kiddrock33
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what is it? it has a knife edge a pigtailed end and a scoop on the other end. kiddrock33
kiddrock33 said:packing puller sounds interesting . it is 42 inches long. has a knife edge . i have seen similar looking items used for a canon tool . called a cradle which would place the desired amount of gunpowder into the barrel hence the scoop. another tool used for canon was the curly end to hold a sponge. and clean out debris. the point of the curly cue would be used to inspect for cracks otr defects in the cannon. by placing a ball of wax onto point and making impression of defect. oakum was used on ships which would require a tool like mentioned above . it would be very good if this is something linked to ships,.dating it would be very good also. it might be enough evidance for me to obtain the permit i have long sought after from the state of massachusetts. i believe that this might be very important to identify. if this does pertain to a ship then the next mystery would be is why is it here where i found it. http://www.cr.nps.gov/history/online_books/source/is3/is3e.htm this was sent to me kiddrock33
gypsyheart said:Yes....I think Savant nailed it....looks like that pic....
wildrider said:gypsyheart said:Yes....I think Savant nailed it....looks like that pic....
Hey! Make up your mind. I was siding with the glass blowing theory.
I did that this past Christmas. Great fun and keeps you warm too.
I think the glass was like 2000+ degrees.
Pretty Ornaments.
Burt