Buffum tool ID request in my email

[Papaw]

I have an interesting hand tool (13 1/2” long) marked Buffum Tool Company, Louisiana, Mo
Marked with their trademark, the swastika
Any idea what this tool was used for?
Thanks,
Bill Manns
Santa Fe, NM


From at least 1909 (or earlier) to 1922 The Buffum Tool Company was known all over the country for its top grade workmanship and the quality in the tools they made. His logo was the Good Luck/Blessing/Swastika Cross. Many of his advertisements for his tools contained the slogan “Buffum Tool Company, High Grade Tools For High Grade Workmen, Louisiana, Mo.” Frank was very proud of his workmanship, his product, his town, his state and his country. He clearly showed that in displaying his name, his town and state on every ad he sent out and every item he sent out.

Note the "good luck" or "blessing" swastika logo clearly seen here.

He had many catalogs listing the types of tools available: Machinist/Mechanic Tools; Blacksmith Tools; Brick layer; Plaster and Mason Stone tools; Misc:(included yard tools and household items); Cement Workers tools; Plumber Tools; Tinner Hand tools; Auto Card Presses; Animal traps; and Wagon Jacks. He also produced items such as a lemon squeezer, ice shaver, ice tongs, irons, potato chip maker, ice picks, match holder and strikers, and a lawn sprinkler. Even hammers, chisels, nail sets, gate and door hooks, miner's picks and wrenches were offered. There were also watch fobs made with the good luck logo

[mikeswrenches]

Looks like an old Babbitt bearing scraper.

Mike

[Bus]

Mike is right.

[jimwrench]

Agreed;have one just like it.

[OilyRascal]

I've seen my family use them for that purpose in the oilfields.