A Stiletto TBII-15 titanium hammer (right) worth $300 is waiting to be claimed for correctly identifying Febuary 2009's mystery tool (pictured above). One winner will be selected from all the 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 February 5, 2009. (The correct answer will appear in the April 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 West
Suite 100
Toronot, Ontario
M2N 6S7
Email:
mystery@canadianhomeworkshop.com
Fax:
416-227-8298
2 Comments
This tool is used to remove wood shingles. You slide the tool up under the shingle and the v notch on each side of the head will catch on the nails then tap back to remove the tool and nail. Repeat until all nails are removed from the shingle. This enables you to remove wooden shingles for renovation, etc. This tool was found in my fathers garage after he passed away. We have used it a number of times since then. A carpenter friend/uncle had used a similar item during a renovation. Dan and Elaine Dow danelan@nb.sympatico.ca 106 Barter Settlement Road Barter Settlement, NB E3L 5S8 506-466-6016
I've used this type of tool years ago.It is used to remove both shakes and ashphalt shingles when you are patching,mostly.You slide it up to the nail under neath and hammer onto the bar until the nail lets go.I am getting back into renovations and have been trying to get my hands on one.I spoke with my tool guy about one and he told me they tried to have some made but the cost was so high they decided not to.They are quite handy to have.Thanks,Mike Frankton