augercreek Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 It has the slot for pulling nails that are already protruding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtfireman85 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I could see the adze hammer being useful in days of imperfect lumber and readily available manufactured nails. I was trying to make it a tool for installing hatchet lath, but its 1. Too new and 2. 90 degrees the wrong direction, I believe those would have been more like a Sheetrock hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just Dave Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 On 2/4/2023 at 7:53 AM, Art From Coleman said: Methinks it is for removing trim moldings, since that 'prybar end' looks exactly like one of those small prybars sold for that purpose. The angle of handle to pry looks prohibitive for that? On 2/3/2023 at 5:33 PM, Sledgehammer said: Did it have a specific purpose not having a claw? Patient issues? The pry section seams way heavier than the handle would stand. First one I’ve seen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Fan Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Here's an interesting one. Found it in a drawer as I was sorting stuff over the weekend. If you don't know what it is, don't feel bad, I'm not sure either! Asked the friend who I think made it, he couldn't remember either. I'm thinking it was made to lift a turkey or some other meet out of hot oil. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augercreek Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Bar B Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augercreek Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Bar B Q Grill steak flipper 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Fan Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 17 minutes ago, augercreek said: Bar B Q Grill steak flipper You know, I think that might be exactly right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_Guy Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Pig's tail steak/chop flipper. You can flip a bunch quickly. I have a store bought one with a wooden handle. I like the looks of yours. Nice 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray54 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 3 hours ago, DT Fan said: Here's an interesting one. Found it in a drawer as I was sorting stuff over the weekend. If you don't know what it is, don't feel bad, I'm not sure either! Asked the friend who I think made it, he couldn't remember either. I'm thinking it was made to lift a turkey or some other meet out of hot oil. Graft a golf club handle on there and you look like a professional BBQ person out here. The original ideas was one hole not 2 like BBQ fork 😉so you loose less juice out of the meat.😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawleigh99 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 I would think a wooden handle would be more practical around heat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledgehammer Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 9 hours ago, DT Fan said: Here's an interesting one. Found it in a drawer as I was sorting stuff over the weekend. If you don't know what it is, don't feel bad, I'm not sure either! Asked the friend who I think made it, he couldn't remember either. I'm thinking it was made to lift a turkey or some other meet out of hot oil. 7 hours ago, augercreek said: Bar B Q Grill steak flipper Yep. I’ve made a couple of those. Twisted handle with a hammered out leaf for decoration. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axial_al Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Grandpa had this tool made years ago by our local German blacksmith to pry sheeting boards and flooring from joists and studs without splitting them. I think the lever came from some type of IH McCormick implement by the part number stamped on the handle. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray54 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Yes I can see the handle was a lever from plow, ( or disc, harrow, corn or grain planter). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaFarmall Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 On 12/30/2022 at 1:50 PM, Sledgehammer said: No idea on this one. Looks blacksmith made to me. Could be just a good old horse hoof pick for clearing small stones and debris from the frog. I bet the "handle" fits nicely in your palm. Relatively small for a saddle bag. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just Dave Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 I could see that working 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandhiller Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 44 minutes ago, MinnesotaFarmall said: Could be just a good old horse hoof pick for clearing small stones and debris from the frog. I bet the "handle" fits nicely in your palm. Relatively small for a saddle bag. Never seen one with two "hooks" but why not, that is exactly what it looks like. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_Guy Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 My only question about the hoof pick idea is that it is pretty short 3.5” ??? Barely long enough to get a good grip??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Cook Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 S-K are very good tools, My earlier ones are actually S-K Wayne. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightman Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 On 1/31/2023 at 3:20 PM, Captian Kirk said: I had a set of 1¼ Armstrong spuds when I was erecting. I trusted them enough to stand on them. I have both Proto and Klein spud wrenches. Both very good quality, but I prefer the Klein as they are noticeably lighter. When you spend a whole day climbing iron with a full belt weight makes a big difference. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightman Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 On 1/31/2023 at 3:20 PM, Captian Kirk said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightman Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 On 1/31/2023 at 3:20 PM, Captian Kirk said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captian Kirk Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 3 hours ago, midnightman said: I have both Proto and Klein spud wrenches. Both very good quality, but I prefer the Klein as they are noticeably lighter. When you spend a whole day climbing iron with a full belt weight makes a big difference. I had 2 bolt bags when I was connecting. 2 spuds, bull pin, and 4lb hammer on my belt. And a drift pin. Depending on the job, I'd also have a Cresent clipped to the belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Doctor Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 On 2/3/2023 at 5:33 PM, Sledgehammer said: I can’t say that I’ve seen a hammer quite like this one. Again, a broken handle junker I cleaned up. Did it have a specific purpose not having a claw? Slate? Masonry? I really don’t know. I drove a few nails with it and it works for that 😊 Is this a cedar shingle hammer. Use the wedge to split them to the right size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
int 504 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 No. Off by 90*. Shingle hammer has a hatchet type blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightman Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 23 hours ago, Captian Kirk said: I had 2 bolt bags when I was connecting. 2 spuds, bull pin, and 4lb hammer on my belt. And a drift pin. Depending on the job, I'd also have a Cresent clipped to the belt. Replace your drift pin with a 24” lining bar and it would pass for mine.😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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