April 14, 20197 yr comment_187283 A Navy buddy picked up some old tools and is looking for some help identifying them. Any ideas on these??? Thanks! Report
April 14, 20197 yr comment_187285 Top left looks like a vise for holding a hand saw while sharpening. Maybe the center tool is to set the teeth? Report
April 14, 20197 yr Author comment_187289 49 minutes ago, Ron Dudelston said: Top left looks like a vise for holding a hand saw while sharpening. Maybe the center tool is to set the teeth? That was my thought about the saw vice. The saw tooth set is a definite possibility! Thanks! Report
April 14, 20197 yr Author comment_187290 14 minutes ago, Gene Howe said: Is that a scorp on the right? That could be, Gene. That's the only picture he sent. Maybe I can get him to get some other angles. Thanks! Report
April 14, 20197 yr comment_187293 1 hour ago, Ron Dudelston said: Top left looks like a vise for holding a hand saw while sharpening. Maybe the center tool is to set the teeth? Could be a vise to hold a crosscut saw to sharpen too. Looks like some kind of Scorp too, as Gene mentioned. Herb Report
April 14, 20197 yr comment_187300 It might well be a scorp but I’ve never seen one with one handle. Report
April 14, 20197 yr Author comment_187304 Just now, Roly said: What is a scorp ? Roly A tool used to hollow or dig out a concave surface- like a spoon. Report
April 14, 20197 yr comment_187313 Saddle makers leather vise.....nail and staple puller used on shipping crates...scorp, maybe a Cooper's Scorp to do the insides of barrel staves... Report
April 14, 20197 yr comment_187315 Middle tool is vintage wire/barbed wire fence stretcher. Many versions out there. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/durbin-durco-wire-fence-stretcher-501-1823213110 Report
April 15, 20197 yr comment_187341 Don't think that is a scorp . The blade is attached by rivets. maybe a scraper. Just not heavy enough for the scorp. Report
April 15, 20197 yr comment_187363 A scorp it could also be a fleshing tool for scraping animal hides. Report
April 15, 20197 yr Author comment_187446 Thanks for all of the ideas and suggestions. I've passed the information on to my friend! Edited April 15, 20197 yr by lew Report
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