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This tool appears to be home-made. It is driven by a flat belt. The drum rotates counter-clockwise when the operator faces the flat-belt pulley.

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Do you recognize this tool?

If you recognize this tool, leave a comment in the comment section below.

Check back here May 15 for the correct answer, or find it in the June 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.

March 2012 Mystery Tool A 

Tinner's tongs used in bending the ends of eaves/troughs (gutters). See patent no. 597,649. Photo submitted by Virgil Cassill, Drakesville, Iowa.

March 2012 Mystery Tool B 

No positive identification. Photo submitted by Richard Stout, Washington, Iowa. 

March 2012 Mystery Tool C 

Part of a shoe stretcher. See patent no. 1,761,012. Photo submitted by Mark Stead, Platteville, Wis.

March 2012 Mystery Tool D

No positive identification. Could be a scraper used on a round stock of some kind. Photo submitted by Ken Hunter, Allerton, Ill.

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This tool is marked "300 Tool Co. Sioux City, IA Patented." There are no patent numbers; castings are marked 1-4. It locks in the open position.

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Check back here May 15 for the correct answer, or find it in the June issue of Farm Collector.

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This tool measures 18 inches long. It is handmade with a forge-welded hook. The maximum opening on the hook end is 5 inches.

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Check back here May 15 for the correct answer, or find it in the June 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.