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Farm tool but what is it for?
« on: Monday 19 October 20 12:11 BST (UK) »
I know this is a long shot but does anyone know what this farm tool is/was for?

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Re: Farm tool
« Reply #1 on: Monday 19 October 20 13:57 BST (UK) »
Could it be for restraining sheep when in the sheep dip?
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Re: Farm tool
« Reply #2 on: Monday 19 October 20 15:07 BST (UK) »
Good idea. I asked another old farmer and he thought that but said not very likely.... Any more suggestions?

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Re: Farm tool
« Reply #3 on: Monday 19 October 20 16:35 BST (UK) »
It could be an apple hook.

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Re: Farm tool
« Reply #4 on: Monday 19 October 20 16:41 BST (UK) »
Looks like a gaff for pulling down coconuts to me.
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Re: Farm tool
« Reply #5 on: Monday 19 October 20 16:44 BST (UK) »
Interesting. The photo was taken in North Derbyshire, UK but that of course does not mean the tool is from there.

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Re: Farm tool
« Reply #6 on: Monday 19 October 20 16:47 BST (UK) »
Looks like a saw to me, but his hand seems to be hiding the relevant part where the bottom of the blade is attached.
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Re: Farm tool
« Reply #7 on: Monday 19 October 20 16:51 BST (UK) »
A hook for putting through a bull's nose ring  :-\
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Re: Farm tool
« Reply #8 on: Monday 19 October 20 16:54 BST (UK) »
Quote from: Gadget on Monday 19 October 20 16:51 BST (UK)
A hook for putting through a bull's nose ring  :-\

I wondered about that, but can only find ones with a clip on the end of the stick, to stop it coming loose.
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