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Title: Small cast iron hand tool - I think
Post by: Wondering on September 20, 2012, 07:23:05 PM

I'd be grateful for any help you can provide in identifying this small tool.

Thank you!

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/63060428/Canton-20120919-00218%20copy.jpg (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/63060428/Canton-20120919-00218%20copy.jpg)

Title: Re: Small cast iron hand tool - I think
Post by: Branson on September 20, 2012, 08:51:43 PM

The only thing I can think of is half of a vintage cartridge reloading plier.

Title: Re: Small cast iron hand tool - I think
Post by: Mac53 on September 20, 2012, 11:37:17 PM

I associate handles like that with stoves. Some sort of lifter or something for a wood/coal stove perhaps?

Title: Re: Small cast iron hand tool - I think
Post by: Billman49 on September 21, 2012, 03:45:08 AM

I agree with Mac 53 - some sort of stove handle

Title: Re: Small cast iron hand tool - I think
Post by: Branson on September 21, 2012, 09:03:34 AM

At 5 inches, it doesn't look long enough for a stove handle. 

It still looks like half of one of these.

Title: Re: Small cast iron hand tool - I think
Post by: Mac53 on September 21, 2012, 10:19:51 AM

Branson,
What is that? I assume the top is a wad cutter? But the bottom?

Title: Re: Small cast iron hand tool - I think
Post by: Branson on September 24, 2012, 08:43:19 AM

Quote from: Mac53 on September 21, 2012, 10:19:51 AM

Branson,
What is that? I assume the top is a wad cutter? But the bottom?

I've used one of the stirrup  cutters like the top item to cut wads, but it's just a cutter, often for leather work.

The bottom device is for hand loading shotgun shells.  Here's a couple more, in sets of reloading tools.