Do you recognize this tool?

This tool has a wood shaft. When you crank the bottom, the top spins. The device is shown here supported by a vise.

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Do you recognize this tool?

This tool measures about 8-1/2 inches long. It appears to be blacksmith made.

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Check back here June 19 for the correct answer, or find it in the July 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.

April 2012 Mystery Tool A 

Hoop dog (also known as hoop lifter or lever hook), used as a lever to loosen a barrel's chime hoop. Also used to press a bulged stave into place for starting the chime hoop over the end of the barrel. Photo submitted by Jim Glascock, Cedar Grove, Ind. 

April 2012 Mystery Tool B 

Tire tool, used to spread a tire to vulcanize a patch on the interior. Photo submitted by Richard Bader, Middletown, N.Y. See patent no. 1,946,912. 

Apirl 2012 Mystery Tool C 

Soap shaker, used to make suds in water by dissolving soft, granulated or powdered soap. Photo submitted by Paul Gammill, Lerna, Ill. See patent no. 1,152,819 for a similar piece. 

April 2012 Mystery Tool D 

Homemade device likely designed to use in stripped seeds from broomcorn. Photo submitted by Clarence Gibbs, Inman, S.C. 

Do you recognize this tool?

This tool measures about 18 inches long and appears to be blacksmith-made.

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

Check back here June 19 for the correct answer, or find it in the July 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?

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

Check back here June 19 for the correct answer, or find it in the July 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.