Farm tool ID Needed?

[toolman]

It sure does look close. I will dig further in the fencing tool dept. now, and thanks again.

[toolman]

Lewill2, What is the name of YOUR fencing book if i may ask?

[Lewill2]

My book, I think is the Fencin Bible or something like that. By Bill Marquis. The book the pictures came from is Collectors Guide For Fencing Tolls by Richard Smith & Richard Smith Jr

[toolman]

Ok, Thanks.

[Rob H.]

A few years ago I looked for the patent for this tool but never found it, closest I could find is in the link below. I think your tool worked in a similar manner.

https://www.google.com/patents/US406490

[lptools]

So this is a fixit for a picket? Exactly what you need for a sticky wicket???  All kidding aside, from what I see,  is this used to twist the wire around a picket to attach to a run of wire fencing???

[toolman]

Yes i tend to agree with the wire and picket fence theory. Just wondering if either of you sprung for the fencing bible book, and found any other info in it? I have been collecting old tools for many years, and have acquired many books, but am not a big fence tool guy, so i hate to spring for another book, just to peek at one item. I did find a tool that also looks to be in the same family, shown below.

[Northwoods]

Do you suppose their offer of a discount tool is still good?

[Rob H.]

Since I couldn't find a patent, this article is my best answer for this tool.

[bill300d]

Well done. Now we know what its for. Its been quite some time since I've seen any snow fence around here.

[toolman]

Excellent Rob H.! I thank you very much, and all the other members of this great forum who contributed. This tool had been a thorn in my rear for sometime now, and it is good to finally get it off my plate.

Thanks Again All !

[international3414]

interesting story

[Plyerman]

Yes I've enjoyed this one. Good work Rob!!