Do you recognize this tool?

This device makes holes about 4 inches in diameter and 28 inches deep. It appears to be made by a blacksmith.

Check back here Dec. 13 for the correct answer, or find it in the January 2012 issue of Farm Collector.

Have a tool you want to submit? Email us at editor@farmcollector.com with at least one photo taken in a well-lit area against a plain background. Include dimensions and any markings on the piece.

Do you recognize this tool?

This tool measures about 12 inches long. It pivots in the middle. With the handles together, an open hole of about 1-1/2 inches in diameter is created.

Check back here Dec. 13 for the correct answer, or find it in the January 2012 issue of Farm Collector.

Have a tool you want to submit? Email us at editor@farmcollector.com with at least one photo taken in a well-lit area against a plain background. Include dimensions and any markings on the piece.

September 2011 Item A 

No responses were received for this come-along for chains, used to apply tension with haulage power to a chain. Photo submitted by Greg Flugum, Forest City, Iowa. See patent 2,497,805 for a similar piece. 

September 2011 Item B 

No responses were received, and we don't know what the piece is. Photo submitted by Bonnie Umphlett, Columbus, Mont. 

September 2011 Item C 

No responses were received, and we don't know what the piece is. Photo submitted by James Moloney, Palos Hills, Ill. 

September 2011 Item D

Combined mop and wringer, identified by Roy L. Archibald, Leavenworth, Ind.; Myron Olufson, Gatzke, Minn.; and Frank Scheibert, Middletown, Ohio. Photo submitted by Douglas Drogseth, Holmen, Wis. See patent 758,753.

Do you recognize this tool?

"AL 1002" is cast into the piece.

Check back here Nov. 15 for the correct answer, or find it in the December 2011 issue of Farm Collector.

Have a tool you want to submit? Email us at editor@farmcollector.com with at least one photo taken in a well-lit area against a plain background. Include dimensions and any markings on the piece.

Do you recognize this tool?

It measures 12-3/4 inches tall, 12 inches deep; tray measures 7-1/2 inches wide; blade measures 12 inches. The device is made of cast iron; tray is made of tin and has a wooden handle. There are no markings. The blade goes up and down in a slicing motion and has a moveable guide with range of up to 1 inch.

Check back here Nov. 15 for the correct answer, or find it in the December 2011 issue of Farm Collector.

Have a tool you want to submit? Email us at editor@farmcollector.com with at least one photo taken in a well-lit area against a plain background. Include dimensions and any markings on the piece.