman - MWTCA What's It Chairman

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John,
As a follow-up to my previous email, the owner was very happy to hear the answer.  I also sent him a link to your site, his reply is quoted below.

Rob Hartman - MWTCA What's It Chairman

"Wow - those guys are something.  This is the second time I have had an item identified long after the fact.  I never thought I would hear of this one again.  Keep that Patriot group happy.  It would have helped them to know the fastening rod comes all the way through the handle, predicting it was a to work by drawing.  I will study their discussion more, but am really impressed. Thanks for letting me know with all the info."

Award

Dan, The Patriot Woodworker community is completely excited and pleased to award you a beautiful Wood River #62 Low Angle Jack Plane valued at $205.00

This relatively new line of hand planes by Woodcraft are a dream to use, you'll be very happy with this tool. If you have any question for the use of the plane, please participate in our Hand Tools Forum and ask away!

Please drop me a line PM, with your shipping address and we'll get this beaut off to you ASAP!

 

Woodcraft

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Thank you Woodcraft!