A Veritas side rabbet plane (at right) worth $140 is waiting to be claimed for correctly identifying this issue's Mystery Tool (pictured above). One winner will be selected from all correct entries. Please write a brief description of how the tool was used and, if appropriate, tell us how you came to know about it. The deadline is April 19, 2009. (The correct answer will appear in the Summer 2009 issue.) Include your complete mailing address and telephone number.
SEND US YOUR MYSTERY TOOLS!
Do you have a Mystery Tool you want revealed? Send us a high-quality photo (film or digital) of your tool, and tell us what you know about it. In the October 2009 issue, we’ll identify as many of our readers’ Mystery Tools as we can.
Mail:
Mystery Tool, Canadian Home Workshop,
25 Sheppard Avenue West, Suite 100,
Toronto, ON M2N 6S7
Email: mystery@canadianhomeworkshop.com
Fax: 416-227-8298

3 Comments
I think it is an upholstery hammer
I think it is an upholstery hammer or possibly a tack hammer for horses.
Looks like a hammer for replacing horse shoes. Claw end would be for removing old and bent nails