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Re: Can anyone identify this old tool (possibly a woodworking tool)?
« Reply #9 on: Sunday 21 June 15 23:05 BST (UK) »
My first thought was that it did a similar job to a claw hammer removing nails, etc.

If you google images for "old upholstery tools" there looks to be something similar for removing studs, clips and buttons from furniture - or holding a "button" in place whilst you knock it in without injuring your hand.   Apparently it's designed for awkward places and from the looks of your photo the "square" looking bulge has something to do with old fashioned webbing because if you look through the images there's a different tool with that same raised square on it.
I agree, that's my thoughts on it too, an old upholstery tool.
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Re: Can anyone identify this old tool (possibly a woodworking tool)?
« Reply #10 on: Monday 22 June 15 00:25 BST (UK) »
Go with upholstery tool.

I would use  a screwdriver to open my tins  8)
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Re: Can anyone identify this old tool (possibly a woodworking tool)?
« Reply #11 on: Monday 22 June 15 04:35 BST (UK) »
Old tin opener. As the puncturing point is broken, this was probably used to prise up tacks/nails.

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Re: Can anyone identify this old tool (possibly a woodworking tool)?
« Reply #12 on: Monday 22 June 15 07:00 BST (UK) »
If you use a spoon to open the can you can then use the spoon to eat the contents with. Saves on washing up.
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Re: Can anyone identify this old tool (possibly a woodworking tool)?
« Reply #13 on: Monday 22 June 15 07:11 BST (UK) »
If you leave the can unopened, you don't get fat  ;) ;) ;)

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Re: Can anyone identify this old tool (possibly a woodworking tool)?
« Reply #14 on: Monday 22 June 15 07:22 BST (UK) »
If you leave the can unopened you wont live too long  :)
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Re: Can anyone identify this old tool (possibly a woodworking tool)?
« Reply #15 on: Saturday 12 September 15 19:32 BST (UK) »
Thanks to everyone for your help. I haven't been on Roots Chat for quite some time so sorry for the delay in acknowledging your messages.

I'm not 100% convinced about the tin opener theory but I can see where you're coming from. It does look as though the tip has been broken off but the design doesn't seem to fit it with any historical design records I've come across. But I've got nothing else to go on so you're probably right.

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