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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: BoatGuy on May 01, 2011, 03:03:34 PM

Title: What is it
Post by: BoatGuy on May 01, 2011, 03:03:34 PM

I saw one of these in my uncles garage  (picture edited )

Title: Re: What is it
Post by: Neals on May 01, 2011, 05:17:44 PM

Looks like a shoemakers last to me

Title: Re: What is it
Post by: BoatGuy on May 01, 2011, 06:33:44 PM

That is what it is. My uncle has one which my granddad used many years ago. Value= about 50 bucks

Title: Re: What is it
Post by: Papaw on May 01, 2011, 06:33:56 PM

It is a double shoemaker's last, I have three-way ones I can't get rid of.

Title: Re: What is it
Post by: BoatGuy on May 01, 2011, 06:36:38 PM

No it does not use a stand. You lay it on one side and hammer the side turned up. For the smaller size shoe you just turn it over.