December 2012 Mystery Tool A
No positive identification. Photo submitted by Virgil Cassill, Drakesville, Iowa.
December 2012 Mystery Tool B
Tool used to move large fish around in a fish market or processing plant, or cargo hooks. Photo submitted by David Matteri, Rohnert Park, Calif.
December 2012 Mystery Tool C
No positive identification. Photo submitted by Jim Moffet, Modesto, Ill.
December 2012 Mystery Tool D
Pressing device for push-nipple radiators. Photo submitted by Dave DeVenders, Amsterdam, N.Y. See patent 942,410 for a similar piece.
December 2012 Mystery Tool E
Rounding plane (or witchet), used to make round objects (like tool handles, for instance). Photo submitted by Fred Thompson, Ettrick, Wis.